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,