Michael Del Punto

Michael Del Punto interview 20th Dec 2010

Over the last few months young singer Michael Del Punta has become noticed for many things his ability to entertain and serve food at the same time. However it’s his musical talents that have started to come to the fore. He started life singing while working as a waiter in Capri Bay restaurant in Youghal in County Cork and has progressed to more of a full time singer then waiter.

Darragh McGann

Darragh McGann interview 13th Dec 2010

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Cobh singer Darragh McGann better known as the singing Taxi driver. Mind you it seems that the tag, Singing Taxi driver might be just a little out of step as Darragh has established himself on a national and local stage as a singer, this time outside his taxi.
He delighted in telling me that he now has a new manager Michelle McCarthy from Gortroe, Michelle who has been involved in the music business for the last number of years is no stranger to working with great singers and bands.

Tomas Dubghail

Tomas Dubghail interview 6th Dec 2010

On Friday last I interviewed Tomas Dubghaill about the release of his new single “Where did Christmas Go”. Tomas was helped in the studio by two local girls from Inch Aine and Caoimhe O Driscoll from Inch National School who provided backing vocals on this track. When Tomas spoke with school principle Mr. O Mahoney about finding some singers for his single there were many fine singers to pick from in the school but the two girls came out on top.

Spirit Riders

Spirit Riders interview 27th Nov 2010

On Friday the 3rd of December next the Lady Belle, in Dungarvan sees the first visit of the touring band Spirit Riders from Dublin.  During the week I spoke with a of laid back talented musician Alan Begley one of the founding members of this six piece band.
Alan started by explaining the line up of the band , Satch Wright from Nashville on electric lead guitar and vocals with Col Griffith from Dublin on bass guitar, Cian O Callaghan from the rebel county , Cork providing a steady rhythm on drums. Joe Ryan on pedal steel guitar and Graham Nolan on fiddle and keyboards backing vocals and rounding off with Alan Begley himself, on guitar and vocals.

Voice of Youghal

Memories of the Voice of Youghal interview 22nd Nov 2010.

It was arranged that I would interview Jimmy Flanagan and Mark Ansboro during the week, the two men responsible for bringing out this new CD “the Memories of the Voice of Youghal”. At the appointed time Jimmy arrived but Mark was delayed, he had to drive to Cork to buy a special lead to connect a computer to a camera for Sunday nights CD Launch, this was typical of the work that has gone into this project for the last two months with every spare minute devoted to bringing this new CD to a whole new audience.

Hell For leather

Hell For leather interview 8th Nov 2010

If your wondering who “Hell for leather” are? They are Michael Carey 28 on guitar and vocals from Ladysbridge, Jer O Leary 24 on Mandolin from Ladysbridge and Ken Landers 30 on drums from Carrightwohill. Each of the lads sings, or as they say them selves, we shout along in the background to what ever song is being played. On first impression this bunch of lads are a little wild if not bordering on insane, but its all in good spirits.

It all started with the song “Seamus just wants to be Famous” on youtube.

Clare Horgan

Clare Horgan interview 1st Nov 20101.

Originally from Waterville, Clare Horgan spoke with me this week on Youghal Radio. I started by asking here when did it all start. Clare replied” As a child growing up I was involved Sean-nós singing all the time, and then I studied at the Leeds College of Music in the mid 90s. While at college, Clare fronted and led The Lilting Banshees, appearing at festivals in France and the UK. One of the highlights of her time in Leeds saw her fronting a sixty-strong Gospel.

Ugly Beautiful

Ugly Beautiful interview 25th oct 2010

Ugly Beautiful from Cork have been on the go since 2007. They have just released their debut single 100-1 to critical acclaim. Their debut album Paradise has been well received since its release – Cormac Battle of 2fm describes the opening track Weekend as “Brilliant!”. This album soars at high volumes and demands multiple listens – drawing you into layers of texture and sound. It has received both local and national airplay as well as television airplay. The diversity of heavy and ambient sounds comes from a broad range of influences, from Sigur Ros to the Queens of the Stone Age.

John Joyce

John Joyce interview 18th Oct 2010

I have interviewed many musicians in my day but this interview was different for many reasons. John Joyce, a grand nephew to the famous James Joyce. who is living in Waterford came to Youghal to chat with me last week and to play some of the tracks he has recorded and written over the last few years. John, who from time to time plays in nearby Cloyne where his brother Philip lives, bears an uncanny resemblance to his famous ancestor James Joyce.

Roy Buckley

Roy Buckley interview 15th Nov 2010

This week saw me chatting with local singer songwriter Roy Buckley on Youghal radio. Roy Buckley was born in Cork City, Ireland on November 6th, 1986 and from a very early age he had a great interest in Irish and folk Music. Growing up in a musical family, Roy was constantly surrounded by folk songs and music with many of his family all active in playing music. He got his first guitar at 14 and since then has never looked back.

Phil Coulter 2

Phil Coulter interview 11th Oct 2010

Having just returned from America where he was filming a TV special with his act Celtic Thunder, Phil Coulter, the legendary performer who just happens to be one of Ireland’s biggest-selling recording artists of all time, spoke with me on Youghal radio this week about his forthcoming show in Cork where he will perform in Cork Opera House on Thursday 14 October at 8pm.

Louise Lannigan

Louise Lannigan interview 4th Oct 2010

Louise Lannigan grew up listening to the sounds of country singers coming from her parent’s record player apart from that there was no other musical influence in her life, none of her family was in a band, none were singers. Louise first started singing in her local choir and from there went on to sing in local venues at party nights. A few short years ago she decided to move to Scotland and her love of singing continued,

Simon Fagan

Simon Fagan interview 27th Sept 2010.

Simon Fagan is not your typical Irish singer songwriter. Blending elements of gospel and folk with acoustic rock, Simon and his band produce a big Americana sound. This week Simon spoke with Shane Supple on Youghal radio about his new album. Simon has been performing since he was very young, joining the local brass band while still at school was where his musical career and love for the trumpet was born.

Gavin Moore

Gavin Moore interview 20th Sept 2010.

Born into what is arguably Ireland’s most famous music family, Gavin Moore, who spoke with Shane Supple this week on Youghal radio, respects the influences of his uncles Christy Moore and Luka Bloom, but musically, this singer songwriter is most definitely his own man. Gavin started playing guitar when he was 16 and in turn started singing at the same time accompanying himself as he learned new songs. Like most people he then progressed to writing his own songs, and then some years ago he attended Coláiste Stiofáin Naofa in Cork where he further honed his songwriting skills.

Palko

Palko interview 13th Sept 2010. 

Following on from the successful release of their debut album Dreamers earlier this year, The band Palko from Cork have released their first single “Take me down” from the album. Formed just over two years ago Palko have since been perfecting their live performance playing in venues throughout Cork City and County.

Aslan

Aslan in Midleton interview 6th Sept 2010. 

This week Billy McGuiness guitarist and spokesperson for one of Irelands leading bands with the tag Irelands hardest working band “Aslan” spoke with Shane Supple on Community Radio Youghal before there upcoming gig in Wallis Bar in Midleton on 12th Sept.

Michael Del Punta

Michael Del Punta interview 30th Aug 2010

19 year old Michael Del Punta born in Verona, Italy now living in Youghal, Co. Cork is known as the singing waiter. We will go back to when Michael was 18 and like any 18 year old he used to take his girlfriend out for a meal to the Capri Bay restaurant in Youghal, however being a student and not working he stopped calling into his favorite restaurant for on a daily basis when asked by the owner of the restaurant why he wasn’t calling he explained he didn’t have any work or money and was only a student. Well the owner offered him a job waiting tables in the restaurant.

Jimmy Crowley

Jimmy Crowley interview Aug 9th 2010

Jimmy spoke on Youghal radio this week of his joy at returning home to Cobh for the summer. Jimmy who will sing at the drop of a hat, spoke about how the music industry has changed. At the moment its hard to get acknowledgement from many places including the national airwaves. His current album which gets lots of play in America is based on stories tracing the fortunes of Irish in wars The first world war, the Franco war, the second world war and including our own civil war.

Harrison Roach

Harrison Roach interview 23rd Aug 2010

New York City based singer/songwriter Harrison Roach just released his debut EP All These Things in January 2010. Talent scouts from Sony applauded the album’s “strong sense of melody” which is multi-faceted and mature for such a young artist. Recorded and produced with acclaimed local talent, the fascinating and layered music of All These Things is perfectly executed, spanning the genres of pop, ambient- rock, and blues, and attests to Harrison’s authentic musical voice in an impressive entrance into professional music.

LJ Devlin

LJ Devlin interview Aug 2nd 2010

LJ Devlin is a singer songwriter born in Baltimore, West Cork. At 24 she’s just returned to Baltimore after five years in Dublin, where she studied music at Ballyfermot College. She has released a brand new album of songs she wrote and produced herself called Hunters moon. She was in Youghal visiting family and friends recently and called into Community Radio Youghal where she preformed some of her songs live on Shanes show on radio.

Legends in Concert

Legends in Concert interview 26th July 2010

On a night that Cork and Waterford replayed the Munster Hurling final under lights and in the rain, the people of Youghal and the surrounding areas were ably entertained by representatives of the same two counties, Corkman Art Supple and Waterford man Brendan Bowyer, this was no clash of the ash, it was however a fantastic journey down memory lane at the Walter Raleigh Hotel, where there was a brief glimpse back in time to the sunny days of music and fun as two of Ireland’s showband legends entertained a capacity crowd, some who had traveled from Mayo, Dublin, Galway and Sligo.

Barry Tierney

Barry Tierney interview 19th July 2010

Although only 21, seasoned entertainer, singer songwriter Barry Tierney, from Kinsale has toured extensively, including Ireland, England, Germany and America over the past number of years, sharing stages with Cork songwriting legends Mick Flannery (Video clip) and John Spillane.

Eva Porter

Eva Porter interview 5th July 2010

Eva Porter It might seem strange that a mother of three from Carrightwohill working in insurance, by day, raising three children, running a household, doing all the normal everyday things none of which included performing her own songs in public, decided to record an album of her own songs, but that’s exactly what Eva Porter has done.

Sacred Roots

Sacred Root fundraising venture.   28th June 2010

Bobby Lee, a well known musician along with his brother Fergal established Sacred Root in 2005. Sacred Root was formed to help young people realize their potential and dreams through the form of music. In November 2008 the Hot Spot Music Club in Nagle House in Youghal, Co Cork was created. Between 25 to35 young adults attend the music club on a regular basis to write, compose, jam out or just play pool and soak up the atmosphere. The group are currently working on finishing an album in which they have written and recorded 19 songs. The album recorded at Claycastle Studios in Youghal is due out as soon as the funds are there to finish it. The CD is a testament to the talent and quality of young musicians in the town of Youghal.