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Indie Clubs in Dublin Clueless / Confused about their Identity...

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    #122
    keanooo
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    lordgoat wrote: »
    My point was try to ignore the things that piss you off and be grateful you had a good night, cos we've all prob had plenty of **** nights! But if you don't have a good night come in and tell us why!

    The music can always be better!

    I did have a good night and Whelan's doesn't mean as much to me as it used to when I started this thread, so I'm not really pi$$ed off at the place anymore. Since I hadn't been there in so long, I was very interested to hear what the music was like, and it seemed natural to post about it.

    I have spoken to the DJ a couple of times before and I am wasting my time doing so. Even on this thread it's about a 50/50 split so it's not as if everyone thinks I'm right about what I view as turn in the wrong direction (musically) for Whelan's.


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    #123
    lordgoat
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    keanooo wrote: »
    I did have a good night and Whelan's doesn't mean as much to me as it used to when I started this thread, so I'm not really pi$$ed off at the place anymore. Since I hadn't been there in so long, I was very interested to hear what the music was like, and it seemed natural to post about it.

    I have spoken to the DJ a couple of times before and I am wasting my time doing so.     Even on this thread it's about a 50/50 split so it's not as if everyone thinks I'm right about what I view as turn in the wrong direction (musically) for Whelan's.


    I've done this too^.


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    #124
    nxbyveromdwjpg
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    The Worksmans Club, The Mercantile, The Sweeney Mongrel, eh.. and more im forgetting, but theres a fair bit more choice now.

    Whelans no longer has that monopoly, I havent been in ages, since it went ****e basically.

    keanooo wrote: »
    That blonde Swedish (?) girl that is always there wasn't there... maybe she's given up?

    Ha ha, i know EXACTLY who you mean, she is/was part of the furniture in there! Shes not swedish though.


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    #125
    DirtyLeeds
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    nm wrote: »
    The Worksmans Club, The Mercantile, The Sweeney Mongrel, eh.. and more im forgetting, but theres a fair bit more choice now.

    Whelans no longer has that monopoly, I havent been in ages, since it went ****e basically.




    Ha ha, i know EXACTLY who you mean, she is/was part of the furniture in there! Shes not swedish though.


    Was there Saturday night, had a brilliant time.

    Anyone who hasn't been, I suggest you check it out pronto!


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    #126
    me-skywalker
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    Twisted Pepper?


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    #127
    stateofflux
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    as cynical as i am...ive had a few great nights recently in the globe & i love being able to walk between there and shibeen, le cirque, mercantile...lots of live bands around & a good happening vibe, unlike whelans, just isnt what it used to be at all and they can fcuk off charging a tenner in after 10.30pm ....


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    #128
    keanooo
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    stateofflux wrote: »
    as cynical as i am...ive had a few great nights recently in the globe & i love being able to walk between there and shibeen, le cirque, mercantile...lots of live bands around & a good happening vibe, unlike whelans, just isnt what it used to be at all and they can fcuk off charging a tenner in after 10.30pm ....

    Yeah, it's very lively there and a great atmosphere. Thank you, Mícheal Martin for making everyone smoke and socialise outdoors.


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    #129
    DirtyLeeds
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    me-skywalker wrote: »
    Twisted Pepper?

    House/Techno/DubStep Bollocks


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    #130
    [Deleted User]
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    Is this Whelan's still a good place to go in Dublin? Where is good for a fun night out in this area?


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    #131
    The Wild Bunch
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    I've been wondering this too about Whelans?

    Not been in about 3 years, was quality any time I went and always easy to pull - might not have the same appeal now I'm spoken for though

    Loved going there on a saturday night pissed up and chasing skirt


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    #132
    The_Captain
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    Whelan's is very quiet these days, usually seems to be small groups of people in for a few pints without going mad.


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    #133
    The Wild Bunch
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    ^^^

    This makes me sad :(


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    #134
    iamanengine
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    I was in Workmans on Saturday for the first time and thought it was really good. The music was great downstairs, Tunnels by Arcade Fire, Debaser by Pixies, there was some White Stripes, TV on the Radio etc etc


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    #135
    NIC.italy
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    Clubbing wise Whelans is a horrible place at the moment, just a playlist going on all night, no visible dj, bland songs selections and a crowd completely up to anything. There's no real dancing and a general dull vibe. Crazy that what's supposed to be the main indie rock place in Dublin doesn't try harder


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    #136
    eclectichoney
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    Is Doyle's still any good these days? Haven't been in a while but used to be a good mix (and free in!)


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    #137
    The Wild Bunch
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    eclectichoney wrote: »
    Is Doyle's still any good these days? Haven't been in a while but used to be a good mix (and free in!)

    Used to be quality on Thursdays, although I havent been in yonks


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    #138
    eclectichoney
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    Seems to be a lack of good spots these days :(
    The workmans
    Grand Social
    Doyles possibly...
    Anywhere else?


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    #139
    gormdubhgorm
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    eclectichoney wrote: »
    Seems to be a lack of good spots these days :(
    The workmans
    Grand Social
    Doyles possibly...
    Anywhere else?

    The Mezz or is that more rock?

    Guff about stuff, and stuff about guff.



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    #140
    The Wild Bunch
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    gormdubhgorm wrote: »
    The Mezz or is that more rock?

    Neither rock nor indie the last few times I've been there- flamenco spanish bollcks


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    #141
    Dandelion6
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    Anyone been to the Pop Inn yet? Not sure if it has a proper club with DJs or just live music.


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    #142
    The Wild Bunch
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    Dandelion6 wrote: »
    Anyone been to the Pop Inn yet? Not sure if it has a proper club with DJs or just live music.

    Where's that?


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    #143
    Dandelion6
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    The Wild Bunch wrote: »
    Where's that?

    Little Britain Street, D7.


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    #144
    The Wild Bunch
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    Dandelion6 wrote: »
    Little Britain Street, D7.

    You wha?


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    #145
    The Master
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    Dandelion6 wrote: »
    Little Britain Street, D7.

    Is it a new venue? or has it taken over "The Capel"?


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    #146
    The Wild Bunch
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    Right beside that Black Sheep kip?


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    #147
    mdolly123
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    Classic 'disco' on Northside for all of those who were a little bit different


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    #148
    The Wild Bunch
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    mdolly123 wrote: »
    Classic 'disco' on Northside for all of those who were a little bit different

    Isaac Butts?

    Yeah it was decent alrite! Really liked it!


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    #149
    Stompbox
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    The Master wrote: »
    Is it a new venue? or has it taken over "The Capel"?

    It's the new HQ of Dublin-based collective/record label Popical Island. Haven't managed to check out the spot yet but hopefully I'll get myself over there in a bit. Popical Island have put out some excellent releases and the musicians involved are quite prolific so I'm sure they'll be hosting another gig there soon.


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    #150
    The Wild Bunch
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    ^^^

    My new apartment is just around the corner so I'll have to check it out


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    #151
    The Master
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    Stompbox wrote: »
    It's the new HQ of Dublin-based collective/record label Popical Island. Haven't managed to check out the spot yet but hopefully I'll get myself over there in a bit. Popical Island have put out some excellent releases and the musicians involved are quite prolific so I'm sure they'll be hosting another gig there soon.

    Where is the venue itself though?


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