Known to clear a dance floor and a cod tongue platter in record time, Buddy’s ugly stick has survived more kitchen parties than anyone can count. If Buddy’s in the room, the music’s loud, the drinks are flowing, and someone’s guaranteed to wake up with a story the next morning.

Former ferry deckhand turned unofficial mayor of the kitchen party, Skip has never met a stranger he couldn’t turn into a drinking buddy. His ugly stick has kept the beat through storms, shed parties, and more than a few questionable decisions.

Never missed a Sunday feed of Jiggs dinner or a chance to tell the same story twice. Jiggs swears this ugly stick once led a pub singalong clear through sunrise, though nobody remembers much after midnight.

Built like an anchor and loud as a foghorn, Tommy can usually be found at the centre of the party with a Screech in hand. His ugly stick doesn’t just keep rhythm, it practically starts the party itself.

Dan spent half his life on the water and the other half talking about it. He claims this ugly stick has brought luck to every gathering it’s attended, though some say it’s mostly responsible for bad dancing and late nights.

The only man known to get screeched in twice, Steve treats every night like George Street on a Friday. His ugly stick has seen more kitchen parties, bonfires, and singalongs than most people see in a lifetime.

Carl can split cod, tell tall tales, and play ugly stick all at the same time. Around the bay, there’s a rumour that if Carl shows up with this ugly stick, you’re probably not getting home early.

Weathered, loud, and always ready for one more tune, Seamus believes every good night starts with music and ends with stories nobody can fully confirm the next day. His ugly stick is as dependable as the Atlantic tide.

Tony lost the other toes in what he calls a “minor boating incident,” though the story changes every time he tells it. Somehow, despite being slightly off balance, he’s still one of the best dancers at any kitchen party.

Nobody’s ever quite sure where Frank came from or when he arrived. He just seems to appear when the music starts and disappear before cleanup. His ugly stick has become somewhat of a legend in foggy little towns along the coast.

Larry once claimed he hauled in a lobster bigger than a Labrador retriever, and honestly, nobody bothered arguing with him. His ugly stick is loud, colourful, and impossible to ignore, just like Larry himself.

First one singing, last one leaving, Kenny firmly believes every problem in life can be solved with music, friends, and one more round. If this ugly stick is shaking, chances are the whole room is singing along with it.