Although The Burma have only been officially together a few years, for frontman Tony O’Donovan, the band has seemed like a constant. Even though the band are in their twenties, Cobh native Tony has been playing music with friend Peter Piggott since the pair were in their teens. “I’ve been Read more…
Mark E. Smith, frontman of Manchester band The Fall, has died at the age of 60. Smith led post-punk band The Fall for over 40 years, forming the group in 1976 in Prestwich. The notoriously quick-tempered singer was famous for his at times fractious relationships with other members of his Read more…
“I love talking about this band. I would talk the hind legs off a donkey anyway!” Billy McGuinness’ passion is clear. For the guitarist of Irish rock band Aslan, the last 35 years have served up many surprises, stories of turbulent times, dispiriting lows and euphoric highs. “It comes down Read more…
A serving of folk and rock are the main music draws in Cork this week. Ailbhe Reddy, Cyprus Avenue @ 8pm Friday 20 October, €12.50 Dublin folk singer Ailbhe Reddy has built on the great reception to her ‘Hallowed Out Sea’ EP last year, when she made several stops Leeside. Read more…