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    By Eric Norris

    Seven Drunken Pirates with the Seven Deadly Sins


    Dave King: Acoustic Guitar, Lead Vocals Bridget Regan: Violin, Tin Whistle Dennis Casey: Guitars Nathen Maxwell: Bass Bob Schmidt: Banjo, Mandolin Matthew Hensley: Accordion George Schwindt: Drums

    Man With No Country


    Formed in LA in 1997 by Dave King King was born in Dublin in 1961 Introduced to the spectrum of traditional Irish folk music, rock n roll, American folk, and punk rock. Fathers life was taken by cancer Immigrated to LA where he joined heavy metal band Fastway Started singing and writing songs in Irish folk style Morphed it together with poetic lyrics of Dylan and Cash, the raw sound and speed of the Clash and Sex Pistols, and the rhythmic patterns of T. Rex and The Who.

    Every Dog Has Its Day


    King hooked up with violinist Bridget Regan, guitarist Ted Hutt and drummer George Schwindt. Started making music and playing shows around LA. Molly Malones = Flogging Mollys CBGBs Georges brother Gary was a producer for SideOneDummy Records and urged them to see Flogging Molly Founders Joe Sib and Bill Armstrong saw the band live and signed them.

    2000 Sold over 50,000 copies by 2001

    2002 Reached 157 on the Billboard charts Certified GOLD by the RIAA

    2004 Hit #20 on US Billboard 200 and #1 on the Independent Music Chart Dedicated to Joe Strummer and Johnny Cash

    2008 Debuted #4 on the Billboard 200 chart Sold 48,000 copies in the first week Features a darker and more political tone

    Another Bag Of Bricks


    Whiskey on a Sunday (2006) Live at the Greek Theater (2010)

    DVD: Includes footage of the making of Within a Mile of Home and their tour to support it CD: Includes acoustic and live versions of their songs and the song Laura

    Captures their live performance at the legendary LA venue during their tour in support of Float Released on two CDs as well as DVD

    The Story So Far


    In 2010 they left SideOneDummy and formed Borstal Beat Records On that label they released Speed Of Darkness in 2011 Perform live every year on the Green 17 Tour Have performed in over 30 countries worldwide Have millions of fans of all ages and of all styles everywhere and they never take them for granted

    Drunken Lullabies (notable songs)


    Tributes to Kings Father: The
    Likes of You Again, Whats Left of the Flag

    Life & Death: The Story So Far,


    Dont Let Me Die Still Wondering, If I Ever Leave This World Alive

    Tributes to Kings Mother:


    Factory Girls, Son Never Shines on Closed Doors

    Drinkin & Partyin: The Worst


    Day Since Yesterday, Devils Dance Floor

    Politically Themed: The Powers


    Out, Requiem For A Dying Song, Dont Shut em Down, Float

    Historical/Religiously Themed: Tobacco Island,


    Rebels of the Sacred Heart, Saints & Sinners

    Personal Experiences: These


    Exiled Years, Far Away Boys, Laura, Black Friday Rule, Life in a Tenement Square

    Social Commentary: Drunken


    Lullabies, Selfish Man, Us of Lesser Gods, Cradle of Humankind, Punch Drunk Grinning Soul

    Pirate Themed: Salty Dog, Seven


    Deadly Sins, Cruel Mistress

    Well Never See the Likes of You Again!!!

    References
    floggingmolly.com Wikipedia

    Whiskey On A Sunday (DVD)

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