Summertime St. Paddys at the Shore
Some have heard of Christmas in July but this past weekend at the Stone Pony Summer Stage hosted what could best be described as St. Paddy’s in June. Beer was flowing and punks were moshing as Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys tore the place up with tourmates Flogging Molly and Jake Burns. Needless to say summertime St. Paddy’s at the shore was a hell of a time.
Some have heard of Christmas in July but this past weekend at the Stone Pony Summer Stage hosted what could best be described as St. Paddy’s in June. Beer was flowing and punks were moshing as Celtic punk rockers Dropkick Murphys tore the place up with tourmates Flogging Molly and Jake Burns. Needless to say summertime St. Paddy’s at the shore was a hell of a time.
First up was Jake Burns. The Stiff Little Fingers frontman played an acoustic set of his hits including “Alternate Ulster” and “Drinking Again.” As if hearing some gems from his catalogue weren’t enough, Burns told some entertaining stories of his history, both with the Stuff Little Fingers and solo, in between songs which included the likes of Pete Townsend and other punk rock greats.
Flogging Molly’s set was a wild ride from start to finish blasting through older gems like “Black Friday Rule” and “Salty Dog” as well as newer ones like “The Days We’ve Yet To Meet” and their newest “Crushed.” While they were in the middle of “Crushed” the crowd roared back at the band with the chorus of Queen’s “We Will Rock You” because why not, right?
FLOGGING MOLLY
DROPKICK MURPHYS
Dropkick Murphys closed out the night with a hell of a set as both vocalist Al Barr and bassist Ken Casey, who was on vocal duties only while Kevin Rheault filled in on bass with ease, commanded the audience along with the band as they ripped through classics like “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” and “Citizen CIA” to name a few. The band kicked things off with “Captain Kelly’s Kitchen” which sent both vocalists all across the stage and down into the crowd.
In addition their older material, the Dropkicks threw in a healthy dose of songs off of 11 Short Stories of Pain and Glory as well as a cover of The Pogues’ “The Body of An American.” While everyone else may have been kicking off the start of summer vacation with barbecues or a day at the beach, the Dropkick Murphys threw one unforgettable party at the shore as the crowd stormed forward for the band’s final song of the night showing unity and fun were had by all.
Until The Next Time...
Coverage by Daniella Heminghaus
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