Talking Music
Laois-based band set to perform in Kavanagh’s for ‘Hometown Show’
A Laois located folk-punk band known as The Outcast Crew are set to perform in Kavanagh's bar & venue, Portlaoise, on Friday, November 15.
The...
From the Archives – Talking Music: Laois band Cua talk about their musical process
This interview was originally published on LaoisToday in 2018.
John Davidson, Shane Booth and Ros O'Meara are three Laois men who have taken their love...
From the Archives: Talking Music: Brian O’Mahoney on touring Germany, supporting Shane McGowan and...
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in May 2020.
Brian O'Mahoney is a well-known local musician who has played in a number of bands,...
Talking Music: Transmitter’s Stewart Quinn chats Italia ’90, Old Fort and performing in Laois
This piece was originally published on LaoisToday in 2018
For three Laois brothers and one old friend, 15 years on the live circuit has flown...
Talking Music: James O’Connor on early memories, playing Electric Picnic and his new album
James O’Connor from Portlaoise is a folk singer-songwriter, performer and recording artist.
His upcoming album ‘A Cluster of Narratives’, releasing in July, is a folk...
Talking Music: Nova’s Fionn Marum on Christy Dignan, new single and Electric Picnic dreams
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After a brief hiatus, our Talking Music segment returns today.
Portlaoise native Fionn Marum is the focus...
Talking Music: Brian O’Mahoney on touring Germany, supporting Shane McGowan playing
Brought to you in association with Laois Library Service
Brian O'Mahoney is a well-known local musician who has played in a number of bands, including...
Talking Music: Rathdowney’s Finn brothers on their story so far
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Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciarán Finn have a wealth of international muscial experience behind them.
They play...
Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
This interview with The Electrix band members Damian Carroll and Nicky Brennan originally featured on LaoisToday in March 2018.
During the Coronavirus restrictions, Damian...
Talking Music: Transmitter’s Stewart Quinn chats Italia ’90, Old Fort and performing in Laois
For three Laois brothers and one old friend, 15 years on the live circuit has flown by in a technicolor of wedding dance-floors, 02...
Laois man to feature on renowned RTÉ programme
Portlaoise man Kean Kavanagh has been crushing it in the Irish music scene and even further afield for the last number of years.
His hard...
Talking Music: Laois trio Vocalese ready to wow the Dunamaise
The exquisite vocal harmonies of 'Vocalese' are ready to bring down the house at the Dunamaise Arts Centre this December with new tunes and...
Talking Music: One of Laois’s youngest opera singers on big dreams in her future
Clodagh Dunne is a bright young talent in the Laois music scene who has even brighter future plans for years to come.
The Emo singer...
Laois band making a trip of a lifetime in the USA
One Laois band have been making a name for themselves across the water since they touched down in America this summer.
Crooked Jacks have been...
Talking Music: Brendan Lambe on DJing, most memorable sets and moving across the Atlantic...
Brendan Lambe, more affectionately known as 'Lambo', is one of Laois's most well-known DJs.
The former Manhattan Mixer and Lilly's DJ has now taken his...
Talking Music: The Emo soprano lighting up the Laois wedding scene
Maria Whyte has lived and performed in the UK for the past five years, and entered into the UK Voice and the X-Factor.
However this...
WATCH: Laois musician Curtis Walsh goes international after dropping debut single
Laois musician Curtis Walsh is about to release his debut single ‘Full Recovery’.
The 17 year old singer-songwriter Curtis Walsh moved with his family to...
Talking Music: Transmitter’s Stewart Quinn chats Italia ’90, Old Fort and Performing in Laois
For three Laois brothers and one old friend, fifteen years on the live circuit has flown by in a technicolor of wedding dance-floors, 02...
Talking Dance: The young Portlaoise woman who is performing on a national stage
Emily Kilkenny-Roddy is a 23 year old dancer from Portlaoise who is making a name for herself in Irish dancing.
She has performed at Body...
Talking Music: The Electrix talk adrenaline, drummers and Electric Picnic
The Electrix are an award-winning band with a wealth of experience within the Irish music scene. The band members have performed and toured with...
Talking Music: Laois band Cua talk about their musical process
John Davidson, Shane Booth and Ros O'Meara are three Laois men who have taken their love of world folk music to England, Holland and...
Talking Music: The Kilkenny’s Robbie Campion on a career he loves
Laois man Robbie Campion is doing what he loves for a living. He has been a member of the successful folk group The Kilkennys...
Talking Music: Portlaoise’s Mezzo Soprano hitting the high notes
Heather Fogarty is a Mezzo Soprano singer from Portlaoise who has been making waves in classical music, as well as pop and jazz.
Heather began her...
Talking Music: Rathdowney’s Finn brothers on their story so far
Rathdowney brothers Hugh and Ciarán Finn have a wealth of international muscial experience behind them.
The two are part of 'Na Fianna' and are now...
