Chasing Abbey

First Published April 2019 CHASING ABBEY TO HEADLINE OLYMPIA (Part 1) The hardest part about writing a piece on Chasing Abbey these days is that by the time you get it into print, something else extraordinary has already happened in their continuing meteoric rise to stardom! We'll talk more about their introduction to America via Billboard in Part … Continue reading Chasing Abbey →

Taylor Swift

First Published December 2012 (Column #1) WHO IS....TAYLOR SWIFT? WHO IS.....Taylor Swift? Well, chances are that even if you're not quite sure what direction to turn in first while attempting to answer that question, the name itself is one which is instantly recognizable to you. As indeed, it is to millions more around the world. … Continue reading Taylor Swift →

Clare Bowen

First Published April 2017 "WE'RE BRINGING THE GRAND OLE OPRY TO BELFAST AND DUBLIN!" When the call came through to ask if I'd be interested in an interview with Clare Bowen, who stars as Scarlett in the tv show Nashville, my response was an immediate, definite, and loud: YES! I've been a fan of the show right from … Continue reading Clare Bowen →

Una Healy

First Published April 2018 UNA KNOWS THE 'KODE' TO SUCCESS UNA HEALY just doesn't stand still. You probably saw her guest-presenting The Six 'O Clock Show on TV3 last week, and that's at the same time as promoting her brand new single, 'Never See Me Cry.' And not forgetting, of course, her first venture into … Continue reading Una Healy →

Tony McCarroll

First Published March 2019 OFFALY 'OASIS' FOR DRUMMING LEGEND (Part1) Once upon a time in Ireland, there was a late-night music video show called No Disco, which for many - myself included - was the gateway that first lead to the discovery of bands like Radiohead, the Smashing Pumkins, and of course, The Frames from here … Continue reading Tony McCarroll →