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Hi all,

If you didn’t know, PWRadio is still podcasting!  Only difference is that I am recording the 2 hour weekly (or bi-weekly this semester)  show and and posting it at a different RSS feed.Either go back to iTunes and enter Paddy Whacked Radio into the search engine and select the FM show, OR go to http://pwradio.net and click on the FM section for more info.

Also, PWRadio has an ongoing Irish Indie music news feature written by Natalie Herman!  Same link, click on the news.

If you’re lazy like me, click here for the FM on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=300168326

OR, enter this RSS into your favorite podcast feeder reader: http://pwradio.net/fm/?feed=rss2

Right then.  Have at it!

Shawn

http://myspace.com/pwradio 

http://pwradio.net

The Facebook Group!  

 

 Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Interview with Bell X1 on WQFS! [50:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (37637)

This is posted “raw” and without any additional production. It will be available on this feed for a limited time only. If you want a nearly weekly dose of PWRadio, check out the radio show at http://pwradio.net. Click on the FM link.

The rest of this blog is copied from that link.

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Hi all,

Sorry for the wait on this one. I was respectfully awaiting approval from the Bellies. I just got word from their US management, and so here it is!

Paul Noonan and David Geraghty of Bell X1 were very kind in stopping by the campus of Guilford College in Greensboro North Carolina on their way from Raleigh NC to Atlanta GA (I think) to chat with Paddy-Whacked Radio™ on WQFS in Greensboro.

I hope you enjoy this!

Please know that the fidelity of the recording is limited to studio equipment (it’s college radio, eh?). Also, please forgive the squeaky door during the final live song. Someone decided it was a good idea to walk in and out of the studio at that particular time. (grumble grumble).

Thanks,

Shawn

 

 Episode 9: The one You've Been Waiting For [49:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (14208)

Ollie Cole from Turn, Garrett Wall, Conor O’Tuama, Eamon O’Connor, Michael Brunnock, Ludwig, Raggedy Soul, Vesta Varro, Philip Morrow (of the Red Rose Cafe), Odi and Turn.

Featuring an interview with Ollie Cole!

This episode marks somewhere near the mark of 42,000 unique downloads of Paddy-Whacked Radio™ podcast. Thanks for listening and for supporting these great artists!

Please remember to check out the Myspace page for PWRadio at http://myspace.com/pwradio.

 

 Episode 8: Live from Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Boston! [51:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (11097)

Episode 8: Live from Paddy-Whacked Radi Boston!! Ise, Fred, Jenna Nicholls, Kiernan McMullan, Stephen Hill, Paddy Saul and Damien Leibert, The Burning Shades, and a spotlight on The Waterboys!

One of the great joys of my radio show was the stream of live musicians who came through and played. The show is over, at least as it existed on WMFO, but I thought it would be fun to put some of the live performances into a podcast. And here it is.

My final show on WMFO featured a visit from the legendary band, The Waterboys!! In this episode, among other things, you’ll hear all three songs that they played live, as well as a segment of the interview with singer Mike Scott.

Don’t forget to visit http://myspace.com/pwradio . if you are a myspace member, become a friend and subscribe to the blog to keep current on the show and the podcast. If you’re not, you can still look through and find links to many Irish Indie artists and music resources.

I plan on bringing the FM radio show back to life in January, after my family and I are settled in our new home in North Carolina. With luck the station I hope to get a spot at may be on line by then. If you’re interested, you’ll be able to follow the progress on this this through the Myspace blog.

Thanks again for listening! Leave iTunes Comments!

 

 Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Podcast Episode 7: The Return of the Thing [38:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8157)

The Tycho Brahe, Michael Brunnock, Bickley O’Farrell, Pier Nineteen, The Mary Janes, The Vals, The Frames, Garrett Wall. Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Episode 7, The Return of the Thing!

After months off (off? HA!) we’re back with a bunch of shtuff that sounds good. You’ll hear music that’s famous, out of print, unreleased, unknown, easy to pick up in a record shop, new and difficult to find anywhere else. Not necessarily in that order.

Here’s the roster:

The Tycho Brahe
Michael Brunnock
Bickley O’Farrell
The Mary Janes
Pier Nineteen
The Vals
The Frames
Garrett Wall

Episode 8 is in the works and hopefully coming soon, with luck. I have a baby due in a short while, so we’ll see how much time I have to get it together. It will feature all live performances, mostly recorded on or by Paddy-Whacked Radio! The Waterboys will be featured, including an interview with singer, Mike Scott.

Don’t forget to check out http://myspace.com/pwradio for details about the podcast and my weekly radio show, Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Boston!

Oh and hey, if you like what you hear, there are a couple of things you can do to help keep PWRadio going and going strong:
1. Head on over to iTunes and leave a review so people know what’s going on here.
2. Make a donation. There are links on my main page and podcast pages, as well as on my myspace page. All donations are made securely through PayPal.

I want to thank all those who have donated already! It all goes back into the show, including software, server space, equipment and music.

Thanks again, and I will see you soon!

Shawn

 

 Episode 6: The Monsters of Irish Indie Rock (Rock, rock, rock...) [37:34m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (14675)

Hey all, thanks for stopping by! Episode 6 of Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Podcast is now out for your listening pleasure. This one is titled “The Monsters or Irish Indie Rock (roar)!”, and focuses on some better known acts.

It also contains an interview with Irish Indie music “Led-jond Head” (thanks Danni), Mundy!

Oh, and as a side note: All that bigness and effect laden voice, animal noises and all that… I don’t take it seriously! Really, it’s all a big poke.

One more item of interest: Loads happening in mine and my family’s life. Loads of good things. The only problem is that I have almost no time to work on podcasts or radio shows. Please bare with me. Hopefully when everything is settled down, I’ll begin getting this thing out at least monthly again. It may, however, be up to 6 months before the next podcast comes out. It may be sooner.

Subscribing to my Myspace blog would be the best way to keep tabs on this.

Ok, now down to the meat and spuds.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Lisa Hannigan with the amazing rendition of the Mary Janes Queen of Hearts, sung in Irish Gaelic. Banríon mo Chroí appears on the Ceol ‘06 CD, proceeds of which go to the charity Project Concern.
• The Frames with Perfect Opening Line off of their some-day-to-be classic studio recording, Dance the Devil.
• Kíla with The Four Ages of Man off their 1991 release, Handle’s Fantasy.
• Bell X1 with Still Selling Shoes, a B Side from the Bigger than Me single.
• Interference with the song Gold off of the Live in Dingle, Songs From a Room disc.
• Mundy with a clip from the song Drive, off of the CD 24 Star Hotel, an interview and Gin and Tonic Sky from the live CD, Live & Confusion.
• The Mary Janes with something that’s going to sound familiar, if you’re paying attention.

Ok, remember to please keep in touch! You can use http://myspace.com/pwradio , or shawn@pwradio.net.

Keep well and keep your ears open!

Keep your eyes on the blog, and I’ll keep you posted.

All the best,

Shawn

 

 Episode 5: Better Late Tan Never / Spotlight on the Red Rose Cafe [36:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8359)

Featuring Michael Brunnock, Odi, The Ventelin Pimps, Pier Nineteen, Kiernan McMullan and Íse. A focus on The Red Rose Café includes music and an interview taken before a gig in Carlow. Also, Check my site for Radio show, on-line and FM info. You might like it.
So sorry for the time between episodes. I wish I had more time to work on this, but I bring the noise when I can. That’s right, me and Chuck D. And if you caught that reference than you’re well diversified. Good work!

Aaaaaaanyway…

Ok, so have a click on the links to learn more about each artist. Also, be sure to check http://pwradio.net and http://myspace.com/pwradio for links to more great Irish Indie music!

Thanks to all the folks who’ve downloaded episodes one through four. Wow. I am blown away at the numbers! You can contact me through myspace or by emailing podcast@pwradio.net if you’d like. Join the community of listeners form both the radio show and the podcast. There are some great people, and they’re the reason I do this!

Thanks again, Shawn

 

 Episode 4: The Best of PWRadio and a Spotlight on Ise [26:06m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (8289)

Bell X1, Lauren Guillery and the Claws, The WYO’s, Tadhg Cooke and an interview with Íse (pronounced eesha), including a PWRadio exclusive airing debut of her brand new song, Lonely Sky, recorded live at The Phoenix Park in Dublin. (Click here to download all 3 songs recorded in this session)

Don’t forget to check out my radio show, Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Boston, which focuses on Irish Indie music. Check pwradio.net and myspace.com/pwradio. The weekly (or more) “news” is provided on the Myspace blog. Keep current on all PWRadio happenings, or just browse it to learn more about Irish artists. You don not have to be a Myspace member to read it. But if you are, why not subscribe?

While you’re here… I’d love to know what you think of the podcast… even if you hate it! You can leave comments on iTunes, Podcastalley, here, or on the Myspace account. Or just email.

Here’s the discography:

• Bell X1 - Just like Mr. Benn from the CD Flock.
• Lauren Guillery and the Claws - In a Medley from the EP Listen.
• Bell X1 - Volcano from the CD Neither am I. (background)
• The WYO’s a.k.a. The Wasted Youth Orchestra - Where is This from the unreleased Throw your Arms up to Heaven.
• Tadhg Cooke - Road Map from Wax & Seal
• Íse - Montage of songs collected from her CD Angel One (background), plus Lonely Sky, recorded by Shawn from Paddy-Whacked Radio™ at the Phoenix Park in Dublin.

(sorry, the file is temporarily unavailable, but you can hear the edited version of this podcast on the FM show download. Go to http://pwradio.net , click on the FM section and find the episode from 28 February, 2008. This was within my first semester at WQFS, so PWRadio was one hour in the middle of a 2 hour show. Now I get to play two hours of Irish music every week! yay.)

Glen Hansard of The Frames and classically trained singer and musician Marketa Irglova are The Swell Season. They were in Boston in December (2006) and gave a generous and candid interview for the listeners of Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Boston. The pair expressed their thoughts in a range of topics, from busking to iPods to the end of the world.

Listen to this remarkable interview, and have a laugh at your host’s incredibly poor interview skills! This podcast also includes samples of some of the music from their CD The Swell Season, as well as one from Glen’s band, The Frames.

Also, be sure to check out the John Carney film Once, Starring both Marketa and Glen.

Music List:
The Frames
from the CD Fitzcarraldo
-Revelate

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Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova
From The Swell Season
-The Swell Season
-Drown Out
-When Your Minds Made Up

 

 Episode 2: The Best Of 2006 [30:09m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (6897)

The Frames, The Red Rose Cafe, The Vals, Brendan O’Shea, Stephen Hill, Mic Christopher, and the results of your host finding the sound effects on his Christmas copy of Garage band! Oh what a dark place that is.

With the amount of great music I received to Play on Paddy-Whacked Radio Boston, it is impossible to nail down “The Best” of 2006 in only 6 songs. I can, however, bring you a small sample of some of my favorites. And then do it again on a later podcast.

Don’t forget to check out the radio show when you have a chance. It is archived for 1 full week. All details available at http://pwradio.net or http://myspace.com/pwradio. Here you will also find information on a whole whack of Irish indie artist.

(note: The default download is a basic MP3. If you’d like to download the enhanced podcast, please go to http://pwradio.net and click ‘Downloads”. For some reason iTunes won’t support my enhanced files, so until I can make that work, I’ll be posting MP3s here. Thanks!)