Yeah, Tich is still much missed around here - both as a good bloke, and as a fine guitarist. He played with the Boys of the Lough for some time, though I can't recall which of their records he appeared on.

Back to the Boat Band. I've heard them live on numerous occasions over the past decade or so, and jammed with them a few times. Excellent musicians and very nice people to know. They concentrate mostly on Cajun/Zydeco material now (often in collaboration with the Louisiana singer and rub-board player J C Gallow), but they also play most kinds of American, British and Irish roots music with sympathy and zest. Truly a band for all sessions. Check out their records, or catch them live if they're down your way.

Wassail!