Los Angeles based Celtic-punk rockers Flogging Molly brought St. Patrick’s Day a few weeks early to the Main Street Armory as part of their 7th Annual Green 17  Tour.

The band is out supporting their upcoming studio album, “The Speed of Darkness,” which they are self releasing on May 24th. The first single from the album, “Don’t Shut ‘Em Down” is available as a free download from the band and you can also give it a listen here: Dont Shut Em Down

All photos by Matt Chin.



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