All-Ireland champion accordion player John Whelan has recorded more than 15 CDs which have sold over 1 million copies. John has performed and recorded with the cream of Irish musicians, starting with his most famous partnership with Eileen Ivers. Eileen and several others John has played with and mentored, such as Hayley Richardson and Patrick Mangan, went on to become famous in shows such as Riverdance. John's all-around musicianship has seen him perform and tour with non-Celtic bands such as Low Lily, with Lissa Schneckenburger and Flynn Cohen, and he has performed at many high profile U.S. Irish Festivals.

John is also a sought-after composer and producer. He has written more than 65 original tunes, many of which have been recorded and performed by artists all over the world. John's music has been featured on such TV shows as Sex and the City, History's Mysteries, and History Detectives, and John himself has performed on Late Night With Conan O'Brien and in films including Ronald F. Maxwell's Gods and Generals (2003) and Ang Lee's Ride With the Devil. John is eager to play for his local fans once again, and his stage shows are not only John performing his traditional music from the heart, but also his infectious humor as well.

Seattle Folklore Society: All-Ireland Accordion Champion John Whelan in Concert

Saturday, November 25, 2023 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PST)
Phinney Center, Seattle, WA, United States

Seven-time All-Ireland champion button accordion player John Whelan just finished a cross-country tour this Summer, that completed a solo t…

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Seattle Folklore Society presents John Whelan in Concert

Saturday, September 21, 2019 @ 7:30pm – 10:00pm (PDT)
Phinney Center, Seattle, WA, United States
Presenting several times all-Ireland champion accordionist John Whelan.

$20 / $10