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.