Imelda May has spoken about her tough start in the music industry, saying that in her earlier days: “Record companies treated me like a leper.” It’s hard to believe that the industry experts failed to spot the Dublin artist’s talent, but May has revealed that she couldn’t get a record deal until she made a… Continue reading Imelda May was treated ‘like a leper’ by record bosses
Author: Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish music bands are the Dropkick Murphys and the Pogues.
Niall Horan returns to Croke Park and his favourite tea
Tonight Niall Horan will return to the place it all began for him, as he takes to the stage at a sell-out crowd at Croke Park. As with all superstars, the back stage team will make sure his dressing room is stocked with all his favourite goodies – although, Niall seems to have simple tastes,… Continue reading Niall Horan returns to Croke Park and his favourite tea
Star Wars wedding & Princess Leia honeymoon for Siva
Irish pop star Siva Kaneswaran has revealed he hopes to marry his fiancé Nareesha McCaffrey in a Star Wars themed wedding. The Wanted singer admits to being a major Star Wars geek, and has even planned for his bandmates, Max George, Tom Parker, Nathan Sykes and Jay McGuinness, to dress up as aliens on the… Continue reading Star Wars wedding & Princess Leia honeymoon for Siva
Paul Simon and his wife cleared of disorderly conduct
Music legend Paul Simon and his singer wife Edie Brickell have been cleared of disorderly conduct in court after a row resulted in the police being called to their home. They both told the judge in Norwalk Superior Court, Connecticut, that the police’s attendance had been unnecessary, but did apologise for the incident which took… Continue reading Paul Simon and his wife cleared of disorderly conduct
Billy Connolly’s back in the music studio
Billy Connolly is returning to his folk music roots as he is set to feature on the new album his old friend Phil Coulter. The Scottish comedian began his career as a folk musician, as the harpist and singer for The Humblebums back in the 1970s. He then turned to comedy and is now one… Continue reading Billy Connolly’s back in the music studio