It all started with a simple idea and a good bottle of whiskey

He handed everyone a cassette tape with 25 Pogues songs

The mandolin soon replaced his dumpster-dive guitar

"Those bodhrán lessons kicked my ass"

Mike played the audition using a ratty, borrowed accordion

"I could never say no to people asking me to join a band"

"Some of The Kissers have been playing for almost as long as I’ve been alive"

"The Kissers' music stays interesting after repeated listening...I think."