Robert Mizzell

Robert born on 21st July in Louisiana has made Ireland his home for over 20 years. He served his apprenticeship in Country Music since he first arrived here and is now one of the top Country artists in Ireland, his popularity spreading with extensive airplay into Europe and to such distant territories as Australia. As anyone who ever attended a Robert Mizzell show will testify, Robert with his band The Country Kings put on an energy filled show. Brimming with Country flavour his shows appeal to audiences in Nashville and wherever Country Music is popular.

Paddy O Brien

This year marks Paddy O Brien’s 25th year touring with his band

To mark this special occasion country star Paddy O Brien from Aglish Co Waterford and his band have organised several country music spectacular shows throughout the year. The next big festival of country music for people in this area is taking place on Fri 18^th, Sat 19th and Sun 20th May in Lawlors hotel Dungarvan Co Waterford. Paddy has been performing with his band for the last 25years and in that time has gained a huge fan base locally here in Cork and Waterford as well as fans from all around the world. This is never more evident then when he holds his weekends for his fans every year.

Hot Country Awards

The 3rd annual Hot Country 'country music' awards show was a huge success on Wednesday night last May 3rd, 2012 staged at the Hazel Hotel Monasterevin Co Kildare in front of a capacity crowd, it featured the 'best' in Irish country music. Backing band for the occasion were award winning Conquerors, presenters Hugh O'Brien and Pam Jackson kept the show moving with no delays which meant everything ran on time. Lighting and audio was provided by Spain AV Nenagh Co Tipperary.

Crystal Swing

This week, I spoke with Derek Burke, lead singer and front man for Crystal Swing. Crystal Swing, for those that don’t know, comprises of the Burke family from East Cork, Mary a fine musician and overall brains behind the outfit as well as being mother to, Derek on vocals, and Dervla, an accomplished singer with a great voice, who in my mind is one of the finest singers ever to come out of
Cork. When she sings country you really have to listen.

Country Music on TV

Country Music and Irish Music on our TV screens

You have to ask yourself why there is 16 hours of Country and Irish music to air each week on Showcase SKY Channel 201 Freesat 403. Responding to unprecedented demand from fans of Country music and Irish music in the UK and Ireland, Showcase TV has dedicated more than 16 hours of airtime to showcasing established and upcoming talent from the country and traditional Irish music scene.