What better way to kickoff Irvine Meadows’ farewell season than a St. Patrick’s Day gig from Flogging Molly? As the seven-piece Los Angeles-based celtic punk outfit is nearing its 20th anniversary, their highly energetic live show led by frontman Dave King has allowed them to grow from Southern California local phenomenon, once signed to SideOneDummy Records, to international favorites. With support from fellow SideOneDummy alum Gogol Bordello, this is one of the band’s biggest local gigs to date, which is before they’re set to hit the high seas for their Flogging Molly’s Salty Dog Cruise Cruise. The bigger news, however, is that the band is readying their first album of new material since 2011’s Speed of Darkness, which could be on display, especially if they’re in the holiday spirit.
Thu., March 17, 5 p.m., 2016
(Expired: 03/17/16)
Daniel Kohn is a writer based in Southern California. With bylines in an assortment of outlets, Kohn primarily specializes in music with other interests ranging from sports to food. As a transplant, Kohn loves the beautiful weather and is glad he no longer has to deal with brutal winters. If you see him, say hi and of course, he’s always willing to down a beer or two…if you’re paying.