ON SALE TUE 17th DEC, 10AM MCD proudly presents BIG SLEEP plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Big Sleep have had a busy few months of gigging venues across the capital since their festival debut at Electric Picnic in September.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €11.80
ON SALE TUE 17th DEC, 10AM MCD proudly presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Big Sleep have had a busy few months of gigging venues across the capital since their festival debut at Electric Picnic in September. The Dublin based unit blends genres of rock, indie and soul into their melody driven originals that is quickly gaining them a following at their energetic live shows. With new music planned for release in time for their first headliner, this is an act that’s not to be missed. Big Sleep will play Upstairs at Whelan’ on Friday, March 27th 2020 with tickets from €11.80 on sale Wednesday 11th December 2019 at 10am ON SALE TUE 17th DEC, 10AM: €11.80 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos 
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I Heart Gigs presents I HEART A LAND DOWN UNDER _ Main Venue _ I Heart Gigs present a very special performance in aid of the Australian Firefighters and Wildlife.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €10
I Heart Gigs presents _ Main Venue _ I Heart Gigs present a very special performance in aid of the Australian Firefighters and Wildlife. We were all affected by the recent devastation caused by the bushfires in Australia. We’d like to do what we can so we’re gonna put on a night of great tunes featuring some of the best artists around and raise some much needed cash. €10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosI HEART A LAND DOWN UNDER
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* * * * * THIS GIG HAS BEEN MOVED TO THE ACADEMY ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID * * * * * MCD proudly presents THE TESKEY BROTHERS plus support _ Main Venue _ The Teskey Brothers are a rare musical gem. Honouring that old school Motown sound and working it into something of their very own
Doors: 8pm Tickets: MOVED TO THE ACADEMY
* * * * * THIS GIG HAS BEEN ORIGINAL TICKETS STILL VALID * * * * * MCD proudly presents plus support _ Main Venue _ The Teskey Brothers are a rare musical gem. Honouring that old school Motown sound and working it into something of their very own , the band have received widespread acclaim for their gorgeous debut album Half Mile Harvest. A raw combination of soul and blues, the record has warmed the hearts of listeners everywhere with it’s melancholic, analogue tones. Written by all four band members, the album was recorded in their own home studio, self-produced and released independently. Listening to the record you’d be forgiven for thinking it was the work of Stax Records alumni in Memphis circa ‘67 rather than a group of twenty-somethings from the Yarra Valley just outside Melbourne. The feeling is as old as the tape machine it was recorded on and it’s a true expression of love. Onstage singer Josh Teskey’s smoked whiskey voice defies expectation as the band around him hold an irresistible groove. Their undeniable live show has wowed audiences around the world, leaving them infected with soul and blues. The Teskey Brothers will play Whelan’s on Saturday January 25th 2020 with tickets from €17.50 on sale Wednesday 7th August at 9am Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosMOVED TO THE ACADEMY
THE TESKEY BROTHERSTICKETS – MOVED TO THE ACADEMY
ON SALE WED 7th AUG, 9AM: €17.50 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F)– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.AFTER THE GIG
Enthusiastic Eunuch proudly presents XYLOURIS WHITE (DRAG CITY) plus support _ Main Venue _ Xylouris White is firmly rooted in the past and future. Playing Cretan music of original and traditional composition, the band consists of Georgios Xylouris on Cretan laouto and vocals and Jim White on drum kit.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €18
Enthusiastic Eunuch proudly presents (DRAG CITY) plus support _ Main Venue _ Xylouris White is firmly rooted in the past and future. Playing Cretan music of original and traditional composition, the band consists of Georgios Xylouris on Cretan laouto and vocals and Jim White on drum kit. Xylouris is known and loved by Cretans and Greeks at home and abroad and has been playing professionally from age 12. Jim White is an Australian drummer known and loved throughout the world as the drummer of Dirty Three, Venom P Stinger and now Xylouris White. For the last six years these two men have been performing as Xylouris White, the culmination of 25 years of friendship forged through music and place. They are a truly phenomenal force to behold live and arrive in Dublin on the back of their incredible latest Guy Picciotto-produced album ‘The Sisypheans’, their first for the legendary Drag City label €18 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos XYLOURIS WHITE
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VIA ENTRBRITE.IE CULT CALLED MAN plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Cult Called Man celebrate the launch of their new official music video for a brand new single (Trash King) at Whelan’s on January 25th. The music Video was shot and directed by VMA nominated videographer Josef Geiger (Pumped Up Kicks 2011).
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €10 adv / €12.50 door
VIA ENTRBRITE.IE plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Cult Called Man celebrate the launch of their new official music video for a brand new single (Trash King) at Whelan’s on January 25th. The music Video was shot and directed by VMA nominated videographer Josef Geiger (Pumped Up Kicks 2011). Having spent the summer shooting a music video around Germany and finishing their second album The 4 piece bring their unique brand of Retro-Pop back to Whelan’s on January 25th. Tickets 10/12.50 €10 adv / €12.50 door Advanced tickets are available online from Eventbrite.ie Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm.
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Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ MIDNIGHT HOUR presents SUN MAHSHENE plus support MAGAZINES [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11:30pm Tickets: FREE w/ GUEST LIST
Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ presents plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond. Sun Mahshene plays The Midnight Hour in Whelan’s. Special guests on the night will be Magazines. Entry to Whelan’s is FREE before 10:30pm, Club entry of €10 applies after 10:30pm. Put your name in the event discussion to be added to the free entry list! Stage Times: — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/sunmahshene Sun Mahshene are Ireland’s premiere psych-noise rock band. Weaving a perfect storm of shoegaze guitars, memorable melodies, and insightful lyrics, this Dublin quintet are a must see live experience. They draw upon their collective years of experience to deliver incredible live shows, including appearances at Ireland Music Week 2019 and high-profile support slots where they turned heads and gained new fans. With their colourful psychedelic live show, Sun Mahshene will soon be a headline act in their own right. Releases to date include a self published EP, followed by three critically acclaimed singles on Reckless Records IE. These recent singles were officially playlisted by Spotify, and have received national and international airplay. Regarding their sound, the band states “we’ve grown up listening to all kinds of music, and for us the key thing is the song. If the song isn’t there, the rest doesn’t matter”. “Top band” – Andy Bell (Ride/Oasis) “Utterly delectable and deeply psychedelic” – Primal Music Blog “They have the potential to hypnotise and mesmerise” – Golden Plec “They exude an effortless cool laid-back swagger and charm without even trying” – Indie Buddie “Be prepared for them to leave your ears ringing with joy” – Hot Press Magazine — — — — — https://www.facebook.com/officialbandmagazines/ Magazines are a four piece alt-rock band from Dublin, made up of Cath (vocals/guitar), Tom (bass), Shayne (guitar), and Dan (drums). Magazines cite Wolf Alice, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Cure, The Sundays and Vulfpeck amongst their influences. Magazines recently released their debut single “Tough” which is available to stream on all major platforms. FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. MIDNIGHT HOUR
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Magazines: 12:00-12:30am
Sun Mahshene 12:40-01:40amSUN MAHSHENE
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Aiken Promotions presents TIM BAKER plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Tim Baker has announced a date at Whelan’s on 26th January 2020. Tickets on sale now from Whelanslive.com & Ticketmaster.ie.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
Aiken Promotions presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Tim Baker has announced a date at Whelan’s on 26th January 2020. Tickets on sale now from Whelanslive.com & Ticketmaster.ie. €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Front Bar, 11pm: Dublin Blues Cartel ft. Mik Pyro, Pat Farrell, John Quearney & Eoin Redmond [FREE]
Upstairs, 11pm: JUDGEMENT DAY Resident DJs – Don’t get it twisted [FREE]
Cover Charge applies on Bank Holiday Sundays from 10:30pm TIM BAKER
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CHERRY COMEDY Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5 adv / €7 door
Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene. >> >> >> >> >> ■■■ CHERRY COMEDY at WHELAN’S ■■■ Listed as the number one comedy club in not just Dublin but Ireland by TripAdvisor, Cherry is favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, Virgin Media, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more. “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Superbly run comedy club. Lively, knowledgable crowd!” – ARDAL O’HANLON “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALLY €5 from TicketTailor or €7 from the door. Pre-book & save! Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco [Free Entry] every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best plus Late Bar | Drinks Promos CHERRY COMEDY
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ON SALE FRI 8th NOV, 9AM Selective Memory presents ROBYN HITCHCOCK plus support _ Main Venue _ Robyn Hitchcock will perform live on Tuesday 28th January in Whelan’s of Dublin. Tickets for Robyn Hitchcock cost EU15.00 and are on sale at 9am Friday 8th November from www.selectivememory.ie
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
ON SALE FRI 8th NOV, 9AM Selective Memory presents plus support _ Main Venue _ Robyn Hitchcock will perform live on Tuesday 28th January in Whelan’s of Dublin. Tickets for Robyn Hitchcock cost EU15.00 and are on sale at 9am Friday 8th November from www.selectivememory.ie “A gifted melodist, Hitchcock nests engaging lyrics in some of the most bracing, rainbow-hued pop this side of Revolver. He wrests inspiration not from ordinary life but from extraordinary imaginings…” – Rolling Stone Robyn Hitchcock is one of England’s most enduring contemporary singer/songwriters and live performers. A surrealist poet, talented guitarist, cult artist and musician’s musician, Hitchcock is among alternative rock’s father figures and is the closest thing the genre has to a Bob Dylan (not coincidentally his biggest musical inspiration). Since founding the art-rock band The Soft Boys in 1976, Robyn has recorded more than 20 albums as well as starred in ‘Storefront Hitchcock’ an in concert film recorded in New York and directed by Jonathan Demme. Blending folk and psychedelia with a wry British nihilism, Robyn describes his songs as ‘paintings you can listen to’. His most recent album is self-titled and marks his 21st release as a solo artist. Out on April 21 2017, the album is produced by Brendan Benson (The Raconteurs). Hitchcock describes it as a “ecstatic work of negativity with nary a dreary groove.” Praise for Robyn Hitchcock: “These 10 gems slither, rock, roll, glide and shapeshift, coalescing around Hitchcock’s typically anxious, strained but striking and immediately identifiable vocals.” – American Songwriter “Beloved of everyone from Led Zeppelin to REM, Hitchcock has only enhanced his status with this wonderful outing.” – Hot Press “Witty, moving and seriously catchy, Robyn Hitchcock is a glorious return for a man who wasn’t really gone in the first place.” – Paste Magazine Upcoming Selective Memory Events: 20 Nov: Rozi Plain, The Workman’s Club ON SALE FRI 8th NOV, 9AM: €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.ROBYN HITCHCOCK
27 Nov: Steve Mason – Whelan’s
29 Nov: Mount Alaska – Fumbally Stables
17 Dec: Mark Lanegan Band – Button Factory
28 Jan: Robyn Hitchcock – Whelan’s
16 Feb: Kindness – Whelan’s
03 May: Bon Iver – 3Arena
23 May: Sun Kil Moon – Liberty Hall TheatreTICKETS
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DANNY O’BRIEN REFORMER plus support _ Main Venue _ What happens when a touring stand-up comedian can no longer stand up? A food obsessing cheese lover tries veganism for a month? After a near career-ending knee injury O’ Brien is too young for pilates and too unbalanced for yoga. This award-winning performer brings you his […]
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
REFORMER plus support _ Main Venue _ What happens when a touring stand-up comedian can no longer stand up? A food obsessing cheese lover tries veganism for a month? After a near career-ending knee injury O’ Brien is too young for pilates and too unbalanced for yoga. This award-winning performer brings you his brand-new hilarious hour of stand-up where self-destruction and self-discovery meet! Following in the footsteps of Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran, Danny was handpicked this year to perform as part of the iconic ‘Best of the Edinburgh Fest’ show touring Australia, he has also featured on The Comedy Channel and is a regular on Irish TV and Radio. He has supported Today FM’s Dermot & Dave on three live tours and last year was asked to open for American comedian Bill Burr in front of over 7,000 people in Dublin. “He opened for me at the 3Arena and he f*cking murdered it!” – Bill Burr “A perfect mix of brains, banter and brilliance” – Great Scott ★★★★★ “Danny O’ Brien absolutely nailed it!” – David Cross (Arrested Development) €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. DANNY O’BRIEN
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Aiken Promotions presents SAM LEWIS plus support ^ Upstairs ^ “…he sounds from another time, or timeless. Either way, good.” – **** Sylvie Simmons, Mojo Magazine “Irresistible…8/10” – Johnny Sharp, The Blues Magazine
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €13
Aiken Promotions presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ “…he sounds from another time, or timeless. Either way, good.” – **** Sylvie Simmons, Mojo Magazine “Irresistible…8/10” – Johnny Sharp, The Blues Magazine “A laid back sound that evokes cream sliding over black coffee, dark bourbon rippling over ice.” – Tom Franks, Folkwords.com “Absolute knockout…ace!!” – Frank Hennessey, BBC Wales ***** Aiken Promotions proudly presents Sam Lewis, live at Whelan’s (Up), 29th January 2020. Tickets €13.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale now. With rich soulful vocals, well-crafted songs, roots country and blue-eyed soul Sam Lewis is connecting the dots. Whether crossing genres or state lines, he has pieced together a story people need to hear. Sam Lewis’ debut album ‘Waiting on you’ received a top review from Mojo and featured in the Telegraph’s list of top country albums from 2015. Lewis’ record loversity released in May 2018 is composed of 14 tracks that Lewis has spent over a year and a half writing and playing for others. Since Waiting on You, his classic style remains present yet matured, with a more refined worldview, “These newer songs have been harder to write, but extremely necessary given the current climate I find the world in.” Recorded at Southern Ground Studios with engineer and co-producer Brandon Bell, the album spans from upbeat songs like the title track “Loversity” to the darker “One in the Same,” an electric guitar heavy- ballad with a driving force reminiscent of the Black Keys’ Brothers. While most songs are originals, the record includes “Accidental Harmony”,a lullaby that fellow Nashville songwriter John Mann wrote for his first born child, and “Natural Disaster”, a Loudon Wainwright song that Lewis felt drawn to. As current events in the world divide the masses based on difference, Sam Lewis’ new album is a soul-filled, catchy collection of reminders that diversity and unity can co-exist. Sam is not the first man to turn over this primal soil, but he is unquestionably here to be the one that keeps sowing the field. Lewis laments, “I flip on a radio or stare at my phone, and I hear some familiar sounds and I see some flashy things being made right now – and that’s cool. But it’s real hard to find something that’s being said beyond what’s superficial. And then go I and spin a record by Lee Dorsey and I feel the world lifted with four words and a funky groove, and then I’ll listen to Pops Staples preaching the most earnest spirit with some shake, swagger and sweat thrown on it – and man there it is, there’s the fresh air, there’s the hope. These are the men that paved the path I want to walk on, the path I want to preserve. Everyone is welcome to walk it with me. I hope they do.” €13 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.SAM LEWIS
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CHERRY COMEDY BREAKOUT ACT OF THE YEAR 10 emerging acts battle it out ^ The Parlour ^ Welcome to the Semi Final of the Cherry Comedy Breakout Act of the Year Competition. 10 emerging acts from the Irish & UK comedy scene come to Whelan’s to battle it out
Doors: 8:30pm in The Parlour Bar Tickets: €5 adv / €7 door
BREAKOUT ACT OF THE YEAR 10 emerging acts battle it out ^ The Parlour ^ Welcome to the Semi Final of the Cherry Comedy Breakout Act of the Year Competition. 10 emerging acts from the Irish & UK comedy scene come to Whelan’s to battle it outfor the chance to advance to The Finals to win a place at the Vodafone Comedy Festival and you can influence who gets there as there will be an audience vote on the night to send one act through! ■■■ LINE-UP ■■■ Jasmin Gleeson ■■■ TICKETS & INFORMATION ■■■ Tickets €5 from cherrycomedy.ie/tickets or €7 from the door. Pre-book & save! “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Superbly run comedy club. Lively, knowledgable crowd!” – ARDAL O’HANLON “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALLY €5 adv / €7 door. Advanced tickets from TicketTailor. Pre-book & save! Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco [Free Entry] every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best plus Late Bar | Drinks PromosCHERRY COMEDY
Gillian Fitzgerald
Jess Collins
Christopher O’Leary
Tarik Burns
Seamus Stackpoole
Ben Morgan
Heather O’Sullivan
Betsy Speer
Jag
with Fiona Frawley as MC.
The Parlour Bar at Whelan’s
Doors 8:30PM • Show 9PM
Silent Disco 11:30PM • Bar Open 8PM-3AM
Get tickets even cheaper with Cherry Comedy Season Pass available HALF PRICE now from cherrycomedy.ie/gift
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Listed as the number one comedy club in not just Dublin but Ireland by TripAdvisor, Cherry is favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, Virgin Media, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more.TICKETS
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Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ MIDNIGHT HOUR presents TBC plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11:30pm Tickets: FREE w/ GUEST LIST
Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ presents plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond. — — — — — FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.MIDNIGHT HOUR
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HAIL THE GHOST plus support _ Main Venue _ Hail The Ghost return to play Whelan’s following the release of their second studio album, ‘Arrhythmia’ (Out December 6th 2019). The bands’ debut album, ‘Forsaken’ was released in 2015 to wide critical acclaim.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
plus support _ Main Venue _ Hail The Ghost return to play Whelan’s following the release of their second studio album, ‘Arrhythmia’ (Out December 6th 2019). The bands’ debut album, ‘Forsaken’ was released in 2015 to wide critical acclaim. Frontman Kieran O’Reilly, is also known for his work as an actor in Ireland’s crime drama, ‘Love/Hate’ and the Emmy award-winning television show, ‘Vikings’. Support on the night comes from Emma Hynes. €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosHAIL THE GHOST
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Aiken Promotions presents ODD MORRIS plus guest HIS FATHER’S VOICE ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets €12.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale tomorrow at 9AM Odd Morris are delighted to announce a headline show at Whelans (Upstairs), Friday, 31st January 2020.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: SOLD OUT
Aiken Promotions presents plus guest ^ Upstairs ^ Tickets €12.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale tomorrow at 9AM Odd Morris are delighted to announce a headline show at Whelans (Upstairs), Friday, 31st January 2020. Recent shows with The Murder Capital and Ezra Furman have more than justified their ‘ones to watch’ tag. Tickets €12.00 inclusive of booking fee, on sale tomorrow at 9AM. Odd Morris are: Strictly over 18’s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks Promos
ODD MORRIS
Daragh Griffin – Vocals, Guitar
Kris Hassett – Guitar
Ciarán McCarthy – Bass
Sam Martin – DrumsTICKETS – SOLD OUT
ON SALE WED 2nd OCT, 9AM: €12 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-7pm M-F)– 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or credit card bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets.AFTER THE GIG
Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ MIDNIGHT HOUR presents TBC plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11:30pm Tickets: FREE w/ GUEST LIST
Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ presents plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond. — — — — — FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.MIDNIGHT HOUR
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MCD proudly presents ELKAE plus support ^ Upstairs ^ ELKAE (Laura Keane) is an emerging electronic soul/pop artist, songwriter and producer from Dublin who has quickly grown herself to be a popular contributor to the Irish music scene.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €12.80
MCD proudly presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ ELKAE (Laura Keane) is an emerging electronic soul/pop artist, songwriter and producer from Dublin who has quickly grown herself to be a popular contributor to the Irish music scene. Having started piano and singing lessons at the age of 5, Laura continued her studies in BIMM and went on to become ‘ELKAE’ after developing a keen interest in producing. She combines bass and synth driven beats with ambient production and funky rhythmic hooks to consume the listener and immerse them in her world. After launching in Summer 2018, Laura Keane, aka ELKAE played at Electric Picnic and released her debut single, ‘Sold’, which made to the Spotify playlist “A Breath of Fresh Eire” and has since accumulated over 19k streams on Spotify. ELKAE played to a sold out crowd at her debut headline in The Sound House and was SPIN103.8’s “One To Watch” on Plan B and received national and international radio play (Spin 103.8, 98fm, fm104, 2fm, 2xm, Bang on Berlin & more). She has been featured on the likes of Hot Press, Nialler9, The Irish Times, Golden Plec Remy, IMRO, The Last Mixed Tape, and was a top 10 finalist in the IMRO Christy Hennessy Songwriting competition in 2018. ELKAE went on to release her second single, “I Feel” on the 24th of April 2019. “I Feel” was featured on the above music blogs, radio stations and also got her first International coverage in the US (TrippleX music blog) and the UK (DiscoverNu) & was shared by La Belle Musique (France 2.2m total followers). “I Feel” was also added to new Irish radio stations “PLAY IRISH” ‘A List’ and named 1 of 10 must listen to tracks among artists such as The Cranberries, Gavin James, Le Boom, AE MAK, Loah and Mango x MathMan. ELKAE was featured in the The Irish Times and Hot Press, and named “an exciting new force in Irish Music.”. This Summer, ELKAE secured festival slots at Independence 2019, We’ve only Just Begun and Bloom 2019. Elkae will play upstairs at Whelan’s on Saturday 1st February 2020 with tickets from €12.80 on sale Wednesday 30th October (9am) €12.80 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required. Whelan’s Indie Club w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm | Drinks PromosELKAE
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Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ MIDNIGHT HOUR presents TBC plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11:30pm Tickets: FREE w/ GUEST LIST
Jameson ‘Seen & Heard’ presents plus support [email protected]’s from Midnight. Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond. — — — — — FREE ADMISSION BEFORE 10:30PM – GUEST LIST VIA FACEBOOK EVENT Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.MIDNIGHT HOUR
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KERN plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Louth folk favourites Kern are back in 2020 with the trio’s eagerly awaited new album, their first since their critically acclaimed debut False Deceiver. The Left and The Leaving is a similar showcase of the band’s unusual mix of personalities: Barry Kieran is a former Leinster champion fiddler, steeped […] Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €13.50
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Louth folk favourites Kern are back in 2020 with the trio’s eagerly awaited new album, their first since their critically acclaimed debut False Deceiver. The Left and The Leaving is a similar showcase of the band’s unusual mix of personalities: Barry Kieran is a former Leinster champion fiddler, steeped in the raw, pure music of Oriel; Brendan McCreanor is an uilleann piper of rare passion and versatility whose distinctive playing is at once both modern and rooted in tradition and SJ McArdle is a critically acclaimed songwriter and singer who has previously toured and recorded internationally. Kern’s music is a distillation of skillfully executed traditional elements – including a deep respect for native songlines – combined with fresh and often raw contemporary perspectives. Mining the deep cultural seams of their native Louth, the band presents thrilling interpretations of the music of the past and blistering, sometimes heart-wrenching new songs and compositions. The eclectic weave of their music is a result of their myriad influences and diverse formative experiences and backgrounds. The Left and the Leaving was produced by Trevor Hutchinson and features the Lúnasa/Waterboys man on double bass throughout. There are also appearances by Dónal O’Connor (Ulaid, At First Light) and Eamonn Moloney (Full Set, Aoife Scott). Kern have been hard at work since the extensive press and radio coverage which accompanied the first album’s release, clocking up the miles on Ireland’s highways and byways. Along the way the band have also played shows in Germany, Canada and the US, including at Milwaukee Irish Fest and Folk Alliance International in Montréal. The band also won the 2018 Temple Bar TradFest showcase. The new album’s release comes hard on the heels of the band’s sell-out showcase concert at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann 2019 and resulting live appearances on Fleadh TV, RTE Radio 1’s John Creedon Show and Raidio na Gaeltachta and their debut appearence at Other Voices. The release will be marked with an extensive Irish tour. €13.50 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18’s, I.D. may be required. Front Bar, 11pm: Dublin Blues Cartel ft. Mik Pyro, Pat Farrell, John Quearney & Eoin Redmond [FREE]
Upstairs, 11pm: JUDGEMENT DAY Resident DJs – Don’t get it twisted [FREE]
Cover Charge applies on Bank Holiday Sundays from 10:30pmKERN
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CHERRY COMEDY Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5 adv / €7 door
Every Monday Upstairs at Whelan’s featuring TBC ^ Upstairs ^ Cherry Comedy bring you a truly electric night in Whelan’s every Monday – This is stand-up comedy brought to you by young, new and emerging talent on the Irish comedy scene. >> >> >> >> >> ■■■ CHERRY COMEDY at WHELAN’S ■■■ Listed as the number one comedy club in not just Dublin but Ireland by TripAdvisor, Cherry is favoured by acts new & old, entertaining audiences from around the world. As seen on RTÉ, Virgin Media, Vodafone Comedy Festival & more. “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Superbly run comedy club. Lively, knowledgable crowd!” – ARDAL O’HANLON “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALLY €5 from TicketTailor or €7 from the door. Pre-book & save! Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco [Free Entry] every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best plus Late Bar | Drinks Promos CHERRY COMEDY
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Whelanslive.com presents THE LOCAL HONEYS plus support ^ Upstairs ^ The Local Honeys are comprised of Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs. Stokley (right) from the rolling hills of the Bluegrass, and Hobbs (left) from the foothills of the Appalachian region have developed a sweet sound of the bluegrass kissing the mountains.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
Whelanslive.com presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ The Local Honeys are comprised of Linda Jean Stokley and Montana Hobbs. Stokley (right) from the rolling hills of the Bluegrass, and Hobbs (left) from the foothills of the Appalachian region have developed a sweet sound of the bluegrass kissing the mountains. They have dedicated themselves to the preservation of old music and the creation of new music. Their songwriting often reflects subject matter that little girls ought not talk about. This element played a strong impact in the production and creation of their debut album, “Little Girls Actin’ Like Men.” Including both traditional and original songs, “Little Girls” showcases the Honey’s ability to tear into hard driving fiddle tunes, sing the high lonesome sound, and tell a damn good story. The Honeys are ideal for private events, festivals, square dances, music camps, weddings, and capable of leading various workshops on Kentucky stylings of the fiddle and banjo, vocal techniques and songwriting. The Local Honeys have toured heavily across the Southeast and the U.S. as well as internationally as ambassadors of Appalachian music. If scheduling is cooperative, The Local Honeys are available as a duo, trio, or full string band to add even more energy to their lively show Rock Star Credentials, include: Two personal letters of praise and encouragement from Olive Hill, Kentucky’s own, “The Storyteller,” Tom T. Hall. The first women to receive Bachelor of Arts degrees in Traditional “Hillbilly” Music from Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky Tours in Ireland, Jamaica, and Europe and the U.S. Winners of the 2017 Chris Austin Memorial Songwriting Contest at Merlefest in Wilkesboro, North Carolina for their anti-strip mining song, “Cigarette Trees” €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. THE LOCAL HONEYS
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Oldflattop.com presents VILLIERS & THE VILLAINS plus support PETE CUMMINS ^ Upstairs ^ “One of the best live acts for my money in the country at the moment. Storming set. Quite magical” Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster “Villiers and The Villains would blow away any roots music audience anywhere” – Trevor Hodgett, R&R Magazine ——————————————————————— […] Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €15
Oldflattop.com presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ “One of the best live acts for my money in the country at the moment. Storming set. Quite magical” Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster “Villiers and The Villains would blow away any roots music audience anywhere” – Trevor Hodgett, R&R Magazine ——————————————————————— With their critically acclaimed LP ‘Music Confounds The Machines’ garnering high praise from BBC Radio Scotland’s Ricky Ross, BBC Radio Ulster’s Ralph McLean and RTE Radio’s ‘Late Date’ host and Hothouse Flower Fiachna Ó Braonáin, Villiers and The Villains continue their upward spiral with raw and raucous gigs at Kilkenny Roots, Electric Picnic, The American Bar, Stendhal Festival, Belfast City Blues Festival, Crumlin Road Gaol and many more. Old school rhythm, rock ‘n’ blues akin to The Band and Bob Dylan, these villains are proving they are the ones to watch. “Dylan and The Band in The Big Pink basement, after a couple of bottles of red” R2 Magazine “You want your support to be good…but not this good!” Mark Kermode, BBC / The Dodge Brothers “…frantic, dirty blues sounds of the 60’s Reeperbahn. Other more tender moments drip with an ‘Astral Weeks’ like sweet cherry wine” Folk & Tumble “Ten out of ten for ripping it up” Acoustic Magazine “Vague echoes of Blind Boy Fuller” Blues In Britain “I’m lovin’ this album” Big Boy Bloater, The Blues Magazine, Teamrock Radio “All the attributes of a modern day folk music hero” Fatea, David Dee Moore “Superb songwriting rooted in a great tradition.” Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster Photo Credit: George Pennock €15 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar. VILLIERS & THE VILLAINS
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SUN SHAKERS plus support _ Main Venue _ Sun Shakers are a 4 piece ‘psychedelic soul’ band from Ireland and the UK. The story of Sun Shakers began 5 years back.
Doors: 8pm Tickets: €10
plus support _ Main Venue _ Sun Shakers are a 4 piece ‘psychedelic soul’ band from Ireland and the UK. The story of Sun Shakers began 5 years back. Since, they have released two records; The Union(2017), and Back to Us Part 1(2019). These records are mixes of soul infused rock, folk, funk and hip-hop tracks and have made this band who they are today. Having had the opportunity to tour Ireland, Sun Shakers have played some of Ireland’s top venues such as The Button Factory, Crane Lane Theatre, The Workmans, The Grand Social, Whelans, The Harbour Bar, The Underground Music Venue and the renowned Abner Browns. Festival performances include being one of the ‘Hard Working Class Heroes’ showcasing in 2016 (now Irish Music Week) and performing at Electric Picnic 2014-2018. 2020 will be the pinnacle for this band to date with another tour of Ireland and the Uk on the horizon, a track going to Cannes Film Festival as part of the soundtrack of a short film attending, and the release of the 2 part album Back to Us . This will be Sun Shakers first headline show in Whelan’s so expect the unexpected! For more about Sun Shakers story visit http://sunshakers.com/our-story/ €10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco from 10:30pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.SUN SHAKERS
Influences include Jeff Buckley, Radiohead, Aretha Franklin, Kendrick Lamar, Fleetwood Mac, John Maher, John Frusciante, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and even the oldskool Hip-hoppers like Notorious BIG and 2Pac.TICKETS
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CHERRY COMEDY BREAKOUT ACT OF THE YEAR 10 emerging acts battle it out ^ The Parlour ^ Welcome to the Semi Final of the Cherry Comedy Breakout Act of the Year Competition. 10 emerging acts from the Irish & UK comedy scene come to Whelan’s to battle it out
Doors: 8:30pm in The Parlour Bar Tickets: €5 adv / €7 door
BREAKOUT ACT OF THE YEAR 10 emerging acts battle it out ^ The Parlour ^ Welcome to the Semi Final of the Cherry Comedy Breakout Act of the Year Competition. 10 emerging acts from the Irish & UK comedy scene come to Whelan’s to battle it outfor the chance to advance to The Finals to win a place at the Vodafone Comedy Festival and you can influence who gets there as there will be an audience vote on the night to send one act through! ■■■ LINE-UP ■■■ Davina Bentley ■■■ TICKETS & INFORMATION ■■■ Tickets €5 from cherrycomedy.ie/tickets or €7 from the door. Pre-book & save! “One of the best clubs in Dublin. We love playing there!” – FOIL ARMS & HOG “Superbly run comedy club. Lively, knowledgable crowd!” – ARDAL O’HANLON “Cherry Comedy is a great comedy night. Loved by new and experienced comics alike. The best audience ever… It’s my favourite regular comedy night to gig at.” – ALISON SPITTLE “Cherry Comedy is a great club. A low-ceilinged, intimate delight to play with a good mix of local and international audience members..” – NEIL DELAMERE “Reviving the Irish comedy scene. Jump starting comedy careers.” – JOANNE MCNALLY €5 adv / €7 door. Advanced tickets from TicketTailor. Pre-book & save! Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Silent Disco [Free Entry] every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best plus Late Bar | Drinks Promos CHERRY COMEDY
Mark McConnell
Abigail Carter-Simpson
John O Keeffe
Peter E Davidson
Ronan Linskey
Brian O’Toole
Ren Forsythe
Andrew Dorman
Jonathan Sheehan
with Duane Doogan as MC.
The Parlour Bar at Whelan’s
Doors 8:30PM • Show 9PM
Silent Disco 11:30PM • Bar Open 8PM-3AM
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LOCAL BOY plus support SOURFRUIT ^ Upstairs ^ ‘Local Boy Ruins Everything’ is the new EP from Irish artist Local Boy, aka Jake Hurley. The Burner Records co-founder wrote, produced and mixed the entirety of the five track project which tells indie infused tales of everyday mundanity and dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €7
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ ‘Local Boy Ruins Everything’ is the new EP from Irish artist Local Boy, aka Jake Hurley. The Burner Records co-founder wrote, produced and mixed the entirety of the five track project which tells indie infused tales of everyday mundanity and dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom. Local Boy has recently been featured on some high profile Spotify playlists such as “Lo-Fi Indie” and currently has 30,000 monthly listeners. On February 6th Local Boy takes his new EP to the stage along with a full live band. Support from Sourfruit. €7 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 01 4780766 (9:30am-7pm M-F) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Indie & Alternative Dance Party | Drinks Promos | 11pm til 3am or check out the bands playing The Midnight Hour in the upstairs venue – Free Entry via front door until 10:30pm.LOCAL BOY
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