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Brendan Kelly's War On Easter

Posted by Loren on February 7, 2026

Brendan Kelly's War On Easter
photo by Loren Green

Brendan Kelly (The Lawrence Arms, The Wandering Birds, The Falcon), has announced a Birmingham, AL show dubbed "The War On Easter," a twist on the annual Riot Fest party in December in Chicagoland each year.

Kelly be tour down south with Tightwire and The Handsome Scoundrels en route, then later heads to the UK for a few dates.

Ticket and venue info here.

photo: live at FEST 21

Brendan Kelly's War On Easter
photo by Loren Green

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