The story of what Ireland’s music scene was, and an introduction to what it would become.

This episode introduces the grim 1970s, and the young people’s desire to leave the bleakness behind.

The biggest act of the 70s - Horselips - tell their story while future stars including Mary Black, Sharon Shannon, Tom Dunne and Fiachna Ó Braonáin outline their first steps into music.

Meanwhile, the seeds of the first festivals are sewn.

This podcast is produced by Headstuff.

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