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
- ThuOct 197:00pm
Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe
United States, Connecticut, Old Lyme, 68 Lyme Street, 06371Songwriter, singer, guitarist Sid Whelan returns to Nightingale's Acoustic Cafe with his signature "Dark Blue Americana," Performing tunes from 2013's "Flood Waters Rising," 2015's "The Story of Ike Dupree" and 2018's upcoming "Waitin' for Payday" as well as blues classics and covers by luminaries such as Al Green, George Harrison and many more.
Sid Whelan is a songwriting student of Steve Earle via his CAmp Copperhead. Said the great Fred Wesley about working with Sid on "The Story of Ike Dupree:" "It was a delightful and refreshing experience to do the horns for THE STORY OF IKE DUPREE. Sid has a unique way of telling a story. He is one of the giants of modern blues. He keeps the genre alive and vibrant. He could have gotten anybody to do the job. I'm proud he chose me."
Press:
“…a definitive return of a great musician.” – Blues Matters
“’The Story of Ike Dupree’ is a rootsy roundup any blues fan would be proud to ride along with.” - Grant Britt, No Depression
“The great original songs; the relaxed laidback voice of Sid; the quirky, funky horn section; the sensual backing vocals and guitar make this horn-infused Whelan disc one that simply must compete with the releases of many contemporary blues artists.” - Lambert Smits, Rootstime
“Sid Whelan has an impressive guitar prowess, holding his own against a coterie of accomplished players.” - Stephen Rapid, Lonesome Highway$10All Ages
