I was highly entertained with “Seven Drunkened Nights” and so was the crowd.  As the cry to being drunk for a week played on, beers were toasted and bodies were thrown on top of the mosh pit.  As Clay Hansen took a break from banjo and sang the song he sipped on a Guinness in between breaks and was the head of the sing-along with fans waiting for each verse to begin.  Some of the footage showed fans so inebriated they hardly were able to sing along but they had a smile to prove they were enjoying it.

“Teehan’s” was dedicated to a bus load of fans that came to see the band play out live.  The song is actually about the friendly bar in Chicago known for their dollar drafts and wonderful hospitality.  It did not seem like many of the fans were getting into the song but perhaps they just needed a break.

Ending the CD was “The Irish Rover” with an all out Tossers jumble.  For have played for over an hour with limited breaks the band was still strong and the fans were sill dancing around pumping fists and celebrating.  Joining a verse on stage was the lead singer’s youngest brother who belted out a line with the biggest smile seen all night.  Soon the song ends and Tony Duggins declares “Now let’s get the F@#* out of here and get wasted!”  You could see that everyone perhaps consumed a little too much, but it’s St. Patrick’s Day, that is what you are supposed to do!

The DVD had four additional live tracks by the band that were cut from the CD.  The beautiful Becka Manthe played a breathtaking fiddle solo on “Parting Glass” as Tony Duggins sang along without any help from the fans.  It was nice to see such a performance between the two.

The three included music videos on the DVD were entertaining as well.  “Good Mornin’ Da” was fun with the band in lockup being misfits and Tony Duggins singing through the phone to his Dad from the cell. 

Irish punk rock continues to fuel the masses.  This genre of music seems to be getting stronger and stronger with every year that passes.  The same goes with the Tossers as their music seems to improve with every release.  Hearing a live performance of the band provides even more evidence that the band has the talent and love to prove it.  Surrounded by Guinness and Jameson this band has no distractions on this release and has created the perfect item to have at your St. Patrick’s party this year.  Just avoid the Irish flu if you can.