Saturday night after a day of errands and family fun and predicting the Kentucky Derby winner (but, sadly, not placing any bets on it) – What should an otherwise normal person from Metro-Boston do?
May 1: Release party online for Dropkick Murphys’ new album/CD
This is not the first time, nor the second, nor even the
third time that the Dropkick Murphys have entertained their fans (and others)
during the pandemic. They and their sponsors deserve major kudos for entertaining
us and providing some moments of normalcy during this crazy-arse time by
performing LIVE via various streaming media.
I know, I know. Some of you don’t like the boys from Boston.
Some of you just plain don’t like Boston.
We. Just. Don’t. Care. Nobody cares. Your mother was probably a hamster, and your father probably smelled of elderberries.
No, truly, Bostonians who aren’t the fake nouveau-riche from
Louisburg Square know the pride this band has in its roots and the good work
the band members do with charities. Even better than that, the band’s live performances
have been authentic, whether coming from a sparse studio setting or being
performed in an empty Fenway Park.
Outsiders may ask, “What can anyone see in a
locally-egocentric band that performs original material, as well as old songs
and sea shanties?”
Judging from the Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming European tour, I’d
say lots of people can see merit in our local boys’ style. Over 420,000 people
are live-streaming tonight’s concert.
So, as I put off school / work yet again, at least I am
participating in something culturally and locally significant. I highly
recommend it – It’s musically sound and mentally refreshing.
