I’ve just landed back from a flying visit to London, it was a day of immersive experiences and, bizarrely, very little food. Not even a slice of cake. Who am I? Lucy and I recorded a podcast about it (do have a listen), but I wanted to jot it down too, because I know there... Continue Reading →
Sunset Strip Lands in Sligo – And It’s Unmissable
I was absolutely delighted to be invited along to the opening night of Rock of Ages at the Hawk’s Well Theatre. It was so kind of Karen Gordon to extend the invitation. I’m often asked to promote events, but it’s not very often that I actually get invited along to experience them, so it really... Continue Reading →
Twelve Stops, One Night, and a Whole Lot of Memories
Last year, when I saw The Feeling announce a tour to celebrate 20 years of Twelve Stops and Home, I didn’t even hesitate. That album was the soundtrack to a very specific chapter of life - the school run years. Lucy was only ten, Jono had just started secondary school, and that CD was played... Continue Reading →
Experience Ultan Conlon Live in Sligo
Ultan Conlon will be a familiar name to anyone who follows the Irish music scene. A regular favourite on Seamie Mac’s Show on Ocean FM and many other stations, his work has also earned national recognition, with Marty Whelan on Lyric FM, and Eve Blair on BBC Radio Ulster naming There’s a Waltz as their... Continue Reading →
Magnum in Manchester – January 2025
I've been a fan of the band Magnum since I was 16 years old (yes, that's where the Magnumlady comes from), sadly Tony Clarkin, who was the lead guitarist and songwriter for the band passed away after a short illness last January. This hit the fans very hard, the fans are a very special community... Continue Reading →
Magnum – The End of an Era
There was sad news this week as we heard that Tony Clarkin had passed away. For those who don't know Tony was the lead guitarist of the rock band Magnum, he was also an incredibly talented songwriter, writing all of Magnum's songs. My blog name - Magnumlady comes from my love for the band (not... Continue Reading →