Popa G on the Influences behind ‘Tear of the Year’ I grew up in a family of 8 brothers and 4 sisters – an even dozen. I’m the only sibling who chose music as my salvation and to follow in myDad’s big shoes. Needless to say, there was never a dull moment growing up in [...]
‘Songs From The Furnace Of Life’ is a double CD album featuring 28 tracks showcasing Tony Floyd Kenna’s considerable songwriting talent. On Disc One, Tony performs his material solo and on Disc two, he is joined by a number of musical collaborators in covering, taking co-writing credits, and performing his songs. Tony’s songwriting is assured [...]
CONTEMPLATING THE MUSE Linda Ibbotson ‘This is the first in a new series on poetry and poetry related subjects. Many songwriters are actually poets using a musical canvas for their presentation, so I have no doubt but that this new aspect to the magazine will have wide appeal. We are honoured to have Linda Ibbotson present the first article [...]
Songwriting Refined Justin (Oswlek) Hello everyone, welcome to my initial foray into the writing-about-songwriting realm. This will either be the first of several installments on a series of different subjects, or an experiment gone horribly wrong. Time will tell. I should admit that I have no great qualification for this role. I’m neither an acclaimed [...]
Songwriters No.16 Andrew Purcell February 2013 Number sixteen in a series where Songwriters on MT have been invited to tell a little about why they write, and to pick a personal favourite of their own. Andrew is an active member and supporter of MT (ErdingtonSound). Bio Guitarist with Free Spirit (1977 – 1980) early recordings at [...]
Top 13 Beatles Albums What made No.1 and why? Michael Charles Dirksen S.A. I thought it might be fun to take a trip down Penny Lane and do a countdown of my favorite Beatles albums. “The Beatles were banned throughout most of the apartheid years (in South Africa).” Are you going to agree with the [...]
Musicians Together Dublin Showcase CD Sponsored by Darkey Kelly’s review by Robert Craven Tony Floyd Kenna – does he stop for breath? Having established a singer-songwriter venue in Darkey Kelly’s pub, bringing out an album ‘All the colours’ and now launching this CD of the talent that has passed through Darkey Kellys pub, [...]
Top 5 Driving Songs of 2012 (Mainstream) by Matt Jones. Whilst we predominantly feature MT Members and their music here in the magazine it is also nice to have a look at the ‘mainstream’ music business from time to time. Particularly of interest to those members seriously intending to take over the World ! no harm looking [...]
STILL LIFE IN BLACK AND WHITE – CD by Sean O’Neill. Reviewed by Robert Craven Recorded in one take, Still Life in Black and white is 14 songs, produced in a pared back production of acoustic guitar, double bass and Sean O’Neill’s vocals. The influences that flow through this CD are [...]
SONGWRITERS No. 15. – EddK. November 2012 Number fifteen in a series where Songwriters on MT have been invited to tell a little about why they write, and to pick a personal favourite of their own. Edd is a hugely active member and supporter of MT , writes and records some amazing material and here shares with us [...]
MT Saturdays (1) Darkey Kelly’s
MT Saturdays (1) Darkey Kelly’s May 18th. 2013. Our first Saturday afternoon MT session in Darkey Kelly’s. Music and song by Ciaran Brennan, Brian Aherne, Sean O’Neill and Tony Floyd Kenna. Book reading by Robert Craven. Poetry reading by Daniel Wade. An easy going relaxed vibe contributed to this very successful mixed media presentation. . [...]
UNDER A WESTERN SKY – The Communal Well, reviewed by Robert Craven
UNDER A WESTERN SKY The Communal Well. Reviewed by Robert Craven The Communal Well – Jules Berube (Drums), Guy Cunis (lead and rhythm guitars), Roger Hoeberichts (lead vocals and guitar), Mark Heim (Trumpet, coronet and vocals), Sylvian Herrera (Bass), Greg Kinsey (backing vocals and harmonica) and Casey O’Brien, percussion; hail from Paris. Under a western [...]
CONTEMPLATING THE MUSE – No. 2 – Linda Ibbotson with guest Ryan Cole
CONTEMPLATING THE MUSE – No. 2 – Linda Ibbotson With guest Ryan Cole. . “The idea is to write it so the people hear it and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart” Maya Angelou A warm welcome and thank you for joining me. I invite you to pull up a [...]
BANNED FOR LIFE (Paperback) by D. R. Haney, reviewed by Robert Craven
BANNED FOR LIFE (Paperback) by D. R. Haney – reviewed by Robert Craven Just as bebop was the soundtrack to Jack Kerouac, Alan Ginsberg and Neil Cassady, so the sounds of CBGB’s, The Velvet Underground, Iggy and the Stooges, The Clash, The Sex Pistols and New York Dolls fuel D.R. Haney’s odyssey `Banned for Life’. [...]
ROBERT CRAVEN – Writer and music reviewer, in his own words.
Robert Craven is an author and music reviewer for Musicians Together Magazine. Robert lives in the seaside town of Rush in County Dublin, Ireland. . I have two novels; ‘Get Lenin’ and the sequel ‘Zinnman’, published by Taylor Street Publishing and which are currently available for Kindle download and paperback on Amazon.com and Amazon UK. [...]
SONGWRITING REFINED – Justin (Oswlek)
Songwriting Refined Justin (Oswlek) Hello everyone, welcome to my initial foray into the writing-about-songwriting realm. This will either be the first of several installments on a series of different subjects, or an experiment gone horribly wrong. Time will tell. I should admit that I have no great qualification for this role. I’m neither an acclaimed [...]
