This week on Hibernian Radio Hour, host Paddy Houlihan welcomes musical guest Kevin Flynn, the Chicago-born singer-songwriter and Houlihan proclaimed acoustic messiah of the Midwest. Raised on the Northwest Side and forged in the fires of the Irish American experience, Kevin joins Paddy for a wide-ranging conversation about music, family, growing up in Catholic school, and the long road from garage bands in Park Ridge to headlining sets at Fitzgerald’s and more. Kevin shares heartfelt reflections on his musical path, influenced by everyone from Lead Belly and Robert Johnson to the Carter Family and the Pogues. He also delivers three original songs live in studio including “Set the Boy Free,” “Sing for Your Dinner,” and “Move On Ahead”—each packed with poetic grit and working-class soul. Along the way, Paddy and Kevin trade stories about balancing art and parenthood, the nuances of the Chicago music scene, and the creative freedom that comes from letting go of what’s expected. Brought to you by the steadfast support of Madden Funds, Local 150, Fox’s Pizza, Flood Brothers Disposal, and our newest sponsor Joe Hanley and The Tax Defenders. Tune in for an intimate and inspiring episode featuring a troubadour who proves you don’t need a record deal to make music that matters. Only on Hibernian Radio Hour.