
The Dropkick Murphys on stage at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine this month. (Mary Majerus-Collins/YJI)

The Dropkick Murphys perform in front of banners with Celtic designs. The Irish punk rock group, formed in Boston 23 years ago, has nine studio albums. (Mary Majerus-Collins/YJI)

Lead singer Ken Casey of the Dropkick Murphys engages with the crowd at the State Theatre in Portland, Maine in a March 12 show. (Mary Majerus-Collins/YJI)

The Celtic punk rock band the Dropkick Murphys took to the stage in Portland, Maine on March 12. (Mary Majerus-Collins/YJI)
Mary Majerus-Collins is a Correspondent with Youth Journalism International.