Interview (today) with Dropkick Murphys

Darragh · 22-04-2010 12:25PM #1

Hey folks

We secured an interview today with the Dropkick Murphys ahead of their gig in the Olympia tonight.

“(DKM) never, ever disappoint in the live environment and tonight is absolutely no exception … Whether it be the rambunctious assault of Ten Years of Service, a stirring Fields of Athenry or inviting at least one hundred people onstage for a traditional set closer Skinheads On The MBTA, the Murphys showcase just why they have earned the reputation of being one of the greatest live bands on the planet. Tonight, that reputation is justified. And then some.” – Kerrang live review *****

I realise this is short notice, but any questions for the lads?

Darragh

christeb · 22-04-2010 12:35PM

There are a lot of Red Sox fans in Dublin - why didn't you play "Tessie" last time? Is it true you hate doing that song, as it's not quite in keeping with the rest of your stuff?

Also, will the Sox pitching and defence settle down this year, and are we guaranteed a play-off spot?

Thanks!

nicklauski · 22-04-2010 12:40PM

How many times have they actually Shipped Up To Boston.

baltimore sun · 22-04-2010 01:01PM

There's an Irish rapper, I think Collie is his name wanting to sample one of their songs, why are they being d*cks about it and not letting him?

it's a win-win, they get either paid/or a percentage but they wont share the love, are they anti rap or anti helping out the little guy?

nicklauski · 22-04-2010 01:08PM

It's Rob Kelly looking to use the sample.

baltimore sun · 22-04-2010 01:13PM

nicklauski wrote: »

It's Rob Kelly looking to use the sample.

my bad, thanks for rightin' me

Turtyturd · 22-04-2010 01:46PM

Wouldn't the sample thing be more to do with the label?

Probably won't get a decent answer but any new material in the pipeline?

krattapopov · 22-04-2010 02:21PM

You recorded a version of flanagans ball with Ronnie Drew shortly before he passed on, how was the experience?

Was it recorded in the same studio with him live or did he lay down his tracks seperately?

Did you get a feeling that Ronnie was a bit of a punk rocker himself?!

Am raging that I'll miss your concert tonight, have been at all of your recent live shows in Ireland from the ambassador to the music centre in temple bar to the village (brilliant show) and tripod! No doubt it'll be a cracking night.

krattapopov · 22-04-2010 02:24PM

It's fairly common for fans to get up onto the stage with you near the end of shows, has that ever gotten out of hand?
Does it get harder and harder to get people up on stage with you because of security and health and safety fears?

Anything crazy ever happen because of it?

krattapopov · 22-04-2010 02:27PM

This looks like it is your last show for a couple of months, what are the plans - to take a break or record some new material before you get back on the road again?

krattapopov · 22-04-2010 02:37PM

When you play in Ireland is it any different than playing in the UK, Europe or in America, and if so in what way?

r3nu4l · 22-04-2010 03:20PM

baltimore sun wrote: »

There's an Irish rapper, I think Collie is his name wanting to sample one of their songs, why are they being d*cks about it and not letting him?

it's a win-win, they get either paid/or a percentage but they wont share the love, are they anti rap or anti helping out the little guy?

nicklauski wrote: »

It's Rob Kelly looking to use the sample.

As suggested, it was the label that denied it iirc, not the band.

Question for the DropKicks:

Do they like any stuff done by Flogging Molly? Have they ever met up with Flogging Molly and if so how did they all get on?

Would they ever release any material together?

(I'm a Flogging Molly fan btw, think they're way better than DM...

)

krattapopov · 22-04-2010 03:25PM

(I'm a Flogging Molly fan btw, think they're way better than DM... )

Get out!

In fairness did see them in the music centre before and it was a good show

ShagNastii · 22-04-2010 03:42PM

You're quite linked with UFC fighter Forest Griffin. What are your thoughts on him using one of your songs as an enterence theme? He seems like a really cool guy!

MightyMighty737 · 22-04-2010 04:28PM

Having seen some setlists from recent tours there are a lot of older songs being included. Is this a conscious decision? And if so, why?

What is your relationship like w/ Mike McColgan, and Street Dogs in general? What was the reasoning behind Mike leaving after only one album?

Will you PLEASE ask the Bosstones to play Ireland? Drag them on tour if needs be!

Nolanger · 22-04-2010 07:45PM

Which of them shouted 'get this guy outta here' at their gig in The Village a few years back and got a punter kicked out?

krattapopov · 23-04-2010 02:33PM

Any word on when the interview will be published?

dregin · 23-04-2010 03:32PM

If these are the only questions that were asked I can only guess that it was a complete disaster.

krattapopov · 23-04-2010 03:41PM

lol fair point if that's all the person doing the interview asked!

busttropical · 25-04-2010 12:32AM

MightyMighty737 wrote: »

Will you PLEASE ask the Bosstones to play Ireland? Drag them on tour if needs be!

Petition... PETITION?!!?

AnimalRights · 25-04-2010 01:12AM

Why is that photograph so terrible? waxy to kingdom come, I wanted to say fck but I probably wouldn'tve being loved with that type of expression.

scudzilla · 25-04-2010 01:21AM

AnimalRights wrote: »

Why is that photograph so terrible? waxy to kingdom come, I wanted to say fck but I probably wouldn'tve being loved with that type of expression.

Better

ToniTuddle · 25-04-2010 01:26AM

I was suppose to be at the gig but I had stupid exams :mad::mad::mad::mad:

Mates got to go to it lucky &^%*&%*s

Let us know when the interview will be out.

AnimalRights · 25-04-2010 05:44PM

Guy in the middle who I assume is the lead vocalist (i'm not a DKs fan unless they are from California) is the spitting image of the 20Bulls Each vocalist Gar.

dregin · 25-04-2010 06:01PM

Negative, Al Barr's sitting down on the right.

Darragh · 25-04-2010 06:13PM

Heya folks

Will get it live as soon as I can. Needs editing and the like

Darragh

Professey Chin · 26-04-2010 03:56PM

AnimalRights wrote: »

Guy in the middle who I assume is the lead vocalist (i'm not a DKs fan unless they are from California) is the spitting image of the 20Bulls Each vocalist Gar.

What a strange comment

MightyMighty737 · 26-04-2010 03:58PM

I think he's trying to say he's a fan of the Dead Kennedys.

Dord · 26-04-2010 08:52PM

Generally Dropkick Murphys are referred to as DKM and not DK... gets a little confusing otherwise.

bombidol · 28-04-2010 03:37AM

I was on the piss with the murphys for a bit on Thursday before Djing in the Foggy and the ****ing amount of people coming up to me telling me I was rapid on the bagpipes. unreal.

MightyMighty737 · 01-05-2010 03:39PM

Any update on this?

Interview (today) with Dropkick Murphys

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