Cork-Based Fiona Kennedy is One of Ireland’s Top Vocalists
January 18, 2021 No Responses

Cork-Based Fiona Kennedy is One of Ireland’s Top Vocalists

Fiona Kennedy is an Irish female wedding singer based in Cork and is one of Ireland’s top vocal- ists, playing for church and civil wedding ceremonies in Munster and through- out Ireland. Now here is a singer that I know...
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Singer Chris De Burgh Worth A Listen No Matter What the Season or The Critic
December 23, 2020 No Responses

Singer Chris De Burgh Worth A Listen No Matter What the Season or The Critic

Maybe “Lady in Red” wasn’t written for this season, but it certainly is the kind of romantic song that would make for a perfect background sound for a couple sitting in front of a warm fireplace … Or elsewhere. That...
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Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre
December 23, 2020 No Responses

Director Charlotte Moore Invites Us to Virtually See “Meet Me in St. Louis” at Irish Repertory Theatre

Interview by Brad Balfour Meet Me in St. Louis: A Holiday Special in Song and on Screen Runs December 11, 2020 – January 2, 2021 Book by Hugh Wheeler Songs by Hugh Martin & Ralph Blane Based on The Kensington...
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Irish Singer Brian Kennedy’s Christmas Special Takes Place Online This Sunday
December 18, 2020 No Responses

Irish Singer Brian Kennedy’s Christmas Special Takes Place Online This Sunday

Brian Kennedy Live from Dublin Sunday, December 20th, 2020 Streamed live on Facebook 3:00 PM ET 12 Noon PT 8:00 PM Ireland/UK With Brian Kennedy’s upcoming Christmas Special —Live from Dublin — taking place this Sunday, December 20th, he adds...
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Lifeshare Hold An Xmas Event For Manchester’s Homeless
December 17, 2020 No Responses

Lifeshare Hold An Xmas Event For Manchester’s Homeless

[Tom Hingley of Inspiral Carpets, performing at the V Festival 2003] Lifeshare Lifeshare Xmas Event December 19th 2020 Virtual/Online The homeless situation in Manchester, England, has been an issue for some time but the pandemic has seen these numbers rise...
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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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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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Director Julien Temple Tells a Tale of Shane MacGowan Worthy of A Film
December 1, 2020 No Responses

Director Julien Temple Tells a Tale of Shane MacGowan Worthy of A Film

Interview by Brad Balfour Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan Director: Julien Temple Opens December 4th, 2020 When veteran director Julien Temple made Crock of Gold: A Few Rounds with Shane MacGowan, he offered a deep dive...
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The Late John R. Cash — a Son of Ireland and Still One of the Most Famous Singers in the World
November 30, 2020 No Responses

The Late John R. Cash — a Son of Ireland and Still One of the Most Famous Singers in the World

Musing while in lock down, Johnny Cash came to mind. An American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor, Cash’s music often addressed themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially during later career stages. With his deep, calm bass-b...
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