Show Notes
This week, Music at Madden’s is back on the road for the second of our live episodes recorded at the LIR Sessions in Ballycastle, filmed in front of an audience at Yarn.Lynette is joined by The Rapparees — Joe, Stephen, Kev and Jared — for a lively conversation full of stories, slagging, music, family memories and plenty of laughs. The band chat about their beginnings in Randalstown, their early gigs, growing into their own sound, their love of Irish folk music, and the influence of The Pogues on their journey.They also reflect on their long-running Fairytale of The Pogues shows, the changing appetite for traditional music, the challenge of balancing creativity with gigging, and what the Fleadh coming to Belfast means for them and their families.A brilliant, funny and heartfelt episode with one of the most loved bands on the Irish folk scene.
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Lynette Fay is back in the snug at Madden’s for Episode 55, joined by one of Ireland’s most distinctive and celebrated traditional singers, "Karan Casey".Karan chats to Lynette about her journey through Irish music, from growing up in Waterford to her time in New York and her years as the lead singer of "Solas", before establishing an acclaimed career as a solo artist.They talk about the songs and stories that have shaped her, the importance of using music to tell meaningful stories, and a life spent performing and collaborating with musicians around the world.🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to follow and subscribe to Music at Madden’s for more conversations from the heart of Belfast’s traditional music scene.
Two banjos, two musical worlds, and one very special friendship!
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In this episode of Music at Madden’s, Lynette Fay is joined by South Armagh historian, poet and storyteller Una Walsh and her nephew Aodh.
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