Tony Christie

First Published November 2016 'AMARILLO' LEGEND ON HIS WAY TO TULLAMORE If you have any doubts at all about how cool Tony Christie is, there are three magnificently easy ways to dispel them in the space of less than a few heartbeats. And I heartily recommend all three. In fact, you can join me in … Continue reading Tony Christie →

Anthony Kearns

First Published October 2017 A TENOR WORTH HIS WEIGHT IN GOLD Wexford man Anthony Kearns is both a member of the famed group The Irish Tenors and quite simply one of the most glorious voices ever to spring from these shores. He is, a tenor who is truly worth his weight in gold. Now based … Continue reading Anthony Kearns →

Matthew Gilsenan

First Published September 2019 "MUSIC IS STILL AN ART FORM" (Part 2) If you're looking for someone to enjoy a great chat with, then Celtic Tenor MATTHEW GILSENAN is definitely a man worth seeking out. I had that pleasure recently when I sat down with the Meath man to talk all things music and more. While I may … Continue reading Matthew Gilsenan →

Matthew Gilsenan

First Published September 2019 TENOR MATT TALKS, TULLAMORE, McCORMACK & MORE (Part 1) On October 6th the world-famous CELTIC TENORS will bring their captivating 'live' show to the Tullamore Court Hotel. I had the pleasure of catching up with tenor MATTHEW GILSENAN the other week for a chat about that show and much more. Now the Tenors, through Matthew, have … Continue reading Matthew Gilsenan →

C2C – Dublin – 2017

First Published March 2017 THE BRILLIANCE OF C2C SHORTENS THE MILES BETWEEN DUBLIN AND NASHVILLE Amazingly enough for a guy who's not only a life-long country music fan, but also happens to be a country music writer, I'd never managed to make it to C2C before this year! Not even once. Not even close, actually. … Continue reading C2C – Dublin – 2017 →