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  • The London Ear Show 246 // Jonny from Wynona Bleach

    The London Ear Show 246 // Jonny from Wynona Bleach

    The London Ear with Wynona Bleach

    This week’s guest on The London Ear was Jonny Woods from Belfast band, Wynona Bleach.

    The band have been on a bit of a high as they opened for Alice in Chains, in Dublin’s Olympia Theatre, less than two weeks ago.

    Wynona Bleach are in London for two shows and guitarist / vocalist, Jonny Woods, spoke to me about how the band have been progressing over the past while, those Alice in Chains gigs and how, even though Jonny’s day job is producing music for other people, the band are bringing in external producer for recording their new material.

    I really enjoyed the chat and I’ll have to get Jonny back on at some stage, solely to chat about his involvement with other musicians in the Belfast area.

    You can find out more about Wynona Bleach on their website, Facebook, Twitter and make sure you follow them on Spotify.

    The band are playing in The Finsbury Pub in London on June 3rd. Event details here.

    If you want to find out more about Jonny’s music production work outside of Wynona Bleach on Facebook and his website.

    The London Ear Show 246 // June 1 2019 Playlist

    Here’s what happened on this week’s week’s episode of The London Ear:

    Le Boom X AE Mak: Dancing Bug
    Basciville: Post Youth
    Tebi Rex: Financial Controller
    Kitt Philippa: You
    Sacred Animals: Maya Liminal
    All Tvvins feat Sorcha Richardson: No One is Any Fun
    Wynona Bleach: Sugar
    Chat with Jonny Woods from Wynona Bleach
    Wynona Bleach: Eyes Burning
    Susie Blue: She is
    Barry Jay Hughes: The Sound of Your Voice
    Matt Taylor: Volatile
    Tanjier: Days

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    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player including all previous episodes. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can find us on the RTE 2XM website here.

  • The London Ear: Show 245 // Niall McNamee + James Or

    The London Ear: Show 245 // Niall McNamee + James Or

    An hour goes by in a flash and that’s exactly what happened on today’s episode of The London Ear. I was delighted to chat to two London residents, actor, playwright and musician Niall McNamee and singer songwriter, James Or.

    Chat with Niall McNamee

    Niall McNamee black and white moody headshot

    I’ve wanted to chat to Niall for a while now. I first saw him on stage as Neil McCormick in ‘Chasing Bono’ in the Soho Theatre just before Christmas. He was outstanding in that role.

    Fast forward a couple of months, I see Niall has written a play called ‘Shootout’ and it’s the perfect opportunity to get him on The London Ear.

    We chat about his work and life in London and his love of football and how playing keeps him in touch with the Irish community here. Niall is also a musician and will have an album out next year.

    ‘Shootout’ runs from May 28th – June 1st at the White Bear Theatre in London. You can grab tickets here.

    After our chat this week, Niall sent me a message to let you all know that he will be playing the role of Fran O’Toole in The Miami Showband Story from 8th August 2019- 21st June 2020. It starts in the Opera House in Belfast, will tour around Ireland before finishing in The Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. That will be magic!

    Keep in touch with Niall on Instagram and Twitter.

    Chat with James Or

    Musician James Or promo shot in dark room

    I really enjoyed my chat with James Or for this week’s show. Once the ‘interview’ was finished, we stayed sitting outside The National Theatre, chatting away. Only went I went to move did I realise how cold the evening had gotten, such was the conversation.

    James is originally from Cork, now living in London and has been here for about eighteen months now.

    He has been involved with music for years, playing in bands but 2019 has seen him release his own music. First ‘Berlin’ and now ‘An Attempt at Momentum’.

    James is having a London launch for ‘An Attempt at Momentum’, on Wednesday 29th May at The Islington in Tolpuddle St here in London. See you at the gig hopefully!

    You can find out more about James Or on his website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and of course Spotify.

    The London Ear Show 245 // May 25 2019 Playlist

    Here’s what happened on this week’s episode of The London Ear.

    1. Chat with Niall MacNamee
    2. Imelda May: Black Eyes
    3. Stefan Murphy: Dry Cider
    4. Chat with James Or
    5. James Or: Berlin
    6. Chat with James Or (Part 2)
    7. James Or: Attempt at Momentum
    8. whenyoung: The Others

    Listen On Demand to The London Ear

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can find us on the RTE 2XM website here.

    Don’t forget, if you’re Irish, outside Ireland and involved in music, arts and culture, get in touch. The London Ear is for you, it’s my job to get your voice heard.

  • The London Ear // Show 240 – Frankie Swain + Seán McGovern

    The London Ear // Show 240 – Frankie Swain + Seán McGovern

    I truly did enjoy this week’s show. Thanks to my guests Frankie Swain and Seán McGovern for coming on and sharing their stories.

    Chat with Frankie Swain

    Frankie Swain in a night time promo shot

    Frankie Swain is a Kent based singer songwriter who has been honing her craft over the last few years. In 2018, she was introduced to Dave and Yann from Picturehouse and since then, has been making regular songwriting trips to Ireland.

    The results of these include her new single ‘Hook Line and Sinker’, which is being released on Irish record label, Top 6.

    You can find out more about Frankie on her website, Facebook and Twitter.



    Chat with Seán McGovern

    Sean McGovern headshot

    Seán McGovern is a Festival producer and film curator, originally from Longford but now living and working in London.

    He’s been involved with London’s Cinema Museum as well as the BFI’s Flare Film as well as East London’s Fringe Film Fest.

    Seán is also one of the hosts of Broad Appeal, a film podcast which looks at female driven films, co-hosted with his fella.

    You can find out more about Seán on Twitter. You can find out more about Broad Appeal on the podcast website and on Twitter.

    The London Ear // Show 240 April 13 2019 Playlist

    1. Chat with Frankie Swain
    2. Frankie Swain: Hook Line and Sinker
    3. Bokito: Colleen Bawn
    4. Chat with Sean McGovern
    5. Ray Charles: Come Rain or Shine
    6. Chat with Sean McGovern Part 2
    7. Julie Andrews: Thoroughly Modern Millie
    8. Crown: God Knows feat Awir Leon

    Listen On Demand to The London Ear

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300. You can find us on the RTE 2XM website here.

    Get in Touch

    Don’t forget, if you’re Irish, outside Ireland and involved in music, arts and culture, get in touch. The London Ear is for you, it’s my job to get your voice heard.

  • The London Ear // Show 233 with Brave Giant

    The London Ear // Show 233 with Brave Giant

    Ah Valentine Shmalentine! Do you agree with Soak? You can check out the brand new track on this week’s episode of The London Ear. Whether you spent Hallmark day alone , with pals or with a significant other, remember I always love you for tuning into the show. 🙂

    Chat with Podge from Brave Giant

    On today’s show, I was delighted to chat to Podge from Brave Giant. I’ll tell ye, these guys are on to something. They’re playing in St Pancras Old Church on February 22nd. It will be the band’s third sold out show in London in as many months.

    As revealed during our chat, the band are aiming to have an album release later this year.

    You can find out more about the band on their website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

    The London Ear // Show 233 Feb 16 2019 // Playlist

    Here’s what I tracks I chose on this week’s show.

    1. Mango x Mathman: No Surrender FM
    2. Sam Fender: That Sound
    3. The Late David Turpin featuring Elephant: Concubine
    4. Trick Mist: Magic Dust
    5. The Eskies: I’m not sorry
    6. ASmyth: Fever
    7. Hvmmingbyrd: Legacy
    8. Soak: Valentine Shmalentine
    9. Chat with Podge from Brave Giant
    10. Brave Giant: Somebody’s Someone
    11. Foals: Exits

    Listen On Demand to The London Ear

    Thanks for listening, The London Ear broadcast on DAB radio, Saorview and outside Ireland you can listen online. You can listen to the show again on the RTE player. The show is broadcast every Saturday at 1300.

    Get in Touch

    Don’t forget, if you’re Irish, outside Ireland and involved in music, arts and culture, get in touch. The London Ear is for you, it’s my job to get your voice heard. nessy @nessymon.com