28th January 2018 Stockton's Wing Mike Hanrahan joins Barbara on the phone to chat about their upcoming headline slot at the Leopardstown Racecourse Festival, the unplanned (but happening!) new music and he is writing a book. 
Maura O’Connell
See his website online for more: http://mikehanrahan.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dinkyhanrahan

Kilfenora Traditional Music Festival 27 April - 31 April 2018
https://www.kilfenoraclare.com/events/kilfenora-music-festival-2018/

Stockton's Wing chat with BnicD

January 2018 The Revs frontman Rory Gallagher joined Barbara in studio to chat about their upcoming reunion gig! 

The Academy in Dublin Saturday February 10th 2018: http://www.ticketmaster.ie/the-revs-the-academy-dublin/venueartist/198465/30806

The Revs chat with BnicD

Louise Tighe joins Barbara in studio February 2018 and tells us all about the Choice Music Prize song of the Year shortlist & event which took place in Dublin on Wednesday 31st January, the evening of the day this years shortlist was revealed

Vote for your favourite song now: http://choicemusicprize.ie/2017-song-of-the-year/

The Song of the Year Winner and also Album of the Year winner will be announced at the RTÉ Choice Music Prize live event in Vicar Street, Dublin on Thursday 8th March 2018.

Louise Tighe chats Choice Music Prize Song of the Year

Paddy McKenna spoke with Barbara over the phone on Sunday 4th of February to tell us all about the Le Crunch Apple Of My Eye Song Contest in association with Joe.ie 

Deadline for entries is February 19th - good luck!
http://ouitolecrunchmusic.com/

More details: https://www.joe.ie/joe-competitions/le-crunch-apple-of-my-eye-song-contest-610035

Paddy McKenna chats with BnicD

February 2018 before the release of their debut album Wyvern Lingo join Barbara in studio and treat us to two of their tracks. 

Album available to pre-order online now: http://www.wyvernlingo.com/
Check out their podcast, merchandise and upcoming gigs.

February 23rd Button Factory SOLD OUT
February 24th Glor Ennis
February 25th Connollys of Leap, Cork
March 1st McHughs Belfast
March 2nd Dolans Limerick
March 3rd Live at St. Lukes, Cork
March 4th Co. Westmeath
March 9th Róisín Dubh Galway
March 10th Thurles
March 11th Spirit Store, Dundalk
March 14th Liverpool

Wyvern Lingo chat with BnicD

Originally from Monaghan, Mark has been based in Vienna, Austria, since late last year where he is currently working on new music. Speaking with Barbara over the phone announced a Dublin date and chats gigging in Vienna. 

See Mark Campbell live in Dublin on May 8th at the Ruby Sessions.

Check him out online for more: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markcampbellofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/markcampbellmusic
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/markcampbellofficial

Mark Campbell chats with BnicD

There's a new night of music in Galway organised by Ollie Jennings who chats with Barbara ahead of Druid Sessions #3 (already SOLD OUT!)where the following artists will play: Mary Coughlan: http://www.marycoughlanmusic.com/ Ultan Conlon: http://ultanconlon.com/ and Niamh Regan: http://www.niamhregan.com/

Manager to the Saw Doctors and man about Galway and music for many years, Ollie tells us about his first concert in the 70's and his most recent mentoring of artists. A great man for spotting talent, developing and promoting within the music industry. 

Be sure to keep an eye on the Druid Sessions Facebook page for upcoming events and announcements. 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/druidsessions/

Ollie Jennings chats with BnicD

February 25th Tupelo join Barbara in studio before their next album release on March 2nd and their launch gig in Dublin March 3rd. They played two tracks including their latest single 'Break Loose' and another track off the new album 'Joyous'. 

The Shriven Dust is the next single they will release off the album on March 10th. 

Check them out online: https://www.tupelo.ie/

Tupelo chat with BnicD

Ciarán Lavery joined Barbara in studio before embarking on his latest tour following the release of his album 'Sweet Decay' out April 13th 2018.

Thursday 19th April Whelan's Dublin 
Friday 20th April Monroe's Live Galway
Monday 23rd April The Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh 
Tuesday 24th April Glad Café Glasgow 
Weneday 25th April The Cluny Newcastle Upon Tyne

For more date, information & downloads, see his website: http://www.ciaranlaverymusic.com/

Ciaran Lavery chats with BnicD

Louise Tighe is back with more gig reviews and music chat on March 25th 2018.

Louise Tighe chats music March 2018

The Hot Sprockets joined Barbara in studio right before the release of their third album Dream Mover - out now! https://www.thehotsprockets.com/

Get to a gig near you:

The Hot Sprockets chat with BnicD

Elly D joined Barbara in studio March 2018 and treated us to a song (which may well be the next single!) We had a listen to her current single Lighthouse

Check out her website for more: http://www.ellydmusic.com/

Elly D chats with BnicD

Barbara Nic Dhonnacha interviews bands and musicians from Ireland.

Great Irish Music with BnicD

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