Roddie Cleere

         Genre: pop, folk, indie, irishmusic, new

Rachel Nolan- Vocals/Keys

From Cork, Ireland

JJ Bloom, the alias of Irish songwriter Conor Mc Quaid, has spent the last three years building up his home studio and writing music to prepare for his debut release, ‘Always You’. The track was written, produced and mixed by Bloom, and mastered by Fergal Davis (Muse, Republic of Loose, The Divine Comedy). The song uses an extraordinarily catchy guitar riff throughout that epitomises Bloom’s soul, funk and RnB influences.

Though only 23, Bloom has already proven himself to be an experienced songwriter having co-written the songs ‘I Won’t Be Leaving’ and ‘Supernatural’ with Jake Carter, as well as yet to be released tracks with French artists Le trottoir d’en face and John Linhart. To date, he has also performed at the rather fitting Bloom Festival, UCD Freshers Fair and supported Jake Carter in the Draiocht.

Video: https://youtu.be/smE5FvzBV3k

They had planned on releasing the  accompanying video at the same time,

 but it's a rainy Sunday evening and  we could all do with a pick me up, so here it is!  - TALKING TO MYSELF on YouTube

They  put out a  call for people to send us clips, showing what was going on in their  lives during the Covid-19 pandemic, what they missed doing due social  isolation, and how they were keeping busy. Thanks so much to everyone  who sent something in.

In this episode I speak with Curt Dawson from Seattle and Mark Thompson in Ventura, California about how the pandemic is affecting them and their lifestye. We also talk music

Two definitions of The Final Frontier by Davie Furey

: a part of a country, region, etc. that is the last to be settled, explored, or developed.

:the extreme limit of understanding or achievement in a particular area

Although this song wasn’t written  with these times in mind, it is somewhat eerily apt.  During this lock  down it is possible to be exploring, developing, understanding and  achieving in ways we may have not thought possible in our “normal”  lives.  This song, The Final Frontier , deals with new beginnings, facing fears and getting out of our comfort zones.

Like many other  musicians and artists, my gigs have been cancelled (Tours of Germany, US  and Irish shows) so I do appreciate your support and thank you for  listening to my music.  I am very aware it is a tough time for a lot of  radio stations and publications too, and if I can help in any way please  ask.  However, we will get through this together, and I look forward to  seeing you soon.  Stay safe, stay healthy and mind each other.  Davie x

Fureys'  debut album 'Easy Come Easy Go' was very well received in audiences  across the country having been showcased by RTÉ, BBC Radio both home and  abroad, resulting in a worldwide publishing deal with Universal Music.   Nominated three years in a row by The Pure M Awards, for Best Newcomer, Best Male Artist and Best Irish Solo Act.  Davie’s knack for telling a story through song and his ability  to engage a crowd have resulted in many sold out shows on his previous  tours. The Final Frontier is taken from the forthcoming album Haunted Streets.

Website:   www.daviefurey.com  

Facebook:   https://www.facebook.com/daviefureymusic1/  

Twitter :  https://twitter.com/daviefurey?lang=en  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviefureymusic/?hl=en 

Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pJVfAuuVnqtwbSbwGPFwe?si=SHLtpXxfTd-XYVje1BdryA  

Ludwigs Facbook Page

Dylan E. Crampton is a singer-songwriter from Ireland.

Serving his own blend of edgy guitar pop to the table, feeding the ears of hungry guitar music fans with clever melodies and hook laden songs, Dylan draws influence from artists such as Tom Petty, Paul McCartney and Steve Earle.

FACEBOOK PAGE : Dylan E. Crampton

Emma Langford has woven a sound which Phil Coulter describes as “a  breath of fresh air”. A folk guitarist and singer-songwriter from  Limerick; her distinctive vocal style demonstrates a blend of Irish lilt with folk and jazz

Talking with Paul Dower on HIS podcast with Waterford In Your Pocket

https://www.facebook.com/WaterfordIYP/

Songs included are:

 LOVE LOVE by Yes We See 

and also DEVIL YOU KNOW by Megan O'Neill