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Celebrating 12 years of performing at the State Fair of Texas, Celtic rock band The Killdares are the pinnacle of entertainment at this year\u2019s legendary festival. With over 3 million attendees to perform in front of at Dallas\u2019 Fair Park, The Killdares will give an impressive 120 LIVE performances over the course of 24 days. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are thrilled and honored to be such a big part of the entertainment every year at the State Fair of Texas,\u201d states Tim Smith, lead vocalist and drummer for The Killdares. \u201cThis year we have to pace ourselves though. 120 shows in 24 days is a lot of rock-n-roll!\u201d<\/p>\n
Almost as famous as the corny dog at the State Fair of Texas, the Celtic rock show from the Killdares has become an institution. Families from all over Texas and neighboring states attend the lavish event to take in The Killdare\u2019s commanding pop-rock hooks, which are blended with traditional Celtic rock flair, through the clever infusion of fiddles and bagpipes. The collaboration of genres produces a unique and feel-good rock-n-roll sound that all ages enjoy.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Killdares are a brilliant group of musicians that shine as bright, if not brighter than the stars in Texas,\u201d states Jennifer Lyneis, president of UE3 Promotions. \u201c120 performances in 24 days is more than most bands do in a full year. The Killdares have an amazingly loyal fan base and tons of promotional brand support, and that\u2019s because they rock!\u201d<\/p>\n
The Killdares band members include: Tim Smith on lead vocals and drums; six-time national champion fiddler Roberta Rast on fiddle, backing vocals, and ukulele; world-class bagpiper Matt Willis on Highland Bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes, Uilleann pipes, electronic pipes, backing vocals, flute, whistles, and samples; and Brek Lancaster on lead guitar and backing vocals.<\/p>\n
The Killdares will be performing many of their songs from “Up Against the Lights,\u201d their new DVD\/2-CD package, which was released worldwide this past July.<\/p>\n
Performance times are scheduled for: 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM, and 6:00 PM CST. Performances are located on the Backdoor Stage near Gate G of the Cotton Bowl.<\/p>\n
*NOTE: Special performance times on Saturday, October 8 are 10:00AM, halftime, post-game and 4:00 PM. These times are set to coincide with the famous Texas\/OU football game which happens right in the Cotton Bowl.<\/p>\n
The 2011 State Fair of Texas is located at: 3921 Martin Luther King Blvd., Dallas, TX 75210. For more information on the State Fair of Texas, please visit: website: http:\/\/www.bigtex.com.
The Killdares are presented with promotional consideration from Pearl Drums and Hardware, Mesa Boogie amps, Sennheiser, Gibson guitars, Westone In-ear Monitors, and Hercules Stands.<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE KILLDARES
The Killdares have reached new heights by recording and filming their always energetic and
entertaining live show at the historic Granada Theater in Dallas, TX. The result is the band\u2019s 6th album to date, Up Against The Lights, and was released as a three-disc package (2-Audio CDs\/1 DVD) concert collection. Capturing the true \u201cexperience\u201d of The Killdares, this pivotal independent release features 21 of their original and cover fan-favorites, including the brand new single \u201cThe Undertow\u201d, the traditional Celtic showstopper \u201cWhiskey In The Jar\u201d, and an enthusiastic version of The Ramones\u2019 classic anthem \u201cBlitzkrieg Bop.\u201d Presenting a perfect blend of rock, pop, and Celtic, The Killdares have established themselves as a unique team of musicians \u2013 stretching the boundaries of independent rock n\u2019 roll, while bridging the gap between the traditional and the cutting edge.
Experience The Killdares\u2014the best alternative Celtic Rock band in the world\u2014just ask their fans!<\/p>\n
SOCIAL LINKS:
Official Website: http:\/\/www.killdares.com
Facebook: http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thekilldares
Twitter: http:\/\/twitter.com\/TheKilldares
YouTube Channel: http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/TheKilldaresTV
Myspace: http:\/\/www.myspace.com\/killdares
iTunes: http:\/\/ax.search.itunes.apple.com\/WebObjects\/MZSearch.woa\/wa\/search?entity=album&media=all&page=1&restrict=true&startIndex=0&term=the+killdares<\/p>\n
Source: http:\/\/www.killdares.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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