Dropkick Murphys lit up MGM Music Hall at Fenway with a fiery performance Friday night, kicking off a weekend of St. Patrick’s Day shows. By now, it’s something of an annual tradition for the band, which has roots in the Boston area.
Check out the standout moments of Friday night’s show, including Dropkick Murphys and openers The Vigilantes, Haywire, and Showcase Showdown. Read the full review here.
Dropkick Murphys
Dropkick Murphys’ lead singer Ken Casey leans into the crowd. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comKevin Rheault plays bass with Dropkick Murphys during a March 13 show. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comJeff DaRosa plays the banjo during Friday night’s concert. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comCasey sings during Dropkick Murphys’ kickoff set March 13. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comDaRosa plays guitar with Dropkick Murphys at MGM Music Hall. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comTim Brennan plays accordion with Dropkick Murphys during Friday night’s set. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comA fan sings along with Casey during Dropkick Murphys’ set March 13. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comDaRosa runs along the stage extensions in front of the crowd Friday night. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comA sign reading “For the People” is displayed during Dropkick Murphys’ show Friday night. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
The Vigilantes
Jasper McGandy, lead singer of The Vigilantes, belts out a note March 13. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comThe Vigilantes first formed in the 1990s and came together again Friday night. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comMcGandy stares down the camera during The Vigilantes’ performance. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Haywire
Austin Sparkman, frontman of Haywire, looks out at the crowd March 13. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comHaywire teamed up with Dropkick Murphys for a split EP titled “New England Forever.” – Darin Zullo/Boston.comSparkman leans into the crowd during Haywire’s set. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comThe crowd watches Haywire perform March 13 at MGM Music Hall. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
Showcase Showdown
Albert Genna, lead singer of Showcase Showdown, performs March 13. – Darin Zullo/Boston.comBassist Victoria Arthur plays during Showcase Showdown’s set March 13. – Darin Zullo/Boston.com
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