NYS Music 2024

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  • Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert to Be Released

    A recording of the legendary Allman Brothers Band’s final concert at the Beacon Theatre in 2014 is being released on October 25, nearly 10 years since the finale.

    Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert at The Beacon Theatre in 2014 Releasing October 25

    On Tuesday, October 28, 2014, after 45 years of performing the greatest live music in rock history, the Allman Brothers Band had arrived at its final concert. The dream created by Duane Allman in 1969 had come to fruition, gone through triumph and tragedy, joy and sorrow, flourished and faltered, and ultimately persevered to reach the pinnacle of the blues/rock genre. The road had seemingly gone on forever, but, in 2014, the group decided that forever would come to an end at the Beacon Theatre in New York City. 

    On Friday, October 25, in recognition of the 10th anniversary, rock ‘n’ roll history will be shared as the Final Concert 10-28-14 is officially released via Peach Records. Re-mastered here with improved sound quality, Final Concert 10-28-14 will be available digitally on October 25 and as a special 3-CD package with extensive 16-page booklet featuring exclusive photos and liner notes on November 22.

    Recording of Allman Brothers Band Final Concert at The Beacon Theatre in 2014 Releasing October 25

    The Beacon was the appropriate location for the ABB to make its last stand; the Allmans had logged more appearances there than any other venue and had also set a Broadway record, with 237 consecutive sold-out shows at the venerable hall. Starting in 1989, the Allman’s annual run at the Beacon became a rite of passage in Manhattan.

    Fans from around the globe traveled to the Upper West Side to be captivated by the group’s riveting shows. The band wanted a set list that would be a montage of its career, one that would pay homage to the original six – Duane, Gregg, Jaimoe, Butch, Berry Oakley and Dickey Betts – while also drawing from the group’s vast catalogue. With input from everyone, Warren Haynes compiled a spectacular, three-set show. Almost 30 songs, drawn from six ABB albums, along with three strong covers that represented the musical trajectory of the group.

    Track listing for Final Concert 10-28-14:

    Disc 1:

    1. Little Martha 
    2. Mountain Jam 
    3. Don’t Want You No More 
    4. It’s Not My Cross To Bear 
    5. One Way Out 
    6. Good Morning Little School Girl 
    7. Midnight Rider 
    8. The High Cost of Low Living 
    9. Hot ‘Lanta 
    10. Blue Sky 
    11. You Don’t Love Me/ Soul Serenade/ You Don’t Love Me 

    Disc 2:

    1. Statesboro Blues 
    2. Ain’t Wasting Time 
    3. Black Hearted Woman 
    4. The Sky Is Crying
    5. Dreams
    6. Don’t Keep Me Wonderin’
    7. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed
    8. JaMaBuBu
    9. In Memory of Elizabeth Reed (reprise)

    Disc 3:

    1. Melissa
    2. Revival
    3. Southbound
    4. Mountain Jam Reprise
    5. Will The Circle Be Unbroken
    6. Mountain Jam Reprise 2
    7. Whipping Post
    8. Farewell Message
    9. Trouble No More

    “Having joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1991, I had no idea what I was getting myself into as a percussionist joining two drummers on stage. Fast forward 23 years to the last show we played as the Allman Brothers Band. I feel honored to have been part of such a historical musical force that was and is the ABB. Love live the ABB!”

    Percussionist Marc Quinones

    To pre-order and pre-save the Allman Brothers Band final concert 2014, click here.

  • New Contract Secures Pay Increases and Equity for NY Philharmonic Musicians

    The New York Philharmonic recently announced the ratification of a new three-year contract, effective September 21. The new contract includes a plan to compensate and recruit in a transparent manner through collaboration, thanks to partnerships with the Associated Musicians of Greater New York, the American Federation of Musicians Local 802, and the Musicians of the New York Philharmonic.

    New York Philharmonic contract

    Local 802 President Sara Cutler highlighted the substantial wage increases as essential for safeguarding the futures of musicians and the institution as a whole. Hence, under the new contract, the musicians’ salary will see an increase of just over 30 percent. There is also a 15 percent raise in the 2025 fiscal year and 7.5 percent increases in both 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. Additionally, the contract outlines a commitment to fairness and transparency especially for the hiring process.

    Deborah Borda, Executive Advisor of the New York Philharmonic, expressed her satisfaction with the recent settlement, stating that it aligns musicians’ compensation more closely with that of their peer orchestras. She noted that this negotiation process was the most collaborative she has experienced in her career. Borda also praised the Board of Directors for their strong support of the musicians and the organization as they look toward the future.

    The main focuses moving forward are prioritizing diversity, equity, and inclusion. Board Co-Chairmen Peter W. May and Oscar L. Tang expressed their commitment to equality and excellence. The new contract requires a review of the tenure process as well as mandates that all auditions rounds be conducted behind a screen to prevent bias.

    This historic agreement positions itself as a crucial step for attracting and retaining top talent within the philharmonic, especially as the orchestra gears up for Gustavo Dudamel’s arrival as its next Music and Artistic Director. Both the musicians and Local 802 are optimistic that this agreement will enhance the future of the musicians and the New York Philharmonic, paving the way for a vibrant season of music and community engagement.

  • Everett Bradley’s Holidelic Arrives This Holiday Season at Sony Hall

    Grammy-nominated singer/percussionist Everett Bradley’s persona Papadelic as funk’s Father Christmas, bringing funk-lore to Sony Hall for a Holidelic holiday show on Sunday, December 22.

      Having performed with the likes of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, and SEAL among others, Everett’s use of funk is cleverly told through 70’s and 80’s inspired originals, with reimagined classics celebrating diversity and love as one nation under a groove.

      Everett Bradley brings to life the role of Papadelic, funk’s Father Christmas, a combo of George Clinton and a soulful Santa. He weaves this psychedelic holiday tale with humor, heart and booty shakin’ grooves played by a P-funk clad band of top shelf misfits Papadelic affectionately calls dysFUNKtional. Sony Hall will be an ideal setting for Bradley’s favorite two worlds, a theatre with a club dance floor.

      Bradley has perfected his funk holiday magic into a Christmas classic, called “A flashy, bass-heavy retro-futuristic take on the holidays” by The New Yorker and “A holiday funk-tacular” by Time Out New York.

      An additional show has been announced on December 20 in Red Bank, NJ at LIVE at The Vogel. Tickets for Holidelic are available here.

    • Duster Drones (In A Good Way) at Webster Hall

      The turnout was overwhelmingly young at Webster Hall on Wednesday, October 2, for Duster, a heavy, depressing-sounding (in a good way) band that initially released music at a time when most of the audience was in grade school. 

      Their debut album, Stratosphere, was released in 1998, at least five years before most of the hands gripping the stage barrier, marked by black X’s for audience members under 21, were born.

      As Duster’s set time approached, OG Duster fans and veteran concertgoers who skipped the opener began to fill in GA behind a wave of younglings. Shoegaze is the new dad rock, with bands like Duster, Slowdive, and My Bloody Valentine ballooning in popularity with the under-25 crowd, arguably eclipsing their initial popularity. 

      Duster has a perfect grip on the audience’s attention, purposefully subdued, choosing when to cater to the audience. After the first two songs, young voices called out from the crowd, “Turn up your mics. We can’t hear you!” From the stage, Canaan Amber replied softly and succinctly, “No.” As the show continued, the overhead lights faded, and only the LED screen behind them remained, silhouetting them against pulsing and swimming colors.

      The term “shoegaze” can only describe the textural aspect of Duster’s music and leaves out the most gripping part of their sound: tempo. Often called slowcore, a subgenre interested in intensely slow tempos, head banging here is more like nodding with the slow heartbeat of drums and droning guitars.

      Duster seems to pull the tempo even harder live than on the studio recordings, often leaving the audience leaning in before finally reaching the climax of the songs. Injecting a burst of energy for but a moment, and yet, when each song concludes, the audience erupts, held in stasis until one intensely gratifying moment. It’s an exciting feeling that is very different live versus listening at home. Now, Duster makes their way through the midwest until they reach California for two shows at the beginning of November to conclude their tour.

    • Jamie McLean Band To Bring One Step Forward Tour Across New York

      New York City based Americana and roots-rock group Jamie McLean Band will be bringing their One Step Forward Tour, celebrating their upcoming release of the same name, to four venues across New York State.

      A triple threat of New Orleans soul, middle Americana roots, and New York City dazzle, Jamie McLean Band create energetic and captivating live experiences each and every time they step on to the stage. Fronted by McLean himself with southern soul vocals, deft guitar skills, and heartfelt, profound songwriting, the band’s live performances are brought to life with the collaboration of drummer Brian Griffin, bassist Chris Anderson, and the return of Jamie McLean Band’s original keyboardist, Jon Solo.

      Following six albums, several singles, and a handful of live releases, Jamie McClean band returns with One Step Forward, to be released on October 25. Featuring themes of life, loss, and love, the tracks of One Step Forward explore the bright lights that provide joy and motivation as well as the heavier experiences of loss and grieving. 

      Written after the loss of a dear friend to suicide, one of the most poignant tracks on the album “Don’t Leave Us Now” grapples with the tragedy and calls listeners to action- to help the ones they love around them, and to help themselves, as there is no shame in being the one in need.

      The One Step Forward Tour, which began on August 22 in Pawling, coincides with their upcoming release and will continue throughout the country- including upcoming stops at the Falcon in Marlboro on October 4 and The 443 Social Club & Lounge in Syracuse on October 12, in addition to later dates at the Colony in Woodstock on November 8  and the Drom in New York City on November 22.

      Tickets for the tour are on sale now. Visit Jamie McLean Band’s website here for further information and ticket purchasing.

      The full list of upcoming tour dates is featured below.

      TOUR DATES

      October 4 – Marlboro NY

      October 12 – Syracuse NY

      October 13 – Waterbury VT

      October 17 – Richmond VA

      October 18 – Vienna VA

      October 25 – Boston MA

      October 26 – Providence RI

      November 1 – Fairfield CT

      November 2 – Westerly RI

      November 8 – Woodstock NY

      November 9 – Egremont MA

      November 15 – Columbia MD

      November 16 – Hampton VA

      November 17 – Lewes DE

      November 22 – New York NY

      November 23 – Ardmore PA

      November 29 – Narragansett RI

      November 30 – Portsmouth NH

      December 5 – Monkton MD

      December 6 – Greensboro NC

      December 7 – Asheville NC

      December 8 – Charlotte NC

      December 11 – Atlanta GA

      December 12 – Charleston SC

      December 13 – Durham NC

      December 14 – Roanoke VA

    • Liza Minnelli Joins “Drag: The Musical” as Producing Partner

      Legendary EGOT-winning performer Liza Minnelli has joined the production team of Drag: The Musical. The Off-Broadway show will premiere on Oct. 21 at New World Stages.

      Liza Minnelli

      Minnelli is making her Off-Broadway producing debut with this highly anticipated production, presented at Shubert’s New World Stages. While Minnelli has previously produced her own concerts,  DRAG: The Musical represents her first venture into producing a full-length musical.

      “Kids! DRAG: The Musical is a work of art,” Liza Minnelli says. “It’s so brilliant that I had to join as a producer! Join me at every performance. Yes, EVERY PERFORMANCE!”

      In DRAG: The Musical, two Drag Houses, both alike in indignity, vie for supremacy in a wig-snatching journey of fashion, family, and forgiveness. After a bitter split, two estranged queens bring their already simmering tensions to a boiling point when they open competing clubs. In this queen-eat-queen tale of spite and survival, there’s only one rule: no lip-synching allowed.

      Written by superstar Alaska Thunderf*ck alongside her longtime musical collaborators, multi-platinum songwriter, Tomas Costanza, and chart-topping songstress Ashley Gordon. The production is directed and choreographed by Spencer Liff (Broadway: Falsettos, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Head Over Heels; TV: “So You Think You Can Dance”) 

      Tickets for DRAG: The Musical are now available here.

    • Ross & Rocky Lynch Go Global in 2025 With “The Driver Era: Obsession Tour”

      The Driver Era: Obsession Tour has been announced for 2025. The tour sees shows from January 18 to July 18, with two shows in New York State.

      the driver era obsession tour

      Ross and Rocky Lynch are set to ignite stages worldwide in 2025 with their highly-anticipated The Driver Era: Obsession Tour. The 40+ city tour in North America includes a stop at SummerStage in Central Park in NYC, on Monday, June 9, and at Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY on June 6.

      The 2025 tour promises to deliver the duo’s signature alternative sound with electrifying performances that blend fan favorites and exciting new music. 

      The band’s latest single, “You Keep Me Up At Night,” released in Fall 2024, has already captivated listeners worldwide, racking up impressive streams as the brothers dive deeper into their personal experiences, adding a new layer of emotional depth to their evolving sound. “You Keep Me Up At Night” follows their previous hit single “Get Off My Phone,” continuing the duo’s exploration of relatable, raw, and intimate themes.

      THE DRIVER ERA: OBSESSION TOUR DATES: 

      Sat Jan 18 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall  

      Tue Jan 21 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall  

      Fri Jan 24 – Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion  

      Sat Jan 25 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall  

      Mon Jan 27 – Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St Music Hall  

      Fri Mar 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium  

      Sat Mar 08 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center  

      Mon Mar 10 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company  

      Tue Mar 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy  

      Thu Mar 13 – Moon Twp, PA – UPMC Events Center  

      Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom  

      Sun Mar 16 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center  

      Wed Mar 19 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall  

      Fri Mar 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater  

      Sat Mar 22 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall  

      Mon Mar 24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium  

      Wed Mar 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center  

      Fri Mar 28 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert Hall  

      Fri Apr 25 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio Obras Sanitarias  

      Sun Apr 27 – Santiago, CL – Teatro Caupolicán  

      Wed Apr 30 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Sacadura 154  

      Fri May 02 – São Paulo, BR – Tokio Marine Hall  

      Fri May 30 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion  

      Sat May 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory  

      Mon Jun 02 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

      Tue Jun 03 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park  

      Thu Jun 05 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum  

      Fri Jun 06 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater  

      Sat Jun 07 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena  

      Mon Jun 09 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park  

      Wed Jun 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark  

      Fri Jun 13 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage  

      Sat Jun 14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion  

      Mon Jun 16 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion  

      Wed Jun 18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Venue TBA  

      Fri Jun 20 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater  

      Sat Jun 21 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery  

      Sun Jun 22 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre  

      Tue Jun 24 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater  

      Fri Jun 27 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park  

      Sun Jun 29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre  

      Tue Jul 01 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory  

      Thu Jul 03 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre  

      Sat Jul 05 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl  

      Wed Jul 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater  

      Thu Jul 10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre  

      Sat Jul 12 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds  

      Tue Jul 15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre  

      Wed Jul 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park  

      Fri Jul 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium  

      “We’re super excited to put on the best show we’ve ever done. Get ready to dance. This tour is really about inviting fans deeper into our world. Songs like ‘You Keep Me Up At Night’ play a huge role in that, giving us the chance to explore more personal and authentic themes night after night.”

      Ross and Rocky Lynch

      For more information on The Driver Era: Obsession Tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

    • BADBADNOTGOOD Share the Love at Free Show in the Lower East Side

      BADBADNOTGOOD played a generous 80 minutes of high-energy jazz-rock during a free show at Awake in New York’s Lower East Side, Saturday Sept. 20. The band teamed up with the vintage clothing store as part of a promotional drive for their new three-disc LP, Mid Spiral.

      badbadnotgood
      One incarnation of BADBADNOT.

      The mutating Canadian 5-piece came into the night off a four-night run at the Blue Note, and seemed keen to put their new material through its paces in a way they perhaps couldn’t have at the jazz institution a few blocks north. They looked to create a party atmosphere from minute one, and the revved-up crowd were happy to play along with drummer Alexander Sowinski’s high-octane crowd-work.

      BADBADNOTGOOD have always provided up-tempo moments on their records, but Mid Spiral feels like a departure from their earlier work; it climbs to high altitude on opener Eyes On Me – and stays there for the duration. This makes for a charged live show: four-to-the-floor percussion, supported by a rhythm section that might be at home at a bossa nova show, drive distorted guitar turns and upbeat horns.

      Listeners can detect jazz fusion influences as well as subtle notes of jazz contemporaries Thundercat and Kaytranada; indeed, at several points Sowinski made a point to recognize the band’s musical foundations. Fans of this record would do well to check out those two artists, as well as Dutch 9-man collective Jungle By Night.

      This was somewhat of a bootstrap affair and the performance from BADBADNOTGOOD put the LES tenement building through its paces. During bumpier moments one couldn’t help but throw a concerned eye to the creaking ceiling; at quieter points the crowd was reminded that this vintage clothing store has the acoustics of… well, a vintage clothing store.

      The performance was an interesting exercise in gig-based sensory deprivation: with no stage available, the crowd had to rely on their ears – and their feet – for the full experience. But the record makes for a compelling performance nonetheless as keys, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and drums deftly trade prominence throughout. A pared-back saxophone solo late in the day made for some light relief from the 100 mph efforts up to that point; bandmates were invited back in one by one to reach a thrilling climax to the night – the evening’s high point.

      Sowinski began the show by introducing BADBADNOTGOOD as a group of people who care deeply about music, one another and the direction the world is heading. While this latter point may have felt incongruous with the boutique clothing store setting (not to mention the army of iPhones pointed towards the band), the evening was a thrilling celebration of music and those who come together to enjoy it.

    • Singer-songwriter allie Releases Second Studio Album Every Dog

      New York City based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer allie has released her second studio album Every Dog.

      allie every dog

      Allie Cuva, better known under her moniker allie, is a songwriter, producer, mix engineer, multi-instrumentalist and performer- it’s no exaggeration to say that her work is entirely her own. 

      With a pulse on everything music from the age twelve onwards, allie began her professional musical journey after a move to Nashville that allowed her to hone her musical skill set and identity as a musician. In 2021, allie toured extensively as the hired drummer for indie pop artist Cavetown, the same year a debut LP of her own was released- Maybe Next Time. 

      The gutturally honest and sonically ambitious sounds that had caught the attention of those in the New York City indie-rock scene back in 2021 are sharpened in allie’s newest release, Every Dog. Filled with sounds that are unapologetically allie, the album aims to take a space so often dominated by men and expand the horizons, reaching out to listeners and connecting them based upon the fundamental human experience framed within a lesbian, trans, and leftist lens.

      A vulnerable exploration of queer love and one’s self, Every Dog offers 27 minutes of sitting alongside allie as she spins poetry out of her most vulnerable experiences. Not unlike paging through a personal journal, the listening experience of Every Dog is as self-reflective as the writing process was for allie herself. 

      Throughout each track, she explores the jarring shift of life in suburban Michigan and Tennessee to the vibrant constancy of New York City, struggling through self isolation, finding yourself in the midst of pure creative freedom, and queer love and loss.

      The title track was one of three tracks selected for pre-release- “Radio Shower,” “Every Dog,” and most recently “Tiny Colored Pills”. “Every Dog” and its coinciding music video recorded along the Long Island Coastline explore the simultaneous acceptance and aching loss felt after a necessary separation from those once kept close. 

      “I wanted to create something that felt flickering–the oscillating guitar can resemble the constantly churning transportation flowing through NYC–and that also evolved to deliver the listener somewhere different than expected, which was meant to represent big, structural change in a relationship.”

      – allie, on “Every Dog”

      The video itself is intentionally rather impressionistic and left to interpretation, the only goal when recording being to explore the coastline and possibly capture some of the most mentally engaging imagery. 

      Similarly, the first of three pre-release tracks to see the light of day, “Radio Shower”, is  a deeply impressionistic montage of aging, loss, and love that considers the weight of the passage of time above alternatively tuned guitar plucks and sonically layered instrumentals that lend the song a beautifully textured feel. 

      Clearly a labor of love, the track had gone through over 32 mix revisions with countless arrangement changes and scrapped vocal recordings that resulted in a cohesive testament to allie’s skill across the music-making experience.

      allie has also announced a special one night only album release party at Cassette NYC on October 4 with support from Precious Human and Kid Lake. The evening will celebrate her newest work as she performs the LP from beginning to end. Tickets for this event start at $15 and are available here.

      The full track list for allie’s newest LP Every Dog, out now, is below. Fans can learn more about allie’s works and keep up with all of her latest happenings on her website here.

    • Dropkick Murphys Kick Off Fall Tour with High-Energy Show at Pier 17

      On September 24th, the iconic Dropkick Murphys kicked off their highly anticipated fall tour with a powerful and energetic performance at the Rooftop at Pier 17 in New York City.

      Supported by Pennywise and The Scratch, this show marked the first of many tour dates across North America, with stops in cities like Philadelphia, Detroit, Las Vegas, and even Canadian dates in Vancouver, Calgary, and Winnipeg. The tour is set to conclude in their home state of Massachusetts on October 27th before the band heads overseas for a 2025 leg that includes shows in Germany, the UK, and Austria.

      The night started with Dublin-based The Scratch, whose unique blend of Irish traditional music and heavy metal got the crowd moving early. The three-piece band, who first made waves with their 2020 debut album Couldn’t Give a Rats, followed up with their 2023 release Mind Yourself, which has further solidified their growing fanbase. Their high-energy set was the perfect introduction to the night’s punk-centric lineup.

      Next up was punk rock legends Pennywise, whose veteran presence brought the crowd’s energy to another level. Kicking off their set with “My Own Country” and “Every Single Day,” Pennywise proved why they’ve remained a staple in the punk rock scene for decades. With Fletcher Dragge on guitar, Byron McMackin on drums, Jim Lindberg on vocals, and Randy Bradbury on bass, they delivered a blistering set that included classics like “Date with Destiny,” a cover of The Ramones’ “Blitzkrieg Bop,” “Society,” and closed with their fan-favorite anthem “Bro Hymn.”

      When Dropkick Murphys took the stage, it was clear the crowd was there to celebrate one of Boston’s most beloved bands. Since their formation in 1996, the Dropkick Murphys have carved out a unique space in the music world, blending traditional Irish instrumentation with punk rock energy. Over the years, they’ve become synonymous with anthemic singalongs and songs that reflect working-class pride, rebellion, and community spirit.

      Ken Casey, the band’s frontman, may have been wearing a boot due to a torn Achilles, but that didn’t slow the band down one bit. The energy radiating from the stage was electric, and Casey, along with Tim Brennan (guitar, tin whistle, accordion), Jeff DaRosa (guitar, banjo, mandolin), Matt Kelly (drums), James Lynch (guitar), and Kevin Rheault (bass), gave a performance that had the entire rooftop shaking. Opening with “Barroom Hero” and “Boys on the Docks,” they ripped through a setlist packed with fan favorites, including “The State of Massachusetts,” “Surrender,” “Forever,” and the socially charged “Which Side Are You On?”

      The band also played their new song, “Sirens,” a politically charged anthem addressing the growing divide in America. With lyrics that take aim at the billionaires profiting from societal division, Ken Casey delivered a fiery message:“For nearly a decade, the division between red and blue, right and left, has grown deeper, darker and uglier — dividing families and ending friendships. Nobody enjoys this more than the billionaires, who are making record profits off the blood, sweat, and tears of the working class. They love it when we fight amongst ourselves because their biggest fear is us joining together to come after them… THE REAL ENEMY.”

      The night ended with a three-song encore that brought the house down. The crowd roared along to “Rose Tattoo,” “Worker’s Song,” and the band’s signature anthem, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston,” a fitting conclusion to a night of celebration, energy, and defiance.

      With more than two decades under their belt, Dropkick Murphys have solidified themselves as legends of Celtic punk, known for their intense live performances and deep connection with their fanbase. Despite the absence of co-lead vocalist Al Barr, who took a leave of absence in 2022 to care for his ailing mother, Ken Casey has taken over full lead vocal duties, and the band hasn’t missed a beat. Barr’s return remains uncertain as he continues to focus on family, but fans hold hope for his eventual comeback.

      As Dropkick Murphys power through their fall tour, their message remains as strong as ever: unity, pride, and standing up for what’s right. With the release of “Sirens” and plans for an expansive 2025 tour, the Murphys are showing no signs of slowing down. Whether you’re catching them stateside or overseas next year, one thing’s for sure—Dropkick Murphys will continue to bring their unmistakable energy and passion to stages worldwide.

      Pennywise Setlist: My Own Country, Every Single Day, Staright Ahead, Same Old Story, Date With Destiny, Fuck Authority, Blitzkrieg Bop, Pennywise, Society, Broken, Stand By Me, Bro Hymn

      Dropkick Murphys Setlist: Barroom Hero, Boys on the Docks, The State of Massachusetts, The Boys Are Back, The Spicy McHaggis Jig, Surrender, The Gauntlet, The Fields of Athenry, Johnny, I Hardly Knew Ya, Sirens, Smash Shit Up, Forever, Captain Kelly’s Kitchen, My Hero, Caps and Bottles, Which Side Are You On, The Hardest Mile, Good As Gold, Bastards on Parade, The Irish Rover, Until Next Time, Rose Tattoo, Workers Song, I’m Shipping Up to Boston