Interview By Meghan Killimade
Thanks for talking with us guys! How did None Of Us Saints come together and who are the members and instrumentation?
Charlie: Hi Wailing City. We are Charlie on bouzouki and vocals, Bill on percussion and harmonium, and Ricky on bass. We’ve all been in bands (mostly heavy ones) for decades but now firmly in our dad years (seven kids between us) we’ve opted for something quieter. We’ve been doing NOUS since… 2023?
Bill: I’d like to add… in 2023, Charlie and Ricky were getting along fine as a duo when I went out to see them at 33 one night. I’ve known Charlie for 40 years and have seen some wild swings. This one was different, it was a style that was most aligned with how he lived. I also decided Ricky would be my friend, and I offered this unsolicited advice to them after their set. “I’m not saying that you’re missing me, but I do think you’re missing drums.” The following weekend Charlie made the 40 minute drive to my house and handed over some gear, a bodhran and kick drum, then followed that with the harmonium a year later with a similar drop. Maybe there’s a touch of new guy complex, but after two years I still feel lucky to be included in this project, would play every show for free to share a stage with these guys. And if I was to be kicked out of the band, our mothers would never speak again. So.
Bill: I’d like to add… in 2023, Charlie and Ricky were getting along fine as a duo when I went out to see them at 33 one night. I’ve known Charlie for 40 years and have seen some wild swings. This one was different, it was a style that was most aligned with how he lived. I also decided Ricky would be my friend, and I offered this unsolicited advice to them after their set. “I’m not saying that you’re missing me, but I do think you’re missing drums.” The following weekend Charlie made the 40 minute drive to my house and handed over some gear, a bodhran and kick drum, then followed that with the harmonium a year later with a similar drop. Maybe there’s a touch of new guy complex, but after two years I still feel lucky to be included in this project, would play every show for free to share a stage with these guys. And if I was to be kicked out of the band, our mothers would never speak again. So.
