Okemah rising (CD, fra Dropkick Murphys

Okemah Rising' is the second part of the Woody Guthrie/Dropkick Murphys collaboration. While the goal of 'This Machine Still Kills Fascists' was to raise awareness, 'Okemah Rising' aims to bring the roof down. Sure, there are one or two tender moments, but overall, the party takes center stage.

Even a party record can have a message – the band experienced this when Dropkick Murphys performed the 'Okemah Rising' songs 'Gotta Get to Peekskill' and 'I Know How It Feels' in front of thousands of fans during their Germany Tour. Every night, as the audience sings along to Woody's words, his unwavering defense of the working class and his fight against social injustice and the abuse of political power come across loud and clear. As long as Dropkick Murphys exist, Woody's values will be heard: the defense of the working class, the fight against social injustice, and the abuse of political power.