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.

Phil Coulter pt 1

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.

Shane Supple

Ok I know this is a little bit mad but hey it is my blog and I am a songwriter and have been interviewed on radio so I figured why not start this blog with my own music , sure everyone else is getting hits on their websites etc so I think its only fair I should be included in the singer songwriter group as well. Its what I do, So bear with me please as I try make the best use of my time and webspace here to plug my own music.

 Shane, at 16 at age Shane Supple a singer/songwriter from Youghal, County Cork in Southern Ireland started touring full time with his father showband legend Art Supple and his band. At 20 Shane joined a touring company acting in various stage plays and musicals, 1988