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Blarney Street Hooligans (BSH) is a Celtic punk band based out of Dallas, Texas. The band formed in 2005 with the two founding members, drummer Brady White and front man, musician Michael McGibson. Brady and Michael both being of Celtic descent wanted to bring their love of their heritage and Celtic music to Dallas. Both Brady and Michael were influenced by other Celtic, rockabilly, and punk bands. Recruiting brother, Bobby White as bass player and longtime friend Christina Zahn on guitar, BSH played their first show on September 14, 2006. Three months later, BSH added Mary Tucker as their fiddle player. BSH plays shows regularly and continues to expand their fan base while dominating the Dallas Celtic punk scene.

Playing traditional and original Celtic songs with some political undertones in high energy style, fans of BSH rate the band on the same level as many other great Celtic bands such as [Flogging Molly], [Dropkick Murphy], and [The Pogues] just to name a few.

The band also plays regularly at Deep Ellum hot spots, [Darkside Lounge] and [Red Blood Club]. BSH has played with other great bands including [Flatfoot 56] from Chicago,[Lucky Stiffs] from California, [Born to Lose], [Black Irish], and [The Flame Trick Subs] from Austin.