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Interview with Fred

beat102103 — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:24:00 +0100

Fred (the band) describe their latest single Skyscrapers as “so good it will rub your feet, drive you to the beach and then take you out to Wagamama’s for dinner.” They may not deliver on the dinner part, but the music is good …. damn good! Right-on ….

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Interview with Giveamanakick

beat102103 — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:20:00 +0100

Steveamanakick and Giveamanakeith = Giveamanakick. The dynamic duo were in studio with Rob to discuss their new album “Welcome to the Cusp.” We also learned that Jake Gyllenhaal and Meryl Streep will play them in the Hollywood movie (should one be made).

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Murphys Live Report

beat102103 — Mon, 19 May 2008 11:10:00 +0100

A collection of audio bits and bobs from the Murphy’s Live final which took place in Cork’s Savoy Theatre on Thursday 15th May. Includes contributions from Angela Dorgan (FMC), Stuart Clarke (Hotpress), Paddy McPoland (General Legend) and of course, the bands themselves. The Bravado and winners Gorbachov.

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Interview with The Bravado

beat102103 — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:33:00 +0100

Rob spoke with Stephen from Murphy’s Live finalists The Bravado about the band.

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Interview with Ian Whitty

beat102103 — Thu, 15 May 2008 10:31:00 +0100

The man with the houndstooth shirt himself, Ian Whitty was in studio to talk about playing in America, the scene in Cork and the release of his anticipated album.

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Interview with Pugwash

beat102103 — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:51:00 +0100

Pugwash is the brainchild of the musical force of nature that it Thomas Walsh. Possibly the longest podcast we’ve had yet, but it’s all hilarious, quality stuff (if a a little random). Frasier Crane, Cricket, The Beatles – they all get the Pugwash treatment. Oh yeah, we also discussed his new album ‘11 Modern Antiquities’, but only briefly.

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Interview with Gorbachov

beat102103 — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:38:00 +0100

Ian Fleming and Alan Hennessey from Murphy’s Live finalists Gorbachov were in studio with Rob to discuss their forthcoming album, James Bond and their plans for world domination.

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Interview with Robotnik

beat102103 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:31:00 +0100

Robotnik is the moniker under which the young gentleman Chris Morrin plays music. And he plays it very well indeed! In this episode of Irish Beat’s adventures, we discuss the relative merits of Sonic the Hedgehog over Mario the Plumber, radio stations on buses and of course, Robotnik’s music. Contains a live track ‘I Met Jesus in the Year 2027’ which is pure craziness in musical form. Listen and go buy his album!

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Interview with Stephen O'Regan (Balcony TV)

beat102103 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:18:00 +0100

BalconyTV is a daily internet video show in which performers do thing on a balcony overlooking Christ Church in Dublin. A programme of pure unadulterated fun and they recently celebrated their 2 millionth visitor! They’ve also just been nominated for a Webby award! Rob spoke with chief ragamuffin Stephen O’Regan about the plaudits that just keep rolling in ….

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Interview with Willie Kelly

beat102103 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:34:00 +0100

Sligo-native Willie Kelly talks to Rob about his new album ‘In The Unlikely Event Of Fire’, recording in Nashville and his Mam singing with Johnny Cash! Includes a beautiful acoustic track ‘Lorraine’

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