Whelan
Sid Whelan
Guitarist /Singer /Songwriter/Bandleader
A blues-influenced Americana guitarist and songwriter, Sid Whelan cut his teeth on rock & roll and charted on Midwestern indie college radio in the mid ‘80’s with his song “NY Taxi.” Early in his career, Whelan was lead guitarist with various world music acts including the Lijadu Sisters and late... read more
- SatApr 217:00pm
Eastport Arts Center
United States, Maine, Easport, 36 Washington Street, 04631Sid Whelan returns for his second solo show at the Eastport Arts Center. "One of my absolute favorite venues." Performing songs from 2018's as yet unreleased "Waitin' for Payday," 2013's "Flood Waters Rising" and 2015's "The Story of Ike Dupree" as well as blues classics and choice songs from key influences such as Al Green and George Harrison.
Here Comes the Flood – Netherlands
“The Story of Ike Dupree is an album for fans of Al Green, Mike Bloomfield, and the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Backed by an old school kick ass band, this is the kind of music that should be coming from a tiny stage of a bar that has the guts to put on live music and whose owner laughs at the concept of curfew. Late night music that you don't want to end.” – Hans Werksman$10All Ages
