Readers have been recalling their favourite Whelan’s gigs on our On The Record blog. Here are some of the comments.

Townes Van Zandt on a weekday night back in 94 or 95. He made me and my mate miss our last bus home. We had to walk and we didn’t mind one bit. - Q

Watching Katell Keineg from the balcony dedicating her new single to her friend Jeff Buckley who died a few weeks before. The crowd sang the song beautifully. Perfect moment. - Peter N

The irish debut (in Whelans of course!) by David Gray was sublime. - James D

Some great ones over the years. Sebadoh, The National, The Shins, Built to Spill, The Dirtbombs.

- overfriendly concierge

The National in November 05 was tops for me. - RH

So many to choose from! I’ve probably forgotten heaps. Vic Chesnutt, October ’94. Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci, month, ’97. Mogwai, January ’98. Jad Fair Teenage Fanclub, April (?) ’02. The National, November ’05. Grizzly Bear, May ’07. Okkervil River, December ’07. Daniel Johnston and Friends, July ’08 - Fiona

Arctic Monkeys in August 05 was fairly special as well, stood beside chattin to jamie cook’s parents all the way thru. - andy

I saw JJ72 on my 18th birthday. The support band blew them away. Yes, it was when Snow Patrol still rocked hard live. - ciaran

The Redneck Manifesto supported by Dirty Projectors. Greg Proops did a two hour comedy set about 12 years ago which was incredible. - Conor

Ringing in the new year with the Chalets, Ham Sandwich Boss Volenti.

- the Decline

This makes me feel really young, but the Fight Like Apes EP launch in 2007 was the first gig I went to in Whelans and still one of the best. - gabbagabbahey

The first time Dan Deacon played there ... pure drunken chaos and silly fun. - Spacey

More memories

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