INTERVIEWS

16/8/07



Name of Artist/Band: Ger Flannigan (DJ)
What is your background: Club DJ
Why do you want to record and release your own music? To make my sets unique and share my style of music with people
Who are your musical influences? Joh Digweed, John Gibbons, Eric Prydz, Ed Whitty & Eddie Walsh, list goes on
How do you describe your music to people? Dirty Sexy
House Music
What image do you think your music conveys? Energetic but with a sexy flow
What are your immediate music career goals? Getting to play with some of my influences and playing to receptive crowds
What are your long-term career goals? National & International appearances
How would you define the word “success”? Being appreciated for what you do by open minded people
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? Any interest from established agencies of course is a goal
Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials? Always, on request
What live performance experience have you had? Numerous Night Clubs
How do you rate your live performance ability? well, this really boils down to you and the crowd your playing to.
Have you recorded any previous CDs? Mix CDs, Yes
Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews? Recently was featured by musicreveiw.com, which was greatly aprreciated.


READ THE REVIEW HERE



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17/8/07



Name of Artist/Band? Will nolan/the wayward sinner boys
What is your background?dublin based guitarist in bluegrass roots music band.
Why do you want to record and release your own music?why does a bricklayer want to lay bricks.
What are your songs about? sex,drugs,rock,nroll,bingo.
Do you write your own songs? yes but i like covering my heros.
Who are your musical influences? eddie cochran,rory gallagher,pat kilty,sean foy.
How do you describe your music to people? old shit.
What image do you think your music conveys? one of life.
What are your immediate music career goals? to stick to my guns.
What are your long-term career goals?to be remembered
How would you define the word “success”? when other musicians respect you.
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? wouldnt say no to either.
Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials? some old demos i recorded with two nutters a bass player and a drummer we never rehearsed just jammed it some of it turned out quite well.
What live performance experience have you had?i always regarded myself a side man but when i started to sing i feel my guitar playing could be better.
How do you rate your live performance ability? when rehearsed properly quite good.
Have you recorded any previous CDs?not yet but i will very soon.
What are your 3 favourite songs and why?summertime,milkcow blues,lodi,pretty vacant,sometimes for it musical beauty other times for it,s attitude.
Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews?not really and my banjo player is a music journalist shame on him haha.
http://www.myspace.com/thewaywardsinnerboys



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17/8/07



Name of Artist/Band?

Singer and Songwriter Celine Carroll.



What is your background?

Writing and playing music most of my life.

Played with various Dublin bands down the years. Dipped in and out as a session player. And never entered the Eurovision Song Contest!!



Why do you want to record and release your own music?

For me, as a creative person, there has to be a begining, a middle and an end to songwriting. First of all, I write to get the demons out or sometimes the Angels.. If I'm happy with what I've created, I guess the next step is to share it with others. I enjoy the recording process because it's that little step further into creativity. And then to be able to put it into someone's hand and say 'Hey, take a listen, hope you like it'. That's a good feeling. Or send it out over the ether as the case may be today!!



What are your songs about?

About 3 Mins long!! That's the short answer.. I tend to write about the obvious..' The Human Condition.' How I treat that particular subject varies from song to song.

The heart is a great muse..We all have one, so we can all relate to something written about it. Also, when I'm away, I tend to write about going home. And when I'm home I sometimes write about travelling, moving on..Weird!!



Do you write your own songs?

Yep..I tend to write mostly on my own, with the guitar or at the piano. The lyrics and music are almost always written in tandem.

I have co-written with some really great people..But the thing about co-writing is, It's a bit like going on a blind date, if you know what I mean. You're kinda at the mercy of each other!! Luckily I've had some cool, productive 'blind-dates'!!



Who are your musical influences?

I suppose the original great American Songwriters, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, far too many to mention. Then of course The Beatles, especially McCartney, for his melody in particular. Of course Lennon...Together the most sucessful blind-date of all time!!

Other artist, James Taylor, The Eagles, all at the Brill building, Gilbert O' Sullivan, what a writer!!, Jimmy McCarthy, Walter Hyatt, Lucinda Williams, a few classical heads.... tons of people..



How do you describe your music to people?

Great songs, Great Sentiment, Honesty and a lot of Humour thrown in for good measure



What image do you think your music conveys?

I've been told on more than one occasion that my music is very cinematic. I don't think you can narrow it down to a single image. Different songs convey different emotions. I do think my songs are like short stories. And I do wear my heart on my sleeve alot. But I would like to think that there's an honesty about what I do. Is honesty an image??



What are your immediate music career goals?

The plan is to do more live performances for the latter part of this year. So full houses would be something to aim for!! Get some more songs recorded at a reasonable rate!!

Get my music to as many ears as possible. Oh yeah and shift a few cds in the process!!



What are your long-term career goals?

That's a bit like that horrible question...'Where do you see yourself in five years time?' I suppose to be the best success I can possibly be in this business called Show!! To be able to write great songs, record them and have people buy them would be great. If anything, it puts food on the table.. I would love to get some songs covered by other sucessful artists, that would be a great honour. Grammy, Oscar, etc.... I will always write songs. It's what I do, It's what I am.



How would you define the word “success”?

Happiness, peace of mind..That about sums it up for me.



Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

I'm looking for the best route forward in order to get my music out to the world!!



Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials?

Yep, EPK..It's all on Sonicbids and also on my myspace page. I've also a show on You Tube called CELINE CARROLL '2 NEW SONGS IN A DIFFERENT SHIRT', where I showcase my songs. The songs change on each show as well as the shirts!!



What live performance experience have you had?

With various bands and as a solo artist I guessed I've played in every phone box in this country!! I've played a couple of shows in Chicago. And I've played some shows in Nasville...the Bluebird Cafe, to name one...all us songwriters out there know about that place!!

Currently with the band, we've been playing alot at Bewleys, Dublin.



How do you rate your live performance ability?

I think I'M BLOODY BRILLIANT LOL!!....I do feel that I connect with my audience. I feel it onstage and the feedback from them is alway encouraging. I love performing. So that's the battle won. Whether I'm playing solo or with the band, the vibe is always there. 'When people pay good money to see you, you better be on form'..That's the way I approach every show that I do. You owe it to them. And most times...they come back to see you again.



Have you recorded any previous CDs?

Yep..Two cds..'Catch You As You Fall' and the current cd, 'Itch'. At the moment, I'm in the preproduction stages of the next baby!!



What are your 3 favourite songs and why?

Living, breathing and sleeping music, that's a tough one. But I would say, in no particular order, purely depending on my mood....

1. 'Maybe I'm amazed' by Paul McCartney, for his sheer raw vocal delivery and his passionate lyric..Ya see, the human condition.

2.' The Look Of Love' by Bacharach and David. It has to be Dusty Springfield's version. This seductive lyric and her intimate vocal on this record just blows me away everytime I hear it. It sends me to that special place, if ya know what I mean..Once again..the human condition.

3. It has to be 'The Candyman' by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse, performed by Sammy Davies Jnr. I dare anyone to listen to this song and not break out in a smile!! This song has everything going for it. Pure poetry, beautiful imagery, humour, passion, wonderful production and that 'inner child' quality.. After all, I think we're all kids at heart..The only way to survive, especially us songwriters. Yet again, the Human Condition..I rest my case!!



Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews?

Yep, I've been written about..I get airplay every once in a while..when Westlife are in the recording studio. It's all in the blog.. on myspace and on http://www.celinecarroll.com/

READ THE CELINE CARROLL REVIEW HERE



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21/8/07





Name of Artist/Band?
Kiernan McMullan

What is your background?
I once met chip and dale the rescue rangers in Orlando and I used to watch a lot of Ninja Turtles but other than that its been music. Started with piano lesson and sorta didn't practice but ended up taking it up again at 14 and guitar and a few other instruments. I grew up listening to Hip Hop but as I a got older i started listening to all sorts of rock, pop, jazz, electro, and even drum and bass.

Why do you want to record and release your own music?
Because I want to have an excuse to play it live every night. I love touring and playing live.

What are your songs about?
They can be about anything, I've written songs about Criminals, School, Life, and even Simon Cowell. Also the odd love song, but I cant stand it when you buy a cd and its 15 love songs in a row. There is other stuff to write about....

Do you write your own songs?
Absolutely, I mean if I like another artist I'm always up for a collaboration but I couldnt sing songs every night with any conviction if they were written by someone else and didnt mean anything to me, although we have covered the odd song...

Who are your musical influences?
I've always been more a fan of the American Singer/Songwriter (John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Ben Harper) scene than the Irish one because for the most part in the states its a lot more upbeat and free to genre-hop. Over here i think they limit themselves a lot to the introspective rainy day music that is great....in moderation! I've also always been a big Hip Hop fan (Jurassic 5, People Under the Stairs) not modern rap which is soulless to a point where its funny but realy lyrical rap; and i've also been getting into stuff like Air and Zero 7 recently. Man every genre has good music in it ya just have to look!

How do you describe your music to people?
Its like going to the airport, arriving late, getting drenched in rain, being held up in customs, but then getting bumped up to first class. (haha) I like it anyway

What image do you think your music conveys?
Well I try to make it as a whole uplifting. I think it tells stories at times, but for the most part i think it can relate to a lot of people

What are your immediate music career goals?
Well at the moment we are in working on album number 2. That should be released here and in America next Spring and from there on in its just doin what I love...touring

What are your long-term career goals?
My one long-term career goal is to have a long term career! I would like to be playing music for the rest of my life. So anything else that comes my way is a bonus as long as I can do this for a living for a long long time!

How would you define the word “success”?
For me it would be being able to do what you want to do forever. In a way its all about being happy with the way things have turned out. You need to be proud of what you've done to be successful. If 5 million people by your records and you dont like what your doing then you've failed. YOU have to like it first.

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?
Well I'm looking to release the secong album on various indie labels. To be honest the idea of a Major Label is becoming more and more void these days. There are more and more bands on Indie Labels surpassing the success of the latter.

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials?
Yea you can check out the digital press kit at www.sonicbids.com/kiernanmcmullan or just email on noiseannoysmanagement@gmail.com

What live performance experience have you had?
All across the board!(haha) Good and bad, you meet some mad people out there, but more good than bad. I once played in a place the size of a closet unplugged. The gigs like that are really special. The more intimate, the more personal.

How do you rate your live performance ability?
I would like to think that people who come to our shows come away thinkin that the cd doesnt do justice. When I have the band with me its really high energy and fun.

Have you recorded any previous CDs?
Yea I put out my first record, "New Age Robin Hood" in 2006 and we only recently put out the single Borderline into shops and www.downloadmusic.ie

What are your 3 favourite songs and why?
-Paul Simon-You Can Call Me Al
Its the most feel good song ever and just really never gets old
-Dave Matthews Band- Grey Street
Its really just the tip of the ice berg of a great collection
-Gavin De Graw- Meaning
Lyrics!!

Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews?
Yea a bunch check the sonicbids press pack for some of them.


KIERNAN MCMULLAN CLICK HERE TO READ THE REVIEW



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23/8/07




Name of Artist/Band? Fiach

What is your background? From Dublin...is that what ya mean?

Why do you want to record and release your own music? So I can get the damn songs out of my head and on to the canvas

What are your songs about? Social issues, Women, Growing Up, Life

Do you write your own songs? Yes

Who are your musical influences? Nirvana, Beatles, Elvis, Bill Withers, Pearl Jam, Irsh Trad

How do you describe your music to people? A cross between Iraqi jazz and the matnig call of the West Australian Tiger Panda.....I really can't describe it. Best to leave that to someone else....like a Music Reviewer...hmmmmmm

What image do you think your music conveys? Not really for me to say either. Hoefully it makes people feel good

What are your immediate music career goals? Record an album

What are your long-term career goals? Just to be able to live comfortably solely through own music

How would you define the word “success”? Recording an album I'm truly happy with

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? Not sure

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials? Yes

What live performance experience have you had? Lots, the nicest venues in Ireland and the smallest poxiest little toilets too

How do you rate your live performance ability? High enough I think. Again, not for me to say. But I do love performing live. What a buzz.

Have you recorded any previous CDs? Yes

What are your 3 favourite songs and why? Of mine? Maybe 'Us Folk', 'Damp' and 'Lullabye' at the moment.

Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews? Yes, Metro, Hot Press and some smaller local papers over the years



READ FIACH'S REVIEW HERE



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23/8/07



Name of Artist/Band? Andrew Handrick

What is your background? Originally from Dublin, started off playing drums in various bands before going solo, though I did front my own band for about a year before heading off to San Francisco for a while.

Why do you want to record and release your own music? writing music is what I do so it's only natural to want others to hear my songs and the best way of doing that is to release it.

What are your songs about? Relationships, love, life and all the experiences I have had while roaming the planet.

Do you write your own songs? Yes, though lately I have also been collaborating with a few different lyricists which I have been enjoying..

Who are your musical influences? Elvis, The Rolling Stones, REM, The Jam, The Who, Neil Young, Dean Martin, Simon and Garfunkel... the list is endless...

How do you describe your music to people? thats always a tough one.. I usually call it edgy folk rock with literate lyrics... but to be honest they are just songs I write.. other people categorise them...

What image do you think your music conveys? I'd like to think heart felt honesty about life experience.

What are your immediate music career goals? I am currently writing and recording new material for either an EP or an album, have not decided yet.

What are your long-term career goals? to release more albums, tour more in the US, Canada and possibly Japan. Basically to just keep doing what I am doing.

How would you define the word “success”? well on a good day I think success is being able to do what you love.. and I am lucky that I can.

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? I would consider either, depending on the deal offered. These days you don't need a deal, just a lot of persistence and a little luck.

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials? I have an album "The True Riches Of Life" available at www.cdbaby.com/cd/andrewhandrick and on i-tunes and of course my website www.andrewhandrick.com not to forget good old www.myspace.com/andrewhandrick, there are also some videos there.

What live performance experience have you had? I have played a lot of gigs both here in Ireland and in the US in San Francisco, LA and Austin, Texas.

How do you rate your live performance ability? well I earned my living playing in San Francisco so I guess I put on a pretty good show.

Have you recorded any previous CDs? My debut album "The True Riches Of Life" and a four tarck demo "Time"

What are your 3 favourite songs and why? OK at his moment here's what I can think of:

If I Can Dream by Elvis. He sings it with such passion and lyrically its beautiful.

Gimme Shelter by The Rolling Stones. It's got such a seedy, raw feel to it..sends a shiver down my spine.

The Only Living Boy in New York by Simon and Garfunkel. Love the vocals and the whole feel to the song musically..very pure...


Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews? Had a review in Hot Press a while back and various online reviews of my album, also did a TV show in San Francisco which was fun, there is a video of the interview on my myspace page.. www.myspace.com/andrewhandrick and of course some preformances on BalconyTV.com, they are always fun.

ANDREW HANDRICK'S REVIEW READ HERE



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23/8/07



Name of Artist/Band? MICHAEL HARGAN
What is your background? WORKING CLASS HERO FROM GLASGOW
Why do you want to record and release your own music? IT'S THE EASIEST WAY TO KEEP CONTROL, BUT SHIT FINANCIALLY
What are your songs about? LIFE EXPERIENCES MOSTLY,OR THOUGHTS I HAVE IN MY HEAD AND IT'S THE ONLY WAY TO SAY THEM THROUGH SONG
Do you write your own songs? YES I DO
Who are your musical influences? IVE ALWAY'S GOT OFF ON BANDS WHO TELL YOU SOMETHING AND MEAN IT, I NEED TO BELIEVE THE SINGER, GUYS LIKE, VEDDER, DURITZ, BONO, MC GOWAN,CAVE, DYLAN ETC
How do you describe your music to people? I TELL PEOPLE TO COME SEE A SHOW COS THEY HERE THE FIRST RECORD AND AUTOMATICALLY THINK THATS HOW ITS GONNA BE, THERES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
What image do you think your music conveys? BRILLIANT TO SOME PEOPLE, ABSOLOUTE SHITE TO OTHERS
What are your immediate music career goals? FINISH RECORDING THE SECOND RECORD WHICH IVE STARTED, BUT BE PATIENT WITH IT AND JUST LET IT FLOW
What are your long-term career goals? LET THE MUSIC EVOLVE NATUARALLY AND BE IN A POSITION TO BE A PROLIFIC ARTIST. I WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO RECORD ALL THE TIME AND PUT OUT LOADS OF ALBUMS BUT FINANCIALLY, THATS NOT POSSIBLE
How would you define the word “success”? IT'S A STATE OF MIND
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? I RELEASE MY RECORDS INDEPENDENTLY WORLD WIDE AT THE MINUTE, I WILL MAYBE HAVE A LOOK AT ANY OFFERS FROM 'BIGGER' LABELS WHEN THE SECON RECORD IS READY
Do you have a demo or press kit, or any promotional materials? I HAVE A RECORD, A COUPLE OF MUSIC VIDEOS AND PLENTY OF CLIPS ON YOUTUBE THAT PEOPLE HAVE POSTED
What live performance experience have you had? I HAVE HEADLINED GIGS IN THE UK, IRELAND, HOLLAND,USA AND IVE SHARED A STAGE WITH PEOPLE LIKE, THE FRAMES, FIACH, BARENAKED LADIES, IMOGEN HEAP, LAUREN GUILLERY, MARK GEARY, MUNDY, DAMIEN DEMPSEY, DECLAN O ROURKE, CATHY DAVEY, NERINA PALLOT, MISSY HIGGINS, MIDGE URE RODRIGO Y GABRIELA TO NAME A FEW AND PLAYED AT FESTIVALS ROUND THE WORLD
How do you rate your live performance ability? I GIVE IT EVERYTHING, THE PEOPLE WHO LIKE IT LIKEIT AND THE PEOPLE WHO DON'T WONT, ITS ALL A MATTER OF OPINION, BUT IT'S MY FAVOURITE PART OF MY JOB
Have you recorded any previous CDs?CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN US (ALBUM)
What are your 3 favourite songs and why? IT CHANGES ALL THE TIME, I COULDN'T ANSWER THAT 3 SONGS THAT SPRING TO MIND ARE ULTRAVIOLET BY U2 DO THE EVOLOUTION PEARL JAM. ROUND HERE COUNTING CROWS
Have you had any previous print or broadcast media exposure or reviews? I'VE DONE RADIO SESSIONS, A BIT OF TV, WHICH I HATED, DONE INTERVIEWS AND HAVE ARTICLES IN VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS WORLDWIDE




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