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Join Us Tonight for the Texas Wildfire Benefit at Hill Country

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011


Hill Country Live Wildfire Benefit

presented by United Way & Bastrop City Council

NEW YORK MUSICIANS COME TOGETHER TO RAISE MONEY FOR WILDFIRE RELIEF

Shooter Jennings, Chip Taylor& John Platania, Dallas Wayne, Grayson Hugh, Laura Cantrell, The Defibulators, and other musicians, will lend their voices to raise money for the Bastrop, Texas fire victims at Hill Country Barbecue Market, 26 West 30th Street, New York on Wednesday, November 16, at 8:30 pm. Funds raised from this star studded evening in New York will be administered by United Way Capital Area of Texas (UWCA) and the Bastrop City Council. Texas residents have witnessed the worst wildfire season in Texas history. A Bastrop County Long-Term Recovery Committee has formed to begin planning for meeting needs in the county. Natasha Rosofsky from UWCA is acting co-chair, and is an advisor to the Hill Country Live Wildfire Benefit, along with Debbie Bresette from the UWCA and Kay Garcia McAnally from The Bastrop City Council.

For those that cannot attend, checks can be sent directly to United Way Capital Area, 2000 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78702-1304 with a note that the donation is designated for the victims of the wildfire in Bastrop County.


Venue Information:

Hill Country
30 W. 26th St.
New York, NY

http://www.hillcountryny.com/

Music City Roots in Nashville

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Thanks to the awesome crew and staff for welcoming us back to Music City Roots.  Met some badass songwriters and pickers on the show as well, so check out all the bands we shared the night with!

www.musiccityroots.com

And NYC’ers should come out to Hill Country this Thursday night to see MCR host Jim Lauderdale!

We’ll be there!

Live & Breathing: Go-Go Truck

Thursday, September 29th, 2011

The official beginning of a 3 week perpetual tour hangover.
Live & Breathing

The Defibulators - GoGo Truck from Live & Breathing on Vimeo.

Metalbelly Wants His MTV

Sunday, August 28th, 2011

Friday night we shot a bunch of rooftop party scenes for a new MTV show I just Want My Pants Back.
The pilot will debut tonight after the VMA Awards. The episode we shot was the season finale and will air sometime next year.

You can watch the a trailer here

New video on Live and Breathing

Tuesday, April 19th, 2011


The Defibulators – Cornmoney from Live & Breathing on Vimeo.

While at the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion last year, we had the pleasure of taping a few tunes for the new indie roots site Live and Breathing. Thes guys are totally awesome and do a hell of a job. Check out more of their videos from bands like The Woes, Hoots & Hellmouth, Langhorne Slim, Dr. Dog, and more at liveandbreathing.com

Next Show: The Philly Opry at Johnny Brenda’s

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Johnny Brenda’sGet Tickets Here!

Tour Photos: Brooklyn Country Cookout at SXSW

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

Thanks to all the bands, sponsors, and crew who contributed to the 3rd Annual Brooklyn Country Cookout in Austin. The sunburn was well worth it.  Here are some snapshots of the shindig:

Below are some pictures taken of our set (photos: Ross Murray)

SXSW: 3rd Annual Brooklyn Country Cookout!

Monday, February 28th, 2011

Austin, TX: Saturday, March 19th

BROOKLYN AND AUSTIN UNITE AT THE MOST OFFICIAL-UNOFFICIAL DAY PARTY AT South by Southwest!!!

Join us in Austin for our annual South by Southwest shindig. This year’s bands include Phil Gibbs, The Orbans, Greg Garing, Alana Amram, Whiskey Folk Ramblers, Andy Friedman,  Thunderado, Miss Tess, and many more!

This year we’ll have 12 bands on 2 stages, beer from Brooklyn Brewery, tacos, kolaches, and bourbon from Buffalo Trace.

GO TO WWW.BROOKLYNCOUNTRYCOOKOUT.COM FOR MORE INFO and THE FULL LINEUP!

Brooklyn to Nashville & Back!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Hitting the road down to Nashvegas today for The Americana Music Association Festival!

We’ll be playing Wednesday, Sept 8th at The Basement for the first night of evening showcases.
Here’s the lineup for the evening:

8pm Hayes Carll
9pm DEFiBULATORS
10pm Shannon Whitworth
11pm Frontier Ruckus

Go to Americanamusic.org for more info and the lineup of the rest of the fest which includes artists Charlie Louvin, Guy Clark, Wanda Jackson, Dale Watson and more!
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Then we hightail it back to Brooklyn for the 7th Annual Brooklyn Country Music Festival at Southpaw!

This is one of our favorite gigs of the year and we’re playing with our loads of good friends and great bands!
Here’s the lineup for Friday:

8pm Milton
9pm Julia Haltigan & the Hooligans
10pm DEFIBS
11pm The Woes

Go to the Brooklyn Country Music site for info and the lineup for the rest of the fest!  Y’all Come!

Alright then! Wish us luck for we’ll be making this epic journey in the Ambulance!

We’re on a Boat, muthahubbards!!!

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Get on board with the Defibs for a Rocks Off Concert Cruise Aboard The Half Moon!

Boards: 7:00pm / Departs: 8:00pm
E. 23rd St. & FDR Dr. Maps & Directions
Advance: $20 / Day of Show: $25

BUY TICKETS NOW!

with New Jersey’s own SECRET COUNTRY!