GEDDES, N.Y. -- After a last-minute Chevy Court cancellation, New York State Fair officials announced tonight the stage won't be so quiet after all Tuesday night.

Celtic-influenced rockers Dropkick Murphys -- known for their energetic live shows -- will perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday on the Chevy Court stage, fair officials said.

Dropkick Murphys will take the place of Dickey Betts, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band who recently suffered a mild stroke.

Betts cancelled Friday after he described post-stroke repercussions to his doctors who advised him to give himself more time to recover, according to a Facebook post.

Dropkick Murphys have made a name for themselves through constant touring; earlier this month, the band performed to a sold-out crowd at The Plaza at MGM Springfield, Mass.



"We're thrilled to be able to bring Dropkick Murphys to the Fair," New York State Fair Acting Fair Director Troy Waffner said in a news release. "This is going to be a great night, one of the best party nights of the year at the Fair, and it's a night not to be missed."



The American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Mass., in 1996.

"After (22) years, Dropkick Murphys remain bigger than ever, having sold over 6 million albums worldwide," fair officials said. "The band continues to sell out venues around the world.

"They've headlined Boston's Fenway Park and have been personally invited to share the stage with everyone from Foo Fighters to Bruce Springsteen to Mumford & Sons," the fair news release said.

The band's single, "I'm Shipping Up To Boston," has sold nearly 2 million copies and was featured in the award-winning film, "The Departed." It's also commonly heard at sporting events and on television as a theme song for many sports teams around the world.

Dropkick Murphys' Chevy Court performance Tuesday night is free with fair attendance.