Dropkick Murphys have released a comical new music video for “The Big Man,” a standout track from their 2025 album ‘For The People’. The video is a humorous and heartfelt tribute to the band’s longtime friend Fletcher Dragge, the guitarist and founding member of Pennywise. Featuring character designs by Adam Murphy and animation by Black Balloon Media, the clip blends animated storytelling with live performance footage from the band’s recent global tours alongside Pennywise. The song specifically references Dragge’s legendary status in the punk scene, including his well-known habit of enjoying beverages from a Pringles can. Ken Casey noted that the track acknowledges both Fletcher’s “lunatic” energy and his genuine kindness, celebrating him as “everybody’s favorite West Coast friend.”
“The Big Man” serves as the final single from ‘For The People’, an album that returned the band to their aggressive punk rock roots while advocating for workers’ rights and social justice. Since its digital release on July 4, 2025—followed by physical editions in late 2025—the album has been praised for its courage in addressing modern injustices in the United States. The collection features guest appearances from artists like Billy Bragg, The Scratch, and original band member Al Barr. By closing this album cycle with a tribute to a peer, the band highlights the deep community ties that have sustained them over their nearly 30-year career.
The band will return to the road on February 9, 2026, for their “For The People…In The Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour” with support from The Aggrolites and Haywire. The U.S. trek includes unique stops such as post-game hockey performances in Milwaukee and Springfield before culminating in their annual Boston residency. This year’s Boston run at MGM Music Hall at Fenway and Citizens House of Blues also doubles as a 30th-anniversary celebration for the band. Special events include a family-friendly charity matinee on March 14 to benefit The Claddagh Fund, where each adult ticket allows for two children under 13 to attend for free.
Dropkick Murphys 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Tour Dates:
- Feb 9 – Portland, ME – State Theatre
- Feb 10 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
- Feb 12 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
- Feb 13 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre
- Feb 14 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- Feb 15 – North Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
- Feb 17 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
- Feb 18 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
- Feb 19 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- Feb 21 – Chattanooga, TN – The Signal
- Feb 22 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore
- Feb 24 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory
- Feb 25 – Tulsa, OK – Cain’s Ballroom
- Feb 26 – Omaha, NE – The Admiral
- Feb 27 – West Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
- March 1 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
- March 3 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
- March 5 – East Moline, IL – The Rust Belt
- March 6 – St. Paul, MN – Palace Theatre
- March 7 – Milwaukee, WI – Panther Arena (Post-Game)
- March 8 – Louisville, KY – Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
- March 10 – Norfolk, VA – The NorVa
- March 11 – Springfield, MA – MassMutual Center (Post-Game)
- March 13 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- March 14 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway (Matinee & Evening)
- March 15 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
- March 17 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues