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The Killigans

Baghdad Hears Her Cry Out, Baghdad’s Upside Down

About Me


From the rolling, weathered prairies of Nebraska comes THE KILLIGANS, a whiskey-driven powerhouse of working-class passion and barn-bursting energy that has been winning new fans and admirers with every single show. The year 2007 brings their sophomore album, One Step Ahead of Hell, a new collection of audience-approved sing-along anthems that’s sure to expand their legions of followers from sea to shining sea.
The Killigans have existed in various incarnations since their inception in 2004, 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.
The Killigans are celebrated like kings in their hometown of Lincoln, Nebraska, but thanks to the magic of the internet, they have accrued an enthusiastic fan base in many parts of their own country as well as New Zealand, Australia, Asia and Europe. Their full-length debut, 2006’s Brown Bottle Hymnal, has received heavy rotation on local radio as well as internet-based radio programs such as Paddyrock.com, and has been a popular favorite on Interpunk.com, a major online retailer of independent music. Plans for more widespread touring and promotion are in progress. One thing’s for sure – Like old-fashioned courage in spite of overwhelming odds, they’re not disappearing anytime soon.

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Music:

Member Since: 4/3/2005
Band Website: thekilligans.com
Band Members: Chris Nebesniak(Guitar/Vocals) Brad Hoffman(Vocals/Guitar) Trevor Nebesniak(Bass), Pat Nebesniak(Accordian/Whistles/Trumpet) Ben Swift(Drums) Zach Stroup(guitar)
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
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Briggs/Aggrolites/Killigans TONIGHT OMAHA!

Monday June 30th Sokol Underground The Briggs The Aggrolites The Killigans Bandit Sound 7pm All Ages We play second.  Dont miss this show!  One of the best punk shows this summer!  ...
Posted by The Killigans on Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:18:00 PST

killigans/mister baby/crush the clown/Lincoln/Friday

Friday May 2ndKnickerbockersLincoln NEKBs 15th anniversary celebrationThe KilligansMister BabyCrush the Clown9pmThis is going to be an awesome show. If you dont know who Mister Baby is, they were an g...
Posted by The Killigans on Fri, 02 May 2008 06:50:00 PST

killigans back in lincoln saturday. live record

This saturday April 19thThe Killigansw/ Johnny Feurbach of Bandit SoundThe Zoo Bar9pm We are recording a live record this night, show up and get your cheers etched in a piece of history.  The red...
Posted by The Killigans on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:59:00 PST

The Killigans with The Street Dogs, The Briggs

This coming Monday April 14th is the big show up in Omaha with The Street Dogs and The Briggs at Sokol Underground.  I cant say enough how much BOTH of these bands have influenced our sound over ...
Posted by The Killigans on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:18:00 PST

The Killigans/St Pats/Iron Brush Tattoo/Saturday

Well, folks, the time is finally here.  Saint Patricks Day 2008.  We have a larger than normal show every year at this time, Im thinking this year will be no different.  Its a grea...
Posted by The Killigans on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 07:44:00 PST

Killigans/The Pimps in Minneapolis

  We are doing support up north for a great band called the Goddamn Pimps from Chicago area. www.thepimps.org this weekend Friday Feb 22nd Mayslacks Minneapolis MN 10pm Saturday Feb 23rd St...
Posted by The Killigans on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:01:00 PST

Friday the 15th in OMAHA! at the 49’R!

Hey kids...Friday Feb. 15th the killigans will be back in Omaha tearing up the 49'R.  Show will start around 9pm.  Bring your drinking shoes, and be ready for a loud night.  This is our...
Posted by The Killigans on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 08:04:00 PST

Shows this week...With Flatfoot56

Three very big shows this week for the killigan camp.  Please show your support to touring bands and make it out to one or all of these shows, buy some merch, meet the bands, and get ready to hav...
Posted by The Killigans on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:55:00 PST

New Year/New Video/New Song

I tossed another video up on the myspace page.  A new song "Oil and Gold" taken from NYE at Duffys.  enjoy!
Posted by The Killigans on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 03:29:00 PST

New Years Eve

If you are planning on making the NYE show this year, heres a direct link to the etix pre order page.  hopefully its the right one tickets If that doesnt take you where you need to go, just go th...
Posted by The Killigans on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 07:58:00 PST