Show Notes
Welcome to another episode of Music At Maddens Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.
This week in the snug, Lynette welcomes singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and long-time friend of the bar, Barry Kerr.
One of Ireland’s most distinctive musical voices, Barry’s work is deeply rooted in place — shaped by the lough he grew up beside, the communities that raised him, and the stories he feels compelled to pass on. With a brand-new album just released, he joins us to talk about the themes that run through his music and the creative instincts that guide him.
We explore Barry’s lifelong connection to Madden’s Bar, the sessions that shaped his musicianship, and the characters who left their mark on his songwriting. He talks about his love of storytelling through melody, why songs arrive the way they do, and how landscape — especially the lough — continues to anchor both his life and his art.
From the craft of building an album, to the trust it takes to write honestly, to the joy of carrying old stories forward in new ways, this conversation is full of heart, humour, and insight from one of our finest contemporary songwriters.
If you care about songs grounded in place, the magic of tradition meeting modern craft, and the quiet power of good storytelling, this episode is one you’ll want to linger with.
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