Dropkick Murphys: https://dropkickmurphys.com — Dropkick Murphys headline the For the People…In the Pit St. Patrick’s Day Tour 2026, performing at The Ritz in Raleigh on 2/14/26. Critics classify their music as Celtic punk—a fusion of punk rock energy, traditional Irish folk instruments and working-class narrative themes—with additional elements of oi! and street punk. Their most recent studio album, For the People (2025), features the single “Who’ll Stand With Us?” and reinforces their reputation for vocalizing solidarity, community and resilience; the band’s accomplishments include top-10 Billboard debuts, a Gold certification and consistent philanthropies such as veterans’ benefits and community outreach. The 2026 tour covers over 30 dates across the U.S. and portions of Canada, offering a broad live platform for their catalog and newest material.

The Aggrolites: https://www.aggrolites.com — Supporting the tour on the Raleigh date and many others, The Aggrolites bring a sound that critics identify as “dirty reggae”—a mix of classic reggae rhythms, soul grooves and punk-era urgency. Their recent offerings and catalog reflect a sustained presence in the genre, with previous albums such as Reggae Hit L.A.(2007) achieving industry recognition and awards. On this tour they function as a high-energy supporting act across the U.S. and select international stops, applying their rhythmic precision and genre-harmonic blend to warm up the audience before the headliner. Their philanthropic activities include music-education advocacy and community-based programs anchored in roots reggae culture.

Haywire: https://haywire.band — Also supporting the Raleigh show, Haywire have garnered attention for their hybrid musical style that critics describe as combining hardcore punk, metal-infused rock and broad melodic sensibilities, characterized by intentional sonic aggression and anthemic structure. Their recent release, For Better or For Worse(2024), showcases tracks such as “OX Must Plow” and “Feeling Depressed?” that draw direct connections between raw emotional themes and high-velocity performance. As part of the 2026 tour routing—which includes major U.S. markets and a few Canadian venues—Haywire bring the opening support slot to life by setting a rigorous tone through songwriting, instrumentation and stage presentation, and they engage in philanthropic work through local-venue advocacy and youth-music outreach.