Brad Balfour

March 24, 2023 No Responses

“Clerks” Star Brian O’Halloran Recalls His Career and Irish Heritage

If it weren’t for events such as the Big Apple Comic Con — now taking place this March 25th and 26th (www.bigapplecc.com) — American actor, producer, and podcaster Brian O’Halloran wouldn’t have had the chance to reach out and meet his audience in a friendly setting. But a con like the BACC is totally conceived with the touchy-feelie expe...

March 21, 2023 No Responses

For 25 Years, Joe Hurley has Produced His All-Star Irish Rock Revue With NY’s Finest

Report by Bruce Alexander with Brad Balfour Joe Hurley’s 25th Anniversary All-Star Irish Rock RevueFriday, March 17, 2023 6-8 pmCity Winery25 11th Ave. (at 15th St.)New York, NY646-751-6033 www.CityWinery.com A St. Pat’s Day celebration took place in City ...

March 21, 2023 No Responses

Producer/Writer/ Actor Siobhan Fallon Hogan Debuts Her Second Feature In New York City This Month

Photo by Brad Balfour Q&A by Brad Balfour Producer, writer and actor Siobhan Fallon Hogan just had her second feature film “Shelter in Solitude” makes its New York City debut at this year’s Craicfest. The noted actress has been on...

March 21, 2023 No Responses

Master Storyteller Jim Steranko Makes His Mark At The Big Apple Comic Con This March 25th – 26th

Jim Steranko changed the way comic book storytelling was visualized. He brought in design elements originally conceived through design and fine art ideas.

March 8, 2023 No Responses

Celebrating the Fureys and Family

Paddy McCarthy’s Music Page Now that we are all getting into the Saint Patrick’s Day festivities, Irish music will be played and listened to all over the world. So I have to introduce the audience to one of Ireland’s great...

March 7, 2023 No Responses

Thanks To An Oscar Nom for the Documentary “Navalny,” Cinematographer Niki Waltl is in the Spotlight

Q&A by Brad Balfour With Oscar night fast approaching — this Sunday, March 12th — it’s time to get inside some of the nominated films in various categories such as Best Documentary Feature. Among those nominees is “Navalny” &#...

February 28, 2023 No Responses

Noted Actor Mick Mellamphy Reprises His Taut Solo Performance In “The Smuggler” at the Irish Rep

the Off-Broadway premiere of “The Smuggler” — writer Ronan Noone’s absurd examination of an Irish immigrant bartender/writer gone awry — all in rhyming verse. Noone's hotly anticipated off-Broadway debut of his Origin's 1st Irish 2019 hit opened for ...

February 22, 2023 No Responses

CraicFest 25 Kicks Off Feb 24th with a Craic Concert at Rockwood Music Hall and Continues Into March

“The Ghost of Richard Harris” Preview by Brad Balfour CraicFest 25February 24 & March 2-4Various Locations While working as a doorman at Club Macanudo in 1999, native Irish New Yorker Terence Mulligan met famed director Jim Sheridan. As a result,...

February 22, 2023 No Responses

The New York International Children’s Film Festival Is Back This March

Preview by Brad Balfour New York International Children’s Film FestivalMarch 3 – 19, 2023 Various venues in NYC The New York International Children’s Film Festival, is back again in its live version, running this March 3rd to the 19th, 2023....

February 13, 2023 No Responses

The Closing Ceremony of Origin 1st Irish Festival 2023 Celebrates Contemporary Performing Arts Celtic Style

On Monday January 30, at 7 pm, the Closing Ceremony of Origin 1st Irish Festival 2023 was held at the Irish Arts Center ( 726 11th Avenue at 51st Street), the site of the Festival's three-day finale. A total of 12 Festival events took place through Tuesda...

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