I am now officially a fan of Flogging Molly. I had heard of the traditionally Irish-influenced punk rockers prior to watching the film, Whiskey on a Sunday, but had never heard their music. Now I type as fast as I can, eager to run out to the record store and grab all their records. Ordering online won't be fast enough. After that I need to check local concert listings and camp out wherever they're coming next.

Whiskey on a Sunday flows extremely well, picking up at an undefined date in the midst of the band's tour, and deftly weaves in and out of tour, studio and interview footage with all band members and effectively (and free of narration) tells the band's story, both as group and as individual members.

For the newcomer such as myself it would be relatively easy to toss the band into the Black 47 bin of novelty Irish-folk-rock-punk bands (though aside from the bona fide excellent Pogues, I do not know who else might reside in that bin. House of Pain?). But it becomes quickly apparent that Flogging Molly is a mature, thoughtful, insightful - and above all, professional - unit; and, most importantly, one that is capable of absolutely bringing down the house with rock and roll. They could deliver this message with a polka bent or vis-à-vis gangsta rap and I doubt it would be any less compelling.

Bandleader and songwriter Dave King gets the most screentime, though Whiskey on a Sunday does devote ample time to each band member's present and past, and the viewer is quickly convinced that every lyric to grace the band's records and live shows is hard wrung from his heart and personal experience, explaining the effectiveness of Flogging Molly's music and doubtless the hardcore devotion of their fans as well. There is a naked and painfully personal honesty apparent in Flogging Molly that one can find in only a handful of musical talents; U2, Pete Townshend, Johnny Cash, and the Clash, to name a few, and, to paraphrase Dave King, songs with that kind of honesty cannot go wrong.

Whiskey on a Sunday succeeds as a well-above-average music documentary for several reasons as the band and their story manages to remain absolutely compelling throughout despite no scandal, no apparent internal animosity, no chart hits, and aside from a rabid fan base, I would venture to say that they while may have name recognition, 9 out of 10 folks calling them serious music fans would be hard pressed to name a Flogging Molly song, album or even band member.

The second disc in the set is a full-length music CD soundtrack to the film with live and acoustic performances of many of the songs featured in the film and is an excellent companion, worthy of a separate review itself. This is a no-brainer, this is a must-see that will likely become a must-own within minutes of finishing the film. In this age of bloated DualDiscs and "bonus DVDs" with little real content, this is a gem. An awesome movie, an excellent soundtrack and one of the most exciting "new" bands I've seen/heard in a long, long time.

Gotta begin by saying that I like Flogging Molly a lot. Sure, they're not "The Pogues", but then again, they were the originators of this type of music, and will forever remain untouchable.

That said, this is an excellent buy! Personally, I think that either the CD or the DVD alone are worth the money, but when you combine the two, you've got yourself a winner and one helluva deal.

The CD is great... "Laura" is a fabulous song, and I can't stop that acoustic version of "Drunken Lullabies" from playing in my head! Side one is all acoustic, side 2 is all live. Side 2 really gives one a feel for the energy that this band puts into it's live shows.

The DVD is a pretty remarkable documentary. It's obvious that these are cool people who take their music (and partying, apparently!) very seriously indeed. It's refreshing to see a band who doesn't give a shxt about convention and does what they want, with their music and their fans taking top priority. After watching this DVD, I like this band even more so than I did previously. Great music and really interesting background material- including the best FM revelation of all- I'm only a year older than Dave King! HA!! Screw all you young whippersnappers, us old farts know how to ROCK, baby!!!

I am a big fan of this group, and Whiskey on a Sunday is definately something any fan of Flogging Molly should pick up. With a compilation of great songs from different albums and an extra DVD that shows several backstage footage as well as different performances over the years a lots of funny moments, this is one set you want to pick up!

Music of the CD includes:

"Laura" - 4:15

"Drunken Lullabies" (acoustic) - 4:55

"The Wanderlust" (acoustic) - 3:37

"Another Bag of Bricks" (acoustic) - 4:05

"Tomorrow Comes a Day Too Soon" (acoustic) - 3:39

"The Likes of You Again" (live) - 4:08

"Swagger" (live) - 2:14

"Black Friday Rule" (live) - 11:57

"Within a Mile of Home" (live) - 4:34

"What's Left of the Flag" (live) - 4:13

DVD extras include:

"Badger", a short piece on Flogging Molly's technician.

"Dave in the Studio", Dave King singing Light of a Fading Star in the studio.

"Gary", a short piece on Gary Schwindt, the band's manager, also the brother of Flogging Molly's drummer George Schwindt.

"Joe and Matt", a short movie of Matt Hensley and Joe Sib from SideOneDummy Records goofing off.

"Outtakes", including Dennis Casey's request that someone set his nipples on fire.

"Return to Molly Malone's", a piece on a concert which Flogging Molly performed on Saint Patrick's Day at Molly Malone's Pub in Los Angeles, where the band first played.

"Rebels of the Sacred Heart", music video with live footage shot at the Wiltern Theater.

"Selfish Man", music video with live footage shot at the Wiltern Theater.

This is definately recommended. Watch it for great music and great moments

Wow, just when I thought Flogging Molly couldn't get any better, they topped themselves again! This is a fantastic set with one of the best music documentaries I have ever seen! The acoustic and live versions of all the classics are incredible! My entire family loves "The Molly" as we call them, and this CD and DVD does not disappoint! We all enjoyed it together! Dave King is a musical genius, and he managed to bring some of the best musicians in the world together. Their fun and haunting melodies will be around a long time! Keep rockin' Flogging Molly!

I Love it. I gifted this purchase, because I own most of it. I do want it for myself but figured my little sister would be better off with it. No bad tunes.