The Dropkick Murphys are an American Celtic punk band formed in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1996. The band consists of Ken Casey (bass guitar, lead vocals), Matt Kelly (drums, vocals), Al Barr (lead vocals), Tim Brennan (guitars, accordion, vocals), James Lynch (guitar, vocals), Jeff DaRosa (banjo, bouzouki, mandolin, harmonica, acoustic guitars, vocals), and Lee Forshner (bagpipes, tin whistle).
The Season’s Upon Us Video Cast
In 2012, the Dropkick Murphys released a music video for their song “The Season’s Upon Us” from their album “Signed and Sealed in Blood”. The video features a dysfunctional family gathering for Christmas, with each family member being portrayed by a member of the band or their friends.
Ken Casey plays the role of the patriarch of the family, while Al Barr plays his brother-in-law. Matt Kelly plays the family’s alcoholic uncle, and Tim Brennan plays the creepy uncle who hits on his nieces. Jeff DaRosa plays the family’s cousin who brings his new girlfriend, and James Lynch plays the cousin who is always looking for a fight.
The video also features a cameo from Lenny Clarke, a Boston-based comedian and actor who plays the family’s neighbor. Clarke is known for his roles in movies such as “Me, Myself & Irene” and “Fever Pitch”, as well as his appearances on TV shows like “Rescue Me” and “The John Larroquette Show”.
Other Members of the Cast
In addition to the members of the band and Lenny Clarke, the video also features other members of the cast. The family’s aunt is played by Denise Pascale, a Boston-based actress and comedian. The family’s young cousins are played by the children of the band members and their friends.
The video was directed by the band’s longtime collaborator Mark Higgins, who has also directed music videos for other bands such as the Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the Street Dogs.
The Making of the Video
The making of the video was a fun and chaotic experience for the band and their friends. The video was shot in one day at a house in Quincy, Massachusetts, and the cast and crew had a great time filming the different scenes.
According to Ken Casey, “We had a blast making this video. It was like a big family reunion, except we were all playing different characters. We had a lot of laughs and a lot of fun, and I think that really comes through in the video.”
The Success of the Video
The video for “The Season’s Upon Us” has been a huge success for the Dropkick Murphys. It has received over 24 million views on YouTube, making it one of their most popular videos to date.
The video has also helped to increase the band’s popularity and exposure. It has been featured on TV shows such as “The Today Show” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon”, and has been used in commercials for companies such as Applebee’s and the NHL.
Conclusion
The video for “The Season’s Upon Us” is a fun and entertaining look at a dysfunctional family gathering for Christmas. The cast, which includes members of the band and their friends, does a great job of portraying the different characters and bringing the story to life.
The success of the video has helped to increase the band’s popularity and exposure, and it remains one of their most popular videos to date. If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to check it out on YouTube and see what all the fuss is about!
