Flogging Molly is perhaps one of the most well-known Celtic Punk bands led by Dave King who primarily performs lead vocals and acoustic guitar. The band is rounded out by Bridget Regan, Nathen Maxwell, Matt Hensley, Dennis Casey, Spencer Swain, and Mike Alonso. The band began in 1993 in Los Angeles where they played regular shows at a pub called Molly Malone’s, which is where the name Flogging Molly comes from. FM’s music is consistently centered around a celtic punk sound but frequently ranges from highly energetic and raucous songs such as Devil’s Dance Floor and The Hand of John L. Sullivan to more somber and reflective songs such as Whistles the Wind and The Son Never Shines (On Closed Doors). The band also touches on a variety topics in their songs such as politics, drinking, finances, history, and family.