All around the world, in over 100 countries, there’s a new holiday being celebrated: Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day! Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day finds its roots in “Arthur Guinness Day” or “Arthur’s Day,” which celebrates that patron saint of beer, Arthur Guinness himself.  The Kelly Center will celebrate with John Byrne and other musical guests, BYOB welcome.  FREE GUINNESS on the house.

Advance Discount Tickets: Adults $10.  Students $5.  Advance Discount sales close 5 pm day of show.

BYOB is welcome for an additional $5 donation per drinker.   Must be 21 to consume alcohol. Disposable cups provided.

Doors open at 7:00 pm.  7:30 show.

Free Parking in Oakmont Municipal lot behind Kelly Center off Darby Road.

This show will NOT be LiveStreamed on YouTube or Facebook.

JOHN BYRNE  https://www.johnbyrneband.com/  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063619628281  The John Byrne Band is led by Dublin native and Philadelphia-based John Byrne. Their debut album, After the Wake, was released to critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic in 2011. With influences ranging from Tom Waits to Planxty, John’s songwriting honors and expands upon the musical and lyrical traditions of his native and adopted homes. John has toured with or opened up for acts as diverse as The Hothouse Flowers, Ian Gillan (of Deep Purple), Gaelic Storm, Murder by Death, Finbar Furey, Luka Bloom, The Saw Doctors, The Solas, Sharon Shannon, The Young Dubliners and The Greencards. Both as a solo/acoustic act, and a full 6-piece band, John logs in over 150 shows per year, building a loyal and devoted following.  The John Byrne Band is John Byrne, Andy Keenan, Maura Dwyer, Mike Taylor, Freddy Berman and Vince Tampio.

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