Maybe fact, perhaps fiction, but definitely friction in this classic tale of a near arse-whuppin’ by a drum-loving skinhead. Names have been changed to protect the innocent - and the guilty.
The tradition of excellent music and excellent ale on St Patrick’s Day continues this year with The Riley Band playing multiple gigs, starting Friday at O’Hara’s and Sunday at MacLean’s Pub in Montreal.
On a band road trip to Gaspé, Tim’s Celtic-Maritime ensemble “The Life of Riley” had 10 hours to while away in the tour van. During that time, they interviewed Danny Rossiter, bass player extraordinaire and fine down-home-kitchen-party lover. A few hundred miles and a few lagers later, they could scarcely transcribe the interview that had just taken place. The closer to the East Coast they got, the more band’s two Maritimers, Tim and Danny lapsed into good ol’ down-home speak.
Across the prairies or the Saint John’s ferry, we’ll rosin up a bow ’til the mornin’ light.
