Saturday, 18 November 2017

Irish Drummers: The big news surrounding you at the moment is that Picturehouse has gotten back together after 21 years. Johnny: Yeah, 21 years. It’s funny because it takes you back and reminds you of the person you once were and the experience you had playing with those musicians and the place you were at, that time of your life. It’s a great time in your life to be young and not have...

Monday, 30 October 2017

Irish Drummers; David (Frew), can you share with us some of Martin’s influences? Martin's influences were primarily The Clash and the work of Topper Headon, especially his jazz, reggae and rock style playing. Martin wasn't a fan of the more exuberant 'flash' drummers - in essence he liked his drummers fairly primal with a unique feel and style. I know the drummers he was fond of were, Jet Black...

Sunday, 1 October 2017

Irish Drummers; Dara, when did you start drumming? I don't know the exact time. I started out on bass when I was 13, but whenever there was a break during a jam session with whatever band I was playing with, I'd always just mess around on the kit. I think I was about 16 when I joined a band as a "drummer". Irish Drummers; Did you take lessons early on? I never took lessons. I feel...

Sunday, 3 September 2017

Irish Drummers; John, when did you start drumming? I was 15 actually. I come from a musical background because my dad is a traditional musician so we always had music in the house.  I’m one of a family of 10, but I’m the only musician, but everyone loves music. I actually took it up and made it a full time thing although it wasn’t a full time thing originally. I finished my Junior Certificate...