The Mahones are a Celtic-punk landmark. Formed in 1990 at an off-hand request to play a Saint Patrick’s Day celebration at a local pub, Finny McConnell has kept the band going for 23 years – travelling across the world and sharing his love for punk fueled music with the globe.

As the Montreal by way of Kingston band kicked off their Western Canadian tour in support of their newest album,Angels & Devils, we exchanged some questions with the enthusiastic front man about the tour, the Grey Cup, their appearance in The Fighter and what we can expect from them in their 23rd year.

Read the interview here.