With George Heslin as Executive Director, The NY Irish Center Celebrates 20 years as a Culture Hub for its Community
September 19, 2024 No Responses

With George Heslin as Executive Director, The NY Irish Center Celebrates 20 years as a Culture Hub for its Community

Exclusive Interview by Brad Balfour  Based in Long Island City, The NY Irish Center (NYIC) launches an ambitious season of new programming initiatives starting in September. Joining the Center for the first time will be Ireland’s national broadcaster TG4, introducing the...
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Aussie Rocker Josh Rennie-Hynes Transitions to a Musical Life in Nashville
September 19, 2024 No Responses

Aussie Rocker Josh Rennie-Hynes Transitions to a Musical Life in Nashville

Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour Australia is one peculiar place, a land full of animals not found anywhere else like the koala and kangaroo. It has an odd history as well. Following the loss of its American colonies in 1783, the...
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Irish Musician Kieran O’Hare Tells the Tale of Open The Door for Three and Their Latest Release — “A Prosperous Gale”
September 12, 2024 No Responses

Irish Musician Kieran O’Hare Tells the Tale of Open The Door for Three and Their Latest Release — “A Prosperous Gale”

 Exclusive Q&A by Brad Balfour A road-tested, audience-approved trio of Irish musicians, Open The Door For Three released “A Prosperous Gale,” their fourth full-length album this September. It will be available on all digital platforms and C...
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Irish Artist Paul Hughes Forges a Dynamic Presence at the 2024 Volta Art Fair In NYC
September 12, 2024 No Responses

Irish Artist Paul Hughes Forges a Dynamic Presence at the 2024 Volta Art Fair In NYC

On October 3rd, 2024, Hughes will have an opening night of his “Green is a Myriad” series of paintings in support of UNICEF, at the Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) on Ely Place, Dublin.
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Coldplay’s Irish Odyssey
September 4, 2024 No Responses

Coldplay’s Irish Odyssey

Peter Kelly was front row in Dublin to witness Coldplay thrill Irish crowds With four Croke Park nights at full capacity under their belts, Coldplay left Irish fans as they found them: euphoric. It was a blend of athletic energy...
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The Armory Show Returns to the Javits Center this September 6-8 to Celebrate its 30th Anniversary
August 30, 2024 No Responses

The Armory Show Returns to the Javits Center this September 6-8 to Celebrate its 30th Anniversary

well when it hosts the annual Armory Show. New York City’s iconic fair returns with a must-see edition that features an array of incredible artists represented by over 235 leading international galleries from 35 countries.
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The New Film “Skincare” — Starring Elizabeth Banks — Peels Off The Dark Side of the Beauty World
August 27, 2024 No Responses

The New Film “Skincare” — Starring Elizabeth Banks — Peels Off The Dark Side of the Beauty World

Sort of based on a true story, the film is loosely framed by the case of Dawn DaLuise, who was arrested and later acquitted for a murder-for-hire plot against a rival beauty guru.
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Lauren Braddock Revisits Paul McCartney’s “Junior’s Farm” Through her Latest Song “The Green, Green Grass of Junior’s Farm”
August 20, 2024 No Responses

Lauren Braddock Revisits Paul McCartney’s “Junior’s Farm” Through her Latest Song “The Green, Green Grass of Junior’s Farm”

Q&A by Brad Balfour Timed to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of McCartney’s “Junior’s Farm,” Lauren Braddock’s story might strike your fancy –especially if you’re a Beatle’s fan or love country music. This ...
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These Gaelic Speaking Irish Rappers — Kneecap — Make an Explosive Debut Worldwide With a New Album and Film Out
August 15, 2024 No Responses

These Gaelic Speaking Irish Rappers — Kneecap — Make an Explosive Debut Worldwide With a New Album and Film Out

With the same jolt of energy that propels the film "Kneecap," the group Kneecap —from Belfast, Northern Ireland — shows the same energy in an interview that they do in a performance. The trio answered questions with the same shotgun style they demonstrate ...
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“Deadpool & Wolverine” May Make No Sense at All but Has Became One of the Biggest Blockbusters of All Time
August 9, 2024 No Responses

“Deadpool & Wolverine” May Make No Sense at All but Has Became One of the Biggest Blockbusters of All Time

 Commentary by Brad Balfour Film: Deadpool & WolverineDirector: Shawn LevyCast: Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Emma Corrin, Morena Baccarin, Rob Delaney, Leslie Uggams, Aaron Stanford, Matthew Macfadyen When I was a wee lad, I discovered ...
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