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Martyrs of the Lower Middle Class
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Martyrs of the Lower Middle Class
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Released: Jan 1, 2010
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General Info

  • Genre: Country / Folk / Punk

    Location LINCOLN, Nebraska, US

    Profile Views: 126627

    Last Login: 4/28/2011

    Member Since 4/3/2005

    Website www.thekilligans.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Read more: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=289245902&blogID=410319250#ixzz0yQuUmhaa .......... .... .......... .... .......... .... .......... .... THE KILLIGANS were born in a filthy garage in 2004, hammered together out of the spare parts of other Nebraska bands and fueled by a love of good whiskey, great friends, late nights, buzzing tattoo needles and crusty old punk rock albums. Starting out small and lacking a promotional budget, word of their awesomeness quickly spread by means of word-of-mouth (mostly drunk-dials) and the band's popularity on several local radio stations, including the University of Nebraska's own 90.3 KRNU. .... The Killigans have existed in various incarnations since their inception, but as their rabid fans will testify, they have never failed to ignite the passions of anyone who wanders close enough to hear their foot-stomping, glass-raising anthems for tenacious underdogs, lonely vagabonds, and anyone who’s just trying to make it in this world. Their rapidly-growing body of work draws from the most enduring, vibrant aspects of American music - the storytelling of folk, the fighting spirit of punk rock, the heartfelt poignancy of country and the unforgiving grit of rock ‘n roll. .... After releasing their first full-length album, BROWN BOTTLE HYMNAL, and uploading their tracks to the internet, the band's fanbase extended far beyond the confines of their beloved Cornhusker state - soon they were sending mail-orders to Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Europe. As it turns out, everyone in the world loves a good drinking song. .... The year 2007 brought their second album, ONE STEP AHEAD OF HELL, which was gobbled up instantly by a rapidly-increasing throng of devotees, and several high-profile gigs supporting bands such as Flogging Molly, the Aggrolites, Street Dogs, the Briggs, Time Again, Left Alone,and Flatfoot 56. The band has since become one of the most revered live acts in the burgeoning Nebraska music scene, and their annual St. Patrick's Day show has become a phenomenon of its own. .... 2010 has been the most exciting year so far for the Killigans. After being contacted by Universal Studios, the boys were pleased to contribute their song "Lessons from the Empty Glass" to be used in the latest big-budget epic historical killfest Robin Hood, which starred that guy who was in Gladiator. Their latest release, HONOR, finds the band shifting gears towards a stripped-down, catchy punk sound infused with rousing Clash-like choruses, circle-pit tempos and nuggets of wry barstool wisdom. HONOR has been well-received by the fans and earned heaps of praise from several websites geared towards independent music, such as ThePunkSite.com, PaddyRock.com and OneKindRadio.com. A summer tour is in the works with plans for longer road trips, louder songs, and more hangovers in the future. Not bad for a bunch of working-class blokes from flyover country. .... .. .. .... Click here to visit our..OUR FAVORITE TAT SHOP!...... .. .. .. ....

  • Members

    Chris Nebesniak(Guitar/Vocals).. Brad Hoffman(Vocals/Guitar) .. Trevor Nebesniak(Bass).. Greg Butcher (guitar).. Pat Nebesniak(Accordian, mandolin) Ben Swift(Drums) .. .. .. ..Join the Killigans mailing list!.... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..

  • Influences

    Social Distortion, The Clash, Street Dogs, Against Me!, Shane MacGowan and The Pogues, The Ramones, NOFX, Rancid, the tossers, Bad Religion, Swinging Utters, Johnny Cash, Woody Guthrie, The Scotch Greens, Jerry Reed, Hank Williams +Jr, Mischief Brew

  • Sounds Like

    Working class folk punk, not your typical bar band, for fans of dropkick murphys, The Street Dogs, Gogol Bordello, flogging molly, the pogues, social distortion, the scotch greens, bad religion, NOFX, and the Swingin Utters

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  • Celtic Crier

    Your friendship is appreciated...the Irish Imp

    2 years ago
  • General Specific

    Fantastic video gents!

    2 years ago
  • Blacklist Royals

    We have an open date on tour now on August 16th and want to come party there! If you know any cool venues/promoters/or anyone that does house shows let us know! We will buy drinks for you all night and love you forever!!

    2 years ago
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  • Addicted Bones

    I am the calm and the storm
    I am the strength and the fragility
    I am the determination and the doubt
    I am the passion and soul
    I am wild and untamed
    I am Addicted Bones

    Alternative music as you’ve never seen before!

    www.addictedbones.com
    www.myspace.com/addictedbones

    2 years ago
  • Dora Hermann

    Have a nice day

    2 years ago
  • Peter

    Is the tour coming to Minneapolis this year?

    2 years ago
  • Gulf Coast Louisiana

    tour down to Baton Rouge!

    2 years ago
  • Paddy Rock

    Paddy Rock Radio is celebrating our 10 Year Anniversary with a 24 hour LIVE Streaming Radio show!!! Check it out now at http://ustream.tv/channel/paddy-rock-radio or at http://paddyrock.com

    Cheers,

    John B.
    c/o Paddyrock.com

    2 years ago
  • IRFT Celtic Radio

    Thanks for the add!!!

    Sean Owens and the Irish Imp
    IRFT Celtic Radio

    3 years ago
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