Brendan Bowyer (R.I.P)

First Published, October 2014 A LEGEND AND A GENTLEMAN (Part 1) There are some names in music that always seem to have had a special aura about them. No sooner are they spoken than a sense of respectful admiration, and sometimes even awe, is quickly evident in both speaker and listener alike. On other artists … Continue reading Brendan Bowyer (R.I.P) →

Claudia Buckley

First Published June 2020 THE PURE JOY OF COUNTRY MUSIC (Part 1) If you know anything at all about the entertainment scene in Ireland, then the name of CLAUDIA BUCKLEY will immediately bring to mind her dad, JIMMY. He, of course, has been one of the most well-known voices of the last few decades in Irish country … Continue reading Claudia Buckley →

Derek Ryan

First Published October 2016 DOUBLE DELIGHT FOR DEREK'S FANS When it comes to songwriting and country music, there's only one town that matters. And that's Nashville. And when it comes to songwriting and country music in Ireland, there's one man who's proved he's got the golden touch, with hits to his name such as God's … Continue reading Derek Ryan →

Round-Up & Review

First Published May 2020 NEW FROM SIMON, SABRINA, LISA, NOREEN, AND MORE! In this week's column we're back to doing something we promised a lot more of every chance we get, and that's a round-up of some of the brilliant things happening on the music and entertainment scene right now. And truth be told, when … Continue reading Round-Up & Review →

Johnny McEvoy

First Published November 2014 THE STORYTELLING SONGMAN (Part 1) Far too often we leave it far too late to tip our hats to those whose talents touch our lives and our hearts. Only on their departure from this mortal coil do we profess aloud their genius or marvel at the magnificence of their contribution to … Continue reading Johnny McEvoy →