BY THOMAS FLYNN Nearly 14 years ago, Stompin’ Tom Connors’ backup band, Whiskey Jack, gathered to celebrate Tom’s birthday, continuing the yearly tradition. The only difference that year was that Tom was not in attendance. “Tom used to invite the band up to the house for his birthday party. After he died, I realized, well, I’m not going to get another invitation to a birthday party. So, I’ll host my own,” said band leader Duncan Fremlin. From th…
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