Between fans screaming the words “Oi, oi, oi” with fists in the air and the faint scent of beer, the audience and three-band lineup brought moisture to the Union Event Center on a dusty evening in Salt Lake City. It was an instant rush watching the fans shouting for workers’ and human rights, along with the band, who have been vocal about the presidential administration’s “class war.” In a recent show on tour, the band dedicated “First Class Loser” to Donald Trump during their stop in Long Beach, California, as a video montage of Trump and Epstein played through. Near the end of the set, a fight broke out in the crowd between audience members, which was followed by a comment by Casey, “Everybody gets along at the Dropkick Murphys show … take it outside.” This mention added to the band’s presence as a voice for peace and unity.
Author: By Laney Hansen, Arts Editor
Published at: 2025-08-06 21:55:32
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