The Claddagh Fund, a charity started by Dropkick Murphys, has announced the availability of sold-out concert tickets, VIP passes and hotel accommodations for the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival in Las Vegas, which Dropkick Murphys will headline May 28. These special packages are available only through the Claddagh Fund’s EventBrite page. The Claddagh Fund is also proud to announce the Dropkick Murphys official band meet and greet party scheduled from 4pm-6pm on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at The Brass Lounge, overlooking the Freemont Flightlinez in Las Vegas. Package and party information is available at PunkRockVegas.EventBrite.com.
The Dropkick Murphys meet and greet party will feature complimentary appetizers, as well as a raffle which includes prizes such as a zip line trip with Dropkick Murphys band members, signed DKM memorabilia, and autographed memorabilia from both Pawn Stars and Hell’s Kitchen, with more items being added daily. Celebrity guests confirmed to join Dropkick Murphys at the meet and greet include Corey “Big Hoss†Harrison of Pawn Stars and Jason Santos of Hell’s Kitchen. The Brass Lounge, located at 425 Freemont Street in Downtown Las Vegas directly overlooks Freemont Flightlinez, the popular Las Vegas zip line that sends riders through downtown Vegas 67 feet in the air under a canopy of lights. Freemont Flightlinez will generously donate all proceeds throughout the meet and greet party to the Claddagh Fund. Rides on Freemont Flightlinez are $15 during the Dropkick Murphys party.
The funds raised by Dropkick Murphys throughout the 13th Annual Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival directly benefit charities which support a mission based on the values symbolized in the Claddagh Ring—friendship, love and loyalty. “We’re so happy to introduce the Claddagh Fund to Vegas†said Claddagh Fund founder and DKM bassist/vocalist Ken Casey. “This is just a natural fit—the Punk Rock Bowling community and our fans are the best, the businesses we’ve partnered with have been great and I’m looking forward to a real fun weekend in Sin City!â€
Weekend tickets and packages available only through the Claddagh Fund include meet and greet tickets for a minimum $10 donation, VIP package for $100, as well as limited packages such as the “Diehard Dropkicks Fan†and the “Weekend Warrior†which both provide tickets, VIP passes, hotel accommodations and more. For full details please visit PunkRockVegas.EventBrite.com.
For more information on the Punk Rock Bowling & Music Festival, visit www.PunkRockBowling.com.
Media is invited and welcomed to attend the Claddagh Fund’s inaugural Las Vegas event.
The Claddagh Fund Publicity Contact:
Shannon Finks
[email protected]; (978) 375-3844
Dropkick Murphys Publicity Contacts:
Kristine Ashton-Magnuson/ASHTON-MAGNUSON MEDIA
[email protected], (818) 996-2496
Jaime Rosenberg/ILG
[email protected], (212) 707-2038
ABOUT CLADDAGH FUND: The Claddagh Fund–a registered 501(c) 3 organization–is the charitable foundation of the Dropkick Murphys, founded by Ken Casey in 2009. Honoring the three attributes of the Claddagh Ring (Friendship, Love and Loyalty), the mission of the Claddagh Fund is to raise money for the most underfunded non-profit organizations that support vulnerable populations in our communities. The Claddagh Fund hopes to transform the generosity and enthusiasm of our friends, family and fans into a financial resource to support charitable organizations which share in our vision to provide struggling individuals and families with the support and tools necessary to enhance their quality of life.
Casey and members of Dropkick Murphys, their wives and families have generously supported charities throughout the history of the band. As a result of their collective desire to give back to worthy non-profits that support their communities and individuals most in need, the Claddagh Fund was created to organize and funnel the contributions of all of the friends and families interested in participating.
The Claddagh Fund incorporates the qualities symbolized in the Claddagh Ring into the daily operation of our foundation. We seek to capitalize on our FRIENDSHIP with celebrities, athletes, families, friends, fans and corporations to fulfill our mission through fundraising. We share our good fortune and LOVE by granting funds to charitable organizations that champion the needs of those near and dear to us, children, veterans and individuals suffering from alcohol and drug addiction. And we rely on the LOYALTY to the Dropkick Murphys, the commitment of our friends in Boston, Ireland and communities throughout the world to help us consistently give back to the most underfunded charities.
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