KDs return to State Fair of Texas for 8th year!
Posted by The Killdares on Sep 24, 2008
After a 3-year hiatus, we are extremely excited to announce that starting this Friday Sept. 26th, the band will be returning to the great State Fair of Texas for another 24-day run (Sept. 26 – Oct. 19).
Sponsored by ROCK BAND the video game, we’re on a new stage this year with showtimes at 3, 4, 5 and 6pm…everyday!
Killdares, Korndogs…and Celtic Rock! What could be better?
All About Uptown Festival RESCHEDULED due to IKE
Posted by The Killdares on Sep 12, 2008
Hey everybody. Unfortunately, due to the impending Hurricane Ike, the “All About Uptown” Festival, where The Killdares were scheduled to headline, has been canceled this weekend. We’ll keep you updated for any news on rescheduling the show. Stay dry and safe this weekend!
UPDATE: The show has been moved to THIS Saturday, Sept. 27th! Same Time, same location. The Killdares will be headlining at 9pm as originally planned!
Secrets of the Day submitted for Grammy nomination
Posted by The Killdares on Sep 9, 2008
Today we are proud to announce that the new album Secrets of the Day has been submitted into the Grammy entry process for hopeful nomination in the following categories:
GENERAL FIELD
Album of the Year – Secrets of the Day
POP FIELD
Pop Instrumental – “Glasgow”
ROCK FIELD
Rock Instrumental – “Rose de Lay”
Rock Song – “Push”, “Closer Than You Know”, “Secrets of the Day”
FOLK FIELD
Contemporary Folk Album – Secrets of the Day
COMPOSING/ARRANGING FIELD
Instrumental Composition – “Rose de Lay”
Instrumental Arrangement – “Glasgow”, “Long Island High”
PRODUCTION/Non-Classical FIELD
Engineering – Chris Bell, Nolan Thies, Ronan Chris Murphy
Producer of the Year – Ronan Chris Murphy
Calling all fans, friends and family…tell everyone you know who are members of The Recording Academy…to please vote for The Killdares when the ballots are circulated!
New Photos posted from HOB CD Pre-Release Party
Posted by The Killdares on Aug 27, 2008
For those unable to make the CD Pre-Release show at House of Blues last month, and for all those who wanna re-live the special night…we’ve posted a number of new photos in our photo gallery. Check ‘em out here.
Thursday Nite Live at Central Market 9/4/08
Posted by The Killdares on Aug 25, 2008
Join us next week September 4th for the Thursday Night Live concert series at Central Market in Ft. Worth, TX. Sponsored by our good friends at the Ft. Worth Weekly, this family-friendly event is a great way to start your weekend early. Read the rest of this entry »
The Killdares Headline Iowa Irish Fest 2nd Year in a Row!
Posted by The Killdares on Jul 29, 2008
Join us this Friday and Saturday for the 2nd Annual Iowa Irish Fest. Held in Waterloo, IA…the 3-day festival celebrates its second year with The Killdares once again returning to headline the main stage. A number of other cool bands will be playing before us throughout the weekend including Gaelic Storm, The Young Dubliners and Black 47. Not to mention the world famous Trinity School of Irish Dancers. KD Showtimes: 9:30pm both nights. Check our shows page for more details.
