Category: Talent

My tribute to Christie Hennessy

Posted on by James Blennerhassett

Over a period of several years I had the great pleasure of recording and playing live with one of Ireland's greatest songwriters, the late Christie Hennessy. We also became great friends and I decided that during the Irish Lockdown I would do a tribute to him in my own inimitable way. So to do this … Continue reading My tribute to Christie Hennessy →

Opry le Daniel 2019

Posted on by James Blennerhassett

Had the great pleasure of playing with some great artists at Opry Le Daniel last week. Always a great buzz to be part of a class house band backing amazing artists including Ashley Campbell, Crystal Gayle, Daniel O'Donnell, Roly Daniels, George Hamilton V and VI and many more. h ttps://www.instagram.com/p/BzGBwkZCgZT/?igshid=144kore6j2ndt

In another life…..

Posted on by James Blennerhassett

Way back then David Wray and I made surfboards for they who practiced the gentle art..the aroma of polyester resin, acetone & spray paint is forever in my nostrils.....and yes, we surfed as well!  Surfboard by us (very early model) spotted in the Great Outdoors, Dublin by the good Wrayser himself. 👍 

Another time, another place

Posted on by James Blennerhassett

A friend sent me this photo of a surfboard made by David Wray and myself in another life....well in 1984 I think! We were under the illusion that we could actually make a living out if building surfboards in the west if Ireland back then. If only it was now 🙂