Whelan's to stage new band showcase festival

Whelan’s kickstart the rock ‘n’ roll year that is 2011 with a four-night Ones To Watch festival taking place between January 12 and 15.
Tickets for the three-stage extravaganza are €5 a day or €10 for the whole kit and caboodle.
Confirmed so far are Thread Pulls, Jennifer Evans, Grand Pocket Orchestra, Planet Parade, Heroes In Hiding, Anthony Furey, Guilty Optics, Toby Kaar, Catscars, Strait Laces, Hired Hands, Cloud Castle Lake, Alarmist, Lost Chord, We Should Be Dead, No Monster Club, Bill Coleman, Lisa O'Neill, Ivan St John, Owensie, Hunter-Gatherer, Squarehead, The Danger Is, Shouting At Planes, Hoarsebox, Miracle Bell and Cashier No 9, with loads more to be added.