Paul Brady US gigs October 2010

Don't forget the upcoming East Coast US gigs in October! 20th Madison NJ, USA . Madison High School, 170 Ridgedale Avenue 22nd Cambridge, MA. USA . The Somerville Theatre 23rd Albany NY (with Maura O’Connell), The Swyer Theater, The Egg 24th New York City (with Maura O’Connell),BB King Blues Club. For Ticketing, venue and showtime info see the tourdates page on … [Read more...] about Paul Brady US gigs October 2010

Classical v Popular music

Ever since I entered the realm of music lessons as a child I was left in no doubt as to the superiority of Classical over popular music…that people like Beethoven, Haydn, Mozart, Bach, Schubert, Brahms, Dvořák…the list goes on…were superhuman Gods who dropped on to the earth, had miserable lives and then disappeared leaving the human race with incomparable gems never to be … [Read more...] about Classical v Popular music

Eurovision Song Contest

Another Eurovision Song Contest has come and gone and I'm scratching my head wondering what this is all about? As a musical phenomenon it long ago lost all credibility. I think when Lordi from Finland won it a couple of years ago that was the nadir, though Ireland's Dustin the Turkey did his bit to turn the whole thing into a joke. What is at stake in this 'competition'? … [Read more...] about Eurovision Song Contest

People and Music

When I started off playing music professionally I still laboured under the misapprehension that the listener responded to the music I made in the same way I felt it. Put that down, firstly, to an inherited tendency to think the world revolves around me (thanks, Ma!) but also to a strong dose of naivety. Gradually over time and with much disillusionment I came to realize that … [Read more...] about People and Music

Art and the real world

Here in Derry on Easter Saturday midday. Today the ancient city walls are the temporary home of street market stalls. The leaden skies and insistent rain mean it will be a lonely vigil today for Man of Aran and his packets of home-made fudge. No one is abroad in the sodden air, though the indoor markets seem to be thriving. We drove from Dublin last night and our first gig … [Read more...] about Art and the real world

How do you value a song?

I'm trying to figure out this money thing. It's a mystery to me. Last night I watched a program on Bernie Madoff which told the complete story of the scam from start to finish. I like being comfortable and having the few bob in my pocket as much as the next guy but…what is the point, in the big picture, of spending your whole life just accumulating money? Not only that but … [Read more...] about How do you value a song?

They’re off!

A relief to be up and running with the new site. Thanks to webmaster Steve Brickle for pulling it together. I'm excited about the blog being linked to Facebook and hope these communications give more of an insight to my crazy world. There's a fair bit of press coverage building up in Ireland as Hooba Dooba begins to get heard. This week it's the national station RTE 's album of … [Read more...] about They’re off!

Paul Brady ..beginner blogger

Hello all. Welcome to this, the first posting on my first ever blog. I have to say I’ve been dragged screaming to this blogging business. I’m a man who lives in and is quite content in his own head. It’s just my make up. I love the world around me, and as my friends can attest to, I have a huge lust for life. I’m forever interested in and thrilled by the beauty of what happens … [Read more...] about Paul Brady ..beginner blogger

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So brilliant to see you there Paul. I listened to Wallis’ gorgeous rendition of ‘The Island’ with tears in my eyes….the best of luck with your own tour dates x

Strong talented ladies with a strong talented man there!

Great pic! Maura is one of the nicest celebrities I ever met.

Love Eleanor. She gives an outstanding performance. Paul too, of course!!

Well done wallis....❤❤❤and all you wonderful....amazing women...

What a great photo and memory of an incredible night by all accounts.

Blessed are you among women. 😀

Wish I could have been there...great musicians...

Lucky man ! Fantastic ladies

Great picture! 🔥

Ladies in red - could be dangerous Paul Brady 😉

Looks like fun was had. 🥳

How did I miss Maura O’Connell?😳🥲Great pic indeed!

Ladies in red ❤️❤️❤️

Barry Coyle pity we missed Maura😘

agree

😎🇮🇪🔥

Gerard Bird

Hello Paul. I will be at the NASC event in Marley Park with my daughter. I really look forward to seeing you. You have given me so much joy listening to your music. It would mean the world to me to say hello to you. I have just been told I have cancer. If I can't meet you, could you dedicate a song to me. Thank you so very much for your wonderful music. Aine Sheehan

magic

Lovely x

No better

Brenda White

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Sharon O'Brien we will have to watch when we get back from Imelda May. We should send a special request for Arthur Mc Bride after the fantastic rendition in Athlone!

3 legends that will be a great show 👍

Lovely.... Great line up... I'll miss it as I don't watch the late late show.

I remember seeing Paul Brady playing with the Johnstons in London very early 70’s , great artiste!

That was wonderful - can’t wait. The Marino Waltz is just wonderful.

You lucky men , John is differently the last man standing of all . I’d love to have his ear fit a moment. . Don’t take it for granted .Enjoy the moment and have a great night lads .

My youngest Son George is also 19th May.......he is only 2 this time though!

Fantastic , will definitely record it 🥰🙌🏼

Follow on is a very special song to me. I will look forward to this .

Look forward Paul. So enjoyed your concert in Glôr🦋

Fantastic news!!!

Great Paul.. Cant wait..👏

Brilliant Paul 👏

Enjoy the show, looking forward to it

Great stuff!…looking forward to it🎶…Keep’er lit 🔥

Brilliant Paul 👍

Nice one, best of luck f

Love follow on💜

Me too, happy birthday 🎂 🥳

Wow I can’t wait so looking forward to it already! 🎉🎉🙏

Marino Waltz was one of my dad's favourites x

Sean Ledgewood Moira Crawley the marino waltz one we all know well and follow on, well Liam Clancy does it superb

Looking forward to hearing you . Break a leg! 🙋‍♀️

Brilliant as usual

Looking forward to it 👏🎵

Love that show

Loved your chat with Miriam Paul. Amazing to go back to when it was though thar no-one could make a living from song writing and music......we all had " notions" ....thank goodness you struck to yours

… be good to listen to you whilst driving back to Manchester from seeing Clapton at Albert Hall. Think that’s when I first saw you at NEC in ‘83 … you were Eric’s support that night. … loved your work ever since 👍 ….

Lovely surprise to hear you all on the Saturday wireless. Great stuff.

Have a great gig Paul ⭐️

Vagabonds are great

Is that the same shirt you wore on 2 May 2021 from the Couch to the Kettle Tour during the Pandemic? Very Nice.

You and Janey Godley on the same show!

Enjoy the gig Paul.

Are you playing in London at all?

Is that the church in front of the BBC studios at the top of regent's Street London?

Nice one Paul f

Wow. Class!

Thank you all for these positive comments.

Thank you! I'm a little bit overwhelmed and also glad that it resonated with you. I thought long and hard about whether or not to write about this as it was sharing something deeply personal. In the end I felt the time was right and so I went with it, hoping that it was something that other people could relate to or connect with and maybe find a little bit of hope in the midst of their own struggles. Thanks for sharing it, and for all the years of great music xx

Live music is essential. So are you, my friend. ❤️🎶

Great article, and very articulate, and it is absolutely true, of all the arts music is the most evocative, through out the years Paul brady has always been there for me, from deep in your heart in the 80s, marriage made in Hollywood, to the long goodbye, always brilliant, and as for live, in my opinion one of the very few and best artists, I have seen you live several times, with band and solo, but I must admit you are probably the best solo artist I have ever seen.

Musicians heal the world through their art. Seeing music performed live is where the healing is most effective.

Beautifully written though heart wrenching. I hope Siobhan, you enjoy many live concerts to come. Dunlewy was special. Your energy was palpable Paul. Loved every song even Hank's You Win Again which I heard you sing impromptu in the Intercounty hotel in the early 70's. Been following you ever since. As Kahlil Gibran said, "Music is the language of the spirit. It opens the secret of life bringing peace, abolishing strife"

Oh Paul you have no idea how much joy your wonderful music and tremendous lyrics give us. Live music is obviously best but your melodies raise my soul up when ever I hear them. You are one of the best on the planet. Thanks for all the joy you continue to bring me and billions of others 🥰🥰🥰

What a lovely piece & oh so true. I first saw you play with Andy Irvine in Queens in Belfast with my big sister when I was around 16 in 1977. I still love your music now & so did my now departed Mum. Keep playing & keeping us all together Paul. 🫂

All of us are taking baby steps back to a life that sometimes we didn't even know where it actually brought us joy. Music works. Third to fresh air, sun & all that that brings, a loved one, music. I've seen you live in Chicago & in Ireland when I lived there. From sizable gigs to impromptu sessions. I thank you for your music, for sharing your talent, and for staying.

Lovely piece Siobhan and how fulfilling Paul, to be reminded how much your music touches so many people.

What a great post and great article… thank goodness the answer is yes - there is a point to it all - the last couple of years robbed us of a lot, thankfully it has also sharpened our appreciation of what’s important. Thanks for posting this .

Lockdown and Covid have turned our lives upside down . Music is one of the few things that bring me joy and happiness 🎸😍🎸

Of course there's a point! Your music brings so much happiness, comfort and pleasure to so many.

You have been one of my favorite songwriters forever.

Paul, it was brilliant to see you live on stage in Dunlewy. What you have already given and continue to give us music fans is the best medication ever. Keeper lit. 😎👏

Your singing and beautiful songs have accompanied my life since I first heard you playing with The Johstones, too many wonderful songs to choose a favourite,

Your song the island.....is an eternal song which stays as beautiful each time I listen! Thank you!

Two guys whose words and music and voices and sharing of the their pleasure of music making is what makes the world bearable at times of struggle and anguish and pain and joy. Thank you - both - for the music.

What a beautiful, emotional piece ❤️. Music does indeed touch our hearts and souls…. and helps heal them. ❤️

Dear Paul, believe me, what you do matters very much to so many people. I think Covid made many of us question our role in “the big picture”, but we love your words and music. Never stop!💚

Definitely a point to it. Being in England, I have only seen you once, at the Fleadh in 1996, but that was amazing! I have 7 of your albums and Trick or Treat is one of the albums my wife and I play most often. Your music brings joy to our lives - always much needed, and especially in the current times. So glad that you are better and able to play again.

Great artist and songwriter best there is

Paul, I'm sitting in an Irish pub in New Orleans, half a world away, and your music has inspired me. What a reach your effect has!

I was at the concert in Navan and like a good wine you are getting better with age. Fabulous show

A new fan here, Paul. Recently posted on your website. As an M.E. suffer for nearly 22 years, severely affected, I.e. bungalow bound, wheelchair user. Lockdown & the Pandemic has even been difficult for me, even though I have basically been imprisoned in lockdown all these years. It’s really hard to mentally keep going. It doesn’t get any easier, ever. One of my worst symptoms, is noise sensitivity & for the first 5 years or more, I couldn’t get to two songs on a CD. I wondered if it ever would improve, because music has brought me so much pleasure. Thankfully, it did. I listen to music for much longer periods now, sometimes overdoing it, but getting some pleasure & joy in my life. I’ll never be able to ever attend a concert again, sadly, but I was watching one of your concert performances the other day, being a newbie. The joy on your face & band members, when performing, “I Believe In Magic” is an infectious joy ! Music & performing is so magical & powerful & that’s the only motivation anyone needs. Thanks, as a new fan, for bringing more magical music into my life & here’s to more years of your music & performing. Music always lives forever !