The line-up for Dublin’s Temple Bar TradFest has been revealed. Top Irish stars will be joined by some of the world’s leading traditional acts for the annual festival which takes place this year from Wednesday 22nd Jan to Sunday 26th Jan. Some of the biggest names to have signed up include Eleanor McEvoy, Johnny Duhan,… Continue reading Line up for TradFest 2014 revealed
Author: Michael Kehoe
Michael Kehoe is a writer for Irish Music Daily and Ireland Calling.
His favourite Irish Music bands are Flogging Molly and the Dropkick Murphys.
Magic Pie, would you like a Roll With It?
Former Oasis stars Noel and Liam Gallagher are set to open an indie-rock themed bar/restaurant with their Irish mother, Peggy. The brothers had a spectacular fall out in 2009 which caused the band to split up. They have had hardly any contact since other than exchanging a few text messages after their beloved Manchester City… Continue reading Magic Pie, would you like a Roll With It?
Bono hopes to get better and better
U2 singer Bono believes his band can break a rock ‘n’ roll trend and become one of the few acts to produce the best material of their careers while in their mid-50s. Bono made his comments at the Palm Springs Film Festival in California. He said that while artists in other disciplines thrive as they… Continue reading Bono hopes to get better and better
Charity single races up Irish charts
A charity single from a little known Tipperary band has raced up the Irish music charts and is on course to be a hit this Christmas. Master and Commander recorded the song ‘This Time of Year’ at the beginning of the month and it was released last week. Despite receiving very little publicity the song… Continue reading Charity single races up Irish charts
Niall Horan to learn guitar from Stones legend
Irish pop star Niall Horan from One Direction is turning to Rolling Stones legend Ronnie Wood for guitar lessons. However, due to both men’s heavy workloads they have been unable to get together for the first session. Wood had promised to give the young singer some one on one classes as a 20th birthday present.… Continue reading Niall Horan to learn guitar from Stones legend