Whelans Dublin
News: Skinny Pelembe announces headline show for Dublin’s – Whelan’s Upstairs
Skinny Pelembe is excited to share his new single ‘Deadman Deadman Deadman’ and its accompanying video – stream here / watch the video here. The track is the latest release from his forthcoming album Hardly The Same Snake, which will be released on 28th April.Hardly The Same Snake Tracklist: Pre-order Hardly The Same Snake here. …
News: Eyesore & the Jinx to headline upstairs at Whelan’s Dublin on the 22.07.2023
Eyesore & the Jinx’s early singles and debut EP were released by Merseyside taste-makers Eggy Records. Eyesore’s sphere of influence began to expand out of their home region, starting with a BBC 6 Music Roundtable win for ‘On An Island’ produced by Jonathan Hartley from iconic psych-surgeons Clinc. Their debut EP, featuring singles ‘Leisure Time’ …
Gallery & Set-list: Clan Of Xymox / Scattered Ashes – Whelan’s, Dublin 01.04.2023
Its only taken 40 odd years for it to happen, but dark-wave pioneers Clan Of Xymox finial made it to Irish shores, I reckon they got lost on the Irish sea for some time and suffered from some Loneliness and then drifted a shore (see what I did there, ok getting my coat) also it …
Live Review: Chris Shiflett – Whelan’s, Dublin 21.03,2023
Words & Photos David McEneaney As if being the lead guitarist for one of the biggest and most loved rock bands in the world wasn’t enough, Chris Shiflett is a hell of a lot more than that as well.He has played in various bands since the late 90s, joining the Foo Fighters in 2002 but …
Gallery and Set-lists: Nova Twins / Fräulein – Whelan’s, Dublin 18.03.2023
Nova Twins brought their high energy Nu-metal/Alt-rock to Whelan’s of Dublin, neither the band nor the crowd let up for a minute as the band bounced the crowd bounced, as the band sang the crowd sang. The band even joined the crowd to end the show by performing the last song off stage in the …
Gallery: Spike (The Quireboys) / Paul Sherry – Upstairs Whelan’s, Dublin 10.03.2023
Last night saw Spike bring his Rock and Roll Storyteller (acoustic songs and stories) show to upstairs at Dublin’s Whelan’s, playing with Spike on these shows is special guest Chris Heilmann. These shows are a mix of songs and stories from Spike’s career (so far!) in rock n’ roll, also including tracks from the upcoming …
Gallery and Set-list: Lust for Life Tour, a celebration of 45 years of the classic Iggy Pop album, featuring a star studded band line-up – Whelan’s, Dublin 08.03.2023
An all-star line-up celebrated the forty-fifth anniversary of the release of Iggy Pop’s classic Lust For Life album by playing Whelan’s of Dublin. Legendary Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, was joined by former Sex Pistol and punk pioneer, Glen Matlock on bass. Broadcaster and Pet Shop Boys dancer, Katie Puckrik on vocals. Iggy Pop and David …
News: Glen Matlock, Clem Burke and Katie Puckrik to celebrate 45 years of the classic “Lust For Life” album at Whelan’s Dublin 8th of March
An all-star line-up will celebrate the forty-fifth anniversary of the release of Iggy Pop’s classic LustFor Life album will be playing Dublin’s Whelan’s venue on 8th March.Legendary Blondie drummer, Clem Burke, will be joined by former Sex Pistol and punk pioneer,Glen Matlock on bass; broadcaster and Pet Shop Boys dancer, Katie Puckrik on vocals; Iggy …
Gallery & Set-list: Dermot Lambert – Upstairs Whelan’s, Dublin 16.02.2023
Felt great to be back upstairs at Whelan’s, always good to return to the smaller venues as the lighting can keep you on your toes. It also felt great to be there for Dermot Lambert as he was doing a show to take us back to the fantastic 1994 debut album by Blink ( remember …
Gallery: Bambie Thug / Glasseyed – Upstairs Whelan’s, Dublin 18.11.2022
Bambie Thug brought their Dance electro pop (I’d add in a little pinch of Goth and Trap Metal here also) to Whelan’s upstairs venue to a modest crowd playing songs like P.M.P / Necromancy / Kawasaki / Headbang (their latest single) and more! They only recently played a sold out show at The Great Escape …