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.

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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.

Suzanne Joubert

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Singer songwriter Suzanne Joubert who is currently living in Ballycotton in Co Cork ‘Come on Home’ is the debut disc from South African born, but Ireland based singer/songwriter Suzanne Joubert; since 2004 she has been recording and performing live with Declan Sinnott (renowned producer of Sinead Lohan and Mary Black) - the results of this partnership are evident in this melodic and accessible album. Known for his polished, but sensitive and empathetic work, his production style proves to be the perfect vehicle for Joubert’s silky-smooth voice as the songs have strong melodies and hooks, but also decently crafted lyrics.

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Phil Coulter interview on Friday 11th Sept 2009

When it comes to being a legend in the music industry there is none bigger in the Irish Music Industry then songwriter, producer, musician, arranger Phil Coulter. This week I had the pleasure of talking with Phil before his upcoming show in Cork Opera House on Sunday 13th Sept. I asked him about this show and how did it differ to other shows and he explained that it was an evening about the songs and songwriters which grew out of the success of the songwriter slot on his tv show Coulter & Company which has aired for the last three years. Its a relaxed approach to a live music show which he intends to take around the country on tour.

The Three Tenors

Shane Supple interviews John Scott from The Three Tenors Friday 11th Sept 2009

This week I spoke with John Scott from the three Tenors about their upcoming night at Cork Opera House, last year they visited Youghal to preform in St Marys Collegiate Church.  The Three Tenors are not the original Three Tenors, but this group are an outstanding success in their own right. Ireland's three tenors include John Scott, David Martin and Declan Kelly.

John Sheehan The Dubliners

This week I spoke with John Sheehan on the phone about his upcoming concert in Cork Opera House this August. Sometimes referred to as, "The quiet one," John is the only member of the group to have had a formal musical education. He was rather proud of this status Until quite recently when an old man in a rural district of Ireland came up to him, following a concert, and said, "Tell me, young fellow, do you read music or are you gifted?"

Joe Rooney

Shane Supple interviews Joe Rooney by Shane Supple on Mixcloud

Keith Duffy - Boyzone

Keith Duffy interview July 2007

This week I had the chance to talk to a gentleman who just happens to be part of one of the biggest bands evr to come out of Ireland, he also happens to be one of the most generous and likeable guys you can ever meet. He has starred on one of the longest running Television programs Coronation Street, he has toured the world with the band Boyzone selling out to thousands of fans across the globe, but behind it all he is a family man, a father, a husband and a man who cares enough to put his money and talent where his mouth is. As he was coming to Cork in July I spoke to him about his acting and how the current play is doing Dandelions.

Maggie Khiane

Maggie Khiane Aug 2006

This week I spoke with new singer songwriter Maggie Khiane on the upcoming launch of her new album which is to be Launched at Dublins Sugar Club, Maggie Keanes debut album Out To The World has been well received by critics and played by radio stations around the country. With overtones of Sinead OConnor and Annie Lennox, Maggie is an artist with universal appeal. The album displays Maggie's fine song writing capabilities with a blend of melodic contemporary tracks. Featured as Hot Press Pick of the Fortnight, Jackie Hayden refers to .."the rock-lite Better than Better. her breathy voice delivers a cheery tuneHappy Day is equally uplifting.a great chorus and Keanes falsetto voice is a real treat.Sweet Surrender shows she has an instinct for classy pop".

Sean O Neill

Sean O Neill interview Feb 2004

Shane interviewed Sean O Neill about his life and times as The wandering Minstrel. In January 2000, Sean O'Neill gave up the day job and revived an old tradition - that of the traveling bard or, as he soon became known, The Wandering Minstrel.

John Smith

John Smith Interview 2003
This week I had the honour of chatting with John Smith on tour from America, because he was in Dingle in a phone box its a short interview but his music is fantastic and well written songs which have fantastic production quality to them.

At a time when national fame, fortune and reputation are often awarded to performers of pedestrian and limited talents and abilities, it is wholly refreshing to encounter an artist whose work – often grossly under-recognised – possesses a genius that cannot be denied, ignored or overlooked. Johnsmith is one such artist; a gifted singer-songwriter, moving performer and roaming troubadour.

Shane Brady

 Shane Brady came to the studio twice the first time he was alone and the second time he called to the studio and he brought along another musician Hugh MacBrien to join him for this interview. I have to say the story is amazing from Shane who's father Willie Brady was well known and worked for RTE and had recorded so many songs before he passed away at a young age. Shane took up the mantle and re recorded some of the songs his father had made famous, all on an album called A light Shines Out To Sea. These interviews are great in that they show how things progressed from our first interview to the second about a year and a half later. A great singer and a great guy I have to say it was one of those interviews I will always enjoy. The sound quality is not great but hey they were record on tape for the younger listeners out there it was an old format before CD and MP3.