The Vaselines at Whelans
The Vaselines know how to rock without even trying; we just hope they come back sooner next time.
This Will Destroy You at Whelans
Demented Promotions have been coming up trumps lately, banking great US acts and matching them with emerging Dublin bands.
Thread Pulls and Twinkranes at Whelans
A band composed of only drums, vocals, a hint of trumpet and echoing vocals droning is a recipe for some interesting progressive post punk.
FMC Tour at Whelans
The FMC Tour (First Music Contact) is the latest initiative by The Arts Council to promote engagement with the arts and most specifically the Irish arts scene. O Emperor joined Heathers and Adebisi…
The Mountain Goats at Whelans
Despite complaints of jet-lag the set was energetic, and a pleasure to behold, as the band were obviously enjoying themselves.
Maeve Higgins at Whelan’s
Don’t be fooled by the lilting twang and shuffling twee persona, here is a comedienne with brilliant skills of observation and delivery.
Justin Townes Earle, Whelans
Marcus reviews the charismatic Justin Townes Earle in Whelans, January 25th.
Preview | Ben Frost November 30th
The music Ben Frost is about contrast; influenced as much by Classical Minimalism as by Punk Rock and Metal.













