Dropkick Murphys

The NHL announced today that the Dropkick Murphys will be making a special appearance at the 2010 Bridgestone Winter Classic at Boston’s Fenway Park on New Year’s Day.

Dropkick Murphys will perform prior to the historic outdoor matchup between the Boston Bruins and the Philadelphia Flyers on Friday January 1st, 2010. NBC will provide live broadcast coverage of the game and the performance in the U.S. and in Canada, CBC and RDS will televise the event live.

The Murphys will open the historic outdoor game at Fenway Park with a performance of their signature song, “I’m Shipping Up To Boston”.

“We are absolutely thrilled that Dropkick Murphys are performing at the 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic,” said Don Renzulli, NHL Senior Vice President of Events & Entertainment. “As performers and as hockey fans the Dropkick Murphys bring a new level of excitement to this historic game.”

Last year’s NHL Winter Classic at Wrigley Field attracted the largest U.S. audience for a regular-season NHL game in 34 years. The 2010 Bridgestone NHL Winter Classic, a celebration of the sport of hockey and a return to its roots, will be the third regular season outdoor NHL game played in the U.S. and the fourth overall.

There are multiple ways for fans throughout North America to tune in to the event on New Year’s Day. NBC will provide live broadcast coverage of the game in the U.S. and in Canada, CBC and RDS will televise the event live. The NHL Network will offer all-access pre- and post-game original programming. And 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston, WIP Radio in Philadelphia and SIRIUS XM Radio will carry the live radio coverage with NHL.com providing extensive and comprehensive digital video coverage.

For more information go to: http://www.nhl.com/

Hello All,

Well, we actually did it…we got our first event off the ground on just 3 weeks notice. The Claddagh Fund “Skate in The Park” at Fenway was by all accounts a big success. I’d like to thank all the people involved for making this such a first class experience; the attendees, the event committee, the volunteers, the sponsors, the celebrity attendees, the individuals and businesses that donated auction items, the House of Blues, Red Sox, the Bruins, and  the NHL.

The opportunity to skate on the ice at Fenway Park was truly a once in a lifetime experience. The skate was great as well as the pre and post skate functions. It was awesome to have our first event be such a success but also to have it be such a family friendly atmosphere made it that much more special. The looks on the kids faces as they sped around the Winter Classic ice, took pictures with their hockey heroes and hi- fived with Bruins mascot Blades was priceless.

Thank you again for your support, your friendship and your big hearts !

Please pass the word to your friends about the Claddagh Fund, together we can do some great things here.

Sincerely,

Ken Casey

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Boston Herald article

Hi everyone,

We’re sure you are all busy getting ready for the holiday season.

Just wanted to let you know that some of our 2010 shows are already sold out, please check details here for shows in your area. We will be announcing the March & April opening bands in January.

Also, the shows in Ireland went on sale today, ticket links for those dates also here.

More soon…
DKM

Hi everyone,

All UK shows are now on sale, shows in Ireland will go on sale Saturday, we will send out ticket links before the end of the week.

Monday 12th April – Barrowland, Glasgow SCOTLAND
Tickets available now online

Tuesday 13th April – O2 Academy, Newcastle UK
Tickets available now online

Wednesday 14th April – O2 Academy, Leeds UK
Tickets available now online

Thursday 15th April – Manchester Academy, Manchester UK
Tickets available now online

Friday 16th April – O2 Academy, Birmingham UK
Tickets available now online

Saturday 17th April – Rock City, Nottingham UK
****please note this show is 14+****
Tickets available now online

Sunday 18th April – O2 Academy, Brixton UK
Tickets available now online

Tuesday 20th April – St Georges Market, Belfast NORTHERN IRELAND
Tickets available now online

Wednesday 21st April – Savoy Theatre, Cork IRELAND
Tickets on sale Saturday December 12th

Thursday 22nd April -  Olympia Theatre, Dublin IRELAND
Tickets on sale Saturday December 12th

Thanks,
DKM

Hi everyone,

We have a put together a great line up for the European shows starting in January. Our good friends Sick Of It All from NYC will be joining us as well as The Mahones from Canada and between bands guest DJ Ray Gange (from The Clash movie “Rude Boy”) will be spinning tunes for you.

Tour dates here.

It’s going to be a good time! See you out there.

From your pals,

DKM

Hi everyone,

As you know the Boston St Patrick’s Day shows went on sale this morning. We have had a great response and some of the shows are already sold out. Please see details below:

Friday March 12th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
****SOLD OUT****

Saturday March 13th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
****SOLD OUT****

Sunday March 14th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Monday March 15th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Tuesday March 16th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Wednesday March 17th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
****SOLD OUT****

Please see details of all our 2010 tour dates so far for Europe & the US.

UK/Ireland/Scotland dates will be announced next week!

Just a reminder that the Boston St Patrick’s Day shows are going on sale this Friday morning, in less than 4 days!

Shows are all ages, general admission. There is a four ticket limit per person. A limited number of tickets will be available from the Orpheum box office in Boston with no service fees.

Friday March 12th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets: on sale Friday November 27th at 10am EST, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Saturday March 13th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets: on sale Friday November 27th at 10am EST, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Sunday March 14th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets: on sale Friday November 27th at 10am EST, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Monday March 15th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets: on sale Friday November 27th at 10am EST, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Tuesday March 16th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets: on sale Friday November 27th at 10am EST, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Wednesday March 17th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets: on sale Friday November 27th at 10am EST, available at the Orpheum Theatre box office (limited quantities) or online

Here’s the complete list of February/March tour dates

American Hockey League (AHL) Milwaukee Admirals President Jon Greenberg announced today that the Dropkick Murphys will perform in a post-game concert on Saturday February 27th, 2010 following the team’s 7:30 pm game versus the Chicago Wolves.

Tickets for this game (and DKM’s performance) available from the Bradley Center box office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, by phone 1-800-745-3000 or online

For more information:
http://www.bradleycenter.com
http://www.milwaukeeadmirals.com

Hi everyone,

Here is the full run down of all the shows on the February/March St Patrick’s Day run. All shows are general admission and all ages unless otherwise noted. Tickets go on sale this either Friday November 20th (tomorrow) or Saturday November 21st, except for the Boston shows which will go on sale next Friday November 27th. More details about those shows soon.

Wednesday February 24th – Wellmont Theatre, Montclair NJ
Tickets at the box office Mon-Sat 12-6pm (no service charges), by phone 1-877-935-5668 or online

Thursday February 25th – House Of Blues, Atlantic City NJ
Tickets by phone 1-609-236-2583 or online

Saturday February 27th – Bradley Center, Milwaukee WI
Tickets at the box office Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, by phone 1-800-745-3000 or online
*DKM performance will begin immediately after the Admirals hockey game

Sunday February 28th – Beaumont Club, Kansas City MO
Tickets at the box office Mon-Fri 12pm-6pm (no service fees) or online

Monday March 1st – House Of Blues, Dallas TX
Tickets at the box office Wed-Sun 10am-8pm, by phone 1-214-978-2583 or online

Tuesday March 2nd – Warehouse Live, Houston TX
Tickets at the box office Mon-Fri 12-6pm, by phone 1-888-512-7469 or online

Wednesday March 3rd – Stubb’s, Austin TX
Tickets

Friday March 5th – The Ritz, Tampa FL
Tickets at the box office Tue-Sat 1-6pm, by phone 1-813-247-2555 or online

Saturday March 6th – Revolution Live, Ft Lauderdale FL
Tickets

Sunday March 7th – House Of Blues, Orlando FL
Tickets

Monday March 8th – Filmore, Charlotte NC
Tickets

Tuesday March 9th – 9.30 Club, Washington DC
Tickets at the box office M-F 12-7pm or online

Friday March 12th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets on sale Friday November 27th

Saturday March 13th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets on sale Friday November 27th

Sunday March 14th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets on sale Friday November 27th

Monday March 15th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets on sale Friday November 27th

Tuesday March 16th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets on sale Friday November 27th

Wednesday March 17th – House Of Blues, Boston MA
Tickets on sale Friday November 27th

More soon!

Your pals,
DKM