Music at Madden’s Podcast #028 “Songs, Stories & Shared Roads” with Martin & Sorcha Meehan
Music At Maddens PodcastShow Notes
Welcome to a new episode of Music at Madden’s Podcast with me, Lynette Fay.
This week in the snug, Lynette welcomes Martin and Sorcha Meehan for a warm, reflective conversation rooted in memory, music, and place.
Together, they look back on their long-standing connection to Madden’s Bar — sharing stories, memories, and moments that capture why the snug has become such a vital gathering place for musicians and storytellers alike. They reflect on how spaces like Madden’s help nurture creativity, community, and a sense of belonging within the traditional music world.
Martin and Sorcha also talk about their family’s deep roots in the traditional music scene, and how that world feels less like an industry and more like an extended family — one shaped by shared tunes, late nights, and generations passing music hand to hand.
The conversation pays tribute to the places that have formed them, both as musicians and as people, from the warmth of Madden’s to the landscapes and communities of County Armagh. They discuss how place, memory, and tradition continue to influence their songwriting, musicianship, and outlook on life.
A gentle, heartfelt episode full of craic, connection, and gratitude — recorded, as always, in the heart of Madden’s Bar.
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