The Irish World | Music
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The Irish World | Music
2d ago
Brian Warfield, Tommy Byrne and Noel Nagle, aka The Wolfe Tones, sat down with David Hennessy at The Faltering Fullback last week ahead of their surprise gig there to chat about their 60+ years on the road, their upcoming Finsbury Park show which will be their biggest ever UK show and going out at the ..read more
The Irish World | Music
2d ago
Jack Badcock, lead singer of Dallahan, told David Hennessy about his first solo album, the historical figures who inspired some of the tracks and why being a musician is like going to Hogwarts. Jack Badcock has toured extensively on four continents, predominantly as frontman and founding member of renowned world-folk band Dallahan. The Herald say ..read more
The Irish World | Music
5d ago
Picture This told David Hennessy about their new album, the whirlwind it has been for them so far, playing for Manchester United legends and when Noel Gallagher kept their iPod. Kildare rock band Picture This have just released their fourth album, Parked Car Conversations. The fourpiece from Athy have enjoyed consistent success since bursting onto ..read more
The Irish World | Music
1w ago
Canadian singer- songwriter Loreena McKennitt told David Hennessy about how Celtic music inspired her huge successful career of more than three decades. Canadian singer-songwriter Loreena McKennitt has sold more than 14 million records worldwide. Her recordings have achieved Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum status in 15 countries on four continents. She has twice been nominated for ..read more
The Irish World | Music
1w ago
Pillow Queens told David Hennessy about their new album, supporting Phoebe Bridgers and gaining (but not quite keeping) Jodie Comer as a fan. Dublin four piece indie rock band Pillow Queens released their third album, Name Your Sorrow recently This marks their third album following 2020’s In Waiting and 2022’s Leave The Light On which ..read more
The Irish World | Music
3w ago
Leonard Barry told David Hennessy about his new album, what we learned working in homeless services and playing the massive stages when he was too young to appreciate it. Leonard Barry is coming to the UK to tour his solo album Littoral. His third solo album, Littoral comes a full ten years after the acclaimed ..read more
The Irish World | Music
1M ago
Daoirí Farrell told David Hennessy about his current UK tour, how recession turned him from an electrician into a musician and now sharing the stage with people who used to be his musical heroes like Ralph McTell, Sharon Shannon and Donal Lunny. Daoirí Farrell is back in the UK for an extensive tour that comes ..read more
The Irish World | Music
1M ago
By David Hennessy River McGann from Ennis, Co. Clare was crowned Fiddler of London 2024 at the live grand final at the London Irish Centre on Saturday night. A 17- year- old Leaving Cert student from Rice College in Ennis, River McGann was selected from the 12 finalists by adjudicators Dónal O’Connor and Michael Rooney ..read more
The Irish World | Music
1M ago
Wallis Bird told David Hennessy about her new single about the extraordinary character of Dr James Barry, her experiences performing with the late, great Shane MacGowan and Sinead O’Connor, and the negative sides of fame. The well known and award- winning singer- songwriter Wallis Bird is back in the UK for some shows. Wallis is ..read more
The Irish World | Music
1M ago
By David Hennessy Meabh Smyth from Armagh was the inaugural Fiddler of London back in 2021. Although COVID restriction prevented the final taking place in person, Meabh was judged the winner from the other finalists in the online competition. Meabh would go on to play a number of prestigious events as Fiddler of London, notably ..read more