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Killigans NYE Winter Formal
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Wow, its been awhile.  We've been neck deep writing, recording, mixing, and getting ready to release the new album "Honor".  Pair that with 3 new babies and one more on the way, new jobs, new houses, and all sorts of other crap, we've had a busy 4-5 months. 

First off, Id like to formally announce the newest killigan to the crew..Greg Butcher has officially joined us, playing guitar.  We are all really excited about Greg and we look forward to working with him.  So if you see Greg at a show, make sure and welcome him aboard and tell him how good a job he's doing, and how much he looks like Will Ferrel, Dane Cook, or numerous other actors. 

On to the album.  We've titled it "Honor" after one of our favorite tracks, and we plan to officially release it on New Years Eve at Duffys Tavern in Lincoln.  Should be in stores and online in the first couple weeks of 2010.  Its got 11 brand spankin new tracks for you listening pleasure,   hopefully you like some of the new stuff we tried. 

stay tuned for more..

peaces

Heading down the I80 to chicago town saturday night to hook up with Tobin and the boys from Flatfoot56.  Havent seen these cats for a couple months, cant WAIT to get back to see them and rock their town. 

This is an all ages show, should start at 7pm, not sure what time we take the stage..$8.  If you are within a couple hours of the show, it will be worth the drive . trust me! 

Saturday Aug. 15th
Flatfoot56
Thekilligans
Man Made Hell

Risen Savior (church basement)
6061 South Archer
Chicago IL, 60638


Album recording is nearing completion . A couple more things to finish up.  Still pushing for a late fall release.  stay tuned. 

Sorry, no Rib Fest or State Fair this year.  Just wasnt in the stars for us.  We'll stick to dark and crowded bars and basements thank you very much.

In Russia, blog types YOU. 

A couple quick things:

1.  New video posted of a mini tour out east last summer

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tviPeGc7twQ&feature=player_embedded

thanks to mr. jared staab for the hard work and much awkwardness required to get that video for us.  you rule. 

2.  We have agreed to allow Universal Pictures to include our music in an upcoming remake of Robin Hood.  We are obviously very stoked to have this opportunity.  The movie wont be out for a year, and its definately not set in stone, but all signs point to you seeing Russel Crowe and hearing killigans in the same movie.  More on that later.

3.  We have finally booked studio time to begin recording our 3rd full length album in late June. 

4.  The Street Dogs will be coming to Lincoln May 24th.  Its a sunday night, 9pm at Knickerbockers.  This will be our last show until July 10th when we play the annual Zoo Bar anniversary show outside on 13th street.  That following monday, the 13th, we will be up in omaha in support of The Briggs at Sokol Underground.  More details later

Otherwise, we will be hard at work raising new bebes, and recording the new stuff. 

Stay tuned and fight the good fight!

One more reminder...March 17th TUESDAY ST PATS
KNICKERBOCKERS
THE KILLIGANS
THE FILTER KINGS
9pm SHARP
$10
18+
Tell your friends...a show to remember.

Hey all,
Just a quick note letting everyone know this year will be our 5th annual St Patricks day show.  While our bands direction has come a long way from that first years show back in '05, we still hold this day very near and dear to us.  It always proves to be one of the biggest local shows of the year, and if you come and dont have fun, you passed out too early. 
Wanted to let you know we are moving it back to the actual day of st pats this year.  Last year we thought we would try it on the weekend before, and it worked out ok, but we think the spirit of the night was lost a little.  This year the show will be ON St. Pats, Tuesday March 17th.  This means, if you plan on coming, and have to get up early for work the next day, you might want to take that morning of the 18th off NOW.  I know I did. 
The show will be at Knickerbockers, as always, and this year we are bringing Omahas "The Filter Kings" to town for their first Lincoln show ever.  If you havnt caught these guys yet, do it here, they are awesome, cow punk meets social D.  Music close to our hearts. 
KBs is selling these tickets in advance at ticketmaster.com.  Sorry, the price is $10 this year.  We really hate to charge more than $5 for a show, but we also only do this show once a year.  I believe there will be miller specials, and our free Jameson, as well as enough guinness to fill Salt Creek. 
Other shows you may want to catch us at:
March 13th KC Irish Punk Fest at the Beaumont Club in KC
March 14th With Vandon Arms in DesMoines
Peace

2 shows coming up this weekend...first up:
On friday Feb 13th the 49r up in omaha is being kind enough to ask us back for a big birthday bash for a bunch of people, including our good friend Rexy, oh, and of course, the infamous Ryanna Swift as well.  Please come on our and show your patronage and wish these gals a happy birthday.  We  have never driven away from this bar sober.  sadly.  or not.  Show starts around 9pm.  Also appearing "making movies" and the much anticipated by us "filter kings".  does that even make sense? 
Next
Saturday the 14th we are doing an ultra special one time only death wish of an accoustic show at the zoo bar.  Early!  Yes, 6pm early.  Yeah, this is new territory for us.  We cant hide behind crash cymbals and guitar distortion.  This will be a stripped down form of the band, no drums, no electric guitar.  no promises, but should be a grand old time.  More than likely play some songs we havnt played in years.  This is all happening as part of the 4 day festival LINCOLN EXPOSED. 
 
peace bitches

Yeah, finally, "Killigans Live at the Zoo Bar" will be officially released.  Come one come all.  The zoo will be packed:
Saturday Jan 17th
Zoo Bar, Lincoln Nebraska
The Killigans
The Bellflowers
9pm, $5, 21+
 
BE THERE!!!! 

Hey all,

In case you haven't heard yet, "The Killigans Live at the Zoo Bar" is
just about ready for sale. As of now, we are printing a limited
number of these, so once they are gone, it will be awhile before we
have anymore. To keep from being left out of the loop, go ahead and
check out this link

http://www.thekilligans.com/preorder.htm

to get yours pre-ordered now via paypal. Shipment will arrive to us
December 5th, orders placed prior to then will ship to you no later
than December 8th. Just in time for the holidays.

If you live in the Lincoln area, and just want to buy these at a
show, cool. We will be having an official CD release for this at The
Zoo Bar in mid January. More details on that soon.

In general Killigans news, we are still kicking out here in the grain
belt. We have been diligently working on new material, integrating
new instruments, learning new roles, getting through the holidays,
school, work, family, financial woes, whatever. Basically the same
as the rest of the country. We are hoping to have this album ready
to record sometime in the early new year. We are starting to line up
a couple mini-tours, most likely out east to Illinois, and possibly
south. Otherwise, look for us back on stage in mid-January for that
cd release.

Have a safe holiday.

Fighting the good fight,

killigans