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Dropkick Murphys are set to release a digital-only expanded edition of their Turn Up That Dial album on March 18, with three bonus tracks including the band’s poignant rendition of “We Shall Overcome.” Previously released B-sides, the cover songs “James Connolly” (by Larry Kirwan) and “The Bonny” (by Gerry Cinnamon), are also included in the expanded edition, which will be available in both stereo and 3-dimensional Dolby Atmos mixes.
“We Shall Overcome” will be released as a standalone single (available in Dolby Atmos and stereo) with accompanying music video on March 15. The song is woven vividly into American history – not only as the celebrated anthem of the American Civil Rights Movement of the late 1950s and 1960s, but also as a protest song in the earlier labor movement. Both the history and message of the song resonated with Dropkick Murphys, longtime champions of the downtrodden and the working class.
“I’ve always found this to be such a powerful protest song, as we all know from its importance in both the civil rights and labor movements, but what I love the most is its positivity. The message of hope is needed now more than ever,” says Dropkick Murphys founder and co-lead vocalist Ken Casey. “Also, nobody has done a loud, ballsy rock version – so it just needed to happen!”
Dropkick Murphys just kicked off their traditional St. Patrick’s Day Tour February 21 in Reading, PA. The trek features support acts The Bombpops and The Rumjacks on most dates, with Boston-based Jesse Ahern opening each show.
As previously announced, Dropkick Murphys will be sharing their St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) show with fans worldwide via the Dropkick Murphys St. Patrick's Day Free Live Stream From House Of Blues Boston, presented by Boston-area tech company Pega (a leading provider of low-code software). The festivities kick off on Thursday, March 17 at 9:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM PT and will be simulcast worldwide via www.DKMstream.com.
Due to the pandemic, the band were forced to reschedule their UK and European arena dates to January 2023. Original tickets will be honoured, and the remainder are on sale now with full details below, including a rabble rousing show at London’s SSE Arena on 21st January.
