Maine Senate Candidate Takes Center Stage With Dropkick Murphys

Crowd-Surfing Candidate Goes Full Punk Rock

Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner transformed concertgoer into performer at Dropkick Murphys’ Portland show Monday night. The political hopeful crowd-surfed to the stage as the band kicked off “Bury the Bones” from their latest album For the People.

Spontaneous Duet With Frontman

Once onstage, Platner grabbed the mic alongside singer Ken Casey for a powerhouse duet. The Marine-turned-politician belted out the произведение chorus: “Hey, look on the bright side, you can’t get blood from a stone/ And we’re on the right side of the ground where they bury the bones.”

Crowd Dive Seal the Deal

After sharing mic time with Casey (and reportedly getting a quick approval), Platner took things to the next level. He leaped off the stage into the cheering audience, crowd-surfing his way back into the general admission area to roaring approval from fans.

Who Is Candidate Platner?

The stage-diving hopeful is a veteran of three combat tours in Iraq who describes himself as a “New Deal Democrat.” He’s currently campaigning to unseat longtime Republican Senator Susan Collins in Maine’s upcoming election.

Concert Firsts and Tour Details

The Portland show marked Dropkick Murphys’ first US performance of “Citizenตลอด I.C.E.,” their politically charged anti-ICE anthem. The band’s “St. Patrick’s Day Tour” continues through a five-night Boston residency in March.

Wrapping Up an Unlikely Collab

Platner’s rockstar moment successfully blended politics with punk ethos for one unexpected night. While Senate campaigns typically feature rallies and handshakes, this candidate chose mic grabs and crowd dives to connect with voters. The viral video of his musical cameo could prove more memorable than traditional stump speeches among younger voters.