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The Small But Massive podcast is hosted by Paddy Glasgow, founder of things Glasgowbury. In this series local artists who have an ongoing connection with Glasgowbury both the festival and Creative Hub, will join Paddy to explore their musical journeys and Paddy, being Paddy, will bring a bit of random madness and craic to the mix! This initial series of 10 podcasts and music recordings is supported by Arts Council of NI’s Creative Seeds Fund and Mid Ulster District Council.

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    • Mar 21, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 19m AVG DURATION
    • 28 EPISODES


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    Voices From The Sperrins #10 Maurice Taylor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 96:09


    Paddy Glasgow chats to Maurice Taylor, potato merchant, businessman, father, grandfather & husband. They talk about Maurice's young days growing up in the 1950s in Draperstown, flying & brokering international deals. By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/ This podcast is supported by Arts Council Northern Ireland through the Rural Engagement Arts Program. Thank you also to the National Lottery though the Arts Council of Northern Ireland & Mid Ulster District Council for contributing towards Glasgowbury's core running costs. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com

    Small But Massive Podcast #18 Gino Lupari

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 82:41


    Gino Lupari comes in to chat with Paddy Glasgow about his up and coming tour with his new Traditional Supergroup THREE FOR THE ROAD. You can catch them live @ Glasgowbury on Thursday 2nd March! Tickets for Three For The Road live at Glasgowbury available at https://tinyurl.com/mwkfa53v Paddy chats to Gino about his young days growing up in Magherafelt, family business, his family roots to Italy and how he became an International touring musician. His many stories of life on the road as a roadie in his early days and being part of the very Internationally successful Four Men And a Dog band how it all came about. By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/ Thank you to the National Lottery though the Arts Council of Northern Ireland & Mid Ulster District Council for contributing towards Glasgowbury's core running costs. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com

    Voices From The Sperrins #09 Tommy McKenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 82:14


    Paddy Glasgow chats to Tommy "Gunner" McKenna about growing up in the mighty Sixtowns, his love for GAA and life on stage in Scors and community plays. Rural living through the years and how things have changed and the landscapes that once were. By donating to Glasgowbury, you are investing in our rural young people and their personal & skills development through our ongoing music, multimedia & arts programmes. Any donation is greatly appreciated. https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/ This podcast is supported by Arts Council Northern Ireland through the Rural Engagement Arts Program. Thank you also to the National Lottery though the Arts Council of Northern Ireland & Mid Ulster District Council for contributing towards Glasgowbury's core running costs. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com

    Voices From The Sperrins - Tony Scullion

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2022 106:16


    Paddy Glasgow chats to Tony Scullion, a multi award winning GAA Sportsman. Tony talks about growing up in rural Ballinascreen/Draperstown, his early years, school, family, sport. Being a dual GAA player and his career as a sporting great, and the famous all Ireland win in 1993. His time representing Ulster and Ireland in the Australian rules series he took part in. This podcast is supported by Arts Council Northern Ireland through the Rural Engagement Arts Program. Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com

    Small But Massive Podcast #17 Conor Keys

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 91:36


    Paddy Glasgow chats to comedian Conor Keys. They talk about Conor growing up in Omagh, his family life, being a community worker, singer and how he became a comedian and headlining his own sold out tour 'Hefty Unit'. Good stories mixed with good craic and laughs along the way. Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent - https://localgiving.org/charity/corns...

    Small But Massive Podcast #16 Andy Irvine

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 77:07


    Paddy Glasgow chats to Irish folk musician, Andy Irvine. Singer-songwriter and founding member of Sweeney's Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, Mozaik, LAPD and Usher's Island. They chat through Andy's sixty years performing and some of the many interesting people and places he has visited and performed over the years. If you are into Irish/world folk music and listening to one of the most innovative folk artists of his time then tune in and give it a listen! Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent - https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

    Voices From The Sperrins - Michael & Matt Trolan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 97:30


    The latest Voices From The Sperrins podcast sees Paddy Glasgow chatting to brothers Michael and Matt Trolan.   They chat about growing up in rural Ballinascreen/Draperstown, their young days, sport, farming, family life, education and how they both ended up as school principals.   They explain how they came out of retirement to start new job roles with Matt's son Damian.   Glasgowbury would like to thank Damian Trolan owner of DTL CONSTRUCTION for sponsoring this podcast.

    Voices from the Sperrins - John and Michael Heron

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 87:41


    The next Voices from the Sperrin's podcast sees Paddy Glasgow chatting to two of Heron Bros founders, John and Michael Heron. They chat about the early days starting the company, from they first started back in 1958 and what it took to build the company up until 1997 when Damien Heron took over as Chief Executive. They chat about growing up in Draperstown, their early jobs and how they grew year on year to get them were they are now, a multi million pound business that works locally and internationally and employ hundreds of people in many different rolls. With a reputation of building modern forward thinking buildings that fit the world we live in now with sustainability and original concepts at the forefront, Heron Bros are one of the leading contractors in NI with many large scale contracts going at the one time. Some great stories and humour along the way. Have a listen good people enjoy!

    Voices From The Sperrins - Paddy Gray

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 54:16


    Paddy welcomes local man Paddy Gray - as they chat about farming, being a father, being a charity fundraiser and singer! He shares some tales about the old days growing up in rural Ballinascreen and living at the top of Cahore.   This podcast is supported by Department for Communities 'Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund', Mid-Ulster District Council & Arts Council Northern Ireland.   Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean.   You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

    Small But Massive Podcast #15 - Charlene Hegarty

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 106:19


    Small But Massive Podcast #15 Paddy welcomes Charlene Hegarty. They chat about her roles as a Label Boss, Music Manager, Music Project Manager, Tour Manager, Festival Co-Ordinator and Mother. Enjoy, good people!

    Voices from the Sperrins - Lawerence O‘Kane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 75:44


    Paddy welcomes Lawrence O'Kane - Businessman, Entrepreneur, Community Champion and part-time ‘comedian'. They talk about the old days growing up, what it was like through the years and how Lawrence built his business from scratch into a multimillion pound operation with hundreds of employees.

    Small But Massive Podcast #14 - The Bonnevilles

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 76:21


    The mighty punk blues band, The Bonnevilles join Paddy as they chat about their journey, influences, touring! The usual chat and random craic too! Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. This podcast & music recording is supported by Department for Communities 'Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund', Mid-Ulster District Council & Arts Council Northern Ireland. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent - https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

    Small But Massive Podcast #13 - Phil Taggart

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2021 87:12


    Paddy is joined by Phil Taggart as he chats about growing up in rural Omagh, the local music scene and his journey to label owner, published author, BBC Radio 1 presenter. The usual craic and random chat too, as always! This podcast is supported by Department for Communities 'Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund', Mid-Ulster District Council & Arts Council Northern Ireland. Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent - https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

    Voices From The Sperrins - Hugh McKenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 68:10


    Paddy chats to his old school friend Hugh McKenna about his days growing up and how he became a multi-award winning Irish dancer who performed throughout the world. We hear stories from these times and what it's like now that he is an Irish dancing teacher...& the usual good craic along the way. This podcast & music recording is supported by Department for Communities 'Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund', Mid-Ulster District Council & Arts Council Northern Ireland. Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/  

    Voices From The Sperrins - Ollie McGuigan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 60:10


    Paddy chats to Ollie McGuigan about growing up in a rural town back in the old days. We learn about Ollie's times taking part in local drama productions and his time as a projectionist in Draperstown Cinema, back in the day - with fun and engaging stories throughout. This 'Voices from the Sperrins' series explores creativity, business and community in the local Draperstown and Ballinascreen area. This podcast is supported by Department for Communities 'Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund'. Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent - https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

    Voices From The Sperrins - Anne McAllister

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 78:56


    Paddy chats to one of his early musical inspirations - Anne McAllister, a now retired school teacher in Draperstown. They talk about her life and career in music and her inspirations. Anne gives us an insight into the past and her creative journey with some interesting and entertaining stories, with a few laughs along the way. This 'Voices from the Sperrins' series explores creativity, business and community in the local Draperstown and Ballinascreen area. This podcast is supported by Department for Communities 'Community, Arts, Culture, Heritage Fund'. Available, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Podbean. You can keep up to date will all things Small But Massive on our socials: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/glasgowbury Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury Twitter: http://www.instagram.com/glasgowbury http://www.glasgowbury.com Donations are welcome to support the ongoing music, multimedia and arts development programmes for young rural based and homegrown talent - https://localgiving.org/charity/cornstorecreativehub/

    Small But Massive Podcast #12 ROE & Liam Craig

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 81:14


    One of the best ROE and her manager Liam Craig stopped off in GHQ for a chat with the GMAN!  They chat about the music that influenced ROE and Liam, the music industry and also random mad banter - as to be expected with Paddy. 

    Small But Massive Podcast #11 Keith Harkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2021 73:10


    Legend Keith Harkin joins the GMAN for a chat and some seriously good stories.

    Small But Massive Podcast #10 Waldorf & Cannon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 56:37


    Wally, Oisin of Waldorf & Cannon swung by GHQ for a chat with the GMAN! lThe lads cover some ground from playing with Red Organ Serpent Sound, Manilow Mondays and touring USA with our old pal Paddy Nash. Plus a special appearance from special guest Ruffus. 

    Small But Massive Podcast #09 Paddy Nash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2021 92:26


    The two paddy's sit down for a yarn about the old and the good times.  There's plenty of chat about making music and random madness as always. 

    Small But Massive Podcast #08 Shauna Tohill - REWS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 56:57


    Shauna Tohill, of REWS - formerly of Silhouette zoomed Paddy for a catch up.  We hear all about joining The Darkness on tour, how she ended up sharing a stage with Snow Patrol and how it felt to have her song 'Volume Control' selected for a Discover NI TV advert. Shauna tells us how she ended up on the frontline during the pandemic and her plans for the future. And as always, a bit of random madness dotted throughout to keep you all entertained.   

    Small But Massive Podcast #07 Tony Wright -VerseChorusVerse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2021 106:18


    Paddy sits down with his old pal Tony Wright, of VerseChorusVerse. There is plenty of craic, good stories and a bit of yoga thrown in for good measure. We're going to market this one as a 2hour special, so settle in because it's golden.  VerseChorusVerse new album 'What If We Won' is out now and you can head over to bandcamp now. 

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    Small But Massive Podcast #06 New Pagans

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 82:40


    Paddy meets his old pal Cahir O'Doherty and Lyndsey McDougall with their new project 'New Pagans'. They chat good old days, the music industry and their BIG plans for the future.    New Pagans new album - The Seed, The Vessel, The Roots And All OUT NOW!   

    Small But Massive Podcast #05 Michael Mormecha & Amy Montgomery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 75:30


    Michael Mormecha remembers specifically how long it's been since MOJO Fury first played Glasgowbury back in 2002, we hear all about his longtime relationship with the GTEAM, plus a very special appearance from song writer and extraordinaire Amy Montgomery. Join us for some Mongolia chants, scones, old stories, and to find out what this power couple have planned for the future.  

    Small But Massive Podcast #04 Noella Hutton

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 62:53


    Described as the most famous Derry woman, that you have never heard off. Thee Noella Hutton joins Paddy to talk about the hay days when she shared the stage with Boy George, Stevie Nicks and The Dixie Chicks, to name but a few. We hear about her time gigging in London before she headed off to the states where she attended parties at the PlayBoy Mansion. Taking us up to the now, her new album 'Lovers & Liars' and what's to come.     

    Small But Massive Podcast #03 Gemma Bradley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 57:58


    We were delighted Gemma Bradley joined us for our third SBM Podcast. A familiar face around Glasgowbury HQ, but is making BIG waves in the music circuit, as an artist in her own right and a BBC Music Presenter for Across The Line AND recently announced the new BBC RADIO ONE BBC MUSIC INTRODUCING. Join Paddy and Gemma for chat about the early days and her exciting and busy future. 

    Small But Massive Podcast #02 - Junior Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 66:26


    Paddy was joined by old friend, Junior Johnson. They talk about time spent in the studio with Mudd Wallace, Junior's experience on the Rural Key Project and the importance of honeybees & Lord Lambourne apples.

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    Small But Massive Podcast #01 The Wood Burning Savages: Paul Connolly & Dan Acheson

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 72:05


    Paddy's special guests are Paul Connolly and Dan Acheson from The Wood Burning Savages. Join them as they chat about touring, festivals, NI Music Prize and mental health.

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