Band Profile: Flogging Molly

dropkickstreetpunk · 01-23-2005, 07:17 PM

Flogging Molly

Current members:
David King: Lead Vocals, acoustic guitar, spoons
Bridget Regan: fiddle, tin whistle, uilleann pipes, backing vocals
Matt Hensley: Accordion, concertina (don’t know what that is)
Robert Shmidt: Banjo, back vocals, mandolin, mandola
Dennis Casey: Electric guitar, back vocals
George Schwindt: Drums, percussion
Nathen Maxwell: Bass, back vocals, lead vocals on “Queen Anne’s Revenge”

Releases:
Alive Behind the Green Door (live CD) – 1997
Swagger (full length) – 2000
Drunken Lullabies (full length) - 2002
Within a Mile of Home (full length) – 2004

Biography:
Hailing from Las Angeles, California, Flogging Molly AKA the Seven Deadly Sins brings a whole new sound to the floor. Dave King was born in Dublin, Ireland, where he learned to play mandolin, tin whistle and the spoons with his family. He came over to the states to play his acoustic guitar at some run-down clubs and making some money by cleaning toilets. It was 1989 during this time for him, then years later Flogging Molly forms. They come out with their first release titled “Alive behind the Green Door”. It was a live CD recorded in 1997. You may be thinking, “who would waste their money on a live CD”, but this CD has tracks that aren’t on any of their other full lengths such as “Never Met a Girl Like You Before”, “What Made Milwaukee Famous”, “Between a Man and a Women”, “Laura” and “Delilha”. So, it is not a complete waste of money. Then 3 years later they came out with their first full length CD titled Swagger. This CD had hits on it such as “Salty Dog”, “Devils Dance Floor” and “The Worst Day Since Yesterday”. It was a great introduction to one of the best bands of all time. 2 years later the mo fo’s were at it again, releasing “Drunken Lullabies”, another full length CD. This CD great songs such as “Drunken Lullabies”, “What’s Left of the Flag” and my personal favorite “Rebels of the Sacred Heart”. This is my favorite CD of the 4 they have put out. 2 years and few tours later, they release “Within a Mile of Home”. This CD features songs such as “Seven Deadly Sins”, “Factory Girls”, and “Tobacco Island”. It kept the Flogging Molly fans happy. This lead to their fall tour with The Briggs and Street Dogs, which I hope you got to attend. You probably don’t agree with the fact that they are really Irish. Well, that is where you are wrong. They have all the Irish instruments that they need. They aren’t from Ireland, but as far as I am concerned, they don’t have to be. They are doing what they want to do. And what that is, is make good music with distorted guitars and a whistle. Tell me, have you ever found another band like that . . . aside from Dropkick Murphys? Most people say that Dropkick Murphys made Flogging Molly, but they didn’t. DKM wasn’t too Irish until after Flogging Molly came out, so there is no argument with that. Flogging Molly is certainly one of the best bands around right now, in my opinion and they will continue to be one of my favorites until the day I die.

Thanks for reading all this
~Chris~

Let's Chop Cats! · 01-23-2005, 07:18 PM

Matt Hensly is the man.

dropkickstreetpunk · 01-23-2005, 07:19 PM

^ yes he is

Excursions · 01-23-2005, 07:20 PM

good band profile, great band

El_Shiznit · 01-23-2005, 07:21 PM

I've recently been getting into them a lot. I always liked them, but nowadays, I find myself listening to them constantly. Swagger is one of the best CD's I own. And I personally really like the new CD. I don't know why it was received the way it was. It wasn't revolutionary or different, but it still is just a good chunk of music.

Nice job on the profile.

SactoUnited · 01-23-2005, 07:31 PM

Good Job

~~Forest_Fire~~ · 01-23-2005, 07:47 PM

ive heard of them but never bothered to check them out. good job

El_Shiznit · 01-23-2005, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ska_Pirate

ive heard of them but never bothered to check them out. good job

You better!! That is, if you plan on keeping our name.

I got all their albums on soulseek if you want them.

EDIT: I forgot, I don't have the live one, but I got the other 3.

Excursions · 01-23-2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ska_Pirate

ive heard of them but never bothered to check them out. good job

Your missing out son

~~Forest_Fire~~ · 01-23-2005, 07:56 PM

daaaammn theyre good. i feel bad for neglecting them earlier

SantaDuJuan · 01-23-2005, 09:01 PM

Why hasn't Shannon posted in this yet?

They're ok. Nice profile.

blueduck5000 · 01-23-2005, 10:06 PM

The band I'm in played Drunken Lullabies, I played the violin part on accordion, best act at the show.

rapid_seizures · 01-23-2005, 10:28 PM

That would have been cool to hear ... the violin on accordion.

Independent_CA · 01-24-2005, 12:20 AM

Good profile.

The new CD is good, it's just a little slower and more "folksy" I guess you could say than their others, which is a bit different for them. I just think people were expecting another Drunken Lullabies.

Twat_Out_Of_Hell · 01-24-2005, 04:47 AM

good work

Shtein · 01-24-2005, 05:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El_Shizzy

You better!! That is, if you plan on keeping our name.

I got all their albums on soulseek if you want them.

EDIT: I forgot, I don't have the live one, but I got the other 3.

IFlogMyMolly16 · 01-24-2005, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ihatehate

Why hasn't Shannon posted in this yet?

They're ok. Nice profile.

Cuz I was out having a life.

Nice one!

Except the whole last bit that involves DKM.

SickBoy · 01-24-2005, 08:49 AM

nice read
ive never listened to floggin molly maybe i should try em out

metalmeat · 01-24-2005, 08:54 AM

I have Drunken Lullabies, and it never gets stale. A very good band indeed.

xFourStringGrenadex · 01-24-2005, 09:26 AM

Nice profile pal. I've been a fan of these guys since Swagger. Quite a rad group.

01-23-2005, 07:17 PM	#1
dropkickstreetpunk hey hows your day going? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,550	Band Profile: Flogging Molly Flogging Molly Current members: David King: Lead Vocals, acoustic guitar, spoons Bridget Regan: fiddle, tin whistle, uilleann pipes, backing vocals Matt Hensley: Accordion, concertina (don’t know what that is) Robert Shmidt: Banjo, back vocals, mandolin, mandola Dennis Casey: Electric guitar, back vocals George Schwindt: Drums, percussion Nathen Maxwell: Bass, back vocals, lead vocals on “Queen Anne’s Revenge” Releases: Alive Behind the Green Door (live CD) – 1997 Swagger (full length) – 2000 Drunken Lullabies (full length) - 2002 Within a Mile of Home (full length) – 2004 Biography: Hailing from Las Angeles, California, Flogging Molly AKA the Seven Deadly Sins brings a whole new sound to the floor. Dave King was born in Dublin, Ireland, where he learned to play mandolin, tin whistle and the spoons with his family. He came over to the states to play his acoustic guitar at some run-down clubs and making some money by cleaning toilets. It was 1989 during this time for him, then years later Flogging Molly forms. They come out with their first release titled “Alive behind the Green Door”. It was a live CD recorded in 1997. You may be thinking, “who would waste their money on a live CD”, but this CD has tracks that aren’t on any of their other full lengths such as “Never Met a Girl Like You Before”, “What Made Milwaukee Famous”, “Between a Man and a Women”, “Laura” and “Delilha”. So, it is not a complete waste of money. Then 3 years later they came out with their first full length CD titled Swagger. This CD had hits on it such as “Salty Dog”, “Devils Dance Floor” and “The Worst Day Since Yesterday”. It was a great introduction to one of the best bands of all time. 2 years later the mo fo’s were at it again, releasing “Drunken Lullabies”, another full length CD. This CD great songs such as “Drunken Lullabies”, “What’s Left of the Flag” and my personal favorite “Rebels of the Sacred Heart”. This is my favorite CD of the 4 they have put out. 2 years and few tours later, they release “Within a Mile of Home”. This CD features songs such as “Seven Deadly Sins”, “Factory Girls”, and “Tobacco Island”. It kept the Flogging Molly fans happy. This lead to their fall tour with The Briggs and Street Dogs, which I hope you got to attend. You probably don’t agree with the fact that they are really Irish. Well, that is where you are wrong. They have all the Irish instruments that they need. They aren’t from Ireland, but as far as I am concerned, they don’t have to be. They are doing what they want to do. And what that is, is make good music with distorted guitars and a whistle. Tell me, have you ever found another band like that . . . aside from Dropkick Murphys? Most people say that Dropkick Murphys made Flogging Molly, but they didn’t. DKM wasn’t too Irish until after Flogging Molly came out, so there is no argument with that. Flogging Molly is certainly one of the best bands around right now, in my opinion and they will continue to be one of my favorites until the day I die. Thanks for reading all this ~Chris~

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01-23-2005, 07:18 PM	#2
Let's Chop Cats! God Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Gumnut Cottage Posts: 1,209	Matt Hensly is the man.

01-23-2005, 07:19 PM	#3
dropkickstreetpunk hey hows your day going? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: connecticut Posts: 1,550	^ yes he is

01-23-2005, 07:20 PM	#4
Excursions Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,748	good band profile, great band

01-23-2005, 07:21 PM	#5
El_Shiznit Including Violence Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 4,684	I've recently been getting into them a lot. I always liked them, but nowadays, I find myself listening to them constantly. Swagger is one of the best CD's I own. And I personally really like the new CD. I don't know why it was received the way it was. It wasn't revolutionary or different, but it still is just a good chunk of music. Nice job on the profile.

01-23-2005, 07:31 PM	#6
SactoUnited Rest in Piss Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: more Posts: 3,842	Good Job

01-23-2005, 07:47 PM	#7
~~Forest_Fire~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,900	ive heard of them but never bothered to check them out. good job

01-23-2005, 07:56 PM	#10
~~Forest_Fire~~ Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,900	daaaammn theyre good. i feel bad for neglecting them earlier

01-23-2005, 09:01 PM	#11
SantaDuJuan My first name is DuJuan Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: I love Virginia Posts: 5,798	Why hasn't Shannon posted in this yet? They're ok. Nice profile.

01-23-2005, 10:06 PM	#12
blueduck5000 "What do you think about that Mr. Blue Duck?" "That's Quacktastic" Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,533	The band I'm in played Drunken Lullabies, I played the violin part on accordion, best act at the show.

01-23-2005, 10:28 PM	#13
rapid_seizures . Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1	That would have been cool to hear ... the violin on accordion.

01-24-2005, 12:20 AM	#14
Independent_CA Master of Snide Remarks Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 4,752	Good profile. The new CD is good, it's just a little slower and more "folksy" I guess you could say than their others, which is a bit different for them. I just think people were expecting another Drunken Lullabies.

01-24-2005, 04:47 AM	#15
Twat_Out_Of_Hell you're dead and you know you are, you're dead and you know you are Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,152	good work

01-24-2005, 08:49 AM	#18
SickBoy Pot Noodle,isnt it Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Wales Posts: 1,471	nice read ive never listened to floggin molly maybe i should try em out

01-24-2005, 08:54 AM	#19
metalmeat sandcakes are teh yumz0rz Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 54	I have Drunken Lullabies, and it never gets stale. A very good band indeed.

01-24-2005, 09:26 AM	#20
xFourStringGrenadex Pandemonic Hyperblast!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: WV Posts: 312	Nice profile pal. I've been a fan of these guys since Swagger. Quite a rad group.