Talking Heads With Roddie Cleere

Universal Music Ireland are delighted to announce the release of ‘The Last Goodbye’ – a collection of Christie’s beautifully crafted hits, re-recorded with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra. The album, released November 16th , presents Christie’s unique vocals accompanied by the 45 piece orchestra.This one-disc collection will feature 10 classic titles including the timeless version of ‘Messenger Boy’ sung in that unique delicate Kerry voice taken from his first ever LP. ‘Oh Jealous Heart’ and ‘Soho Square’ both get new treatment with the RTÉ Concert Orchestra creating that effortless and exhilarating accompaniment. The record also features some of his most beautifully penned songs including ‘Remember Me’ and not forgetting the country influenced ‘All The Lies That You Told Me’ (which had been a huge success as a single for Frances Black).The album also includes two beautiful duets with daughter Hermione on ‘Every Time A Star Falls’ featured on “A Friend of Mine” and ‘If You Were To Fall (And I Was To Fall In Love W

October Fires and Five Grand Stereo are guests and Eddy Blake of Viking Promotions points us to gigs in the South East/Waterford.To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or wherever you get your podcasts. Click on ‘subscribe’. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyIf you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, either for one episode or a series of episodes, please get in touch or consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast

The story of making the story of Philip Lynott stage play has been an adventure of it's own.In December 2011 Robert Mountford was thinking he needed to do more, other than being just be an actor waiting for the phone to ring, drifting from lucky contract to despair to lucky contract. He decided to write a one man show!https://www.leviathansgoat.co.ukTo subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or wherever you get your podcasts. Click on ‘subscribe’. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyIf you are interested in sponsoring the podcast, either for one episode or a series of episodes, please get in touch or consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast I started writing about my big brother, a maverick and a rebel with a few wild stories to be told - a hero of mine. Then an old Top of the Pops came on and I heard Eric Bell's fantastic opening solo of ‘Whiskey i

An indepth chat with Limerick's Don Mescall as he prepares to release his new album 'Lighthouse Keeper', 12 years since his last release

London-bred, with Irish parents, singer/songwriter Danielle Morgan is making a big impact in the UK and internationally, sharing her own music, penned and performed with passion and attitude. Those who have seen her "live" write and talk about how they are uplifted by Danielle’s universal themes and original melodies, delivered with real power and honest emotion with her band.https://www.daniellemorganmusic.com/Eddy Blake from Viking Promotions (see facebook) informs us of upcoming gigs in the Waterford (ireland) area.I also have music from 'Danny G & The Major 7ths' (see facebook)-------------------------------------------------------------This podcast is supported by SLICE, Wood Fire Pizzas. Find them on FacebookInterested in supporting an iMP? Email: roddycleere@gmail.com or visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast----------------------------------------------------------To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or wherever you get your podcasts.Click on ‘subscribe’. Epi

This episode features an in depth chat with Paul McCann about his new album 'Here Comes The Rapture'. I also chat with Anna Jordan regarding WATERFORD VINTNERS CHOONS AND TALES TRAIL, which is part of the Imagine Arts Festival in Waterford at the end of the month. Eddy Blake joins me for the first of a regular feature - The Viking Promotions Local Gig guide

Kildare singer David Burke chats to me about his songs which were inspired by his travels around Australia, New Zealand & South East Asia.https://www.facebook.com/davidburkemusicI also chat with Olivier Mauxiona, a Frenchman who has worked with radio stations across Europe and all around the world – including in France, Germany, Switzerland, Turkey and Russia. He has recently launched EIREWAVE which promotes Irish artists. We speak about the launch of Eirewavehttps://www.eirewave.ie/To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or 'Overcast'. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyPlease consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastThis episode is kindly supported by SLICE WOOD FIRE PIZZA

'Talking Waves' is an independent Irish band formed on the Sheep’s Head Peninsula, Co. Cork, Ireland in August 2017. Talking Waves consists of guitarist Joey Weidner and singer Jonathon Russell. Pulling from an upbringing of Blues, old school R&B and 70’s Rock, Talking Waves have a groovy alternative rock sound that is strikingly unique.https://www.facebook.com/TalkingWaves/To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or 'Overcast'. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyPlease consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastThis episode is kindly supported by Slice Wood Fire Pizzahttps://www.facebook.com/slicewoodfirepizza/

Following on from episode 12, I had originally asked Adam Nolan to record three introductions to pieces from the album with the intention of featuring it on the radio show but given the nature of jazz to be lengthy pieces I had to give that as miss. Here on the podcast is a different story where time issues dont really enter the equasion. This is pretty much all Adam .To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or 'Overcast'. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyPlease consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast

This episode focuses on jazz combo 'Street Improv' with a chat with band member Adam Nolan.https://www.facebook.com/StreetImprovTo subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or 'Overcast'. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyPlease consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastThis episode is kindly supported by Slice Wood Fire Pizzahttps://www.facebook.com/slicewoodfirepizza/

Episode 11 - includes an interesting chat with 'Mr.Sandman', Sean Corcoran as we chat about his sand art, The Art Hand and the newest initiative @Say It In the Sand ....I also have a chat with Cork roots/blues band One Horse Pony ahead of the release of their new single and EP 'Hot One'............................To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or 'Overcast'. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyPlease consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastSay It In The Sand : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1329984940468995/One Horse Pony :https://www.facebook.com/OneHorsePony/

Two ladies, Aoife Hanrahan and Kirstin Bate Maheron, on two different roads but each looking to make a difference. Music from Micko Roche and Scoops.Aoife's Go Fund Me page - (copy and paste into the address bar) https://www.gofundme.com/jy4d9qqw?u=19658980To subscribe to the podcast, go to 'Apple Podcasts' or 'Google Podcasts' or 'Overcast'. Episode/s will automatically download every week…............. search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’. It's also available via SpotifyPlease consider becoming a patron. Visit www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast

Nursing a headcold and a croaky voice, this episode I chat with Levi Lovell of Cork band The Big Lovin' and also with Mark Graham of King Kong Company as he prepared for a second gig at Electric PicnicThe Big Lovin' Video: https://youtu.be/D1OGzF6zXPMTo hear the podcast, go to Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts and subscribe. Episode/s will automatically download every week…search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’ Its also on SpotifyBecome a patron www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast

Two acts for you to meet in this episode. Charles James Walker and My Woolly Hat. I also have a couple of songs from acts playing at the upcoming Electric Picnic....https://www.facebook.com/charlie.walkerhttps://www.facebook.com/mywoollyhatIreland/**To hear the podcast, go to Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts and subscribe. Episode/s will automatically download every week…search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’ Its also on Spotify. Consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/IrishMusicPodcast

This week features a chat with Willie Kelly (son of Sandy) about a project he is working on with his mother. News also of the Daytripper festival with Mick O'Keeffe who also tells me of his favourite act over the years and his wish list. Daytripper is on in Waterford this weekend.........To hear the podcast, go to Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts and subscribe. Episode/s will automatically download every week…search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’https://www.facebook.com/DaytripperWaterford/To hear the podcast, go to Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts and subscribe. Episode/s will automatically download every week…search “Roddie Cleere’s Irish Music Podcast’ Its also on Spotify

In this episode Roddie talks to :*Waterford musician Ashley Sheehan about his new album 'PROJECT 52 Pt1' (apologies for the quality, not quite sure what happend, some kind of gremlins in the works)*Jimmy Smyth talks about why he is seeking a presidential nomination*Jimmy Coup on Philip Lynott's 69 birthday and*David Geraghty of Bell x 1 talks about his side project 'Join Me In the Pines' and a few upcoming gigs in the South East.Please subscribe to the podcast and thank you for listening. Also available on SpotifySupport the podcast by becoming a monthly patron on Patreon,https://www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastShow your support for Jimmy Smyth https://tinyurl.com/y8n58flr

A short piece about Spraoi, a street festival that occurs every August Holiday Weekend in Waterford in South East Ireland. Apologies for the tired sounding voice, it was a long weekend in every sense of the word :)Become a patron : www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastwww.facebook.com/roddiecleere

In this episode Roddie chats with Waterford band 'Collides' about their new EP and their hopes for the band.https://www.facebook.com/collidesmusic/_______________________________________If you aren't listening to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, hop over there and subscribe and the episode will automatically download every week.Please consider becoming a patronwww.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcast

In this episode, Roddie chat with Jackie Hayden, formally of Hotpress magazine, about issues that arise with and for new bands. A further episode is planned. If you as a band or solo act have any questions for either Jackie or Roddie concerning the industry please email roddycleere@gmail.com asapPlease remember to subscribe to the podcast. Also consider becoming a patron www.patreon.com/irishmusicpodcastThank you :)

Irish musician Paddy Smith was a regular on stage at iconic Chicago club The House of Blues, before he succumbed to an addiction to alcohol. His harmonica playing has taken him all over the world. Here, he speaks with Roddie about being in prison, how the death the death of his daughter saved him and a new concert video due for release.Please subscribe to the podcast