The "Why Bullshit Our Fans? We're In It For The Money" Pooka Stew Reunion Tour!

By Greg Rolnick

EXCERPTS FROM OUR EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH POOKA STEW:

Greg Rolnick: What possesssed you guys to want to play together again?

Michael Barry (vocals/guitar): Now that Derek is out of the picture, we can rock out like we always should have.

Billy Hansen (bass/vocals): I think what he means is, that without Derek on stage, we won't have to worry about as much beer flying all over the instruments and causing those bum notes. I mean, my fingers used to slide all over the fret board when the Budweiser started spraying about.

MB: No. I mean we can rock out. Derek was always a distraction. Banishing him to Colorado was the best executive decision I ever made.

BH: (nervous laughter) He's kidding, of course.

MB: Right.

GR: Chris Glynn, you've been quiet about the upcoming show/tour. Any thoughts?

Chris Glynn (drums): I'm in it for the money. And some beer. Money and beer, really. The rest is just details.

GR: I see...what about the rumours that a new Pooka Stew album is around the corner if the tour is a success?

MB: Well, we have some recordings that were done before Pooka's demise, and I have been in the studio since laying down some different tracks, so it's possible that I may release something soon.

BH: We. We may release something, right?

MB: Did you sign that release form about the royalties?

BH: Yes.

MB: (To Chris) Did you?

CG: I think so. I was kinda buzzed.

MB: Yes, "we" may release something.

GR: I'm sensing some band tension. Any comments on how this may affect the show/tour?

BH: I think we're just rusty at the interview process. On stage it's like old times, when we were firing on all cylinders. I mean, I think back on some of those classic gigs...

MB: Like the Vassar College gig back in '95...

BH: ...yeah, like that one. And I see that same passion today. And crowd response too. The crowds at those shows were really...

CG: ...underwhelming.

BH: ...quiet.

GR: Any comments on the current state of the Boston music scene?

CG: Not sure. I haven't been out in a while, bands get in the way of my drinking. Are the Cliffs still playing?

BH: I miss all of the great rockabilly bands. This whole new swing thing just pales in comparison to bands like The Grandsons of the Pioneers...

MB: It's a sorry state of affairs. I think that's what made us decide to come back. To show people how a band is supposed to play.

GR: And to make some cash?

MB/BH: Yes.

CG: And get some free beer. Don't forget the beer.