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Ken Casey gives a triumphant performance as lead singer for Dropkick Murphy's. When standing on a podium he leans over and lets the crowd chant along into the sound system at Kemba Live in Columbus, OH 2.28.25. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Ken Casey gives a triumphant performance as lead singer for Dropkick Murphy’s. When standing on a podium he leans over and lets the crowd chant along into the sound system at Kemba Live in Columbus, OH February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)

Dropkick Murphys’ St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Tour hit Columbus Friday

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) – Dropkick Murphys brought their St. Patrick’s Day 2025 Tour to KEMBA Live (405 Neil Avenue) Friday. Teenage Bottlerocket and The Menzingers opened.

Find WOUB’s coverage of the show below.

Last year, Tim Brennan of Dropkick Murphys talked with WOUB’s Ian Saint ahead of the band’s performance at the 2024 Louder Than Life Festival. Find that interview at this link. 

Tim Brennan brings the musical textures of an accordion to bring the Celtic punk parade of Dropkick Murphy's to Kemba Live on February 28, 2025.
Tim Brennan brings the musical textures of an accordion to bring the Dropkick Murphy’s set at KEMBA Live on February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Ray Charles plays punk songs without breaks as Teenage Bottlerocket opens at Kemba Live in Columbus, OH 2.28.25. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Teenage Bottlerocket’s Ray Carlisle during the group’s set at KEMBA Live on February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Teenage Bottlerocket's quaking bassline's come from Miguel Chen's performance at Kemba Live in Columbus, OH 2.28.25. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Teenage Bottlerocket’s Miguel Chen provides quaking basslines during the group’s set at KEMBA Live on February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Teenage Bottlerocket's lead singer, Ray Carlisle kisses the sky while opening the show. Kemba Live in Columbus, OH 2.28.25. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Teenage Bottlerocket’s lead singer, Ray Carlisle, kisses the sky while opening the show at KEMBA Live on February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)
The Menzinger's guitarist and vocalist, Tom May performs at Kemba Live in Columbus, OH 2.28.25. (Henry Day | WOUB)
The Menzinger’s guitarist and vocalist, Tom May, performs at KEMBA Live February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Eric Keen brings powerful basslines to Pennsylvanian punk band, The Menzings.Kemba Live in Columbus, OH 2.28.25. (Henry Day | WOUB)
Eric Keen brings powerful basslines to Pennsylvanian punk band The Menzingers at KEMBA Live on February 28, 2025. (Henry Day | WOUB)