Love
Kevin Rowland is no stranger to writing about love in his music or in his recent autobiography Bless Me Father. His book was indeed looking back on his traumas, relationships, and regrets he had throughought his...
50 Years of The Undertones & Teenage Kicks Still So Hard To Beat.
The first time I saw The Undertones play live was in the now long gone Savoy Theatre on Bedford Row in Limerick on 3rd of February 1980. They were supported by fellow northern band The Moondogs. The Blueprints The band...
Thin Lizzy (Boxset)
By Thin LizzyThin Lizzy give the box treatment to their debut album Thin Lizzy from 1971. This was the day when Lizzy were a three man line up with Philip Lynott, Eric Bell and of course the man at the back Brian Downey, on the...
The Boys of Dungeon Lane
By Paul McCartneyPaul McCartney goes back in time on a trip down memory lane with The Boys of Dungeon Lane, a beautiful and warm masterpiece that serves as his 21st solo offering. Macca has always been my favourite Beatle. His songs...
The First Rock ‘n Roll Record was on 45 RPM
Like all great questions this one is certainly open to interpretation. I can still remember reading the quote by Billy Vera, a songwriter with a massive reputation for writing a number of songs across a multitude...
Donovan Turns Back the Clock on “The Tale Of The Gael Tour” in Limerick
The People’s Museum Of Limerick was the latest stop for acclaimed Celtic singer/songwriter Donovan Leitch on his Tale Of The Gael Tour. Last Friday night the 15th of May saw Donovan rewind the clock with his many hits...
The Art of Collecting Records
Whenever you take a look at someone’s record collection you will always become amused at what someone collects. I have been collecting records on vinyl since the late 60s and I always question myself many...
The Art of McCartney And The Man Is Still On The Run
Paul McCartney is now 65 years threading the boards in the world we call Rock-and-Roll. First as a member of the Quarrymen which would eventually become The Beatles, and then Wings… The Post Beatles Era After The...
Across the Shannon and Beyond: A Saint-Patrick’s Day Irish Playlist
Ireland’s musical landscape is as rich and varied as its history, moving effortlessly between centuries-old traditions and fearless modern experimentation. For our St Patrick’s Day Special Edition, we present you with...
Horslips: the Original kings Of Celtic Rock and Folk Music.
The first time I saw Horslips was in the early 70s. They performed on a program on RTE television called “Fonn” and thereafter on the BBC on the “Old Grey Whistle Test” with the great Bob Harris...
