Black 47

Bio

Based in New York City, Black 47 is a Celtic rock band made up of Irish expatriates, formed in the Bronx by Larry Kirwan and Chris Byrne in 1989. Their name is derived from 1847, the worst year of the Great Irish Famine. Black 47 is at once political, irreverent, militant and feisty. Their broad musical influences include punk rock, rock and roll, Irish music, rap/hip-hop, reggae, and soul. They maintain a loyal fan base while touring in the United States and Ireland. They continue their tradition of their Saturday night performances in New York City at Connolly's of Times Square. -wikipedia-