Dropkick Murphys, The HorrorPops, & Everybody Out Tour

Yesterday, I was lucky enough to get tickets and attend a show at Revolution in Ft. Lauderdale. It was a Dropkick Murphys show, with Everybody Out and The HorrorPops. If you haven’t heard any of these bands – they are definitely worth checking out.

I am a long-time fan of Dropkick. They have been around since about 1995, and their genre is an Irish-infused punk rock. In my opinion, their older music is better than their latest album, though. Last night’s show was mostly the newer songs, peppered with a few of the older songs that made me love the band in their beginnings. I did enjoy a newer song from their set, though, entitled “I’m Shipping Up To Boston”. It’s the theme song for the Discovery Channel series “Lobster Wars”, and it’s definitely worth a listen.

As for The HorrorPops, I have become a big fan of their music in the last two years. Their music is a cool combination of Psychobilly, Pop, and Punk. It’s an exciting mix that Patricia Day, the lead singer, pulls off like no one else could. Patricia plays an upright bass while bolting out lyrics and the band really puts on a good show. Unfortunately, the set was way too short with only about 5 songs being played. Of those, my favorite is still “Baby Lou Tattoo”.

I didn’t get to see Everybody Out, because I got to the show late, but others said they were really talented and that their opening act was great. I’m sorry I missed it.

Below is Dropkick Murphys latest album and tracks, which you can get FREE at www.MPFree.com!

“The Meanest of Times” – Released September 18,2007

1. Famous For Nothing
2. God Willing
3. The State Of Massachusetts
4. Tomorrow's Industry
5. Echoes On "A." Street
6. Vices And Virtues
7. Surrender
8. (F)lannigan's Ball
9. I'll Begin Again
10. Fairmount Hill
11. Loyal To No One
12. Shattered
13. Rude Awakenings
14. Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya
15. Never Forget