Out&About
December 16, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy I have to tell you, not being Out&About has its advantages as I was invited to tune into the ‘Virtual Spirit of Ireland Gala’. The Irish Arts Center Gala featured performances and appearances by Bono, Sting, Elvis...
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Actor Gary Oldman Speaks About Playing The Late John le Carré’s Iconic Character George Smiley in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”
December 15, 2020 No Responses

Actor Gary Oldman Speaks About Playing The Late John le Carré’s Iconic Character George Smiley in “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy”

[John le Carré courtesy: Penguin Books] Q&A by Brad Balfour On Halloween 2020, Scottish actor Sean Connery died at 90 years old. His breakthrough role as British secret agent James Bond established the character and the idea of what was...
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“Brush” Shiels Went From Skid Row Frontman To A full Solo Career
December 15, 2020 No Responses

“Brush” Shiels Went From Skid Row Frontman To A full Solo Career

Irish musician Brendan Francis “Brush” Shiels from County Dublin, is best known for being the front man of Gary Moore‘s first band, Skid Row. An Irish blues rocker of the late ’60s and early ’70s, it was based in Dublin and fr...
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Late “White Christmas” Star Rosemary Clooney’s Seasonal Revival
December 15, 2020 No Responses

Late “White Christmas” Star Rosemary Clooney’s Seasonal Revival

With the holiday season in mind, the song and film White Christmas is also ever-present. That and the fact that her nephew George is starring in a new film, the late Rosemary Clooney makes her presence know once again. In...
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Recollections of Late Singer Sean Dunphy Who Went from Dublin to Nashville and Back
December 15, 2020 No Responses

Recollections of Late Singer Sean Dunphy Who Went from Dublin to Nashville and Back

Memories by Paddy McCarthy I had the pleasure of meeting the late Sean Dunphy on my own travels in the music business. Memories of him have come to mind but, that was quite a while ago. In the late ’70s,...
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Out&About
December 9, 2020 No Responses

Out&About

By Paddy McCarthy Ho, Ho, Ho! Isn’t that what Santa says when he is delivering Christmas presents to everyone? Now I am saying the same thing to you as things are going to get much better for all of us....
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Take “Ten”– A Story of Pearl Jam Revisited on A 30th Anniversary
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Take “Ten”– A Story of Pearl Jam Revisited on A 30th Anniversary

                A Story From the Vaults by Brad Balfour [Pearl Jam hit the road 30 years ago and established a durable legacy. With the release of Ten, their debut album, a legendary live band...
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The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays
December 8, 2020 No Responses

The Irish Repertory Theatre Offers to Cheer You Up for The Christmas Holidays

Meet Me in St. Louis Book: Hugh Wheeler Songs: Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Director: Charlotte Moore Music Direction: John Bell Orchestrations: Josh Clayton Producer: Ciarán O’Reilly Cast: Shereen Ahmed, William Bellamy, Rufus Collins, Kerry Conte, Meliss...
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Twist On The Holidays — Celebrating Chubby Checker
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Twist On The Holidays — Celebrating Chubby Checker

Music Notes by Paddy McCarthy I’m especially hoping you’re getting ready for the holiday season. So here we go with a blast from the past to enhance the celebration. Who remembers Chubby Checker? Or better yet, the Twist? The American rock...
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Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered
December 8, 2020 No Responses

Irish Folk Legend Jim McCann Remembered

Recollection by Paddy McCarthy Although a solo artist for most of his career, Irish entertainer and folk musician James McCann was a member of The Dubliners from 1974 until ’79. Later he appeared with them in their 2002 reunion and their...
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