Do not expect to get a house band ring on the musical fingers of Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas just yet. They are players right now on the local Irish pub circuit.
That is indeed the name of the band. A former band member helped with the name by showing where a pocket whiskey flask goes as band member Philippe Freed explained it.
The band plays primarily Irish traditionals, bluegrass, country and rock ‘n roll. They have played a number of times at BNS.
Do not expect to get a house band ring on the musical fingers of Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas just yet. They are players right now on the local Irish pub circuit.
That is indeed the name of the band. A former band member helped with the name by showing where a pocket whiskey flask goes as band member Philippe Freed explained it.
The band plays primarily Irish traditionals, bluegrass, country and rock ‘n roll. They have played a number of times at BNS.
According to band member, Steve (Stive) Hosko most of the band (Justin Davis, George Davis, Jack Laux, Russ Englehart, Philippe Freed, Larry Kosta Jr., and Leo Stafford) have known each other for years. They have played in other bands and came together as Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellows over 2-1/2 years ago.
Ass Pocket Whiskey Fellas may play gritty, bluesy music but they are practical men and use current technology, like the I-phone, to help out here and there.
Dave Goodman said he has watched the various musicians for over 15 years. Goodman said the band stays busy. One of its performance venues has been beerfest cruises. Other venues include the St. Patrick’s Day Parade near Balboa Park and other Irish pubs.
BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. is for all ages with the picnic tables and play areas for family to use in its patio area as the Taco Machine Food Truck served the hungry.
Bagpiper Brad Rushing, of Pine Valley, was there to support the San Diego Firefighter’s Emerald Society, who did a rousing 9/11 tribute on drums and bagpipes playing a haunting rendition of “Amazing Grace.” Some of the Emerald Society’s kilt-clad musicians wore what must be the official kilt footwear, historically speaking, of red tennis shoes.
Friday night was in full throttle swing at BNS with local musicians and drinks like Gun Fight, Lawmaker, and spirits tasting.
