Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion co-headlining concert in eastern Idaho this summer
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The following is a news release from The Port.
POCATELLO — This summer, iconic punk rock bands Dropkick Murphys and Bad Religion will be co-headlining for the first time during their U.S. Summer Of Discontent Tour with openers The Mainliners from July 22 through Aug. 17.
The tour includes a stop at The Port (Portneuf Healthtrust Amphitheater) in Pocatello on Friday, Aug. 1.
Tickets for all shows go on sale Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at www.dropkickmurphys.com and www.badreligion.com.
Dropkick Murphys vocalist and founder Ken Casey said, “We are so fired up to spend the summer with these legends. We plan to give people a great night out when we hit their town. Gonna be a blast!!”
Tim Brennan from Dropkick Murphys said, “Being able to tour with Bad Religion is such an exciting thing for us. It’s not every day we get to rub elbows with a band that has that kind of legendary status and we are over the moon to hit the road with them.”
Bad Religion singer Greg Graffin said, “Bringing together our two bands and our respective audiences should create an event of epic proportions. But most importantly, I look forward to the community of camaraderie and togetherness we will share with such talented fellow musicians and punk fans across the Nation. I can’t wait!”
Bad Religion’s bassist Jay Bentley added, “You know, this has been a long time coming. We’ve shared the stage at plenty of festivals with Kenny and the guys, and I am genuinely excited to hit the road with the Dropkicks, finally. Their energy is infectious, and I’m looking forward to spending the summer with them. I think it’s going to be a blast for us and our fans.”
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