Dropkick Murphys “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” Acoustic —Video Finds

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Alright folks, it's time to get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit!

We've dug up a killer live-in-studio acoustic performance from everyone’s favorite Celtic-punk band, Dropkick Murphys. Here they perform one of their fan-favorites, “I’m Shipping Up to Boston.”

There's something about this fist-pumping tune that makes you want to raise your pint high in the air! Or it could be the accordion.

If you’re a movie fan, you might remember this song from 2006’s Academy Award Best Picture-winning film, The Departed.

Check out the performance below and find out more about Boston's Dropkick Murphys at dropkickmurphys.com.

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Acoustic Nation

Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.

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