"Our favourite act in Ireland"- that's what Nile Rogers from Chic had to say about Brian Deady.

The Corkman dropped into Fergal D'Arcy for a chat and a live session following the release of his incredible second album 'Black Diamond' earlier this month. He spoke to Ferg about the process of writing the new album, how he's finding being back on the road again and the joys of getting covered in mud for his 'Black Diamond' video.

It's been nearly 3 years since the last album and today I'm very proud and excited to share with you the new one ..'Black Diamond'..here's the title track Share and Enjoy X Spotify https://t.co/GHqiqhFmlXiTunes/Apple https://t.co/IbP0BYpTp2Amazon https://t.co/oh0Y1wsVig pic.twitter.com/bzBgCJclC6

— Brian Deady (@Briandeady) September 14, 2018

Brian treated us to an incredible acoustic version of his new single '9 Cents & 2 Dollars', check out the video for it here:

He also did an amazing cover of Future Islands 'Seasons' and got a huge response from our listeners:

"Goose bumps all over! what a voice love- his new album it's class this song stays with you all day when you hear it"

"Adore Brian! What an album. He put on an unbelievable show in Mike the pies last Thursday night. Really looking forward to Dolans"

"Serious tune Brian, great to hear you back on the airwaves. Keep it lit."

If you fancy seeing Brian live, here are some of his upcoming dates:

Oct 12 Drumcliffe Church Sligo

Oct 20 Dolans Limerick

Oct 26 Project Waterford

Oct 27 Cork Opera house

Check out more on his website, here. 

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"Goosebumps all over....what a voice, I love it"

"Fergal you're talking to us and we have not talked to a lot of people about this album. You would be suprised how much we are feeding off other people- just talking to you is energising me to move this story forward" - Lead Singer Tyler Jospeh.

To celebrate the release of their fifth studio album 'Trench', 21 Pilots sat down with Fergal D'Arcy for an in depth chat about the process of writing their new album album, getting people to think about the bigger questions and trying to stand out in a crowded music industry.

the new album Trench is now available. when you listen to it sometimes you’ll react like this and sometimes you’ll react like this. https://t.co/dDXhl0XWNx pic.twitter.com/kcrm4fBWLm

— twenty one pilots (@twentyonepilots) October 5, 2018

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Colin Farrell's character in Intermission wouldn't have been happy with our first caller.

He didn't agree with the addition of brown sauce.

And channeling more brilliant Irish gangster shows...It was pure Love/Hate for some of your other flavour suggestions!

Al tells TodayFM's Fergal D'Arcy that his son will only eat chips with strawberry jam!

Wow.

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Aidy once lived in Germany and over there you don't pay for the sesh until the end of the night!

How would you keep tabs of the tab? 

 

Plus, Mark is in Amsterdam said that the Dutch have serious escalator and kissing rules!

 

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Mehgan told Claire Beck filling in for TodayFM's Fergal D'Arcy  about hers in Newbridge that became 'Shiftos'!

Jame's local nightclub is named Weasels and they have no idea why even the owner!

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Here are The Worst Nightclub Names In Ireland according to Fergal D'Arcy Show listeners:

You don't think it could get weirder than Toffs, until you here that it has been renamed LOLA MONTEZ. Wait till you hear that in a Sligo accent!

Club 360 in Carrick-on Shannon is a weird one. But even worse?? It used to be called The Swinging Donkey. Wtf????

Bananafish park. From Edel in Athlone

Sargeant Jacks in Killaloe. We used to say are u going jacking?? instead of are u going out

Claire how about the bees knees in Johnstownbridge. Beat that!

The Pink Pussycat in Tyrone. Jimmy

"Itchy feet" was our local nightclub or as we used to call it " Scratchy Toes"

Longnecks was ours in Ballina!

My wife’s local nightclub in Bandon was called Tramps. 

There is a pub/club in Wexford called The Maggot. 

The local nightclub in Newbridge co. Kildare used to be called Swifts. And was nicknamed 'Swiftos' and then nicknamed 'Shiftos'

Didn't feel safe going in to our Limerick nightclub called the Temple Of Doom . Paddy

We had several around Drogheda Luciano’s, Fantasy Gardens, Man Friday’s and Bubbles to name a few!

Nightclub in Longford called Slashers! 

The Flamingos Abbeyfeale Co. limerick back in 90s. Glen from Abbeyfeale

Nightclub where i grew up was called "Weasels" in Kinnegad..nobody knew why it was called that including the owner!

 

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