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 →

Tony McCarroll

First Published April 2019 FROM CANTONA'S CAR TO GLASTONBURY (Part 2) Tony McCarroll went from being IN the band who were on their way to becoming the biggest in the world, to being just one more person outside the Oasis bubble. And all in the space of one phone call. And all at the behest … Continue reading Tony McCarroll →

Simon Casey

First Published October 2017 'THE THIRD DANCE' MARKS NEW BEGINNING Sometimes, when an artist brings out a new album, you'll hear them refer to it as the album that they 'always wanted to make.' And sometimes, they'll actually mean that, too, because it's only logical that an artist should get better, or refine if you … Continue reading Simon Casey →