If I Ever Leave This World Alive – Meeting Flogging Molly

Posted on July 5, 2012 by lesleycarter

If I ever leave this world alive
I’ll thank for all the things you did in my life
If I ever leave this world alive
I’ll come back down and sit beside your
feet tonight…

Flogging Molly toured in Moncton, NB a few years ago and I had the opportunity to meet them in person. It was most definitely a bucket list dream come true.

“The sun never shines on closed doors” so I interviewed Bob Schmidt on the Flogging Molly tour bus before “floating” off to the concert.

Like a “man with no country”, I got lost in the crowd.

If you’ve never heard of “If I Ever Leave this World Alive”, you’re missing out.

Dave King is a genius and knows how to draw a crowd.

If I ever leave this world alive, I’ll come back down and listen to you again tonight.

60 thoughts on “If I Ever Leave This World Alive – Meeting Flogging Molly”

McEff on July 5, 2012 at 6:28 am said:

Like that.

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Michelle on July 5, 2012 at 6:35 am said:

Flipping JEALOUS!!! Saw them at Myrtle Beach in February. They (as well as Dropkick Murphys) are on my list of people I need to meet in life… Congrats and kudos!

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- lesleycarter on July 5, 2012 at 6:38 am said:
  
  I met the Dropkicks as well. Boston is one of my favorite cities in the world! Now that I’m living on the east coast again, I hope to return soon and McGreevy’s will be my first stop 🙂
  
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True STORIES. on July 5, 2012 at 6:59 am said:

Hadn’t heard them — thanks!

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kristiwiley on July 5, 2012 at 7:09 am said:

I’m so freaking jealous you got to meet them. I go almost every year they come to Houston. Although, I have to say the last concert in February was alittle bit more angry agressive than I’ve ever seen it. I don’t know if it’s their new album or new punk teens (the true sense of the word) listening to them. But still one hell of a show and I introduced them to my boyfriend; he loves them now.

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Wanderer on July 5, 2012 at 7:21 am said:

Those lines are just wonderful. I’ll go hear the song right now. Thanks for letting us know. And congrats on the check on your bucket list 🙂

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eof737 on July 5, 2012 at 7:47 am said:

I love the line If I ever leave the world… 😉

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flecksofgreen on July 5, 2012 at 8:30 am said:

Ahh lucky you! I saw them at Warped Tour in Camden, NJ a couple of years ago and LOVED them!

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Martin on July 5, 2012 at 8:38 am said:

I learned of another group. Thanks.

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- lesleycarter on July 6, 2012 at 5:50 pm said:
  
  They have so many great songs! It’s hard to pick my favorites 🙂
  
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Honie Briggs on July 5, 2012 at 8:42 am said:

Like so many others, I love this. Great post.!!! : )

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Cat Forsley on July 5, 2012 at 8:44 am said:

Now That’s My kind of Funnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
🙂 Best To You and Family xoxoxo
Cat

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Eagle-Eyed Editor on July 5, 2012 at 10:19 am said:

Nice music! Thanks for making me aware of them.

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eideard on July 5, 2012 at 10:34 am said:

Flogging Molly rules!

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eideard on July 5, 2012 at 10:35 am said:

BTW – their music provided the theme for the pilot/first episode of STARGATE UNIVERSE starring Robert Carlyle.

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EaseYourTravel on July 5, 2012 at 10:37 am said:

Like That.

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topsyturvybraindroppings on July 5, 2012 at 10:57 am said:

love love love flogging molly. have you seen umphrees mcgee? they were really good too.

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thebirdieflies on July 5, 2012 at 11:02 am said:

Ooooh I love Flogging Molly. I so wish I can attend a concert of theirs too!

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~ callee ~ on July 5, 2012 at 11:07 am said:

Love this band – and that is my favorite song of theirs too! Lucky you!

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Fran Johns on July 5, 2012 at 11:10 am said:

Oh, what a teeny world. Thanks to your Liking my “Three Days in Chicago” post I came over here & lo, you’ve been to hear Flogging Molly. My husband & I have followed Molly band member Bridget Regan since before she was born. Her family lived next door to my in-laws in Detroit, and were like family to them. When my incomparable mother-in-law became a widow Bridget’s dad looked after her until the day she died, visiting almost daily, running her errands etc. So next time you encounter the band, send a note backstage bearing transcontinental blessings from the spirit of Isabel Johns.

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- lesleycarter on July 5, 2012 at 11:12 am said:
  
  I will keep that in mind. What a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.
  
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Carr Party of Five on July 5, 2012 at 1:08 pm said:

Ok Girl:
You have got me STUCK on Flogging Molly now!!!
I’ve just spent time I do NOT have…downloading them!!!
Thank you!!!
Your blog makes me happy♥
Lisa
xoxoox

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- lesleycarter on July 5, 2012 at 7:08 pm said:
  
  Thanks Lisa! Sorry for taking up your time today, but I think it’s time well spent 😉
  
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artyelf on July 5, 2012 at 1:14 pm said:

That music is just BRILLIANT!
Thankyou so much for introducing it to me, so soul-stirring. Thankyou. ♡

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knivesandtears on July 5, 2012 at 3:27 pm said:

I love it ❤

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Jennirific on July 5, 2012 at 3:43 pm said:

I am green with envy! Love Flogging Molly, we see them every year in Chicago and they put on the most amazing show. Though, I don’t think I’ll ever get to hear “Laura” live, I still enjoy “Black Friday Rule” and all the rest! Slainte!

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dorothycunningham on July 5, 2012 at 4:34 pm said:

Looks so fun…Great blog!

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dorothycunningham on July 5, 2012 at 4:39 pm said:

Amazing song and video as well…Thank you for introducing me to them…Wowza!

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- lesleycarter on July 5, 2012 at 7:08 pm said:
  
  Most people are pleasantly surprised by Flogging Molly 🙂
  
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Fay Moore on July 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm said:

What a kick! I listened to the link. I have a new fave — “The Worst Day Since Yesterday” made me laugh and “If I Ever Leave This World Alive” made me cry.

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oliviaobryon on July 5, 2012 at 5:07 pm said:

One of my favorite songs of all time! Thanks for reminding me! 😀

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fiztrainer on July 5, 2012 at 6:11 pm said:

LOVE Flogging Molly! What a blast that had to be. 😀

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Frayed Edge Concepts, LLC on July 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm said:

You are living my dream! Thanks for posting!!! Flogging Molly has been my favorite forever! Fun post!

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Cheryl on July 5, 2012 at 7:03 pm said:

LOVE LOVE LOVE them! Saw them in Nashville, was the best concert EVER! I spent them whole time standing up in my chair jumping around like someone half my age. It was F’ing awesome. Love you blog!
Namaste!

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triedtestedandtruemommy on July 5, 2012 at 7:38 pm said:

I actually have a Flogging Molly t-shirt! Love it!

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shoes on July 5, 2012 at 7:44 pm said:

Love Flogging Molly – such fun you got to hang out with them!

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marillenbaum on July 5, 2012 at 8:47 pm said:

It was one of the highlights of my time in high school that I got to meet Flogging Molly after their concert got rained out. Great post; I’ve just started looking at your blog, and I’m looking forward to more!

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Madhu on July 6, 2012 at 12:21 am said:

Wow, lucky you! Hadn’t heard them before….they are brilliant!

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whenitringswillyouanswer on July 6, 2012 at 7:52 am said:

Love Flogging Molly. Great post. 🙂

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itsawonderfilledlife on July 6, 2012 at 8:25 am said:

I love their music! So fun, so real.
Carole

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dpress211 on July 6, 2012 at 10:45 am said:

Very positive and blog, content and design! And thank you for liking my posts!

David

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Stephanie Faris on July 6, 2012 at 11:21 am said:

I’ve never heard of Flogging Molly, but then I’m pretty old! I’m the States, though. Are they on the charts in America?

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Elle on July 6, 2012 at 12:05 pm said:

Flogging Molly plays in my city quite frequently. They put on a free concert downtown a few years back and a few of my friends and I went to check them out. They are a fun band to catch live!

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Val on July 6, 2012 at 12:16 pm said:

Love Flogging Molly, they put on a great show! Good stuff!

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junkmile on July 6, 2012 at 3:30 pm said:

Love Flogging Molly. Awesome, Awesome, Awesome and a wee bit envious!

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Marianne on July 6, 2012 at 7:17 pm said:

Very Nice!

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pinay e-motion on July 7, 2012 at 6:15 am said:

Great post!

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rachelocal on July 7, 2012 at 12:32 pm said:

Lucky you! 🙂

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travelingmarla on July 7, 2012 at 2:33 pm said:

Wow. Thanks. I love them. I wasn’t familiar with them before. Great post! Love, Marla

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ClawingCrows on July 7, 2012 at 3:03 pm said:

“If I Ever Leave this World Alive”, I’ll be sure to play this song as I do. Very nice 🙂

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TheDeeZone on July 7, 2012 at 8:26 pm said:

Cool that you got to meet Flogging Molly.

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shassen on July 8, 2012 at 7:04 am said:

Flogging Molly are brilliant!

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stephenwardell on July 8, 2012 at 11:46 am said:

Oh man, that’s awesome! I love Flogging Molly! I’m jealous now.

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hermanthetosser on July 10, 2012 at 5:17 am said:

Drunken Lullabies is one motherstonker of an album. Excellent pics – “Raise what’s left of the flag for me!”

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rachelbethahrens on July 10, 2012 at 12:53 pm said:

My mother and I love Flogging Molly! Thanks for posting these pictures and the montage of Doctor Who with the song. I love this post! This makes me want to go to another concert and interview a band.

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