For a whopping $20, i couldn't pass up the chance to see a group i've loved for almost 7 years.
Here it is two days later and my hearing is finally 100%. Wow. The raw energy in that show was amazing. The Murphy's mainly played songs from their last 3 albums but that's ok. Not once did i find myself wishing they'd play something else or say to myself "not this song". In true punk rock fashion their music was a constant assault on all of my senses. Song after song after song with barely even a break in between them. I was in awe. I've not seen a show like this since i last saw Misfits.
I went to the show by myself and actually ran into someone i used to work with (mrolland). That was a real shocker right there. Here i am walking along and someone calls out my name. He was one of the last people i would have expected to see there. It was nice to have a familiar face in the crowd.
Around 1030pm they played the song "Warriors Code". At the same time i looked over and saw they had opened the main doors outside to let some air in. Immediately every hair on my body stood straight up. This was one of the songs i listened to while i was in Ireland last year and was playing when i heard about Castner dieing in Baghdad. It was surreal. He and i both really liked the Murphy's and we were going to see them the next time they came to town. I can't explain it but everything just made sense for a few moments there.
I want to find a set list for the night because i can't remember every song that was played. The opening acts weren't bad for once. They got the crowd going nicely and fit the mood for the night.
The Murphy's played from 10pm until 1130 which included a couple encore songs. The pure raw energy from the show left me drained the next day. My voice was hoarse from singing along to "Fields of Athenry" and "State of...". All i can say still is just WOW. Damn i can't wait until i can see them again!!!
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