Frances Black in the Olympia

I had the pleasure of playing in the Olympia theatre last night with Frances Black at the "stars turn out for Gaza" concert. A great night and it was lovely to meet people I have played with over the years including Paul Brady & Brian Kennedy.

Mid West Radio 25th. Anniversary concert

Great night at the Mid West Radio 25th. Anniversary concert in the TF theatre, Castlebar, featuring the cream of Irish C & W talent. Glad to have been part of it 👍

The enthusiasm of youth

I had a great day yesterday giving a talk and demonstration about Bass styles and playing techniques to a group of very enthusiastic teenagers in Longford. It's very inspiring to see how willing they were to sit still for several hours and listen and enjoy what I had to say and play and not a … Continue reading The enthusiasm of youth

The magic of the single note!

I remember several years ago when teaching a young Bass student, introducing him to the "Magic of the single note" when playing in 3/4 time. He didn't get it! He couldn't understand that one note played with the right dynamic, length and feel was far better for the waltz than many and that it would … Continue reading The magic of the single note!

Recording with Johnny Mc Evoy at the Cauldron

In session with the legendary Johnny Mc Evoy and Bill Shanley at the Cauldron studios in Dublin, with Michael Manning at the desk....and the sun splitting the stones outside and I don't care 😎