Dropkick Murphys

Spicy McHaggis

Al and Kenny tending bar. Hook me up with a Guinness mates!

Al Barr - Lead Vocals
Ken Casey - Lead Vocals, Bass
Matt Kelly - Drums, Bodhran, Vocals
James Lynch - Guitar, Vocals
Marc Orrell - Guitar, Accordion, Vocals
Tim Brennan - Mandolin, Accordion, Whistles
Scruffy Wallace - Bagpipes

Pssst...Hey, you. Yeah, you over there in the alternative rock section flipping through the Green Day cd's. Let me ask you a few things: Do you like REAL punk rock? Down-to-earth bands that don't take themselves too seriously? Dudes in kilts playing bagpipes and swilling Guinness? Yes? Then why the hell aren't you listening to the Dropkick Murphys? Sheesh...Kids these days....

The above video has the lads from Boston singing a tribute song to Spicy McHaggis, one of their two bagpipe players. Here is the essence of the Dropkick Murphys. I could have posted anything from one of their politically charged tunes like "Boys on the Docks" to one of their punk-a-rific covers of a traditional celtic ballad like "Black Velvet Band". Songs like the above, however, are what makes this band truly special. With all the angst, anger and negativiity oozing from "alternative" rock these days it's refreshing when these guys hit the stage and scream: "We are here to rock hard, drink beer, and have fun! Now quit whining and get in the fucking mosh pit!"

Okay, they didn't actually "say" that, but anyone who has ever been to one of their amazing live shows knows it's implied. I dare you to not get in the mosh pit. Nancy-boy.

Score: 12/12 drunk, Irish monkeys!