Get ready to shamrock and roll, because the Blaggards are bringing their "stout" Irish Rock back to Lewisville. The Irish rock band is slated to be the lead act for the St. Paddy’s Texas Style celebration come March 16, according to the City of Lewisville. The event, which melds St. Patrick’s Day jubilance with a dash of Texas pride, will take place from high noon till 7 in the evening at Wayne Ferguson Plaza, according to the City of Lewisville, Texas.
Those looking for a jolly day will find a mishmash of entertainment starting at noon, where students from Maguire’s Academy of Irish Dance will showcase their fancy footwork on the City Hall stage., giving a proper Irish jig to kick things off. The day's roster, promising an eclectic fusion of music, boasts performers like Raina Wallace, 40 Acre Mule, and Kate Watson. Families can look forward to a hearty spread of carnival games for the kids and a range of food and drink concessions to keep the merrymaking fueled.
Frontman Patrick Devlin, a son of Ireland himself, is the heart of the Blaggards and brings to the stage a life steeped in the Irish pub scene. The band, who wowed crowds at last year's Lewisville Western Days, spins a potent mix of traditional Irish tunes with a rock 'n' roll twist, something that has struck a chord worldwide. Boasting a staggering 19 million spins on Spotify, and more than 69 million on Pandora, it's their rendition of "Drunken Sailor" that’s shantied them to digital streaming stardom.
St. Paddy's Texas Style isn't just frolics and fiddles, it also plugs into the "Old Town" Big Move, part of Lewisville's grand 2025 vision. The plan outlines sweeping developments aimed at rejuvenating the historical heart of the city, with a full proposition being available online for those looking, to stake their curiosity on what's coming next for the town. So while you're out there enjoying the strums and steps, you're also toasting to a community's future.
