Shamrock the Station Turns Up the Volume on St. Paddy’s Day Fun March 12

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SHAMROCK THE STATION TURNS UP THE VOLUME ON ST. PADDY’S DAY FUN MARCH 12
Live Music, Beer and Irish Cuisine Headline Atlanta’s Best Green Party

from Atlantic Station, Radio 105.7 and Meehan's Public House

ATLANTA (Feb. 19, 2016) – Get ready for an Irish celebration so fun you'll pinch yourself! Shamrock the Station, Atlanta’s premier St. Patrick’s Day music festival, will fill Midtown’s Atlantic Station on Saturday, March 12, with the sights and sounds of everyone’s favorite green holiday. Complete with live music, dancing, beer and delicious Irish cuisine, the festivities are courtesy of Meehan’s Public House, Radio 105.7 and Guinness.

"Shamrock the Station is hands-down the biggest and best St. Patrick's Day music festival in Atlanta," said Philip Roness, owner of Meehan's Public House. "We've got bands like The Strumbellas that you normally have to travel all the way to Austin to see at SXSW, but because of our event partners like Radio 105.7 and Guinness, they're coming to Atlanta to party with us."      

Guests of all ages will enjoy a day of high-energy live music starting at 1 p.m. from All The Locals, Transviolet, Declan McKenna, The Strumbellas, Grizfolk and headliner JR JR, all on the main stage in Atlantic Station’s Central Park. Bring the little leprechauns for a live Irish dancing demonstration courtesy of the Mulligan School of Irish Dance at 2:30 p.m. 

Best of all, you don’t need to spend a lot of green to enjoy this charming, all-ages neighborhood festival. Shamrock the Station is free and open to the public starting at 11 a.m. A $5 wristband allows adults 21 and older to purchase drinks outside in Central Park.

Festival-goers will also want to fuel up at Meehan's Public House throughout the day. Atlanta’s favorite authentic Irish eatery and watering hole is the perfect spot to enjoy a frosty beverage and a menu of classic Irish dishes elevated to the level of gourmet cuisine—without spending a pot of gold in the process. The restaurant is serving a limited menu of Irish specials and traditional fare like shepherd’s pie, fish and chips and Meehan’s own corned beef Reuben, as well as drink specials featuring Guinness, Harp, Smithwick’s, Guinness Nitro IPA, Absolut, Bacardi and Jack Daniel’s.

Shamrock the Station is presented by Atlantic Station, Radio 105.7 and Meehan’s Public House, and sponsored by Guinness, Guinness Nitro IPA, Absolut, Bacardi and Jack Daniel’s.

About Meehan's Public House
Located in the heart of Midtown, Meehan’s is Atlantic Station's favorite watering hole. The Meehan’s staff exudes enthusiasm and the good-hearted ambiance of the Irish – promising to keep your pints and stomach full!  Meehan’s is a great place for brunch, lunch, happy hour, dinner, late night fun and both corporate and private events. Meehan’s Public House has four other locations in metro Atlanta including Buckhead, Sandy Springs, Vinings and Downtown Atlanta. For more information, call 404-214-9821 or visit meehansatlanticstation.com.

About Radio 105.7
Radio 105.7 is a leading media outlet in the Atlanta market and its programming and content are available across multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; online via its branded digital sites; mobile; and social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio — with its more than 700 million downloads, more than 75 million social media followers and 87 million digital uniques across the network.

About Atlantic Station
A national example for sustainable mixed-use communities, Atlantic Station transformed an abandoned industrial site into a thriving entertainment district at the heart of Atlanta’s vibrant Midtown neighborhood. Opened in 2005, Atlantic Station is home to some of Atlanta’s most popular restaurants, retailers such as H&M and Dillard’s and leading employers such as Wells Fargo, Ogilvy & Mather and BB&T. Atlantic Station each year hosts dozens of community gatherings, charity walks and neighborhood forums. Susan G. Komen Atlanta Race for the Cure and other events at Atlantic Station have raised more than $50 million for Atlanta charities since 2005. In July 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015, Atlantic Station hosted the BB&T Atlanta Open. A national leader in consumer engagement and technology, Atlantic Station has the No. 3 most followed Twitter feed among U.S. retail centers. 

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