The Tossers are back again with a live CD/DVD just in time for the greatest Irish holiday of the year, St. Patrick’s Day. Gloatin’ and Showboatin’: Live On St. Patrick’s Day was recorded by the Tossers in their hometown on St. Patrick’s Day in 2006. This CD/DVD was released under Victory records.
Irish, punk, and drunk are three words that sum up The Tossers. Formed in the 90’s in Chicago, this Celtic punk rock seven piece band were around before the Dropkick Murphy’s and Flogging Molly took the stage. They have a more traditional Irish approach with most songs being worthy of slamming pints to. With the release of the CD/DVD you now have visual proof of how insane The Tossers play.
With only fifteen tracks the CD is just a taste of the enormous celebration the Tossers played. The DVD coincides with the CD for the most part with a few extra live tracks and music videos. Hearing a live show is one thing, but actually seeing it and the reactions of the band and fans makes it so much more personal. Everyone who attended that evening was soaked in whiskey and Guinness by the end of the show having the time of their life.
Starting off the performance is “Good Mornin’ Da” and the crowd goes absolutely insane. The band, freshly off a recent tour, looks a little tired and rather buzzed but still give it their best. The sound quality is great, as are the camera angels, sharing footage of both band and excited fans.
Before the second song the lead singer gives thanks for the free shots before the show and quickly starts the Irish jig “The Crutch”. Beers are raised in the crowd as a sign of approval as the song travels along with fiddle and tin whistle.
“No Loot, No Booze, No Fun” may have slowed down a little but that just meant more opportunity for the fans to put a few more back and sing their hearts out. Once the song about lack of alcohol was over “Buckets Of Beer” started up inciting even more energy in the venue that evening. This was the only song during the performance that sounded troublesome for the band. I understand though, after a few shots and pints in my system, I don't think I would be able to take stage.
“If I could afford Guinness one night out of the year it is tonight….” slurred lead singer Tony Duggins as he sipped from a freshly cracked can. “Madrin Rua/Tell Me Ma” started once the can was set down. This Irish song was traditional at first but soon morphed into the Irish punk rock most fans came to see.
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