Had the pleasure of hearing the great Steve Hackett from Genesis and his band in Vicar street in Dublin tonight. It was a concert of great Genesis classics up to the point where he left the band to pursue a solo career. The band was fantastic and the concert was only marred by the fact … Continue reading Supper’s ready
Category: music
The one that got away
Just found these videos of a project I was involved with some time ago that never happened! A shame really, we spent a lot of time recording this trio album of classic songs in a swing style (without drums) which was never released, did this video shoot, one gig and it then it all somehow … Continue reading The one that got away
Done and dusted
Finished all the tracks for this Daniel O'Donnell session, it's sounding great. I would just like to pay tribute to the musicians and crew involved, it was a pleasure. L - R: Ray Lynam (guitar), Jason Duffy (drums), Daniel O'Donnell (vocals), John Ryan (producer), Steve Milne (piano) & I'm on the right (bass). Also (not … Continue reading Done and dusted
Mr. O’Donnell and friends
In the studio again with Daniel O'Donnell and guess what? the sun is shining again and us looking out! Doing some really classic country tracks today, mostly on double bass, so nice to record live with everyone going for the performance , no cheating here, this is real!
James Blennerhassett does Online Bass Sessions
https://jamesblennerhassett.com/bass-session-enquiries/ So he does!   ∞ ß = βlen = ßass
Canal banks, bicycles and sunken boats
I enjoy practicing but sometimes that ol' sun just keeps on shining through the window and saying "go on, get out and enjoy me, I'm not around that much these days" and out comes the bicycle pump. In my innocence I think "sure a cycle down the canal towpath will be handy"......wrong! I must have … Continue reading Canal banks, bicycles and sunken boats
Easy talk
Just saw this new video of Louise Killeen, fantastic. I had the pleasure of playing bass on the track for it 🙂 http://youtu.be/Nh-jRBN0I6s
The interview
Days of hair and poses
                       Hennigans Blooze Band You know how it is when you're out for a quiet walk and a tune comes into your head and decides to loop itself for the duration of the … Continue reading Days of hair and poses
NS Stick, the story .
I thought it might be a good idea to explain this wonderfully versatile instrument that I play and am using for my compositions, particularly the current multimedia project with my sister & her husband that is nearing completion. So, here it is! The NS Stick is a result of a collaboration between Emmet Chapman, the … Continue reading NS Stick, the story .