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Matt Kelly does not want to be like Limp Bizkit’s Fred Durst. The drummer for the Dropkick Murphys (the Boston-based Irish punk-rock band) spoke with me prior to a sold-out show at Avalon last Saturday about performing, stardom and “keeping it real.” “I’m probably not the best guy to interview,” he humbly warned in a Boston accent while resting his heavily tattooed arms on the table, “but I’ll try to answer intelligently...
...Dropkick Murphys entered the punk-rock scene six years ago and have since released three albums and multiple EPs. They have toured throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. Although they have not yet entered the ranks of super-stardom, their career is headed in that direction. Their last album Sing Loud, Sing Proud was a great success, as were their recent tours. Due to popular demand, they even added a third show to this year’s St. Patrick’s Day Weekend lineup at Avalon Ballroom...
Projected on the wall behind the stage in between bands (three bands played in all) were the Murphys’ beloved Boston Bruins engaging in hockey fights. The rowdy display of masculine aggression was mirrored by the crowd as soon as the Dropkick Murphys took the stage; mosh pits quickly formed in the center floor...
...went on to disparage their singing and musical abilities. It was his way of saying “We’re just a bunch of regular guys, but thank you for loving us so much.” Quality of musicianship is not the point of the Dropkick Murphys...
...Dropkick Murphys engaged the crowd straight to the end. They even invited fans on to the stage during the final encore number. As they belted “Good Rats,” a playful song about the rats that died to become the flavoring for Guinness beer, fans flocked to join them. Lead singer Al Barr struggled to keep from being pushed off as a few fans even managed to crowd-surf amongst the band...