Following on the 2013 release of their bluesy debut "Flood Waters Rising," Whelan is about to release their second album entitled “The Story of Ike Dupree.” This recording will mark a quantum leap forward for the band, involving a much larger ensemble with horns, percussion and vocalists. It will also comprise 13 original songs, many of which came out of the band’s live shows since the first release. Songwriter/bandleader Sid Whelan continues to build a reputation for his deep knowledge of American roots music idioms as well as his beautifully-wrought lyrics.