Tag: music

Eire Pub sounds…

Eire Pub sounds…

So the Boston Police Gaelic Column of Pipes and Drums made their annual appearance at the Eire the other day. There’s just something cool about drinking beers with your buds while listening to the sounds of Ireland. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mi223UNmbw]    

Winehouse moment…

Winehouse moment…

So I was reading another hilarious article by my boy Red….and it reminded me of Amy Winehouse. Say what you want about Miss Amy…but the girl was born with soul. It’s a shame we lost her to booze and drugs much like Whitney. Valerie has to be 

Dot Rat Rock…

Dot Rat Rock…

Meet Bryan McPherson, a Dot Rat with incredible song writing skills and a new album “American Boy American Girl” dropping April 17th which you can check out here. You can’t help but notice Bryan’s Dylan influences….but between you and I Bryan is a little easier on the ears. He delivers with a blue collar edge you would expect from a Dorchester native.

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Bryan has performed with our beloved Dropkick Murphy’s and has opened for one of my all time favorites….Chuck Berry.

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Keep your eye on Bryan…he’s another Dot Rat who is doing big things.

http://bryanmcpherson.com/home.html

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bryan-McPherson/23893218697

So long Davy Jones….

So long Davy Jones….

I can’t say I was a huge Monkees fan but I did love the TV show on 56 when I was a kid. They definitely made their mark on the music world….Davy will be missed! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUUSdvwEC_Y]

Another rapper debuts…

Another rapper debuts…

So from what I can gather AJ Reynolds (RoTT) is this 19 year old kid that may be somewhere up in New Hampshire. But he has an unbridled love of Boston and decided to make a song about it. As usual…I will turn it to 

An evening at Peggy O’Neils…

An evening at Peggy O’Neils…

You can go anywhere in Dorchester and find yourself a watering hole. But for me there are a handful of places that are truly authentic. I’m talking about establishments that are woven into the fabric of Dorchester. Family run, with a vested interest and feel for their neighborhood and patrons. Peggy O’Neil’s is one of those places where a Dot Rat feels right at home.

This place has been a staple in Dorchester as long as I can remember. Originally named “1310” for it’s number on Dorchester Avenue it’s often called “The 10” by locals. The staff is comprised of neighborhood folks with that noticable Dot spin on the Boston accent. Everyone is friendly and the drink prices are honest. But I would have to say the main draw here is the music.

After a recent renovation Peggy O’Neils has virtually tripled in size. There’s a sizable lounge area with exposed brick, decent seating and 2 smaller bars. There’s also a spacious dance floor with solid sound, lighting effects and a proper DJ booth.

They say that all good DJ’s can sense the mood of the dance floor and actually improve that mood, virtually wipe away the stress of the week and induce celebration. Almost like a doctor writing a perscription for your cold, a DJ can make you feel better through a well balanced music set. Peggy O’Neils has their own in house MD with resident DJ James “Chuck” Clements. Starting at age 11, Chuck has been mastering his craft at Boston venues and local parties for over 20 years. His love of all things soulful stems directly from his Dorchester roots. Chuck is a Dot Rat through and through and his neighborhood has long been a melting pot. These influences are clearly conveyed through his turntables every weekend at Peggy’s.

“We are getting people from all over”, Chuck admitted after his Saturday night set,”They come from all over Boston and the South Shore”. The crowd was an even mix of 20 to 30 somethings, but what was most noticable to me was the lack of wall flowers….everyone participates. The mood was good…..and you could see smiles dotting the room. Whether it was the younger patrons seeking out that cute prospect across the floor, or the older patrons unwinding after a long week, when the music ended for the evening you got the sense everyone had a good time.


The crew at Peggy’s has been doing it right for years and it was fun to go back after a long hiatus. This establishment is the essence of Dorchester and one best places in Boston to gather with friends to enjoy a drink or listen to a seasoned DJ make the week melt away. They are DotRat approved 😉

Happy Valentines Day Dot Rats!!

Happy Valentines Day Dot Rats!!

Today is the day you cuddle up with your sweety and take a moment to remember the things brought you together in the first place. Life is nuts at times and it’s easy to lose sight of those things that sparked your “interest”. Whether your 

Justin Bieber is an honorary DotRat…

Justin Bieber is an honorary DotRat…

So a few days back we posted this article reaching out to Justin Bieber to visit 6 year old Avalanna Routh. I doubt JB ever saw our message….but he did show up today for Avalanna. Just a solid move on his part….thanks for taking the 

Friggin Bobby…

Friggin Bobby…

I’m seeing some chat on Twitter about Whitney being dead. Sadly enough the first thing that entered my head was “Friggin Bobby”.

Draw your own conclusions…..but this is sad news. Whitney was one of those talents that you might see once in your lifetime if your lucky.

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It’s MGMT time…

It’s MGMT time…

Here’s an old favorite of mine (and all MGMT fans) live at the Paradiso…. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfWvOmb98Tc]