“The first time I played with The Redneck Manifesto was in the Funnel Bar around the time they started out. We were thrown together on a bill and I hadn’t met them before. I was blown away, almost intimidated by how fucking cool they were. The thing I noticed was how they all moved as if they are hearing a different downbeat or offbeat but always perfectly in sync. Being from Crumlin and playing so hard I thought they were real tough guys but they’re all kinda softies at heart, maybe don’t fuck with Richie. I asked Rich to play bass in my band shortly after that Funnel gig and Matty a couple of years later on guitar. One of my favourite ever musical experiences was the night I got to fill in for Neil on synths and percussion at the Róisín Dubh around the time of I am Brazil. We’ve been through a lot together over the years so i’m thrilled to be involved in the celebration of the Irish band I’ve been to see most in my lifetime. I’ve said it before, New Orleans had the Meters, Lagos had Africa 70 and Dublin has The Redneck Manifesto.” – Davids Kitt (who supports them as New Jackson tonight along with The Dublin Guitar Quartet)
