From the smoky pubs of Dublin to the dive bars of the American South, The Rowdy Bards are here to bring the raucous revival you didn’t know your soul needed. A wild fusion of Celtic Funk Punk Rock, this band is a blistering tribute to friendship, freedom, and fire – all in honor of their dearly missed brother, Brad “The Bishop” Thompson, the heart and soul that sparked this entire rebellion.

Brad was more than a brother. He was a prophet in plaid, a preacher of groove, and the original outlaw bard. Every note The Rowdy Bards play is a shout into the heavens, a whiskey-soaked hymn to the man who taught them how to live loud, love fiercely, and never back down from a good story or a great song.

🎻 IAN BARKSDALE – The fiddle-slayer from here and there, with sparks flying off his bow. His Celtic melodies twist through punk riffs like smoke through stained glass – a link to their Irish roots and Bishop's love of tradition with a twist.

🥁 KUBBY WHITLOCK – The drumline general. With military precision and punk rock ferocity, Kubby beats the war drums of the Bards’ sonic crusade. (And the word on the street is that he's an honorary member of Guns N' Hoses, but we cannot confirm nor deny that

🥁 JJ GREER – Bass prophet and rhythm warrior. Brad's brother in blood and beat, JJ lays down the funk that fuels the fire, driving the groove that keeps the Bards grounded and gritty. He also has the best beard of the Bards.

🎸 JEFF LYONS - is the true bard of The Rowdy Bards — with his acoustic guitar and soul-stirring voice, he brings heart and harmony to the chaos. His melodies are where the rage meets reflection, carrying the spirit of The Bishop with every note. A songbird in the storm, Jeff's voice lifts the band and the crowd into something timeless and true.

🎤 SLIMTRONIC5k – The unofficial frontman of a band where everyone sing, with thunder in his throat and poetry in his blood. With fire in his feet and Bishop in his heart, Slim leads this band like a rebel priest, baptizing every crowd in sweat and spirit.

Together, these outlaws ride under one banner: The Rowdy Bards, a band born in mourning but living in glory – a brotherhood on a mission to keep Bishop’s light blazing through every amp and anthem.

💀🔥 So lace up your boots, raise your glass, and join the rebellion. The Rowdy Bards are coming to town, and they’re bringing Brad with them.

Long live the Bishop. Long live the Bards. 🍀⚡🎶