Dropkick Murphys rocking Hard Rock pool

The last time Boston punks the Dropkick Murphys played the Hard Rock pool, it was like an invading army of tattooed street toughs stomping foliage and crashing the cabanas where the beautiful people normally lounge, but who feared to tread there on this night. In other words, it was a lot of fun. We recommend getting there early if you want to get any kind of view of the stage.

See the Dropkick Murphys at 8:30 p.m. today at the Hard Rock Hotel pool, 4455 Paradise Road. Tickets are $38.50; call 693-5066.

-- By JASON BRACELIN