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Dropkick Murphys raised $65,000 in 15 hours for Boston bombing victims (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 04:48:25 PDT

Dropkick Murphys raise cash for BostonBoston local heroes the Dropkick Murphys raised $65,000 in just 15 hours for those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings by selling a new t-shirt on their websiteThe tee is priced between $2499 and $2699, based on size, and the front reads "For Boston" with a photo of the skyline READ MORE

Dropkick Murphys member wrong to punch Neo-Nazi for ‘Heil Hitler’ salute at New York show (IrishCentral)

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 04:08:39 PDT

By: JAMES O'SHEA

Punching Nazi's may feel right but that does't mean it is right, some critics are grousing about Dropkick Murphys bassist Ken Casey, who allegedly came out swinging when confronted with an unwelcome far right fan at one of the band's recent gigs.

Dropkick Murphy’s Ken Casey gave Neo-Nazi headbanger a smack down - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:32:32 PDT

Ken Casey of The Dropkick Murphys (AP)The Internet is abuzz with news that Boston Celtic punks Dropkick Murphys gave a neo-Nazi fan a beat-down when they played Terminal 5 in New York for two nights prior to St Patrick’s DayAs has become tradition, the band invited the ladies to come onto the stage for their encore of "Kiss Me I'm S**tfaced,” and the crowd onstage soon swelled The band then kicked into "Skinhead on the MBTA" before breaking into “T READ MORE

Sealed with a Dropkick! Irish punk rockers Dropkick Murphy’s new album “Signed and Sealed in Blood” (IrishCentral)

Sun, 03 Feb 2013 04:31:25 PST

The Dropkick MurphysThe Dropkick Murphys have plans to shake, rattle and roll our St Patrick’s Day experience with their new disc Signed and Sealed in Blood and a national tour The album is their second with producer Ted Hutt (Gaslight Anthem, Old Crow Medicine Show), a partnership that raised the band’s profile with a hit holiday song, "The Season's Upon Us" They’ve adopted a musical godfather in Bruce Springsteen, who jammed with the band and incorporated some Celtic fury into his own album Wrecking Ball READ MORE

Could the Dropkick Murphys be the real reason for Notre Dame winning season? (IrishCentral)

Sat, 22 Dec 2012 07:00:21 PST

Dropkick MurphysMight the Dropkick Murphys, the legendary Boston Irish rock band, be the reason for the Notre Dame resurgence this season?Could be Junior Matthew Cunningham, head of the Leprechaun Legion, believes it is soThe legion acts as a go-between between students and the athletic departmentFor years there have been complaints that the noise is not loud enough at home games, fans not properly hyped up READ MORE

Rockers and politics out of tune - Republican Jeff Fitzgerald versus Dropkick Murphy’s 'Shipping up to Boston' - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Thu, 31 May 2012 05:30:47 PDT

Dropkick MurphysWhen will they ever learn?When will politicians figure out that they should never mix rock ‘n’ roll with their campaigns?Sure, it makes them seem cool at first But ultimately, it makes them look cluelessThe latest example is an Irish vs Irish affair involving Wisconsin Republican big wig Jeff Fitzgerald and rabble rousing, left-leaning Irish punk band the Dropkick Murphys READ MORE

New York bar owner and Dropkick Murphys front-man in charity wager in Super Bowl challenge (IrishCentral)

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:21:02 PST

By: MOLLY MULDOON

With Super Bowl XLVI between the New York Giants and the New England Patriots just days away, two New York and Boston bar owners announced a wager which will see the losing team’s bar donate a portion of their shepherd’s pies sales to charity, and the bar owner himself will ship up to Boston or down to New York to work a bartending shift dressed in the “enemy” team’s colors.

Dropkick Murphys first annual Shamrock ‘N Roll Festival - VIDEO (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 06:10:11 PDT

Dropkick Murphys Dropkick Murphys have announced their first annual Shamrock ‘N Roll Festival The shows will feature Dropkick Murphys, Street Dogs, Chuck Ragan, The Mahones, Parkington Sisters and moreA boxing demonstration and signing with special guest, renowned boxer “Irish” Micky Ward, will also be featured at these family friendly, all-ages eventsShamrock ‘N Roll Festival will visit Bangor Maine; Altamont, New York; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; Portsmouth, Virginia, Rochester, New York and Philadelphia READ MORE

The Boss Dropkicks Boston - Dropkick Murphys (IrishCentral)

Fri, 25 Mar 2011 05:40:02 PDT

When you watch the grainy video of Bruce Springsteen joining Boston’s Dropkick Murphys onstage at their annual St Patrick’s Day residence at the Beantown House of Blues, your first reaction will be something along the lines of, “Wow I would have harvested an organ to be there”Then when the thrill finishes coursing through your bloodstream, you probably would say something like, “Yep READ MORE

The Dropkick Murphys: Alive and thriving! (IrishCentral)

Thu, 06 May 2010 07:05:29 PDT

The Dropkick Murphys have made their corner of New England a greener place over the last 14 years by delivering a potent mixture of caustic punk rock with sweet Irish soulEach year the band breaks house records when their live shows celebrating St Patrick¹s Day go on sale Many people, including reviewers like yours truly, have been left out in the cold when the shows fill up immediately READ MORE

Dropkick Murphys help Seth Westcott take Olympic gold (IrishCentral)

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:10:07 PST

Dropkick Murphys, the Boston Irish punk rock band, can take credit for the incredible gold medal performance of US double Olympic champion Seth Westcott on MondayWestcott had only come 17th in the time trial in the snowboarding event but when it came to the final, Wescott says he found inspiration from listening to the Boston punk rock band who roused pride in his Irish heritage READ MORE

IrishCentral voters name best Irish-American and Best Irish albums of decade (IrishCentral)

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 06:48:56 PST

By: KENNETH HAYNES

Read all about them! / Stories and videos on all the contenders / Click here