Last December Dublin Digital Radio celebrated their 4th birthday. As part of a weekend of celebrations myself and Declan Synnott recorded a long conversation. Declan Synnott is not only a gentleman, he’s also scholar – with an actual PhD in Punk. I know I’ve talked about my own perceived parallels between Punk and Traditional Irish music many times in the past, but I think this is the most in depth and articulate it has ever come out. Featuring tracks by Cock Sparrer, Christopher Lee, Crass, Jimmy Crowley, Christy Moore, Extravision, Frank Harte, Rudimentary Peni, Los Crudos and the Pecker Dunne.

Track List:
Cock Sparrer – Working 
Cock Sparrer – I Fit Central Heating (Working Part II)
Christopher Lee and Diane Cilento – The Tinker of Rye
Crass – Do they Owe us a Living?
Jimmy Crowley and Stoker’s Lodge – Salonika
Christy Moore – Hey Ronnie Regan!
Extravision – Our City
Frank Harte – Gough’s Immortal Statue
Crass – Securicor
Crass – Berketex Bride
Rudimentary Peni – Mercy of Slumber
Los Crudos – That’s Right We’re that Spic Band
Pecker Dunne - Wexford

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Interview with Declan Synnott

Fire Draw Near is a monthly podcast and radio show which investigates Irish traditional music and song in all of its myriad forms.

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