Declan Kelly was the founding drummer of Papa Lips, the Balmain Rhythm and Blues band from the 90s. He then went on to forge a career as a solo artist. This is the second episode of the Balmain Trilogy. I spoke to him in his own studio “The Nest” in Su...

Declan Kelly

I bought a copy of Papa Lips CD “High Time Now” when it was first released in 1998. One of the tracks on it “I’ll Be Free” stuck me as capturing the optimistic enthusiasm of youth. But what happens to the hopes and dreams of musicians just starting out.

I’m Neil Ashworth and this is “I’ll Be Free”, a podcast about musicians finding a way to make a living, the lessons they’ve learned, and how they survived, or plan to survive, a life in music.

All the playlists and tech details are on www.fishwishing.com.au

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I bought a copy of Papa Lips CD “High Time Now” when it was first released in 1998. One of the tracks on it “I’ll Be Free” stuck me as capturing the optimistic enthusiasm of youth. But what happens to the hopes and dreams of musicians just starting out. I’m Neil Ashworth and this is “I’ll Be Free”, a podcast about musicians finding a way to make a living, the lessons they’ve learned, and how they survived, or plan to survive, a life in music. All the playlists and tech details are on www.fishwishing.com.au

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