

As quickly as the musicians arrived, they disappeared offstage and then exploded back with a spectacular mix of pandemonium, rock and adrenaline.įeaturing many songs from their new album "The Warrior's Code," Dropkick Murphys easily moved the audience into a frenzy of devoted followers. Finally, the lights dimmed once more and the show began.Ī stranger to Dropkick Murphys may not instantly recognize the band as rock, with the show opening with a traditional rendition of "Brave Scotland" on bagpipes.

Far from Finished made a perfect lead into the acclaimed Dropkick Murphys with their unique style and their excessive energy shown during their performance.Īfter Far from Finished left for the evening and before Dropkick Murphys took the stage, the impatient crowd chanted rhythmically, "Let's go, Murphys!" imitating the beginning of "For Boston" from the Dropkick Murphy's album "Sing Loud, Sing Proud." This simple chant echoes the audience's feelings of anticipation and admiration for the band. The most impressive feat shown in Big D and the Kid's Table was watching the lead singer hold a microphone with his handless arm. 13, and there's an earthquake at the 9:30 Club: Dropkick Murphys.Īt 815 V Street, Northwest D.C., the band awaits in a smoke filled interior, with beer-soaked floors and enough energy to fuel a million batteries.īefore Dropkick Murphys began, three bands played, Big D and the Kid's Table, Righteous Jams and Far from Finished. The floor trembles, sending shockwaves through the soles of the chaotic and spontaneous crowd's shoes as the deafening noise envelopes them.
