Cork singer- songwriter Meadhbh Walsh told David Hennessy about her first ever London show coming up and after struggling with self- doubt gaining the confidence to be a performer. 23-year-old Meadhbh Walsh’s music career started at the age of 14 when she started busking in Killarney which progressed on to gigging in the pubs. During ..read more

Manchester- based Tyrone country singer- songwriter Gary Quinn told David Hennessy about his new music getting back to what he loved about country music growing up, the inspiration of the late Kris Kristofferson and how his home province is being allowed to find its voice after troubled times. Gary Quinn, the multi award-winning Omagh country ..read more

By David Hennessy There was a standing ovation for The Dubliners Encore show that began its UK run of shows at Bromley’s Churchill Theatre last November. The stage show, which celebrates the iconic music of the Dubliners, features five musicians taking on the persona of the late stars Luke Kelly, Ronnie Drew, Barney McKenna and ..read more

By David Hennnessy  Shout London, the mental health and arts festival from Ashford Place, returned for its third outing in November. For the first time the event took place at the new location of Wac Arts in Belsize Park and the two days of screenings, live performances and discussion were followed by the very first ..read more

Galway cellist Naomi Berrill told David Hennessy about her latest album inspired by the islands of Inishark and Inishbofin and the Irish pirate Queen, Grace O’Malley. Naomi Berrill, the internationally acclaimed cellist, composer, and singer from County Galway, now based in Florence, is touring across Ireland. The tour celebrates the release of her latest album ..read more

Joe McCormack of The Peppered Aces spoke to David Hennessy about the band’s new music ahead of their playing at the London St Patrick’s celebration this Sunday. The Peppered Aces are a band that has been long on the Irish scene in London. They have been a regular fixture on the scene for almost ten years ..read more

Southampton singer- songwriter Jack Francis, who is about to support Damien Dempsey and has played support for Sharon Shannon, told David Hennessy about his debut album, Irish roots and the changing landscape for music and songwriters. Hailing from Southampton singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Jack Francis (33) released his debut album Early Retirement last year to much acclaim ..read more

Award- winning instrumentalist and composer Alannah Thornburgh told David Hennessy about her debut album inspired by tales of Irish myths and folklore. Award-winning Mayo instrumentalist and composer Alannah Thornburgh has just released her debut solo album, Shapeshifter inspired by Irish tales of myths and folklore. Alannah will mark the release with an Irish tour and ..read more

Singer- songwriter Ainsley Hamill spoke to David Hennessy about her new album inspired by Scottish myth and legend ahead of her gig at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith this weekend. Acclaimed Scottish singer Ainsley Hamill comes to The Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith this weekend. It concludes her English tour of her new album ..read more

Singer- songwriter Emma Langford told David Hennessy about her new show with fellow songwriters Megan O’Neill and Grainne Hunt, the importance of International Women’s Day and being diagnosed with autism as an adult. Limerick singer-songwriter Emma Langford comes to London Irish Centre this weekend. She brings fellow singer- songwriters Megan O’Neill and Gráinne Hunt to ..read more