Hopefully you have a few drinks in you by now and are enjoying the
St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Here is some great music to put you in the
Irish drinking mood.
Black 47 are Celtic rock legends in NYC. They formed in the Bronx
back in 1989 and have played about 150 shows each year since. Always
remaining true to their principles and their political views has cost them real
fame. Due to their independent stance on affairs in the North of Ireland,
their UK record companies refused to give them any support, thus cutting off the
lucrative European market. They were also one of the first bands to make a
stand against the Iraqi war.
They always return to New York City to play on St. Patrick’s Day. For
their 21st consecutive NYC show on the holiday, they will be at B.B Kings
tonight starting at 7pm.
They also just released a new album on March 2nd titled Bankers and
Gangsters. It is vintage Black 47 and if you like what you hear here,
you should give it a listen. Enjoy the day and feel free to share some
good stories about your evening.