PRESS QUOTES
"Dallasites love this band so much, if there were a category for Best
Rock Band in the World, the Killdares would sweep the Metroplex."
Melanie Haupt, Austin Chronicle
"This is well-executed, hard-driving rock of the sort MTV might
broadcast if America's 'music television' still played music. The
way those traditional instruments are employed with the electric guitar,
bass and drum set is refreshing and exciting."
Tom Knapp, Rambles
Magazine
"Celtic-pop, alternative-rock, killer-keltic, cutting-edge; the
labels are endless, and yet the Killdares have managed to be all that
and more with what appears to be, at least from the audience viewpoint,
cool grace and rock solid performances."
Sheree Morrow, Rambles
Magazine
"The upbeat music is modern, but is also as edgy as the historic
Scottish/Irish world it comes from, a world where the line between joy
and war is sometimes blurred."
Tom Geddie, Buddy Magazine
"Celtic music is always evolving. It has spread roots to different
nations and branches to new territories. The Killdares, for instance,
call Dallas, Texas, home, but their music belongs just as much in the
Highlands of Scotland."
Patrick O'Donnell, Green Man Reviews
"The group rocked through a 40-minute set sounding like a mixture
between the 80s Scottish new wave band Big Country and a Celtic version
of The Ramones. The musicianship was so good and so intense that a
massive crowd formed on the street outside the tavern and blocked
pedestrian traffic-amazingly, with absolutely no complaints."
T.J.
Simon, The Music Box c/o SXSW
"You say that you've heard Irish music before? Well, think again! The
blend of driving beat, raw vocals, excellent fiddling and unique
instruments such as the bagpipes, give The Killdares an unforgetable
sound and a sensational live show. By the end of the night you might
find yourself dancing a jig and blessing the Emerald Isle."
Kirk
deCordova, DallasMusic.com
"The Killdares are just one smoking, helluva band, and if you thought
their studio releases were good, wait until you hear this LIVE CD! They
are an excellent band, my friends, probably the best Celtic rock band
going, next to 7Nations, and people everywhere should know about 'em!"
Ray Dorsey, Chaos Realm
"The Killdares play a genre of music that fits few other bands.
Their music is lovely, passionate, and best of all, simply not like
anything else."
Teresa Gubbins, Dallas Morning News
"When The Killdares grasp at the roots of their sound, they can nail
any mood on the turn of a dime, evoking long nights of drinking in the
back of O'Finley's Bar in Galway, laughing with a mate one minute
and crying in your Guinness the next."
Christina Rees, Dallas
Observer
"The Killdares sound like a traditional Irish band having a good time
with a bunch of Texas rockers, a pile of original material that lets the
band stretch out musically and lyrically. Not every band can fuse
tradition and progression. The Killdares can and do."
Jim
Beal, San Antonio Express News
"The band masterfully blends old-style reeling and hard-line guitar.
There is no other way to say it, this is truly a band on the rise. Michael
Flatley has nothing on these jams."
David Gurney, Richland
Chronicle
FAN QUOTES
"I truly have not heard a band I enjoyed so much since 15 years ago
when U2 hit the states"
"I saw you tonight at the State Fair of Texas and your band is the
best Celtic band I've ever heard!!"
"When it comes to creating miracles with music Tim and the Kildares
may not cause you to grow legs and dance, though I have seen my share of
wheelchairs dancing at their live shows, they do keep every foot in/of a
venue moving. Having had the pleasure of witnessing their gig's from
frozen fairgrounds to 107 degrees at midnight in the woods I can say
without a doubt their performance is a miracle to behold !!!"
"When I saw you perform for the first time, I was completely blown
away. I was transfixed, transported and transformed."
"To listen and watch you play was the highlight of our evening. I
enjoyed watching the effect your music had on the crowd. It seemed no
one could be still. The energy you emit is powerful and your music is
simply brilliant. My 14 year old daughter, whose musical preference
leans toward Korn, Godsmack, and the like, was even able to appreciate
your brilliance."
"MAGNIFICENT! The band as a whole echoes a true reality that few
are prepared to acknowledge while soothing the wounds left behind from
one's day to day battles. It is more than evident the growth and
contributions made by each member."
"I loved your sound. You had such great energy and wowed the crowd.
This is my first time seeing you and I hope it won't be the last. Being
Irish I really appreciated "your own sound". Keep up the great
talent."
"You guys are BETTER than ever, that piper is great. Never heard the
pipes played that way."
"Great Music and it is real nice to watch and hear the band having as
much fun as the audience!
My 18 yr old daughter and I sat at the concert in awe and amazement!
That was the most awesome show I've EVER seen!!!"
"Just a great show, the band definitely rocks with unlimited energy.
I was the staff volunteer backstage, and just want to say it was great
meeting the band. You were all gracious and truly professional. Hope to
see you in Albany again real soon!"
"They @#%$! kicked ass! That bagpipe cover of 'Blitzkrieg Bop' was
bad-ass. I screamed 'Hey Ho Lets Go' so loud I sounded like
Courtney Love on heroin (LoL)."
"You all are absolutely fantastic! It was simply in passing on my way
to the Dixie Chicks concert that I discovered the greatness of the
Killdares! I saw all 5 shows and had tickets to go inside and see the
main concert, but chose not to till the last of your shows were over.I
came VERY close to passing up the [Dixie Chicks]concert. I opted
instead to catch one of your live shows. Keep it up!"
"Hey all! I just saw you guys for the 2nd time Saturday at the State
Fair and you were INCREDIBLE!
Tim--your voice is to die for. Roberta--you GO girl! You are the
best fiddler I've ever seen!"