Dropkick Murphys

Hi everyone,

One day until the shows start and unfortunately there are absolutely no more tickets or passes left for any of the Boston shows. We apologize to everyone who may have missed out but there is nothing we can do to help you out now, we are all out!

Your best bet to get into the shows is to start listening to the local radio stations to see if you can win some of the tickets and passes they are giving away on-air:

WBOS, WAAF, WFNX, WBRU & WCYY are the stations to follow for your chance to win.

In the meantime to get you in the mood for St Paddy’s Day you can listen to “Captain Kelly’s Kitchen” taken from our new live CD & DVD “Live On Lansdowne” which will be available on Tuesday. We hope you have pre-ordered your copy through the DKM website so one of you lucky bastards can come to Ireland with us in April:

http://ilgrock.com/promotions/dkm_player/dropkick-murphys_captain-kellys-kitchen-live.html

And for those of you who will be joining us in Boston this week, here’s your daily schedule:

Friday March 12th:
11am – McGreevys pre-show party begins
4pm – DKM official album launch party at McGreevy’s
6pm – Doors open House Of Blues, Boston MA
7pm – Larry & His Flask
7:45pm – The Creepshow
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
11pm – McGreevys after show party

Saturday March 13th:
11am – McGreevys pre-show party begins
12pm – Doors open House Of Blues, Boston MA
1pm – The Have Nots
1:45pm – The Creepshow
3pm – Dropkick Murphys
7pm – Doors open (2nd show) House Of Blues, Boston MA
8pm – The Old Brigade
8:45pm – Filthy Thieving Bastards
10pm – Dropkick Murphys
12 midnight – McGreevys after show party

Sunday March 14th:
11am – McGreevys pre-parade party begins
1pm – South Boston St Patrick’s Day Parade (Dorchester Ave and Broadway)
6pm – Doors open House Of Blues, Boston MA
7pm – Sharks Come Cruisin
7:45pm – Swingin Utters
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
11pm – McGreevys after show party

Monday March 15th:
11am – McGreevys pre-show party begins
6pm – Doors open House Of Blues, Boston MA
7pm – Cocked n’ Loaded
7:45pm – Swingin Utters
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
11pm – Larry & His Flask live show at McGreevys

Tuesday March 16th:
11am – McGreevys pre-show party begins
6pm – Doors open House Of Blues, Boston MA
7pm – Bryan McPherson
7:45pm – Sick Of It All
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
11pm – McGreevys after show party

Wednesday March 17th:
House Of Blues, Boston MA
8am – St Patrick’s Day early opening breakfast at McGreevys
11am – DKM join fans for brunch at McGreevys
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Larry & His Flask
7:45pm – Sick Of It All
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
11pm – McGreevys after show party

One day until the madness begins so you maniacs better get some rest tonight!

From your pals,
Ken, Matt, Al, James, Tim, Scruffy & Jeff

Ok, we’re on the home stretch now! Only a couple more days until the Boston St Patrick’s Day madness begins. Take a deep breath as we have a lot of info for you today….

Firstly, for the people that have been asking we currently have a small number of tickets available online for the show on Saturday March 13th at 1pm, if you’re looking for last minute tickets please be quick as these will
be gone by tomorrow:

http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/418094

Apart from that small handful of tickets all the DKM US shows are now completely sold out, including the show in Wallingford CT tonight. The only way you can get into the Boston shows is to win tickets through the following radio station competitions. Tune in to your favorite station now to win tickets and VIP after show party passes plus some other great prizes including bowling with the band, a merch grab and more:

WBOS, Boston
More details here:
http://www.myradio929.com/Contests/Register.aspx?ContestID=111158

WAAF, Boston

WCYY, Portland
More details here: http://www.wcyy.com/Article.asp?id=1720600&spid=27342

Also, don’t forget that once again McGreevy’s is DKM headquarters for the 2010 St Patrick’s Day festivities. McGreevy’s will be holding pre and post concert parties every day & night. Fans are encouraged to bring their cameras and permanent markers as DKM band members will be on-site throughout the entire week. We will be giving away a pair of tickets before the House Of Blues shows each night, as well signed CD’s, our new CD/DVD, t-shirts and more!

McGreevy’s is open from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m every day. All events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. All events are for fans ages 21+.

Dropkick Murphys merchandise, including the new live album “Live On Lansdowne”, will be available to buy at McGreevy’s.

Here’s the McGreevy’s calendar:

Friday, March 12th – OFFICIAL DKM ALBUM LAUNCH PARTY FOR “Live On Lansdowne”.
Listen to our newest album and watch the DVD with the band members during the band’s official fan meet and greet. Party is from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A $10 donation is requested for entry to benefit The Claddagh Fund

Saturday, March 13th – ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY
DKM has a 3 p.m. show and a 10 p.m. show at the House of Blues, we encourage fans to get to McGreevy’s early as this party always fills up fast!

Sunday, March 14th – POST-PARADE BASH ON BOYLSTON
Following the parade in Southie, McGreevy’s celebrates with a Post-Parade Bash on Boylston.

Monday, March 15th – LARRY AND HIS FLASK LIVE SHOW
Larry & His Flask, the opening act for the DKM St. Patrick’s Day show will be playing live at McGreevy’s immediately following Monday’s DKM House of Blues performance.

Tuesday, March 16th – ST. PRACTICE DAY DEBAUCHERY

Wednesday, March 17th – BRUNCH WITH THE BAND & WAAF ST. PATRICK’S DAY BASH
McGreevy’s opens at 8AM for brunch and welcomes WAAF’s Hillman in the Morning Show personalities as well as DKM band members from 11am to 1pm to kick off your St. Patrick’s Day party.

Don’t forget only 3 more days left to pre-order your copy of our new live album “Live On Lansdowne” direct from the band to go into the draw for your chance to win a trip to Ireland! More details here:

http://www.dropkickmurphys.com/lol.html

Or pre-order the album here and go into the draw to win a signed DKM Epiphone Les Paul guitar:

http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/contests/dropkick_murphys_contest.html

Or order a limited edition signed copy of the album through Newbury Comics:

http://www.newburycomics.com/rel/v2_viewupc.php?storenr=103&upc=07559797969

And finally here are the House Of Blues line ups and playing times:

Friday March 12th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Larry & His Flask
7:45pm – The Creepshow
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Saturday March 13th (early show) – House Of Blues, Boston MA
12pm – Doors open
1pm – The Have Nots
1:45pm – The Creepshow
3pm – Dropkick Murphys
Tickets: http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/418094

Saturday March 13th (late show) – House Of Blues, Boston MA
7pm – Doors open
8pm – The Old Brigade
8:45pm – Filthy Thieving Bastards
10pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Sunday March 14th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Sharks Come Cruisin
7:45pm – Swingin Utters
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Monday March 15th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Cocked n’ Loaded
7:45pm – Swingin Utters
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Tuesday March 16th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Bryan McPherson
7:45pm – Sick Of It All
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Wednesday March 17th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Larry & His Flask
7:45pm – Sick Of It All
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Ok, that should do it for now! More updates soon.

See you in Beantown,
DKM.

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Hi everyone,

We’ve had a crazy week with snow storms, broken down buses & hockey games but the tour has been a blast & we are having a great time, of course. As we gear up for our St Patrick’s Day hometown shows we want to thank everyone for coming out to the shows on the tour so far, you guys are the best! We also want to say sorry to all the fans that couldn’t get tickets due to the shows being sold out. Please buy your tickets now & don’t wait until the day of the show if you don’t want to be disappointed!

So, here are the line ups for the Boston shows:

Friday March 12th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Larry & His Flask
7:45pm – The Creepshow
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Saturday March 13th (early show) – House Of Blues, Boston MA
12pm – Doors open
1pm – The Have Nots
1:45pm – The Creepshow
3pm – Dropkick Murphys
Tickets

Saturday March 13th (late show) – House Of Blues, Boston MA
7pm – Doors open
8pm – The Old Brigade
8:45pm – Filthy Thieving Bastards
10pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Sunday March 14th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Sharks Come Cruisin
7:45pm – Swingin Utters
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Monday March 15th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Cocked n’ Loaded
7:45pm – Swingin Utters
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
Tickets

Tuesday March 16th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Bryan McPherson
7:45pm – Sick Of It All
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Wednesday March 17th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
6pm – Doors open
7pm – Larry & His Flask
7:45pm – Sick Of It All
9pm – Dropkick Murphys
****SOLD OUT****

Here’s the the complete list of all our shows

Hey everybody, we’re out here on tour and everything is going great! Lots of exciting news and exciting things happenin! Just wanted to keep you in the loop…

First and foremost; the LIVE album is coming out in a few weeks on March 16th. Please remember, if you PRE-ORDER the album at DropkickMurphys.com you’ll be entered to win a trip to Ireland with the Dropkick Murphys… which is gonna be one hell of a time!

Secondly; as you all know, we started a charitable organization, the Claddagh Fund. Up until now our efforts have mainly focused on raising money in the Boston area, but we’re excited to announce that we are now taking “the show on the road,” so to speak. First, with the creation of the “Friends of the Claddagh Fund” which is a club of sorts consisting of like-minded supporters around the country and the world who have expressed interest in getting involved with the Claddagh Fund, setting up events and fund raisers in their cities. For more information on becoming a “Friend of the Claddagh Fund” please visit CladdaghFund.org.

And lastly, we have been running some fundraising events for the Claddagh Fund at many of the shows on our current tour. For a ten dollar charitable donation you’ll have the chance to win backstage passes for you and a friend to hang out with the band at a show in your town, take photos, drink our beer, etc (if you’re over 21 of course, otherwise you can have our soda)… as well as a rare, limited edition, silk-screened, autographed Dropkick Murphys Winter Classic poster that is no longer available for sale. Thanks for being the greatest fans in the world! And for helping us raise money for great causes. Hope you like the new cd/DVD, maybe we’ll see you in Dublin, Boston, or somewhere along the way!

-Dropkick Murphys

P.S. Keep an eye out for an upcoming e-mail with all the St Paddy’s Day weekend happenings including a ‘Live on Landsdowne’ CD/DVD release party / meet & greet, along with a full listing of opening acts, etc… Also, be sure to check out www.claddaghfund.org for rare DKM merchandise, such as autographed European tour posters, etc…

ABOUT.COM: 2/23/10

Dropkick Murphys – ‘Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA’

The legendary St. Patrick’s Day shows are coming your CD player.

Dropkick Murphys are known for the energy of their live shows, and even more so for the energy of the annual St. Patrick’s Day shows in their hometown of Boston. These events span several days, are always sold out, and feature tons of great guests. This year, the Murphys are releasing a live CD/DVD combo from these shows last year. Recorded over the course of seven Boston shows in 2009 Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA is an attempt to share the St. Patrick’s Day shows with those of us who haven’t witnessed the holiday with the Murphys (or even those who have, but want a recording of it anyway). It’s the band’s second live release, following 2002’s Live on St. Patrick’s Day From Boston MA, an album that is currently part of my St. Patrick’s day mix. Live on Lansdowne features an entirely different (but still great) set list than the previous, and closes with a guest appearance by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones on the Murphys’ platinum-selling single “I’m Shipping Up To Boston.”

I’m always a little leery of live albums, as many are simply recorded poorly, then packaged for sale. This is not the case here. From the album’s opener, “Famous For Nothing,” the album captures all of the energy of a live Murphys set, and the recording is clean and perfect. In fact, some of the songs benefit from the live treatment even more so than they did on the original recordings. “Sunshine Highway” and “(F)Lannigan’s Ball” are injected with extra sweaty energy, and their Boston sports anthems “Time To Go” and “Tessie” are presented in best possible way, accompanied by the cheers and accompaniment of rabid Boston sports fans.

“I’m Shipping Up To Boston,” the band’s most successful song to date, is even more energetic than on the original, and when the crowd goes absolutely nuts with the appearance of the Bosstones, it’s readily apparent that this closer to the show is something absolutely amazing.

The flow is even better than the band’s previous live release, with not a lull to be found, and while I would have loved to hear a couple classic older tunes in this mix (“Boys on the Docks” or “Barroom Hero” for example), live versions of these tracks exist on the previous release, and the band’s catalog is so deep that I can understand and respect their choice not to repeat any tracks previously recorded live.

A Dropkick Murphys show is not something to miss, and the opportunity to catch them in Boston is something many of us will never get. That’s why Live on Lansdowne, Boston MA is essential listening for any Murphys fan, and if you’ve never caught them live, this album is a decent substitute that will probably serve as an incentive that forces you to make the trek the next time they’re anywhere near your town.

Track Listing

1. “Famous For Nothing”
2. “The State Of Massachusetts”
3. “Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya”
4. “Time To Go”
5. “Sunshine Highway”
6. “Flannigan’s Ball”
7. “Bastards On Parade”
8. “God Willing”
9. “Caught In A Jar”
10. “Captain Kelly’s Kitchen”
11. “Citizen C.I.A.”
12. “Fields Of Athenry”
13. “Your Spirit’s Alive”
14. “The Warrior’s Code”
15. “The Dirty Glass”
16. “Tessie”
17. “Forever 2009″
18. “Worker’s Song”
19. “Kiss Me, I’m Sh*tfaced”
20. “I’m Shipping Up To Boston” (featuring The Mighty Mighty Bosstones)

Release Date – March 16, 2010 (Born and Bred Records)

Dropkick Murphys latest release “Live On Lansdowne, Boston MA – Seven Shows, Six Nights” featuring a whole new collection of St Patrick’s Day anthem will be available on Tuesday March 16th, 2010. You can order “Live On Lansdowne” direct from us through the DKM website.

The album will be available in three different formats:

+ Single CD package
+ Deluxe double disc package CD and DVD
+ Gatefold double disc green LP vinyl with bonus audio CD

As a special offer to our fans & friends pre-order your copy before midnight on March 15th & you will automatically go into a draw for some fantastic prizes. Your order must be placed through the DKM website before midnight on March 15th, 2010 to go into the running.

This is what you could get if you order your copy today:

+ A trip for 2 people to see Dropkick Murphys play live in Dublin at the Olympia Theater April 22, 2010. Trip includes round trip tickets & airport transfers for two people, plus two nights at U2’s Clarence Hotel on The Liffey and of course two tickets and VIP backstage passes for the show at the Olympia.

+ A signed guitar signed by all the members of DKM.

+ A merch shopping spree, we’ll give you $500 credit to spend at our online store.

+ And for our Boston area fans a $200 bar tab at McGreevy’s, you pick the night & we’ll buy the drinks.

+ Also all orders placed before midnight on Monday March 15th will receive a free download of a track from the album! The music file will be sent to the email address used to place the order for the album.

Order your copy now.

Limited edition autographed copies of the album are also available from Newbury Comics. Click here for more details.

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Our new album “Live On Lansdowne” hits the streets on March 16th, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day!  You can pre-order your copy now here to go into the draw for a trip for two to see the band perform at the Olympia Theatre in Dublin, Ireland, we will put you up in the Clarence Hotel owned by U2’s Bono & The Edge.  We’ve got some other great prizes too. Don’t miss this chance of a lifetime  to hang with us in Dublin and pre-order your copy today!

Hey Guys,

This Saturday night from 6pm-10pm come on down to McGreevy’s 3rd Base Saloon, 911 Boylston St. Boston to join us and some of our famous friends as we get behind the bar to benefit our charity, the Claddagh Fund. For $20, your pals from the Dropkick Murphys and loads of Boston celebrities will be mixing up your drinks to raise money for the Hope for Haiti Childrens Fund. Check out the attached invite!

We’ve also got lots of great raffle prizes like DKM, Bruins and Red Sox tickets, McGreevy’s gift certificates and much much more.

If you’re in town, come party with us at McGreevy’s at 911 Boylston Street and get served for a good cause!

And when you’re killing time on the web, check out our charity’s site at www.claddaghfund.org and find us on Facebook!

Hope to see ya on Saturday!

Thanks,
Ken Casey, Dropkick Murphys