Punk and emo fans have something special to look forward to as summer winds down.
The annual Four Chord Music Festival is scheduled to return this year for its eighth year. The festival is scheduled to take place Sept. 9 and 10 at Wild Things Park in Washington, PA. This year marks the first time that the festival will be a two-day event.
Featured in this year’s lineup are the likes of Jimmy Eat World, Pennywise, and All Time Low. The festival is presented by Four Chord Music and Drusky Entertainment.
Festival founder Rishi Bahl talked about this year’s even in a prepared statement.
“This is it,” he said. “This is the festival I had dreamed of being able to put on since this started in my apartment 7 years ago in Pittsburgh. I can’t wait.”
Two-day general admission passes start at $155 while individual day passes will start at $86. VIP Two-day passes are listed at $350 while single-day VIP passes will cost audiences $186. VIP passes include extras, such as all day access to the VIP-only tent, elevated viewing platform, special acoustic performances from bands on the bill, and private bar.
Tickets and VIP passes are available now.
More information on the Four Chord Music Festival is available along with all of its latest news at:
Dropkick Murphys is scheduled to re-issue its latest album, Turn Up That Dial next week.
The band announced Thursday, it is scheduled to re-issue the album exclusively digitally March 18. The new, expanded re-issue will feature three bonus tracks, one of which is the band’s own take of the beloved song, ‘We Will Overcome.’ The band is scheduled to release the new single and its video Tuesday.
In other news, Dropkick Murphys will celebrate St. Patricks Day live online with its fans with a free, livestream concert. The concert is scheduled to stream live at 9 p.m. EDT. Audiences can go here to stream the concert.
The band’s upcoming free, livestreaming concert is part of a tour that the band is quickly winding down in support of its new album. The Bombpops and The Rumjacks are serving as support for the tour.
More information on Dropick Murphys’ Turn Up That Dial re-issue, livestream concert, and tour schedule is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Dropkick Murphys co-vocalist Al Barr will not join the band on the road for its upcoming tour.
The band made the announcement Tuesday through a prepared statement that is presented below.
“Hello everyone,
We’ve been hard at work rehearsing for the first St. Patrick’s Day Tour in THREE YEARS.
This morning, we have very sad news to tell you. Over the last few months, Al’s mother, Ingrid, has suffered a series of strokes. She has also been diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. Al, his sister and wife have been caring for Ingrid round the clock for months. Please join all of us in holding Ingrid in your prayers.
Dropkick Murphys have always been about FAMILY. And in the spirit of FAMILY FIRST, Al has had to make the very difficult decision to stay home for the rest of the year to care for his Mom, so he will not be with us on the upcoming tour or in Europe this summer. We appreciate your compassion for Al’s family, and we know as part of our family you will understand and support us in dealing with these difficult times.
THE SHOW WILL GO ON with Ken covering most of Al’s parts…along with some special guests like Jesse Ahern, Mikey Rivkees from The Rumjacks and Jen Razavi from The Bombpops joining us on vocals as well. Al will be cheering us on from home – and we will see each and every one of you starting next Monday when the tour kicks off in Reading, PA!!”
Lewy Body Dementia is a decline in a person’s cognitive abilities according to information from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute on Aging. The condition is believed to be caused in part by the loss of neurons that create chemicals needed to the brain’s proper functioning.
As the condition progresses in patients, those people experience hallucinations, memory loss, and inability to concentrate.
Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming tour is in support of its latest album, Turn Up That Dial, which was released in 2021 through its own label, Born & Bred Records.
Dropkick Murphys announced its upcoming tour in November. The Rumjacks, Jim Lindberg, and The Bombpops will serve as support for the tour. The tour’s schedule is noted below.
Dropkick Murphys 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Tour dates are as follows:
Date
City
Venue
Feb. 21, 2022
Reading, PA
Santander Arena
Feb. 22, 2022
Rochester, NY
Main Street Armory
Feb. 24, 2022
Cleveland, OH
TempleLive Cleveland
Feb. 25, 2022
Detroit, MI
The Fillmore
Feb. 26, 2022
Chicago, IL
Radius
Feb. 27, 2022
Madison, WI
The Sylvee
March 1, 2022
Austin, TX
Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
March 2, 2022
Houston, TX
Bayou Music Center (On sale TBD)
March 3, 2022
New Orleans, LA
Civic Theatre
March 4, 2022
Chattanooga, TN
The Signal
March 6, 2022
Lake Buena Vista, FL
House of Blues
March 7, 2022
St. Petersburg, FL
Jannus Live
March 8, 2022
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Revolution
March 10, 2022
Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
March 11, 2022
Wilmington, NC
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
March 12, 2022
Washington, DC
Shamrockfest at RFK Festival Grounds
March 14, 2022
Albany, NY
Albany Capitol Center
March 15, 2022
Portland, ME
State Theatre
March 17, 2022
Boston, MA
House Of Blues
March 18, 2022
Boston, MA
House Of Blues
March 19, 2022
Boston, MA
House Of Blues
March 20, 2022
Boston, MA
Roadrunner
* The Bombpops on all shows except March 12 and 20.
* The Rumjacks on all shows except March 12.
* Jim Lindberg and The Rumjacks open March 20.
More information on Dropick Murphys’ new tour schedule is available along with all of Dropkick Murphys’ latest news at:
The Rumjacks unveiled the latest single from its new record to kick off the weekend, along with the song’s companion video.
The band debuted its new single, ‘Bounding Main‘ and its companion video Friday. The song and its video are the third from the band’s forthcoming EP, Brass For Gold, which is scheduled for release Feb. 11. The band debuted the record’s then latest single, ‘Bloodsoaked in Chorus‘ and its video last month. The group premiered the EP’s lead single, ‘One For The Road‘ Oct. 29.
The musical arrangement featured in ‘Bounding Main’ immediately lends itself to comparison to the works of the band’s fellow Celtic punk rock band, Dropkick Murphys. That is evidenced through the vocals, the use of the banjo and mandolin and even accordion.
No information was provided about the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the debut of the new single and video. The lyrics provided with the video hint at a theme of a couple at a breaking point, literally and figuratively. That is evidenced as the lyrics make note of a woman saying she will not wait for a man “to find what you need.” The later mention of the woman telling the man, “Don’t let the rain fall ’till you’ve got a roof over your head”/She let the strains pull free” further hints at that theme.
If in fact the song’s lyrical theme does focus on the all too familiar topic, then the song’s video makes for an interesting pairing. That is because the video features the band performing its new single aboard a boat and pairs that with vintage footage of people (possibly immigrants) on boats, making their own voyages.
Courtesy: Earshot Media
In other news, The Rumjacks have announced a new live run. The tour is scheduled, which will follow the band’s run with Dropkick Murphys, is scheduled to launch May 1 in Brooklyn, NY and to run through May 28 in Greeley, CO. The tour also features performances in cities, such as Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA and Tulsa, OK. The tour’s schedule is noted below.
New Dates (* with Flatfoot 56)
May 1 Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn
May 2 Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall
May 3 Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie
May 5 Harrisburg, PA @ Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center
May 6 Morgantown, WV @ 123 Pleasant Street
May 7 Pittsburgh, PA @ Hard Rock Cafe
May 8 Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s (Moonrunner Festival)
May 10 Lexington, KY @ The Burl
May 11 Indianapolis, IN @ HI-FI
May 15 Newport, KY @ Southgate House
May 17 Grand Rapids, MI @ Pyramid Scheme *
May 18 Columbus, OH @ Rumba Cafe *
May 19 Milwaukee, WI @ Shanks Hall *
May 20 St. Paul, MN @ Turf Club *
May 21 Lincoln, NE @ 1867 Bar
May 23 Tulsa, OK @ The Whittier
May 24 Wichita, KS @ Barleycorns *
May 26 Denver, CO @ Marquis Theatre *
May 27 Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theatre *
May 28 Greeley, CO @ Moxi Theatre *
Courtesy: Born & Bred Records/Ashton/Magnuson Media/Earshot Media
The Rumjacks’ tour with Dropkick Murphys is in support of DKM. The tour’s schedule is noted below.
Dropkick Murphys
St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2022
With Special Guests The Bombpops & The Rumjacks
Feb. 21 – Reading, Pa. @ Santander Arena
Feb. 22 – Rochester, N.Y. @ Main Street Armory
Feb. 24 – Cleveland, Ohio @ TempleLive Cleveland
Feb. 25 – Detroit, Mich. @ The Fillmore
Feb. 26 – Chicago, Ill. @ Radius
Feb. 27 – Madison, Wis. @ The Sylvee
March 1 – Austin, Texas @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
March 2 – Houston, Texas @ Bayou Music Center (On sale TBD)
March 3 – New Orleans, La. @ Civic Theatre
March 4 – Chattanooga, Tenn. @ The Signal
March 6 – Lake Buena Vista, Fla. @ House of Blues
March 7 – St. Petersburg, Fla. @ Jannus Live
March 8 – Fort Lauderdale, Fla. @ Revolution
March 10 – Asheville, N.C. @ The Orange Peel
March 11 – Wilmington, N.C. @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
March 12 – Washington, D.C. @ Shamrockfest at RFK Festival Grounds
March 14 – Albany, N.Y. @ Albany Capitol Center
March 15 – Portland, Maine @ State Theatre
March 17 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
March 18 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
March 19 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
March 20 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
* The Bombpops on all shows except March 12 and 20.
* The Rumjacks on all shows except March 12.
* Jim Lindberg and The Rumjacks open March 20.
More information on The Rumjacks’ new video, single, EP, and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
The Rumjacks debuted its latest single and companion video over the weekend.
The band premiered its new single, ‘Bloodsoaked in Chorus‘ Friday, along with the song’s video. The song and its video are the second from the band’s forthcoming EP, Brass For Gold, which is scheduled for release Feb. 11. The band premiered the record’s lead single, ‘One For The Road‘ Oct. 29.
‘Bloodsoaked in Chorus’ takes a different route, musically, than its predecessor. The song’s arrangement takes the band in a more ska-punk direction versus the more direct Celtic punk style and sound of ‘One For The Road.’ At the same time, the band’s familiar Celtic influence is just as present in ‘Bloodsoaked in Chorus’ as in ‘One For The Road.’ The end result is an arrangement that is just as enjoyable as its predecessor in its blend of familiarity and unique approach and sound.
No information was presented about the song’s lyrical theme in the press release announcing the premiere of The Rumjacks’ new single and video. Looking through the lyrics provided with the video though, the song comes across lyrically as being from the vantage point of a man who is pining for a lost love.
The video for ‘Bloodsoaked in Chorus’ is a relatively simple presentation. Much as with the video for ‘One For The Road,’ it largely features footage of the band out and about and on stage as the song plays over that overall visualization.
Courtesy: Born & Bred Records/Ashton/Magnuson Media/Earshot Media
In other news, The Rumjacks is gearing up to hit the road alongside The Bombpops as support for Dropkick Murphys’ upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2022. The tour is, for The Rumjacks, in support of Brass For Gold, whose track listing is noted below along with the bands’ tour schedule.
TRACKLIST:
01 Bounding Main
02 Bloodsoaked in Chorus
03 One for the Road
04 Kicking Soles
05 On A Somber Saturday
06 Across The Water
07 Blinding Flashes
08 Falling Back
Dropkick Murphys
St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2022
With Special Guests The Bombpops & The Rumjacks
Feb. 21 – Reading, Pa. @ Santander Arena
Feb. 22 – Rochester, N.Y. @ Main Street Armory
Feb. 24 – Cleveland, Ohio @ TempleLive Cleveland
Feb. 25 – Detroit, Mich. @ The Fillmore
Feb. 26 – Chicago, Ill. @ Radius
Feb. 27 – Madison, Wis. @ The Sylvee
March 1 – Austin, Texas @ Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
March 2 – Houston, Texas @ Bayou Music Center (On sale TBD)
March 3 – New Orleans, La. @ Civic Theatre
March 4 – Chattanooga, Tenn. @ The Signal
March 6 – Lake Buena Vista, Fla. @ House of Blues
March 7 – St. Petersburg, Fla. @ Jannus Live
March 8 – Fort Lauderdale, Fla. @ Revolution
March 10 – Asheville, N.C. @ The Orange Peel
March 11 – Wilmington, N.C. @ Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
March 12 – Washington, D.C. @ Shamrockfest at RFK Festival Grounds
March 14 – Albany, N.Y. @ Albany Capitol Center
March 15 – Portland, Maine @ State Theatre
March 17 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
March 18 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
March 19 – Boston, Mass. @ House Of Blues
March 20 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
* The Bombpops on all shows except March 12 and 20.
* The Rumjacks on all shows except March 12.
* Jim Lindberg and The Rumjacks open March 20.
More information on The Rumjacks’ new video, single, EP, and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
The musical arrangement featured in ‘Good As Gold’ is, like those of the album’s other singles, everything that audiences have come to expect from Dropkick Murphys. The bagpipes are there complete with all of the band’s familiar punk stylings.
Co-vocalist Ken Casey talked about the song’s lyrical theme in a prepared statement.
‘Good as Gold,’ celebrates the music that shaped the band. It’s about the precious vinyl albums we all listen to, collect, and cherish – and the video shows how that music connects fans through generations,” he said. “It’s about the important role music has played in our lives. The outside world may be going on. Boom, you put your headphones on, drop the needle, and nothing else matters. It’s about how much hope I’ve gotten from music, all of the inspiration, and the way it’s helped me take my frustrations out.”
That lyrical theme plays directly into the song’s video treatment as a young man is shown discovering some of the great music of the past for the first time on vinyl. Along the way, he gets to meet the band and even go for a ride with the guys.
In other news, Dropkick Murphys will bring back its annual St. Patrick’s Day Tour next year. The band announced through a news release Wednesday, it has added Jesse Ahern as support for the upcoming tour. Ahern will join The Bombpops and The Rumjacks as support on various dates.
The bands’ tour schedule is noted below. Tickets are available here.
Dropkick Murphys 2022 St. Patrick’s Day Tour dates are as follows:
Date
City
Venue
Feb. 21, 2022
Reading, PA
Santander Arena
Feb. 22, 2022
Rochester, NY
Main Street Armory
Feb. 24, 2022
Cleveland, OH
TempleLive Cleveland
Feb. 25, 2022
Detroit, MI
The Fillmore
Feb. 26, 2022
Chicago, IL
Radius
Feb. 27, 2022
Madison, WI
The Sylvee
March 1, 2022
Austin, TX
Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater
March 2, 2022
Houston, TX
Bayou Music Center (On sale TBD)
March 3, 2022
New Orleans, LA
Civic Theatre
March 4, 2022
Chattanooga, TN
The Signal
March 6, 2022
Lake Buena Vista, FL
House of Blues
March 7, 2022
St. Petersburg, FL
Jannus Live
March 8, 2022
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Revolution
March 10, 2022
Asheville, NC
The Orange Peel
March 11, 2022
Wilmington, NC
Greenfield Lake Amphitheater
March 12, 2022
Washington, DC
Shamrockfest at RFK Festival Grounds
March 14, 2022
Albany, NY
Albany Capitol Center
March 15, 2022
Portland, ME
State Theatre
March 17, 2022
Boston, MA
House Of Blues
March 18, 2022
Boston, MA
House Of Blues
March 19, 2022
Boston, MA
House Of Blues
March 20, 2022
Boston, MA
Roadrunner
* The Bombpops on all shows except March 12 and 20.
* The Rumjacks on all shows except March 12.
* Jim Lindberg and The Rumjacks open March 20.
More information on Dropick Murphys’ new single, video, and tour schedule is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
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