St. Patrick’s Day rocks when you have a killer playlist with a dozen cuts from Irish rock and Irish punk bands to soundtrack your entire weekend.
That’s what makes this list (and this year) special: St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday. What’s better than having an entire weekend to celebrate the holiday in Boston? And we’ve got you covered if you need a bit of help in choosing how to mark the occasion. I went ahead and shortlisted a half-dozen of my favorite Irish pubs in and around Boston here. So you can plan ahead when heading out for a pint.
Because, as we like to say around these parts, everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Even though “around these parts”–believe it or not–isn’t the most Irish spot in the U.S.A. In case you missed it, I dove into a recent report about how Boston is the second-most Irish city in America. Blasphemy! But the numbers don’t lie. Check out my piece here and you’ll see what city landed at number one. I was surprised!
Adam 12 Picks 12 Irish Rock Favorites for St. Patrick’s Day
One more playlist plug before we move on. I would be remiss if I did not point you in the direction of Adam 12’s Top 12 Dropkick Murphys Songs, For St. Patrick’s Day. I have a lot of history with the band and a lot of love for them, too, and I lay all of that out for you. And congrats to all the ticket winners we’re sending to this weekend’s shows at MGM Music Hall at Fenway.
Of course, the Dropkicks make an appearance on the list below. But they’re not the only ones. From Boston Celtic punk to Boston street punk to punk and rock directly from Ireland, you’ll find a little of everything. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you, friend. Slainte.