The Killigans

The Killigans are a Folk Punk band from Lincoln, Nebraska, USA.

Formed from the ashes of a band known regionally as "Settle for Less", the Killigans came together in 2004 to play roots/folk/irish/americana inspired music with an uptempo feel and carefree attitude. The band is fronted by Brad Hoffman and Chris Nebesniak, the two primary songwriters and driving force behind the band. Two other Nebesniak brothers, Pat and Trevor, play the acordian and bass, and add their insight to both composition and melody. Greg Dank plays the fiddle most of the time and pops in on the mandolin occasionally. Ben Swift provides the rhythmic back-bone with solid drumming. The Killigans added a 7th member in late 2005- Edwin Mukusha, who plays the bagpipes on a number of tunes. The band has emassed a loyal fan base in Lincoln, but their reach is far further. Playing regional music festivals and the Nebraska State Fair, as well as playing shows with national touring acts, has given the Killigans exposure to a wide audience of all ages and backgrounds. The Killigans are also featured on the recent PaddyRock.com compilation, "CD Paddy Rock Radio Vol. 1". Using the internet as a means of spreading the Killigans music, they now have fans from Germany, Japan and Australia too. The band released a 4 song EP "The Killigans EP" in 2005, with the full length CD "Brown Bottle Hymnal" following on St. Patty's Day (March 17) 2006.

Brown Bottle Hymnal (2006)

01 - Lullaby For The Working Man

02 - The Holy Ground

03 - Ballad For My Old Man

04 - Story Of Tom Mathine

05 - Season Of My Weakness

06 - Radney's Ghost

07 - The Old Orange Flute

08 - Lessons From The Empty Glass

09 - Road Down

10 - Apathetic Notions

11 - Desperate Cry

One Step Ahead Of Hell (2007)

01 - Shame And Sorrow

02 - Karskys Dead Soldiers

03 - For Love Of Country

04 - Robbers Roost (Country Road)

05 - Through The Flames

06  - Prodigal Son

07 - The Letter

08 - Santy Anno

09 - Give The Bastards Hell

10 - This Is We

11 - Eastwood

12 - Kids On The Street

Live At The Zoo Bar (2008)

01 - Santy Anno

02 - Prodigal Son

03 - Shame And Sorrow

04 - Season Of My Weakness

05 - Kids On The Street

06 - Radney's Ghost

07 - The Letter

08 - For Love Of Country

09 - The Story Of Tom Mathine

10 - Robbers Roost (Country Roads)

11 - Through The Flames

12 - Karsky's Dead Soldiers

13 - Give The Bastards Hell

Honor (2010)

01 - Martyrs Of The Lower Middle Class

02 - Nostravia

03 - New Revolution

04 - Honor

05 - Whiskey And Gin

06 - Self Deprecated

07 - Captains Of The Industry

08 - Never On The Mend

09 - Don't Call Me A Liar

10 - Cold Outside

11 - Liquor Store

Another Round For The Strong Of Heart (2012)

01 - Hit The Deck

02 - Empty Streets

03 - Devil And The Deep Blue Sea

04 - Salt Of The Earth

05 - Hey Sergio

06 - Ghosts Of Our Fathers

07 - The Throes Of Misery

08 - The Bottoms

09 - From The Underground

10 - Take Me Back

11 - The Cornhusker (Robert W. Stevens Cover) (Bonus Track)

Dance On Your Grave (2018)

01 - Throw It Away

02 - Peducah

03 - One Angry Voice

04 - Burn It Down

05 - Fight Today (Knock Them Down)

06 - The Best Words

07 - Bartender

08 - Particle Board

09 - All Good Men

10 - Cracked Rear View

11 - Realty Bites

12 - Artificial Hip

13 - Dance On Your Grave

Dread Naught EP (2022)

01 - April '95

02 - Black Lung

03 - Who Stole The Keeshka?

04 - Man Of The People

05 - The Rowdy Ones (Bonus Track)

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