Valerie Francis to play Whelan's

This Whelan's gig follows a pretty amazing 2009 for Valerie. Her debut album Slow Dynamo was named Irish Album of the Year in the Irish Independent, and her video for 'Punches' was championed by none other than rap giant Kanye West. It then won IMTV's Video of the Year. Valerie is currently nominated for Best Irish Female in this year's Meteor Awards, and her album Slow Dynamo is nominated for the Choice Music Prize.

Doors are at 7:30pm, and tickets - priced €15 including booking fee - are available from Ticketmaster, Tickets.ie & WaV Box Office [lo-call 1890 200 078].