The Flying Elephant Interview

Hensley’s Flying Elephant Pub & Grill owner Matt Hensley has had a storied career that spans the world of professional skateboarding, music, and now the hospitality industry.

Skateboarding Magazine music writer Arlie Carstens recently interview Matt for the February 2008 issue of the magazine and found out why Matt just couldn’t stay off the road.

Flogging Molly tours really hard. I mean hard-touring bands look at our schedule and go, “Goddamn, you guys are f—kin’ crazy.” Ten years of that just got to me; I was missing too many of my kid’s games, and I just got manically depressed over all of it. One day I just freaked the f—k out and said, “I’m gonna walk away, I just can’t do this anymore.” And then I had to do something with myself, so I started a pub—a musical place—so I could be around music still and kind of keep it together. But I dunno, after doing it for a while and taking some time away from it (the band) I kind of came to the realization that the grass is always greener no matter what you do. Not being in the band anymore just kind of screwed my whole gig up; it’s such a big part of my life and who I am, it’s just weird to not be part of that anymore. It just doesn’t feel right. So after talking with those guys and going back and forth, they were happy to have me back.

And if all this makes you thirsty for some Guinness and “sweet piano playing” blonde rocker then stop by Henley’s tonight, January 18, 2008 from 7-10 PM to check out Taryn Donath. This girl can tickle her some ivory. Seriously.

[Link: Skateboarding.com]