The King's Rook Presents the Rock of the Irish

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After the St. Patrick's Day parade, keep the party going into the wee hours at the King's Rook Club as they host Maniacal Device, Mala Sangre (pictured), and long-time Celtic punk band The Tradesmen.

SATURDAY, MAR. 14

The weekend before St. Patrick's Day will be filled with good luck, good music, and good beverages – with the parade in the afternoon and many downtown pubs planning special events. Once the sun goes down, revelers can follow the rainbow to the pot of gold located at The King's Rook Club for their second annual Rock of the Irish. This annual themed rock show features some of the area's most original and heaviest artists, with last year being so successful, Mayhem Productions secured some of Erie's elder statesmen to help create mischief in their second installment.

The green beer starts flowing with Maniacal Device kicking off the show. A band known for their horror-themed lyrics and rapid-fire playing, they are sure to drive all the snakes out of Erie. On the day where everyone is a little Irish, Erie's all Latino punk band Mala Sangre will bring the blarney with their breakneck-speed street punk. Mala Sangre is one of Erie's longest-running bands who play all original music and have featured many local artists on each of their albums, from across various genres. Their first album was released in 2010 and they are currently working on recording their sixth studio album, with a release date later this year. Headlining the Rock of the Irish will be long-time Celtic punk band The Tradesmen. This will be the triumphant return for The Tradesmen with a new lineup, featuring talents from bands like Human Animal, Ralphie's Gone Blind, and The Go Go Rays. The band is known for their working-class attitude blended like a Shamrock shake with traditional Celtic sounds, incorporating a bagpipe and tin whistle.

If after a day of drinking you are still feeling lucky, there will be a karaoke afterparty hosted by Terry Crebel. Providing food for the evening will be Roc's Catering and attendees who dress up in their St. Patrick's Day gear will get a drink coupon at the door while supplies last – so arrive early.

Doors at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. // The King's Rook Club, 1921 Peach St. // $10 at Door, discount price with pre-sale // For tickets: tickets.eriereader.com