THE CITY & US plus support _ Main Venue _ Don’t miss The City and Us when they play Whelan’s Upstairs on June 29th.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €9
plus support _ Main Venue _ Don’t miss The City and Us when they play Whelan’s Upstairs on June 29th. €9 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 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
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SOMA #009 featuring YOUNG EARTH plus SOMA Resident DJs ^ Upstairs ^ SOMA #009 IS COMING. SOMA #008 was absolutely killer, The Revellions brought some serious vibes to the SOMA stage. This month we’re delighted to have Young Earth on board, who will be bringing the party vibes.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 10pm Tickets: FREE
featuring plus ^ Upstairs ^ SOMA #009 IS COMING. SOMA #008 was absolutely killer, The Revellions brought some serious vibes to the SOMA stage. This month we’re delighted to have Young Earth on board, who will be bringing the party vibes. As per usual we’ll have the SOMA Resident DJs spinning your favorite indie tunes until 3am! Admission = FREE. SOMA originated as a series of house parties in Dublin hosting bands and DJs until stupid o’clock. The SOMA clubnight aims to carry on the house party tradition, showcasing Dublins best up and coming bands followed by a sweaty party soundtracked by all your favourite indie and alternative bangers. SOMA PLAYS: Drink promos: — — — — — Young Earth are an Indie-Pop/Rock band from Dublin. Formed in BIMM, the band is bringing a fresh and energetic take on Indie pop, fusing heavier elements into hook filled pop songs to create an eclectic mixture of both new and old. ‘Got A Secret’, the band’s first single of 2017 released in March has amassed over 90,000 Spotify streams, debuted on radio as BBC Ulsters ATL track for the day. Earning critical acclaim from blogs and music tastemakers both internationally and at home, it has drawn a considerable amount of attention to the band, including a sell out single launch, and with a busy summer ahead there’s no signs of slowing down. The band are extremely excited to release ‘Worth It’ on June 16th, 2017 along with a short accompanying Irish tour to promote it. FREE ENTRY Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required
SOMA #009
YOUNG EARTH
SOMA Resident DJs
FIDLAR, The Dandy Warhols, Arctic Monkeys, Parquet Courts, The Virgins, QOTSA, Blur, Bloc Party, The Strokes, Sleater-Kinney, Brian Jonestown Massacare, The Hives, Wavves,The Vines, Bikini Kill, The White Stripes, The Kills, Nirvana, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Foals, Interpol, Death From Above 1979, The Libertines, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, The Stone Roses, Justice, The Orwells, Tame Impala, The Last Shadow Puppets, Kings of Leon, Phoenix, Editors, Glass Animals, The Vaccines, Warpaint, Circa Waves, Wild Beasts, etc. etc.
O’Haras pints = €5
Gin & Tonics = €5.50
Shots = €3
Vodka / Splash €5
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PENROSE plus support THE VALVES ^ Upstairs ^ Having spent the last year realeasing 2 singles all with glowing reviews and national airplay, supporting there hereos Aslan in Vicar Street doing 2 tours in the UK one of which they were invited by non other than Alan Mc Gee (Creation Records)
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €8
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Having spent the last year realeasing 2 singles all with glowing reviews and national airplay, supporting there hereos Aslan in Vicar Street doing 2 tours in the UK one of which they were invited by non other than Alan Mc Gee (Creation Records) the band will release their first single of 2017 in Whelan’s on the 30th of June and will then be on the festival circuit both here in Ireland and the UK for the rest of the summer. Their recent singles Harmony and Sign On which were released last year which got some major interests from labels both in the UK and US including the press. “Amazing puppet video for Penrose’s ‘Harmony’ Irish five-piece Penrose demonstrate why they’ve been variously compared to The Beatles, ELO and Richard Ashcroft on ‘Harmony’, which is lifted from their debut Live For The Dream EP. There’s also a big bang of Oasis off the track, which should be fast-rotated immediately by Ireland’s radio station.” Stuart Clarke, HP “With an opening riff that evokes memories of The Clash’s London Calling, the new single from Penrose is also blessed with a chorus so contagious it hurts.” Mark Kavanagh Buzz.ie €8 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Promos
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BRIAN DOWNEY’S ALIVE & DANGEROUS plus support _ Main Venue _ Featuring: Brian Grace: Lead guitar/backing vocals. Brian is a well known musician in Ireland and has a career spanning almost 30 years. He started playing with the legendary Brush Shiels (Skid Row) in the ’80’s, moving on to play and record worldwide with the […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: €24
plus support _ Main Venue _ Featuring: Brian is a well known musician in Ireland and has a career spanning almost 30 years. He started playing with the legendary Brush Shiels (Skid Row) in the ’80’s, moving on to play and record worldwide with the likes of Rob Strong, Andrew Strong (The Commitments) and Juliet Turner. Brian was musical director on the famous “Vibe for Philo” in Dublin and was a major contributor every year since 1986. Phil Edgar: Lead guitar/backing vocals Phil hails from Lisburn near Belfast in Northern Ireland and was born to play rock ‘n’ roll!! His early career saw him play with local bands and was heavily influenced by the music of Thin Lizzy, The Eagles and Peter Green. Matt Wilson: Bass guitar/lead vocals. Matt is a Belfast based musician and vocalist with a fervent love of blues, rock and soul. Starting off at an early age as a boy soprano, his teens saw him flirting with various bands, playing standards from Jimi Hendrix, Bill Withers and Funkadelic, leading him to become one of Northern Ireland’s most sought after radio jingle and corporate vocalists. Brian Downey on drums needs no introduction…… Hailing originally from Dublin, Brian enjoyed his first taste of success in Ireland with the top 20 hit ‘Morning Dew’ before forming ‘Orphanage with Phil Lynott. Brian is often cited as being an influence by many of the world’s top drummers and feels invigorated to be playing the songs he co-wrote in Thin Lizzy with his new band ALIVE AND DANGEROUS. €24 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Promos
BRIAN DOWNEY’S ALIVE & DANGEROUS
Brian Grace: Lead guitar/backing vocals.
Brian is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s finest guitarists and would give any players out there, past and present, a serious run for their money!!!
More recently Phil has had major exposure with Matt Wilson in The Sensational Northern Irish band, El Dude Brothers. Phil’s reputation as a young tear-away guitarist gives ALIVE AND DANGEROUS a sparkling injection of passion, style and flair.
The influence of Thin Lizzy’s music and in Particular, Phil Lynott’s vocal/writing style, making the perfect frontman for ALIVE AND DANGEROUS…….Are you ready?!
The two went on to form the legendary Thin Lizzy with Eric Bell and Brian remained a constant member until the band split in 1983.
Having worked on Phil Lynott’s solo albums and the subsequent Grand Slam project. Brian relocated back to Dublin around the time of Phil’s untimely death on January 4th 1986. Brian remained in constant demand as both a touring and session drummer and regulary played live shows and recorded with renowned guitarist Gary Moore.TICKETS
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WALPURGIS FAMILY LAST EVER GIG plus support STOAT ^ Upstairs ^
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €8
LAST EVER GIG plus support ^ Upstairs ^ That’s it. Walpurgis Family will be playing one last gig, one last recital, an auditive slideshow of what has been 8 years, 3 albums, a number of great collaborations, variations in lineups, great gigs, Popical Island days, Hoot Nights, album launches, charity gigs, and so much more. It’s a shoebox filled with beautiful memories and music we’re very proud of. We’d like to thank everyone who has ever been at our gigs, everyone who helped us out and listened, and everyone who has shared the stage and recorded with us. It’s been a real blast and we’re forever grateful for the friendship & musical sparks. Festivities will take place on Saturday July 1st upstairs in Whelan’s, with support TBD. 8 EUR in, we kick off at 8pm. The amazing Stoat will be joining the celebrations on the night. To celebrate in style we’ll be posting videos, old tracks, reflections and oh well, just plain shenanigans too. After that, the lid goes on the shoebox. €8 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Promos
WALPURGIS FAMILY
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The Sad And Beautiful World of SPARKLEHORSE Screening & Sparklehorse tribute _ Main Venue _ Screening of Alex Crowton and Bobby Dass’ incredible The Sad and Beautiful World of Sparklehorse plus a one-hour, career-spanning live set of Sparklehorse material performed by a band featuring the likes of Pixie Saytar, Tom McShane, Heliopause and The Mad Dalton.
Doors: 7pm Tickets: €13
The Sad And Beautiful World of Screening & Sparklehorse tribute _ Main Venue _ Screening of Alex Crowton and Bobby Dass’ incredible The Sad and Beautiful World of Sparklehorse plus a one-hour, career-spanning live set of Sparklehorse material performed by a band featuring the likes of Pixie Saytar, Tom McShane, Heliopause and The Mad Dalton. Some of you may recall the band’s appearances in Whelan’s in 2001 and 2006. €13 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
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Whelanslive.com presents THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, […]Doors: 10:30pm in Whelan's Bar Tickets: FREE ENTRY
Whelanslive.com presents – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.Their sets consists of radical reworkings of well known R’n’B standards which segue into lengthy improvisations that are one minute, blues jazz crescendo, the next a funk dervish, one minute a pyschedelic freak out, next a country boogie twist, the next a dark ascension of Wagnerian majesty. Featuring some the best musicians Ireland has ever produced, Dublin Blue cartel are: James delaney (James has played with Sharon Shannon, Van Morrison, Paul Brady, Chuck Berry, Andrew Strong) Pat Farrell: Lead Guitar (The Business, Red Peters). Pat had shared stages with B.B. King, Jeff Healy, John Primer and Carlos Johnson John Quearney: Bass (Donovan, Heavy Waits, The Business, Left right n Centre,) Noel Bridgeman: Drums. Noel was a founding member of Skid Row, one of the most important Irish rock bands, whose members included Gary Moore, Phill Lynott and Brush Shields. He has also recorded with Van Morrison, Steve Earle, Sharon Shannon and has played with Mary Black and many other legendary Irish artists. Mick Pyro is a member of Republic of Loose who have had three top ten albums in Ireland, one reaching number 2. Mick has supported U.2., The Roots, Ian Brown, The Neville Brothers, Guns n Roses, Snow Patrol and the New York Dolls. He has Co- produced a track for Sinead O, Connor and has appeared with her on stage several times. He has recorded with Camp Lo, Styles P (I like Music) and U.2. (Tribute to Ronnie Drew) Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
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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 // Show 8:45pm Tickets: €5
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. In the meantime check out our YouTube channel to get a taste of what you can expect. ‘These lads are a good laugh’ – Irish Examiner €5 on the door or available online from eventbrite Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie DJ w/ Late Bar from 10:30pm til late | Drinks Promos available | Free Entry
CHERRY COMEDY
‘Hilarious’ – Spin 1038
‘One to watch’ – Irish Daily Mirror
‘This shite is meant to pass for comedy’ – WhyteyIRLTICKETS
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Aiken Promotions presents ROBERT GLASPER EXPERIMENT plus support _ Main Venue _ TICKETS €33.50 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 AFTER […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: €33.50
Aiken Promotions presents plus support _ Main Venue _ €33.50 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
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Turning Pirate presents ROESY plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Award winning singer-songwriter and artist Roesy has spent the first half of 2017 touring both Ireland and Australia while writing and recording new material.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €11
Turning Pirate presents plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Award winning singer-songwriter and artist Roesy has spent the first half of 2017 touring both Ireland and Australia while writing and recording new material. His audiences are currently listening to old favourites like ‘Cast Your Line’ which aired in early May on The Dicovery Channel’s Dealiest Catch and new material that he is currently recording for his forthcoming ‘We Are In The Place’ EP due out in October 2017 — — — — — Opportunity duly knocked for Roesy in 1996 when he signed to Warner Chappell and under the mentorship of Suede guitarist Bernard Butler, began recording his first bunch of songs at Edwin Collin’s London studio which became his debut album ‘Sketch the Day, Paint the Night’ in 2001. His next two albums ‘The Spirit Store’ and ‘Only Love is Real’ were self-produced and released in 2003 and 2004. These albums led to awards as Best New Irish Act in Ireland’s 2004 Meteor Awards and Best Traditional/Folk Act of the 2005 Hot Press Music Awards. Having received much success and critical acclaim in 2006 with his fourth album ‘Colour Me Colourful’ and a playlist rotation of the single ‘Fable’ was partly recorded and mixed in New York’s Downtown Records with Zach Hancock (Alicia Keys/Birdy), which led to representation In the Winter of 2010 after touring Fable extensively throughout Europe and the USA Roesy went to the legendary Windmill Lane Studios (U2/Lady Gaga/The Rolling Stones) in Dublin with guitarist Albert Niland to record the simplytitled ‘Roesy’ which was released in Benelux His 7th album ‘Wolf Counsel’ was launched at Australia’s Port Fairy Folk Festival in 2015 and for 18 months toured his native Ireland, the USA, Australia and New Zealand. Over the past 20 years Roesy has shared the bill with international figures such as Bert Jansch, Ron Sexsmith, Paul Brady, Billy Bragg, John Martyn, Joan Armatrading, Donovan, Shane MacGowan and celebrated Irish author Paul Durcan. Roesy’s melodies have the presence to seem familiar while remaining distinctly his own; impossible to ignore or dismiss. The deceptive His work shows a personal honesty and genuine open-heartedness that never sails close to vapid sentimentality or hollow romance. The finished product is refreshingly devoid of pretension or cliché and is best appreciated in a live setting. — — — — — “Roesy is an artist of great patience, his song writing is of a consistently high standard, while his vocals are powerful and the arrangements are executed wonderfully” – Golden Plec “…armed with a crystalline pair of vocal chords…” – The Irish Times “…impressive musical talent and overwhelming passion” – Faster Louder “Wolf Counsel is a charming collection of understated and wistful songs. It doesn’t get more languid and dreamlike than this” – Hot Press 7/10 ★★★★★★★ €11 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
ROESY
‘Trailing the True Star’ in both Ireland and the USA, Roesy soundproofed the basement of his Amsterdam apartment and continued to write and
record what would be the next offering ‘Fable’.
by publishers Wardlaw Banks/Downtown Music and was released in Spring 2010.
through Dutch label Mass Market Recordings.
simplicity of his lyrical themes reveals their latent complexities upon repeated listening. Many contain references to the eternal subjects of Truth, Beauty and the search for the luminous and transcendent in the midst of everyday living.TICKETS
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THE DEANS plus support CHARLIE LAWLOR ^ Upstairs ^ Gavin Dean on lead vocals, guitar, keyboards. Ronan Lally on bass and vocals. Mathys Dubois on Drums and percussion. The two front men are Irish, made in Galway. Go get a map.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €10
plus support CHARLIE LAWLOR ^ Upstairs ^ Gavin Dean on lead vocals, guitar, keyboards. Ronan Lally on bass and vocals. Mathys Dubois on Drums and percussion. The two front men are Irish, made in Galway. Go get a map. There you go – it’s the one in the middle on the left, across from Dublin, or not too far. Mathys, originally of electro blues band Blackstrobe, and industial metal band Tresponem Pal, joined the band in the Summer of 2016. A few years ago, with a name like that, they would have been shelved with bands whose names were preceded by “the” and ended with the letter “s”. OK, not for long. With their post-Woodstock hairdos, they would have struggled to pass themselves off as indie rock hipsters dragging their idleness in whichever hip New York dive or loft. But that’s the thing. The Deans is indeed a band of its times. No nostalgic sentimentality here. Yet they don’t disown the influences of the old greats, namely the blues because Dad had a large collection of albums in the genre (Gavin) and rural traditional music (Ronan). Well, there’s also Nirvana and “Smells Like Teen Spirit”. “It totally changed my life!” Gavin exclaims. Same for Ronan: “I still remember the day I heard those sounds seeping from my sister’s bedroom door”. A trio just like them, by chance… “It’s difficult enough to form a band of three, so best to avoid to do a quartet,” jokes Gavin, never one to miss a beat. Not surprising when he’s the one writing all the lyrics. “At the time [when the band was formed], we were quite into Cream. Maybe that explains it. A trio was much simpler in many ways. And above all, it worked! And still works.” Musically speaking, what exactly are The Deans? What if we told you that it’s the million-dollar question? No? You still wanna know? Mind you, we could have guessed… the problem is that they cover their tracks so well. You’d swear they enjoy it. Rock? Folk? Pop? It’s all there. And plenty of it! You’ve already heard it a hundred times before, we know. Yet it’s difficult to say anything else about the guys other than they explode every style, genre and one-track mind, often to smithereens. Songwriting is their thing. It’s all about the songwriting, all about their duty to the songs. This is even truer today, explains Gavin: “Before, we set targets, pressure like ‘If you do something bluesy, it really needs to sound bluesy.’ Now we don’t care. If we like the tune, if a synth in the intro brings something to the sound, we go for it. We ask fewer questions. You’ve also heard it a hundred times before, but there is no other way of putting it: The Deans are a band that has matured. Quite comprehensible seven years after forming the band, touring relentlessly across the globe, sometimes in conditions that, like travel in general, broaden the mind… A maturity that clearly allows them to keep their heads on their shoulders. An example? After an EP (Roomworks, Vol.1), and above all the success of “Lonely Like Me”, which allowed them to win the prestigious Unsigned Only competition in the United States, whose jury was composed of Iggy Pop, Tom Waits, Chrissie Hynde and Black Francis. they might want to move on to recording an album. “We’ll see in due time,” seems to be the general consensus. Between the present and future, The Deans have enough to keep themselves busy. Luckily, that’s what matters most to them. “Playing in front of bigger and bigger audiences, to share our music with them, share a moment, an experience, that’s what we want,” Gavin says. “If we had to sum up our greatest wish for one purpose, one goal, that would be it.” Sometimes things just fall into place naturally. Given the propensity of the band to tour, The Deans will be playing somewhere near you soon… €10 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Silent Disco, now every Mon, Tue & Wed from 11pm – 2 DJs, just pick the one you like best [Free Entry] plus Late Bar.
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NIALL MC CABE plus support ^ Upstairs ^ With their genesis on a small Island off the West Coast of Ireland, The Niall McCabe Band have honed a sound that is structured around the conventions of soul music and, in equal parts, reflects the influence of folk and rock traditions on their performance and writing.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €12
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ With their genesis on a small Island off the West Coast of Ireland, The Niall McCabe Band have honed a sound that is structured around the conventions of soul music and, in equal parts, reflects the influence of folk and rock traditions on their performance and writing. The sound? They call it transatlantic soul. A cross genre multi-instrumentalist, Niall, the songwriter and frontman, grew up on Clare Island off the coast of County Mayo. The insularity of growing up on an island has had a profound effect on his song-writing and thinking in general. He feels that “the physical isolation tends to make you think more outwardly and look for connections with the wider world.” The rest of the band comprises of Hugh Dillon on electric guitar, Dave Duffy on bass and Davie Ryan on drums. Musically, the band share a very coherent outlook having played together in various groups over the last five years including Jazz quartets and Big-Band Soul outfits. Steadfast in developing a solid style that displays the musical skills of each member, the band are motivated by the simplicity of playing ‘for the song’. The band released their album Part of the Light in March 2014 to critical acclaim. Featured as Radio One’s Album of the Week and played extensively across national radio. The band followed national touring with live performances on The Saturday Night Show and Radio One along with a sold out headlining show at The Westport Arts Festival. €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 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.
NIALL MC CABE
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3pm Matinee (All Ages) Under 16’s: €13 [BUY] Over 16’s: €21.50 [BUY] 8pm Evening Show – SOLD OUT General Admission: €26.50 [BUY] — — — — — Turning Pirate presents LISA HANNIGAN plus support 3pm Matinee (All Ages) & 8pm Evening Shows _ Main Venue _ We’re delighted to announced that Lisa Hannigan will be performing two intimate […]Doors: 3pm & 8pm Tickets: EARLY €21.50/€13 | LATE SOLD OUT
3pm Matinee (All Ages) 8pm Evening Show – SOLD OUT — — — — — Turning Pirate presents plus support 3pm Matinee (All Ages) & 8pm Evening Shows _ Main Venue _ We’re delighted to announced that Lisa Hannigan will be performing two intimate shows in Whelan’s on Friday 7th July. First, a 3pm all ages matinee show, followed by an 8pm over 18’s only event. Tickets for both performances go on sale online on Friday (Jun 16th) at 10am from Whelanslive.com. Lisa Hannigan first came to light as an angel-voiced, somewhat mysterious figure singing harmonies alongside Damien Rice. They played together for seven years, but it wasn’t until the release of her solo debut Sea Sew’ in 2008 that the full spectrum of her abilities became apparent. A joyous kaleidoscope of love songs, laments, sea shanties and glockenspiels, with a cover hand-stitched by Lisa herself, the self-released album was a runaway success, nominated for a Choice award in Ireland and a Mercury Music Prize in the UK. The ecstatic reception gave her the confidence to explore deeper, darker emotions. Passenger’, which came out in 2011, centred around the pain of leaving and the sense of apartness consequent to a life spent in constant motion while last year’s third album At Swim’ is arguably her most bewitching collection yet. Crackling with an eerie Hallowe’en magic, every song travels deeper into a darkly magical space where the boundaries between love and death, past and present, grief and happiness, are dissolved. Dividing her time between London and Dublin, the album saw Lisa collaborate with The National’s Aaron Dessner and write an album about homesickness, isolation and yet ,profoundly and very movingly ,about love. It is a record characterised by strange sounds lurking beneath the surface and strokes of idiosyncratic genius, as well as Lisa’s first ever banjo solo and the breathtaking vocal harmonies that first made us fall in love with her. 3pm Matinee (All Ages) 8pm Evening Show (+18s) – SOLD OUT Advanced tickets available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. 8pm show is 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
Under 16’s: €13 [BUY]
Over 16’s: €21.50 [BUY]
General Admission: €26.50 [BUY]LISA HANNIGAN
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Whelanslive.com presents THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, […]Doors: 10:30pm in Whelan's Bar Tickets: FREE ENTRY
Whelanslive.com presents – PLAY THE FRONT BAR – 10:30pm – FREE ENTRY Dublin Blues Cartel formed a year and half ago, after a long association. They began playing every Monday in the Leeson Lounge, playing mostly a version of New Orleans R’n’B with a classic rock twist, sandwiched with swing, Rock’n’Roll, Soul, Funk, Blues and rap of all eras.Their sets consists of radical reworkings of well known R’n’B standards which segue into lengthy improvisations that are one minute, blues jazz crescendo, the next a funk dervish, one minute a pyschedelic freak out, next a country boogie twist, the next a dark ascension of Wagnerian majesty. Featuring some the best musicians Ireland has ever produced, Dublin Blue cartel are: James delaney (James has played with Sharon Shannon, Van Morrison, Paul Brady, Chuck Berry, Andrew Strong) Pat Farrell: Lead Guitar (The Business, Red Peters). Pat had shared stages with B.B. King, Jeff Healy, John Primer and Carlos Johnson John Quearney: Bass (Donovan, Heavy Waits, The Business, Left right n Centre,) Noel Bridgeman: Drums. Noel was a founding member of Skid Row, one of the most important Irish rock bands, whose members included Gary Moore, Phill Lynott and Brush Shields. He has also recorded with Van Morrison, Steve Earle, Sharon Shannon and has played with Mary Black and many other legendary Irish artists. Mick Pyro is a member of Republic of Loose who have had three top ten albums in Ireland, one reaching number 2. Mick has supported U.2., The Roots, Ian Brown, The Neville Brothers, Guns n Roses, Snow Patrol and the New York Dolls. He has Co- produced a track for Sinead O, Connor and has appeared with her on stage several times. He has recorded with Camp Lo, Styles P (I like Music) and U.2. (Tribute to Ronnie Drew) Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
THE DUBLIN BLUES CARTEL
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ON SALE THUR 6th APR, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents THEO KATZMAN plus support _ Main Venue _ If you’ve heard the name Theo Katzman recently, you probably know him as the singing drummer and guitarist in the funk band Vulfpeck. But with his 2017 release, Heartbreak Hits, Katzman returns to his roots as a rock and […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: €20
ON SALE THUR 6th APR, 9AM Aiken Promotions presents plus support _ Main Venue _ If you’ve heard the name Theo Katzman recently, you probably know him as the singing drummer and guitarist in the funk band Vulfpeck. But with his 2017 release, Heartbreak Hits, Katzman returns to his roots as a rock and roll inspired singer/songwriter. A 10-song collection of musings on loss and letdown, Heartbreak Hits blends personal vulnerability with imaginative songcraft, yielding an album that’s somehow a living dichotomy of tragic/comedic, serious/satirical, over-the-top/subtle, and healing/hurting. In his own words, Katzman says he writes “songs to soothe your post-Y2K pop culture hangover.” He also wrote this bio. ON SALE THU 6th APR, 9AM: €20 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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.
THEO KATZMAN
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SESSION MOTTS plus support ^ Upstairs ^ New Single & Video Plundered Past A hyper-bright, emotional dance record inspired by the darkest subject imaginable SESSION MOTTS launch their new single Plundered Past on 30 May 2017, the second of a number of releases in 2017. The song is accompanied by a video shot in Larne, Co. Antrim by film-makers Adam […]Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €8
^ Upstairs ^ New Single & Video Plundered Past A hyper-bright, emotional dance record inspired by the darkest subject imaginable SESSION MOTTS’ trademark 80s-Modern sound – a hybrid of Post-Punk, Northern Soul, Disco and Burt Bacharach – was first heard on their debut single Chip Shop Fights, released in January this year. Nialler9 quickly named SESSION MOTTS ‘New Artist of the Week’ in The Irish Times, and the group soon picked up similar accolades from DublinLive.ie and DublinC €8 available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 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 Promos
SESSION MOTTS
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SESSION MOTTS launch their new single Plundered Past on 30 May 2017, the second of a number of releases in 2017. The song is accompanied by a video shot in Larne, Co. Antrim by film-makers Adam Hart, Richard Deering and Sinead O’Quigley, and is based on the true story of the 1988 unsolved murder of 18-year-old German backpacker Inga-Maria Hauser, whose body was found in a forest elsewhere in Co. Antrim. Despite its tragic inspiration, Plundered Past is an uptempo dancefloor stormer intended as a defiant celebration of a life cut short.
The reaction to Chip Shop Fights, from both media and fans alike, was overwhelmingly positive. As a result, although originally intended as a studio-only project, SESSION MOTTS are now playing live.TICKETS
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Demented Promotions Presents LEMURIA Get Better 10 Year Anniversary Tour plus support ^ Upstairs ^ The band began in 2004 above the restaurant Amy’s Place in Buffalo, New York. If you have never dined there, please visit them and order the Margie Meal or their very well priced breakfast.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €4
Demented Promotions Presents Get Better 10 Year Anniversary Tour plus support ^ Upstairs ^ The band began in 2004 above the restaurant Amy’s Place in Buffalo, New York. If you have never dined there, please visit them and order the Margie Meal or their very well priced breakfast. We’ve collaborated with indie record labels including Bridge 9, Asian Man, No Idea, Suburban Home, Salinas, Whoa Oh and Art of the Underground. We’ve played a ridiculous amount of shows and we’ve toured with an eclectic mix of great bands like Against Me!, The Both (featuring Aimee Mann and Ted Leo), Screaming Females, The Ergs!, The Menzingers, Tigers Jaw, Kind of Like Spitting, Titus Andronicus and The Queers to name a handful. A band that does yoga together, stays together. Alex Kerns Vocals and Drums Sheena Ozzella Vocals and Guitar Max Gregor Bass €14 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 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 Promos
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MIDNIGHT HOUR in association with O’HARA’S CRAFT BEERS presents A WEEKEND AWAY plus support: KEY [email protected] from Midnight.a Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 11:30 PM Tickets: FREE Before 10:30 W/ Guestlist
in association with presents Doors: 11:45pm, Sign up for GUEST LIST Whelanslive.com & O’Hara’s Craft Beers are proud to bring you The Midnight Hour. Showcasing the best new talent in Ireland & beyond. — — — — — “One of the most impressive things about Free of the Land is the arrangement, as it never feels stale. It has some catchy vocal, tight guitar riffs and a well constructed arrangement that ensures your attention is grabbed throughout. But Peadar Stoery’s voice is a huge asset to the band as he displays a bluesy tone mixed with an Irish twinge. Personally I think this gives the band a certain amount of authenticity”.- THE COUNTER MELODY Bluesy locks and heavy riffs. A Weekend Away are a five piece blues/rock band from Limerick City. Originally formed in late 2014, A Weekend Away have recently burst ahead by winning UL Battle of the Bands, supported All Tvvins and hosting their packed out single launch in Dolans for their first single release. Being praised for mixing a jaw dropping punk sound with indie and blues influenced rhythm and lead guitar. Becoming one of the must see bands in the South-West, A Weekend Away have recently been working on the production of their debut, self titled EP with an anticipated release date of 17/7/17. — — — — — KEY conjure up a storm of musical influences from 60s psychedelic noir, rap and hip hop beats and not forgetting dirty, gritty rock creating dystopian sounds that are unsettling to some but feel like home to them. *Free before 10:30pm or sign up for GUEST LIST Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.
MIDNIGHT HOUR
A WEEKEND AWAY
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[email protected] from Midnight.aA WEEKEND AWAY
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THOM PARSONS plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Born in the Bristol and growing up Portishead, Thom Parsons is an Actor and Songwriter.
Upstairs in Whelans Doors: 8pm Tickets: €5
plus support ^ Upstairs ^ Born in the Bristol and growing up Portishead, Thom Parsons is an Actor and Songwriter. Most recently Thom appeared in David Bowies final work LAZARUS at the Kings Cross Theatre in the heart of the capital. Alongside his acting career, Thom and his band have been performing in and around London, cleaning and polishing an exciting live performance. Having been a part of various bands whilst at high school Parsons was faced with a choice of following music or acting. It transpired that he would move to London at 18 to study acting and would graduate from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts. Following graduation Parsons has travelled the world, performing in a number shows including the international arena tour of Jesus Christ superstar alongside Mel C, Tim Minchin and Chris Moyles. Working with Drummer /Producer Niall Woods [Mute Records, EMI, Sony, Polly Scattergood, Gabby Young and Other Animals, Codes, Koukie Inner City Pirates, BBC, etc] Parsons’ is penning songs that have grown from demos written at home to full production numbers ready for an album release. The pair started working together when they met working on Once the Musical [1 Grammy Award, 8 Tony Awards] in Dublin. Parsons approached Woods hoping to record some ideas at his Porchlight Studios Dublin and it quickly became apparent that both Parsons and Woods shared musical tastes and the recording of initial ideas soon turned into recording Parsons’ first release, Infamy. The Infamy EP was recorded in part at various studios. Strings on “Kings, Saints and Scoundrels” Bakehouse Studios in Melbourne, Drums and Electric Guitar in Porchlight Studios Dublin, and acoustic instruments and vocals for “Only You” on location with Woods’ portable studio while the pair were working with Once The Musical in Seoul, Korea. Parsons’ sound has been described as a melting pot of Buckley, Muse, Incubus and Radiohead with big drums, big guitars and evocative vocals being the back bone of all of his work. Parsons’ is keen to write POP hooks but at the same time, through a strong lyrical narrative, build the listeners emotional connection to his music. The production of songs has been consistent through INFAMY and the upcoming YOU MADE YOUR BED. Initially Parsons’ records demos of songs using sequenced drums before moving to work with Woods at his studio in Dublin. The pair then refine the songs and re-record with Woods on drums and Parsons handling guitars, bass, piano and vocals. Additional instrumentation such as stings are then added to add a more dynamics. €5 on the door. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required Whelan’s Indie DJ in the bar and Sonntags [Disco/House/Funk] upstairs from 11pm til late (Free Entry).
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Whelan’s Live presents, RISING APPALACHIA plus support _ Main Venue _ Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. lntertwining a deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs […]Doors: 8pm Tickets: €14
plus support _ Main Venue _ Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. lntertwining a Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. 11 years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever evolving soundscape. Led by the collective voice of sisters Leah and Chloe, and joined by their beloved band Listen for a tapestry of song, clawhammer banjo tunes, fiddle, double bass, acoustic guitar, djembe, barra, bodhran, spoken word and a wealth of musical layering that will leave you called to action and lulled into rhythmic dance simultaneously. It is both genre bending and familiar at the same time. Proudly born and raised in the concrete jungle of Atlanta, Georgia, sharpening their instincts in the mountains of Appalachia, and fine turning their soul on the streets of New Orleans they have crafted a 6-album career from the dusts of their passion. In 2015 Rising Appalachia founded the Slow Music Movement, to help maintain an independent musical spirit in the face of such a fast-paced world. They are creatively committed to keeping their work accessible at the local street level as well as expanding to larger audiences page 1/3 abroad, and have continued to maintain autonomy by self-managing, recording, producing and creating, and directing their work. They are greatly honored to do the work that they do. €14 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. 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.
Whelan’s Live presents,RISING APPALACHIA
deep reverence for folk music and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet
surging with relevance.
— percussionist Biko Casini and bassist/guitarist David Brown – Rising Appalachia is a melting pot of folk music simplicity, textured songwriting, and those bloodline harmonies that only siblings car pull off.TICKETS
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