Within a Mile from Home, yet so far away, Dublin born Dave King and his band mate’s hit the House of Blues stage Saturday night to an eager and packed house. Flogging Molly consists of 7 incredible artists fusing together traditional Irish sounds with an intense punk rock feel.
As the third album just hit shelves, the band is on tour in its support. Los Angeles loves Flogging Molly. From the moment they hit the stage crowd participation was at an all time high. Dave told stories about his mum, for example how she “had the heart of a lion and the claws to match” and explained how many of the songs are written as an expression of his love for her.
Songs included the Black Friday Rule, Salty Dog and Drunken Lullabies to name a few. Notable crowd favorites included Why Delilah and Devils Dance Floor. Amongst the bands 90+ min set they played a cover of Johnny Cash’s Folsom Prison Blues and an amazing acapella number called Grace of God Go I.
I happened to enjoy the bands love for Guinness AND humor as after the first couple of songs, Dave told the crowd “If anyone else throws a beer at the stage I’m gonna come down and punch you in the face, cause as my father would say that’s alcohol abuse!” What a riot. Good time’s had by all, a band that proves music is more than just a livelihood; it’s a way a life.
Dave King: Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Bodhran, Spoons, Backing Vocals
Bridget Regan: Fiddle, Tin Whistle, Uilleann Pipes, Backing Vocals
Dennis Casey: Electric Guitar, Backing Vocals
Matt Hensley: Accordion, Concertina
Nathen Maxwell: Bass, Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals on "Queen Anne's Revenge"
Robert Schmidt: Mandolin, Banjo, Bazouki, Mandola, Backing Vocals
George Schwindt: Drums, Percussion
