NASHVILLE, TN – Celtic punk ensemble Flogging Molly have announced dates for their 7th Annual Green 17 Tour, which crosses the U.S. from February 8th through March 19. The Green 17 Tour was born in 2004 as a countdown to St Patrick’s Day with a performance celebration in each city leading to the holiday.

Flogging Molly fans anxiously await the Green 17 Tour each year as the festivities have grown into near-legendary status. Flogging Molly’s blend of traditional Celtic sounds, hard-edged punk and thoughtful lyrics, combined with the sheer power of their live shows have garnered a loyal following that matches the band’s energy night after night.

Flogging Molly spent the last three months in Detroit, MI writing songs for the follow up to their acclaimed 2008 release Float, which debuted at #4 on the Billboard Top 200, #1 on the Billboard Independent Albums Chart and #2 on the Billboard Alternative Album Chart. The band is currently in Asheville, NC recording with producer Ryan Hewitt (Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Avett Brothers). Songs from the upcoming 2011 release will be performed during the Green 17 Tour. Special guests for the tour to be announced shortly.

Tickets for the Green 17 Tour go on sale on December 11th. For more info on the 2011 Green 17 Tour, visit www.floggingmolly.com.