Let Christy Take It

Derek and Kieran are joined by the brilliant Thomas Walsh. Thomas is a singer, songwriter and multi instrumentalist who has an outstanding catalogue of music with his band Pugwash. Thomas also formed the Duckwoth Lewis Method with Neil Hannon to critical acclaim. Great stories of growing up in Dublin and meeting the icons of the music industry and of course playing and recording with the multi talented Matt Berry.. Grab a tea and put your feet up or go for a long walk... 

Let Christy Take It bring you Thomas Walsh.

Thanks to Mark (Clem Fandango) Cullen for excellence in editing.

Derek and Kieran are joined by singer and songwriter, Mark Reilly from the band "Matt Bianco"

Matt Bianco is a UK group formed in 1982 by Mark Reilly (vocals),Danny White (keyboards) and the late Kito Poncioni (bass) , all originally members of the band Blue Rondo A La Turk. For their first album "Whose Side Are You On ?" they hired unknown polish vocalist Basia Trzetrzelewska. Her vocal arrangements gave the album a jazzy dimension that Reilly and White couldn't anticipate and hits like "Get Out of Your Lazy Bed" and "Half a Minute" turned Matt Bianco into one of the biggest acts of the 1980's.

Matt will be on the road with the band in 2021 and have released the new album, “High Anxiety”.

For more information please visit http://www.mattbianco.com/tour

Thanks to our spiritual leader, all round legend and editor - Mark Cullen

Kieran and Derek are joined by musician Gary Clark.  

In 1984 Gary, his brother Kit and best friend Ged formed the band Spencer Tracy who would become Danny Wilson. Spotted busking around Dundee they were quickly signed, and released the album, Meet Danny Wilson, which contained the hit single, Mary's Prayer, which propelled them to mega-stardom. The song has been used in numerous films and the Hollywood connection would remain with Gary all through his career and he is now an acclaimed film score contributor. Working on projects such as, Sing Street and the Amazon Prime Series, Modern Love.  So sit back say a prayer to Mary as we discuss all things music and film with the brilliant Gary Clark. 

Thanks to Mark Cullen for his endeavors and patience editing

Kieran and Derek are joined by Chesney Hawkes. Chesney is a singer, songwriter and occasional actor who was propelled to great heights with his hit single, "The One and Only" which was one of the most successful releases of the entire 1990's and the song continues to top ‘Best pop song of the nineties’ polls. Chesney discusses the highs and the lows in a frank and funny interview.

Details of Chesney's new EP, Sunset Sessions and upcoming shows are available at : https://www.chesneyhawkes.com/

Thanks to Mark Cullen for editing and Lee-Anne for arranging the interview.

Kieran and Derek are joined by the pop culture icon Pat Sharp. Pat is known for his DJ work on BBC Radio 1 and Capital FM. Pat also has a host of TV work including being the face of SKY when it launched in the 1980's with Sky Trax and the classic, The Great Video Race (Run Ronnie Run) the Iconic ITV show Funhouse, I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and many many more!

Not content with playing records Pat had hits with the duo, Pat and Mick, raising thousands for charities in the process.

Pat currently broadcasts across the UK on Bauer Media’s national station, Greatest Hits Radio every Saturday and Sunday morning at 10 along with three afternoon shows on Norway’s national retro station P 8 Pop airing Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 3-6. 

Details of Pat's hilarious biography, Re-run the Fun: My Life as Pat Sharp and the Lets Rock Retro festivals can be found on https://patsharp.co.uk/

Let Christy Take It bring you Pat Sharp...Now where did we leave those mullet wigs?

Special thanks to Monica for arranging and Mark for editing. 

Kieran and Derek are joined by actor Catherine Mary Stewart to discuss her roles in iconic 80's movies and much more.

Catherine Mary Stewart’s career has spanned over a period of 30 years, and over 50 different productions from film to television to theater, in the U.K., Europe, the Middle East, Canada and the United States. She was living in London studying dance, acting and singing, when she was cast in her first professional role as the lead in the rock musical THE APPLE. 

THE APPLE was chosen to open the Montreal World Film Festival in 1980 and has since developed a cult following that is as strong as ever. The movie continues to be screened all over the United States including the illustrious Lincoln Center in New York City. Catherine moved to Los Angeles in 1981 and quickly landed a contract with DAYS OF OUR LIVES originating the role of KAYLA BRADY. During Catherine’s tenure with DAYS she was cast in the lead role of MAGGIE in THE LAST STARFIGHTER. She found steady employment as an actor in movies, including the cult classic NIGHT OF THE COMET, the 50’s teen comedy MISCHIEF, as well as the female lead in the very popular WEEKEND AT BERNIE'S, and many more.