When you think about St. Patrick’s Day in the United States, you probably think about Chicago’s green river, or Boston’s Southie parade, or quite possibly, you hear Marc Orrell’s infamous accordion riff off of the Dropkick Murphys’ 2005 smash-hit “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” in your head. The Dropkick Murphys are undeniable; they are this town’s most famous export. The Irish punk band have been making Boston proud since 1996. Love them or find their ubiquitousness somewhat cliché, they throw a killer show, so thank goodness, thank goodness they return every year. Spread between MGM Music Hall and House of Blues March 14-17, Ken Casey is guaranteed to play the hits. If we’re lucky we might even get some of his covers of Woody Guthrie songs. 

Joined on tour with Teenage Bottlerocket and the Menzingers, the shows will have no shortage of high energy punk music. It is worth highlighting some special openers only on the bill for Boston’s run of shows: The Bouncing Souls, Hot Water Music, Cody Nilson, and fellow hometown heroes Rebuilder. 

Ship up and don’t miss it! Get your tickets here!