Nathan Carter

First Published November 2020 "I LIVE FOR THE GIGS" If you've ever been to a NATHAN CARTER show then you'll understand exactly why the man himself says, "I live for the gigs." Sold-out and jam-packed venues, excitement all round, laughter, fans singing along with every song, and smiles everywhere you look, whether that's from the stage looking down into … Continue reading Nathan Carter →

Gerrie O’ Grady

First Published May 2018 A ROSE THAT BLOOMS FOREVER As we all remember, Jennifer Byrne made history in the historic Dome in Tralee last year by becoming the first Offaly woman to be crowned the Rose of Tralee. And it's hard to believe, but Jennifer's year of representing Tralee, Offaly, and indeed Ireland, is entering … Continue reading Gerrie O’ Grady →

Eímear Noone

First Published November 2020 "MUSIC IS WHO I AM" (Part 1) Those of us who are of a certain vintage in life will be familiar with the name Lynda Carter. The American actress - who was also a singer, songwriter, model, and beauty pageant title holder (Miss World USA 1972, and placed in the Top 15 … Continue reading Eímear Noone →

Jim Lauderdale

First Published October 2017 LAUDERDALE'S LIFE - A SONGWRITING LEGEND It's not too often that you get the opportunity to speak to someone like Jim Lauderdale, where most of the names that come up in conversation have all secured their own places in the music history books, too. Harlan Howard, Buck Owens, Ralph Stanley, Buddy Miller, Robert … Continue reading Jim Lauderdale →

Brí

First Published October 2020 BURYING HER HEART IN HER SONGS Photo Credit: Molly Keane These are intense times we're living through right now. And Tullamore singer/songwriter BRÍ has managed to perfectly capture a flavour of what so many of us are feeling most days in her captivating new single, BURYING. Released last Friday, Burying is Brí's third single, following on … Continue reading Brí →