Podcasts about kiss my arts

Send us a textJoin us on this enlightening episode of the Living the Dream podcast with Curveball as we explore the world of visionary designer Ben Rousseau. Known for his emotion-driven, aesthetically captivating light installations and timepieces, Ben shares his journey from England's oldest recorded town to creating stunning experiences worldwide. Discover how his passion for lighting transforms spaces and touches human emotions. Plus, learn about his innovative projects like the Tempus timepiece collection and the unique 'Kiss My Art' gift box. Don't miss this inspiring conversation!Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600

Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art is thrilled to shine a spotlight on a rising star in the Melbourne music scene, Olivia G. A gifted singer and songwriter, Olivia's musical journey began at a tender age, as she serenaded family and friends at weddings and gatherings from the age of five. Her innate talent and passion for music were evident from the very start. Olivia's musical influences are a reflection of her soulful and versatile style. Artists like Aretha Franklin, Sam Cooke, Adele, and Amy Winehouse have been her guiding lights, shaping her sound and inspiring her creative path. It's this rich tapestry of influences that has allowed Olivia to carve her unique niche in the world of music. Olivia's repertoire is a testament to her versatility, encompassing a diverse range of genres, from soulful ballads to vibrant pop anthems and even the electrifying energy of rock. Her dynamic vocal range and heartfelt songwriting set her apart as a true artist on the rise. In this episode, we invite you to join us on a journey into the captivating world of Olivia G, as we explore her influences, her artistry, and her exciting endeavors in the studio.

Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art presents an exciting new episode spotlighting the vibrant artistic journey of Seb Ashton. Hailing from City of Kingston, Seb is a young and talented local artist whose distinctive style effortlessly fuses the genres of blues and funk. Seb Ashton's musical odyssey has been nothing short of electrifying. His soulful and groove-infused melodies have graced a multitude of diverse stages, from the iconic St Kilda festival to the intimate City of Kingston's Singer-Songwriter Concert Series. This series is a testament to Seb's dedication to his craft, as it allows musicians to share their original compositions with a live and appreciative audience. Tune in to this episode of Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art, and join us as we delve into the creative world of Seb Ashton and discover the magic behind his unique musical fusion.

Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art is thrilled to introduce you to an exceptional artist in our latest episode, Sam Hubeek. A true aficionado of fine arts, Sam's primary mediums of expression are the classic combination of pencil and paper, as well as the dynamic world of 3D modeling with Blender serving as their creative platform. Sam's artistic journey is a testament to their boundless creative spirit. While they have already mastered the traditional and digital realms, what truly sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to pushing the boundaries of their artistry. Sam eagerly embraces the challenge of exploring new mediums, constantly seeking fresh ways to convey their creative vision. In recognition of their immense talent and dedication, Sam Hubeek emerged as the proud winner of the prestigious 2022 Youth Art Expo—an accolade that reflects their exceptional skills and artistic achievements. In this episode, we are honored to welcome Sam, an artist whose passion for fine arts knows no bounds. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of Sam Hubeek, discovering the artistry that has made them a standout talent in the realm of fine arts.

Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art proudly presents an exhilarating new episode, featuring the extraordinary musical journey of Harley Luscombe. At just 20 years old, Harley is a gifted solo musician who calls Mordialloc home, bringing a refreshing and youthful energy to the local music scene. As a dedicated artist, Harley is in a perpetual state of creation, constantly conjuring new music and exploring ways to push the boundaries of his craft. His commitment to evolving and refining his artistry is an inspiring testament to his passion for music. Harley's live shows are nothing short of a transcendent experience, an auditory journey that simply feels good. You won't want to miss this extraordinary talent, and you can now enjoy his latest single, "2AM," on Spotify, an enchanting addition to his growing repertoire. Join us in this episode of Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art as we dive into the vibrant world of Harley Luscombe and discover the magic of his music, both on stage and in his latest releases.

Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art invites you to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Tristan Heath, a talented young singer-songwriter hailing from the vibrant city of Melbourne. With a guitar in hand and a heart full of melodies, Tristan has become a cherished figure in the local music scene. Tristan's musical journey has led him through the lively streets of Melbourne and down the picturesque Mornington Peninsula, where his soulful tunes have graced the stages of numerous wineries and bars. His passion for music knows no bounds, and his talent has even taken him to the breathtaking slopes of Mt Buller during the snow season, spreading his acoustic charm to captivated audiences. As an artist, he finds immense joy in not only performing his soulful covers but also sharing his own original compositions, which are a window into his heartfelt storytelling. Tristan Heath's music is a harmonious blend of tradition and originality, creating an immersive experience for all who listen. In this episode of Platform 81 Podcast: Kiss My Art, join us as we explore Tristan's musical journey, from the vibrant streets of Melbourne to the serene wineries and beyond, uncovering the passion and artistry that define his captivating sound.

Get an insider look into the life of Milla Pearl; when she's not performing on stage or on screen she's behind the camera, producing projects, directing, set designing and more. Hear about the life of a filmmaker who really does it all. Hosted by Cece. Link: https://linktr.ee/millapear

Ever wish you could be a pop-star? Writing music from the heart, playing different instruments, recording in the studio and singing to huge crowds being your day-to-day? Well for Monica Casaceli, that's her reality. Tune in to get to know Monica and unpack her life as a musician. Hosted by Cece. Links: https://monicacasaceli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monicacasaceli.music/ https://www.facebook.com/monicacasacelimusic/

You've heard of Blondie, Hole and Bikini Kill, now get ready for Hard No, a pop-rock-punk band composed of women and non-gender conforming members. Meet Elly, Mazzi, Rania and your Cece as they detail the day-to-day life as “rockstars” the unpack the realities of breaking out of their local area to the depths of Melbourne's music scene. Hosted by Cece. Link: https://linktr.ee/hardnoband

Drummer, painter, sculptor, actor and more, Rania Pappas gives multidisciplinary artist a whole new meaning. Tune in to get to know Rania and hear about what it's like to study fine arts in the day and rock out at night. Hosted by Cece. Links: https://www.instagram.com/ou.pap/

Want to know what it's like to be on national television at 5, kick it on set with Russell Crowe at 10 and release your first studio-recorded single at 16? Then tune into this episode and meet Dylan Jett, the acting, singing, pianist taking the world by storm. Hosted by Cece. Links: https://www.dylanjett.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dylanjettg/ https://www.facebook.com/DylanJettG/

Tune in to hear about the established rock/pop-punk band Jasper Hill and their journey from high school to the big stage. Get to know Jesse, Cambell, Dylan and Jacob, their creative processes, their band dynamics and maybe even get some nuggets of wisdom from the group. Hosted by Cece. Links: https://linktr.ee/jasperhillband https://www.instagram.com/jasperhillband/ https://www.facebook.com/jasperhillband

This week we are joined by Boris Garbe, a former teacher of Grant's that has gone on to inspire thousands via the Mills Gallery here in Central Florida. Boris has a no BS attitude about art, stating that he does not give a sh!t about the art, but cares only about the artist, and well, that resonates with us. Each project that comes through 3DM has it's story which is greater than the sum of it's parts. We will be talking all about his history, what it took to open an art gallery, and how this ideology of "people over products" has made him so successful. A bit about Boris: In 2016, after 15 years as a Spanish and sign language teacher, I decided to join the Orlando arts scene by opening an art space called Mills Gallery. At that point in my life, I knew very little about art. I decided to remain honest about that and surround myself with a team of experts who would guide and advise me at every turn. Gallerist Lael Dewahl showed me the ropes about how to run a gallery, and designer and artist Victor Bokas designed the logo as well as the official look for the gallery. I worked with local filmmaker Marvin Welch to create a series of films that introduced my gallery to Orlando and showed them what my overall goal was. My wish was to create a gallery that was attractive to young people, as well as a place that was available to and representative of all artists, regardless of their sex or gender. Mills Gallery became a pioneer project for gender equality in the Orlando arts, and we strive to exhibit an equal amount of female and male artists annually. In 2019, I decided to bring curator Kyle Eagle on board on a permanent basis. Eagle is one of the important movers and shakers in the Orlando area, and already within a short year Mills Gallery has soared to new heights. As of 2020, we have turned Mills Gallery into two galleries, with the second one, LUMP Gallery, named after the fat little dachshund that was the gallery's mascot until his passing in August of 2019. Starting in 2017 I also branched out in other areas of the entertainment world. I, along with my co-host, the artist Marla E, host a web series called KISS MY ART. Marla and I had a podcast called LIVE ARTS that ran for two years as well as a radio segment on the Connections show on IHeart radio. Starting in 2019, Marla and I started doing a live version of our web series at the renowned MAXINE's ON SHINE restaurant in Orlando. In late 2019 Kyle Eagle and I began production of a podcast called THE EXPERIENCE WITH CHRIS FIO starring break-out local talent Chris Fioravantti. The podcast premiered in February 2020 with some of the highest ratings ever experienced by its distributing company PFT Media. Check out more here: https://www.buzzla.com/interview/meet-boris-garbe-of-mills-gallery-lump-gallery __________________________________ Do you have an idea you want to get off the ground? Reach out to the Making Awesome Podcast through https://3DMusketeers.com/podcast and someone will get you set up to be a guest!

We welcome back "Kiss My Arts" to the Leitrim Daily schedule as Mary Blake is joined by the Director of The Dock Arts Centre in Carrick on Shannon, Sarah Searson. They chat about the planning and plotting for new performances in the centre after the cancellations of most of their programme for the last 16 months. Sarah discusses their focus for the last year or so during lockdown with investing in artists, commissioning work and remote collaborations with some local talent. Sarah also discusses the development in the old courthouse building to accommodate the arts long into the future in the town and the new outdoor space which has been added to the facility. Sarah and Mary also chat through the upcoming schedule of events for the next few weeks in the venue.

We welcome back "Kiss My Arts" to the Leitrim Daily schedule as Mary Blake is joined by the Director of The Dock Arts Centre in Carrick on Shannon, Sarah Searson.They chat about the planning and plotting for new performances in the centre after the cancellations of most of their programme for the last 16 months. Sarah discusses their focus for the last year or so during lockdown with investing in artists, commissioning work and remote collaborations with some local talent.Sarah also discusses the development in the old courthouse building to accommodate the arts long into the future in the town and the new outdoor space which has been added to the facility.Sarah and Mary also chat through the upcoming schedule of events for the next few weeks in the venue.

Today the lovely Eleanor Shanley was in the Leitrim Daily studio with Mary Blake for a conversation about her career in music and her new album. The two ladies had a chat about her childhood origins in music, being her own first concert promoter and her brand new album 'Cancion de Amor' recorded with classical guitarist John Feeley. She talks about her varied career and memories with working with some of Ireland's great's including De Danann, Ronnie Drew & Charlie McGettigan amongst many, many others. On this episode of the show Eleanor also shared two gorgeous songs for us from the new album 'Cancion de Amor' that is just out and available from her website at: https://www.eleanorshanley.ie/

Today in Kiss My Arts, Mary Blake talks to Traditional singer Fionnuala Maxwell about some of the creative and collaborative projects she has been busily working on. They discuss her recent, award winning zoom film made with some of our older Leitrim residents about traditions and songs. Fionnuala has just been awarded a bursary from the Arts Council to do a research project into Leitrim singing and she chats to Mary about her plans for that.

Today for Kiss My Arts, Mary Blake is in the Glens Arts Centre in Manorhamilton with Treasa Nealon, a theatre maker and writer from the town of Manorhamilton. Treasa started off as a young actor in Leitrim Youth Theatre and where she is now a facilitator. She studied Performing Arts in Sligo IT where she met co-founder of the Rabbit's Riot Theatre Company, Sonia Norris. Last September they started the Coinini Women's Group who meet at the Women's Centre in The Bee Park Resource Centre. Treasa has recently started a new podcast called Art It Like Rabbits, which is a platform to showcase artists in the north west of Ireland.

Carrigallen's Seamus O'Rourke came in to the Leitrim Daily studio to talk to Kiss My Arts host Mary Blake about his new gorgeous memoir 'Standing in Gaps' and his life and career as an actor & writer. Standing in Gaps is a book that any of us who grew up in rural Ireland will relate to. Of standing in gaps, of playing GAA and of being raised by a village. You can hear his voice in every word, his sincerity, warmth and humour. That being said, he is an absolute rogue, with a sense of devilment and a wit that transcends genres. Standing in Gaps, is dedicated to his Seamus' Mother Pauline, a warm and hard working woman. You may well read this book in one sitting, as I did, but it is presented in delicious stand alone chapters that you can dip into it like a series of short stories, each one a gem. The book will make a great gift for friends and family and although it is set so proudly in Leitrim, everyone will remember similar characters, stubborn, awkward and fumbling, but always full of heart. Available now from his website www.SeamusORourke.com, Masterson's and the post office in Carrigallen, The Reading Room and Mulvey's in Carrick-on-Shannon. Seamus has also recorded an audio version of this book, available on CD & Awesound.com for those of you who would like to hear the book read in his dulcet tones.

Today’s guests for Kiss My Arts are a local young trad band from South Leitrim and North Roscommon who join Mary Blake to have a chat about how they got into music, the last two years together and even play a few tunes. Gan Ainm are Katie Moreau (flute & tinwhistle), Louise Gaffney (concertina & tinwhistle), Tara Noone (concertina & vocals) and Fiachra Guihen (guitar & harp). All of these young musicians started playing as children with the Pádraig Sweeney School of Traditional Irish Music and are well established on the local trad music scene having played at numerous venues around the county over the last two years. Earlier this year, the band entered and won the North West Talent Contest and they are now promoting their debut album 'Across Lands' recorded with the help of Paul Gurney in Real World Studios in Longford.

This week on Kiss My Arts, Mohill farmer Gerry Bohan joins Mary Blake to discuss playing with words as well as the cows and hens at home on the farm. Gerry has his own style, which is quirky and authentic. He is the real deal (or as he'd say himself, the Rale Dale). He gets joy from simple things like being with nature and expressing his thoughts and observations through his writing. Enjoy this heartwarming interview with Gerry Bohan, where he reads from his collection.

Multi talented Leitrim Village resident, Ursula Connolly joins Mary Blake on Kiss My Arts this week to chat all about her creative life and times. Best known as for her warm chocolaty voice, Ursula started singing as a child with her sisters Inez and Rita Connolly. Her parents passed on their love of all things creative and she cut her teeth on close harmonies at a young age. Ursula talks about her early experience singing with the Connolly Sisters at the Universal Folk Club in the 70's and her subsequent time on the road with Fallen Angels before launching her solo career. Ursula has released two albums. 'Picture of Myself' and 'Devil May Care', and today she sings one of her original tracks, 'All I Want' and 'Godspeed' by the (Dixie) Chicks. Ursula is a qualified vocal coach, helping other singers to find their true voice. You may also have seen Ursula at the Strandhill People's market where you can view her crafts, dolls and quilts under the name Auntie Kitty's button box. Find Ursula on Facebook Auntie Kitty's Button Box or The Village Voice Studio or call her on 0872377520 for bookings or enquiries.

Today, stained glass artist Colette Langan talks to Mary Blake on Kiss My Arts about her work as an artist, preserving and restoring ancient stained glass and creating bespoke pieces for individual customers. Colette is an award winning stained glass artist and conservationist with over 30 years experience in this unique art form and works from her studio in Carrick on Shannon. She is a highly sought after stained glass restorer, her work includes conservation in Westminster Abbey, The Tower of London and St Patrick's Cathedral in Dublin. Colette also enjoys facilitating stained glass workshops and visiting schools to introduce children to this medieval art. You can find examples of her work on her website at: https://www.colettelangan.com/

Today in Kiss My Arts, we welcomed Conor Lambert to the Leitrim Daily studio to chat to Mary Blake about his career in acting, puppetry and performing. Conor speaks about his locally based company 'Custard Pie Puppets' and his early start in puppeteering as a child with his parent’s business, the Lambert Puppet Theatre. From preforming as Mr Crow in Wanderly Wagon, to stand up comedy, and his versatile acting career, Conor talks about his interesting and varied career and especially about his passion for puppetry.

We're delighted to announce the return of "Kiss My Arts" to our weekly schedule. Today's show, with host Mary Blake, features a new, up and coming local band called The Flies. Hailing from Cootehall and Boyle the 4 piece consists of Sean Luke Doherty on drums, Darragh Winters on the lead guitar, lead vocalist and guitar player James Doherty and JJ Doherty on the bass and backing vocals. The rock and roll band have a solid and mature sound and joined us to chat about their EP 'Looser' which they have just released. We hear two tracks from this great album and chat about their musical influences and their journey so far.

Today's Kiss My Arts show features Freespeakingmonkey lead man, Ciarán Rock. A Ballymun native, who now calls Kiltyclogher his home, Ciarán tells Mary Blake about his interesting life and times inside and outside the music industry. Ciarán enjoyed great success in the nineties with the Dublin band, The Pale, before moving with his now wife Caroline, to Berlin, where he jammed, gigged and busked with musicians from all around the world and whose influences can still be heard in his music today. Ciarán talks about the Stoneywoods festival, a joyful annual event held in Kiltyclogher, the story of how it came about and the beautiful souls that it celebrates. It was an absolute privilege to have Ciarán's company today for Leitrim Daily. Thank you Ciarán for such a sincere and heartfelt interview. (This interview was recorded prior to the government advice to stay at home.)

Today in Kiss My Arts, Mary Blake talks to singer songwriter and musician Brían Farrell from Leitrim Village about his musical career and journey so far. In an honest and relaxed interview, Brían tells us about his musical journey to date, from Leitrim Village to Ocean City, to LA, New York City and back again. We chat about the formation of his band and the joys and challenges of the gigging musician. Brían, with the help of local producer Leo Logan, will launch his EP soon so keep an eye and ear out. Today Brían sang two beautiful songs from his upcoming EP, 'Numbers' and 'Waiting' which will come out later this year. This episode was recorded prior to the government advice to maintain social distance and self isolation.

Today in Kiss My Arts we have a brand new host, Mary Blake is in the Hot Seat and she is joined by Maura Williamson, artistic director of Carrigallen Youth Theatre to discuss everything and anything to do with Youth Theatre in the county. Maura has been involved with Carrigallen Youth Theatre since its inception in 2003, and chats to Mary about the development of the group over the years. Carrigallen Youth Theatre enjoys a close relationship with the Corn Mill Theatre, where they perform their shows. We learn about the creative and social benefits of youth theatre, and how it helps build confidence and self esteem in young people. Maura tells us about upcoming productions with Carrigallen Youth Theatre, and gives details on how you can join Youth Theatre in County Leitrim. Please Note: This interview was recorded prior to the lockdown of all cultural and sporting events in the country. Every effort has been made to remove mentions of events and performances which have subsequentally been cancelled.

This week Breifne is joined by dancer, teacher and event organiser Edwina Guckian of Airc Damhsa to discuss what projects she’s working on at the moment. She tells us about her lifelong love of dance where she grew up in a musical and dancing household where a few steps were a regular event in her household. After attempting to mix the dancing with a full time job she opted to leave the secure profession of teaching to set up Airc Damsha full time and hasn’t looked back. She talks about her residency in The Hawkswell Theatre which sees her building a series of productions with some of the young dancers from the region. She’s curating a talk and music series called Jenny Put The Kettle On is a new series of intimate talks featuring some of the best musical talent, young and old, from the county in conversation with Vincent Woods. With the second edition taking place in Annaduff this evening. Her involvement with the Save Leitrim brings the obvious passion for the county, it’s traditions and the ability for people to stay at home in the region and build a career, have opportunities and build a life here in the county. She talks about her vision of an arts hub in Carrick on Shannon to support the thriving arts community with shared facilities coupled with individual spaces to allow the community to collaborate and develop projects together. She finishes up with Airc Damhsa and how local children can get involved with the classes which are now available in nine counties in the region as well as a group in New York City.

This week's Kiss My Arts is taking a step back in time with a very special guest, Angus Dunne. The Carrick on Shannon man is celebrating directing another production, this time, "Juno and the Paycock" in The Dock this week at the spritely age of 93. Angus joins Breifne to talk about the history of the Breffni Players, some of the people he's had the pleasure of working with over the years and the highlights of 60 years involved with the Breffs. He talks about growing up in Carrick and being lucky enough to get the opportunity to move back to work Arigna Power Station and having the opportunity to earn a living in Leitrim unlike so many of his peers, a story which is repeating itself generation after generation. He reminisces about some of the fantastic productions he helped to put on stage over the years as an actor, director, producer, set designer and builder and why he's still as eager to tread the boards at 93 years of age. One of Leitrim's true legendary characters, the softly spoken Angus is fantastic company for half an hour of looking back through the years in Carrick and the entire county of Leitrim. The Breffni Player's production of "Juno and the Paycock" by Sean O'Casey runs in the Dock Arts Centre, Carrick on Shannon until Saturday evening.

This week for Kiss My Arts we're talking about creating the perfect bread and baked goods with Pascal Gillard of Jinny's Bakery & Tea Rooms and we chat to Val Robus about a call for contributions for a new publication in aid of Havin' A Laugh. Pascal Gillard of Jinny's joins Breifne Earley to talk about the last two decades of Jinny's Bakery and the latest arrival of their Tea Rooms at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo. Val Robus reminds us of the work of Havin' A Laugh with their monthly social coffee mornings in both Sligo and Carrick on Shannon. The charity are planning to compile a book to be released later this year. They are seeking contributions of stories, poems and other creative elements. The deadline is April Fool's Day, 1st April. More details available in the episode today.

This week's Kiss My Arts profiles one of the most prolific writers in the county. Having only restarted her career in 2018 after time spent caring for her father Karen Brown already has dozen of titles to her name. Karen opens up about her journey to living in Dromod including spending time in Ireland and eventually choosing Leitrim as a destination and moving her entire family to the north west of Ireland. She talks about the death of her mother and inheriting her father who she was the primary carer for until his death in 2018. Having completed a coaching course during that period of her life she found herself thrown into the world of coaching, writing and publishing and after initial success of her first social media guide she was committed to the concept. Two years later she finds herself with 26 titles available and a growing coaching and speaking business. With a focus on gratitude, decluttering and goal setting she has watched her books make an impact in the lives of her clients and readers in a very practical way. You can find out more about Karen at www.coachkarenbrown.com or by searching Karen Brown on Amazon.

This week for "Kiss My Arts", playwright and actor Wayne Denniston is in the hotseat to talk about his recent rehearsed reading of 'The Arignaramus' latest project 'The Two Virgins'. We last heard from Wayne ahead of Culture Night where Conor Lambert performed a rehearsed reading of his one man show "The Arignaramus" to a packed audience. He talks to us about writing radio dramas and the PPI Award he received 12 years ago, early in his career which encouraged him to pursue his drama dreams. Hitting a purple patch with his play "Oul Horny" which was written in 2014 about tickets to the Garth Brooks concerts which hit lightning in a bottle when the shows were cancelled and it was the story on everyone's lips. Wayne talks about the experience of seeing his work being interpreted by actors and allowing each of the actors to bring their own features and quirks to the characters. Next up for Wayne is a one man show called "The Two Virgins", a one man show he will be both writing and performing himself in the second half of next year.

This week for Kiss My Arts we’ve gone back to the future with the school children of St. Hugh’s National School in Dowra and their recently published history of Ballinaglera Parish ‘Fire on the Mountain’ which was recently launched by Brian Dobson. I speak to school principal Padraig Kenny about the school’s second publication after the success of their first effort ‘Scrapbook of Regret’ featuring the regrets of 150 legends of gaelic football. This book is considerably more local and special to the children and their own family and community history came to the fore for some of them during the research and compilation of this compendium. Daithi McGrail and Orla Ryan share the story of the ‘Sons of the Grabber’ about ‘The Grabber’ Brady who because of a dispute over land was boycotted for basic essentials in shops across Dowra, Ballinagleragh, Drumshanbo and Drumkeerin. When he sent his sons to Dromahair under the cloak of night to get supplies, a mob met the returning boys in Drumkeerin and upended their carts to uphold the boycott. Despite three attempts no local jury every convicted the mob. Daniel Gilrane, Jamie McTiernan and Emily Woods give us the details behind the disappearance of two young adventurers Kenneth Reed and William Anderson who set off to kayak the River Shannon but ignored the weather warnings of the locals they met and met their demise on the ‘Wicked Lake’ of Lough Allen. Amy Crawford, Cora Taggart, Emma Rose & Shane Lowe tell us about an amazing woman, Helen Leonard Kerrigan, who after emigrating to America, found herself serving as US Army nurse in World War One in both Serbia and France, being recognised by both Serbia and France for her services before returning to the USA where she spent her days until her death in 1950. Shane Lowe, Darragh McGourty and Mona Lowe have picked their favourite story as the tale of Charles McMorrow, a local smuggler, who after being convicted, fined and jailed, made a ‘Dash from Court’ in 1937 by swimming across the Shannon in the town and escaping across the Cuilcagh mountains and his freedom. It would be 1979 before he returned to the town after a chance meeting with former Leitrim Observer editor David Walsh who wrote about his exploits. Unfortunately McMorrow passed away within twelve months of this return. The final story from the book that we hear about on the show was presented by Shannon McTiernan, Claire Feeney, Anna McGreal & Sadhbh Gilrane about the Morley Estate and the scandal of the attempt of locals to buy their land from the landlord Albert Edward Parker but found out that the landlords agent had double crossed them and bought the land himself. Another mob descended to fight for the tenants rights and resulted in further court cases which of course given the history of the area is hardly a surprise. I wrap up the show speaking to Mr. Kenny about the book and the work put into it behind the scenes from the staff, the students, parents and board of management. We also discuss the recent award won by the school at the FIS Film Festival. The book “Fire on the Mountain” is available now in most outlets in the area and surrounding towns and also available online at https://www.sainthughs.com/fireonthemountain/

This week for Kiss My Arts, Annaduff's Faye Hayden joins Breifne to discuss her upcoming publication 'Bedtime Stories for Mothers and Others' which launches next week. Having originally moved to the area from her native north Wales to take up a role in MBNA (now Avantcard) she settled in the Annaduff area where she lives with her husband and children. Having spent the last number of years dealing with her sons experience of autism, she established a blog and facebook page to share her experiences and over the last few years has developed this concept into her first book, named after her blog, which will be available online later this week.

One of Leitrim’s favourite sons, Seamus O’Rourke, joins Breifne to chat about his rural upbringing, playing football and how he’s certainly not a poet. Seamus details his childhood in Carrigallen from outhouses, farming and football and how an invite from local director Gus Ward to take up a role with the players as part of God’s Gentry, probably more to take advantage to his carpentry skills and having access to a van to help with building and moving of sets. Developing and delivering a poem to document that particular production at the time to perform at the cast and crew wrap party was a game changer. The reaction of his colleagues to this initial performance showed that he had done something they hadn’t seen before. While he had been crafting recitations for some time it was a posting of his memoir of Leitrim’s 1994 heroics in Croke Park to YouTube which brought his work to a wider internet audience and he hasn’t looked back since. Having moved into a full time theatre setting, writing and performing both his own plays and other productions, usually one man shows in venues large and small across the country, he’s busier now than he ever was in a full time working environment as a carpenter. He talks about how his professional experience has played a massive part in the growth of Big Guerilla where he can grow his own business and become self-sufficient and be the master of his own destiny. On the launch of his first book ‘A Lock of Poems Recitations and Good Ones’ he explains how he felt it was time to put down on paper his favourite pieces from over the years as well as some new work which hadn’t been performed previously. The launch of his first book is today at 5pm in Mitchell’s, Carrigallen.

This week for Kiss My Arts, Carrigallen writer Kevin McManus joins Breifne Earley to discuss his new book 'The Dark Path', the first in the John Morrigan New York detective series, which was launched earlier this week. The Dark Path introduces John Morrigan in this unmissable new crime thriller. McManus shares his origins as a writer, first hiding his hobby from everyone including his wife before finally plucking up the courage to share it with industry and get his first publishing deal with 'The Whole Of The Moon' in 2016. He has since gone on to write six further releases, including a sequel to The Whole Of The Moon and three books in the Ray Logue series, 'Nine Lives', 'Death Rains Down' and 'New Blood'. By day, McManus is a history and geography teacher in Drumshanbo but is thoroughly enjoying his prolific writing when he gets the opportunity to get ideas down on paper between homework and classes. You can get your copy of the book in local book shops and online at https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Path-gripping-crime-thriller-ebook/dp/B07ZH4V6N1 The Dark Path - A John Morrigan Thriller There is no turning back... Detective John Morrigan arrives on the scene of what at first appears to be a routine homicide in a botched armed robbery. However, as a key witness to the murder is herself violently killed less than 24 hours later, Morrigan discovers that someone very dangerous is responsible. As the Detective follows the killer's trail, it leads him into a tangled web of duplicity stretching from the heart of his police department all the way to the upper echelons of political power. But as Morrigan is about to spring a trap to catch the killer, his own dark past emerges, and he is faced with the dilemma of dropping the case or face a prison sentence. Will he make the right choice? Or are the stakes too high for Morrigan?

This week for Kiss My Arts, Breifne pays a visit to the Rainbow Ballroom of Romance to chat to Niall Speak, the manager of the iconic dance hall. Originally founded by John McGivern 85 years ago in 1934 the Ballroom has seen many different guises over the years but it now boasts a modern performance venue and dance hall as well as a modernised museum of the history of the venue and showband memorabilia from through the years. The venue played host to many of the biggest names in Irish music of the years and claims to be responsible for hundreds of marriages of people who first met in the dance hall. Niall talks us through the new facilities being installed to really provide a fantastic visitor experience and bring the historic old building to life using modern technology and presentations. Niall gives credit to the numerous volunteers who have ensured that the venue is in such a fantastic condition and also made the entire collection of exhibits possible, particularly Gerry Finneran who is responsible for the gathering of the vast majority of the items on display.

This week on Kiss My Arts we are in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton to take a look around the venue with the director of the theatre Brendan Murray. Fresh from our live recording in the space ahead of the county final a few weeks ago Breifne returns to the scene of the crime to take a more in depth look at the history and origin of the facility in the North Leitrim venue. Brendan speaks about how a group of forward thinking locals converted the old Methodist church into a fully fledged arts centre in the town for the benefit of the arts community and theatrical groups in and around Manorhamilton. A Dublin native, Brendan tells us a little about his experience working in the Arts in Galway and Belmullet prior to his 18 months in Manorhamilton. He shares with us about where the facilities income comes from and the reliance on public funding and rental income on top of a box office which brings in a relatively small proportion of the overall income of the theatre, which is community owned and relies heavily on input and support from the entire community around the town. Brendan concludes by bringing us on a virtual tour of the building and the resources which are available to the theatre and their partners including overnight accommodation, meeting rooms, work spaces and offices.

Today on Kiss My Arts, Órla McNabola talks to Fenagh native and Drumkeerin resident Andy Redican. Next weekend, both Fenagh and Drumkeerin will see the first-ever book launch of none other than Mr. Andy Redican. Andy is the author of new book Deeply Rooted - a collection of 16 precious fictional stories. They guarantee to transport the reader straight back to the era that was 1940s/1950s Ireland. Readers will identify with the characters and also with the settings of Leitrim, Longford and London in these lighthearted, happy reads. Deeply Rooted will be launched in Fenagh Community Centre next Saturday, October 26 at 8pm. Fr. Tommy Greenan will launch the book. The day after, Sunday, October 27, the book will be launched at 2.30pm in Drumkeerin Community Centre by Seán Breffni Flynn. Did you know that you can now follow Leitrim Daily on social media to keep in the loop with all things happening inside the county? Simply search Leitrim Daily on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or even our Youtube channel. Make sure to leave us a comment - let us know just exactly what Leitrim artists you think deserve to feature on Kiss My Arts.

This week John McDwyer of Beezneez Theatre joins Breifne Earley for ‘Kiss My Arts’ to discuss his lifelong love of the drama world as a writer, actor and director. The Sligo native shares the story about how he shared a professional life in the bank with local drama and variety groups in Limerick, Letterkenny and Tubbercurry before he moved to Carrick on Shannon and settled into life in Leitrim. Joining the Breffni Players he acted, directed and produced his first production with them in the mid 1980’s where he directed Brian Friel’s ‘Lovers’ with some fantastic local talent. He talks about how playing Gar Private in Friel’s “Philadelphia, Here I Come” had a phenomenal impact on his own relationship with his father for the last decade of his dad’s life. He talks about the genesis of Beezneez Theatre Company which was to facilitate members of local amateur theatre groups taking a step up a level within the arts world and touring to regional and national venues with 38 tours of about 30 productions in the 22 years since Beezneez was formed. John’s new play ‘Twilight’ will be playing in The Dock for 4 nights next week from the 21st – 24th October 2019. Tickets are available from The Dock website and box office.

We've a split show on the podcast today. Órla starts us off with a conversation with Carrick on Shannon musician Shane Cronogue while Breifne is joined by Personal Trainer James McDowell to discuss the phenomenal progress of our August prize winner. Órla finds out all about how Shane got started playing the guitar as a teenager and has developed his interest in music into a full time career playing in various venues around the county and further afield. Shane even plays a few songs and talks about his ambitions to record his own music which he's been writing for years. James joins Breifne to talk about how our August prize winner Helena has been getting on with her gym membership at Train & Gain in Carrick on Shannon and working with James in the gym. With over a stone lost so far she's been knocking it out of the park.

This week on Kiss My Arts, Ronan Gallagher sits down with Breifne Earley to talk about his life and times and how he ended up picking up the guitar and music taking over his life. A chance encounter at Dromod railway station with an Australia bound neighbour who wasn't too happy about having to leave home led to the words of 'Long Gone' being drafted on the back of an envelope while sitting in the car in the car park outside the station. After a few experiences playing with bands locally he met Marc Geagan, a producer from Donegal, who pushed his music to another level. He gathered his band 'The Ronan Gallagher Band' together and Ronan shares with us about allowing members of the band to have their creative input and develop the collaborative process of generating and performing music together. We hear a few songs from the band's first album 'Always Broke, Never Broken' during the course of the show, 'Long Gone', 'I Won't Do That' & 'Shine'.

This week we're talking about murder and intrique in Leitrim almost a century ago. Órla McNabola visits Ken Boyle in his Dalkey home to talk about his relative Dr. Muldoon who was shot dead in Mohill during the civil war period in the 1920's. His murder was connected to the discovery of a priest and his teenage housekeeper attempting to leave a baby on a Dublin street just a number of weeks previously. Ken who had previously been part of a RTE radio documentary on the subject decided to put his research down on paper and with Tim Desmond, the RTE documentarian, they tell the story of the sequence of events linking both incidents.

Today’s on ‘Kiss My Arts’ Breifne is joined by Conor Bredin from Manorhamilton who has just released his first book ‘The Longest Night’, we’ll be chatting about his writing journey, his first book and his online project. Conor talks about his migration from New York to Manorhamilton as a 4 year old child of a Leitrim father and sounded like a local within the first week of junior infants. He chatted about his experience of writing short stories and amateur drama through his youth in school in the north Leitrim town. In his early twenties he participated in the National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, and over the course of November 2014 he wrote a 50,000 word novel and refound his love for writing. After a reality check from his partner he realised he’d never be a published author if he didn’t write anything, he re-entered into NaNoWriMo in 2016 and developed the basis for what would become ‘The Longest Night’. He discusses the process behind his writing and how a routine of setting the alarm clock an hour earlier gave him the space and time to grow his draft into the finished book by August 2019. He speaks about the writers group and the editor who helped him shape the story. ‘The Longest Night’ is a supernatural thriller set in modern day Ireland which brings three characters into each other’s world to stop a madman from gaining unspeakable power and is available on www.thelongestdaybook.com Conor also launches a competition to write a 1,000 word flash fiction short story competition. Closing date is 30th September with a signed copy of Conor’s book, ‘The Longest Night’, as the prize for his favourite story. Your prompt is a ‘Love Story’ at any place or town in Co. Leitrim with a broken teapot featured in the story. Closing date is the 30th September and simply email your 1,000 word short story to either conor@magicofastory.com or info@leitrimdaily.com to be in the competition. You can read Conor’s story on MagicOfAStory.com - He had the prompt of a Slasher story based in Manorhamilton with a Keyring as a feature.

This week Breifne is joined by Ballinamore based writer Nicola Kearns, the bestselling author of the Maltese Saga trilogy. She shares the story of her love of writing from a young age and how she started writing articles and letters for women's magazines which was the first time she was paid for writing something. While her first book "Under A Maltese Sky" was relatively successful but having announced the second book's title "The Azure Window" she found herself in an online comment storm after the collapse of the international renowned geological feature in Malta which had given it's name to her second title. The result was international exposure and coverage for her work which put both her books to the top of the charts in numerous categories and countries. Her third book brought the story up to the current day and completed the trilogy. She talks about the writing community in Leitrim and how she has received so much support from her colleagues across the county and now relishes the opportunity to return that favour to aspiring writers who approach her for advice and assistance.

On this week’s episode of Kiss My Arts, Órla calls in to visit The Breffni Players as they rehearse for their upcoming production Conversations on a Homecoming by Tom Murphy. This episode is kindly sponsored by Urbanfitcrew Boxfit Classes in Kiltoghert. Órla is joined by Breffni Players stalwart Brendan Kieran, and they explore the rich history ‘The Brefs’ play in Carrick on Shannon. Conversations on a Homecoming is directed and produced by Sinéad Quinn. Sinéad dishes on what spectators can expect this week in The Dock. Actor Oliver Fallon talks about playing the lead role of Michael and his own acting experience in the USA. Actress Annetha Kieran Loughran shares what she looks forward to while performing on stage this coming week. She also discusses following the footsteps of her parents into joining The Breffni Players as a teenager. Conversations on a Homecoming hits the stage this Tuesday 27th - Saturday 31st August in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon. Tickets available from thedock.ie or from the Box Office on 071 96 50828.

For this week's "Kiss My Arts" Breifne is joined by Geraldine Gray of the Leitrim Design House. Episode Sponsored by: Urban Fit Crew Boxfit Classes, Kiltoghert, Carrick on Shannon Geraldine throws open the doors of the Leitrim Design House to welcome us and chats about some of their makers and the education and support programmes that are available for new potential stockists in the shop. She mentions that initatives such as 'Meet The Maker' which allow some of Leitrim's most creative minds meet their audience and for members of the public to see their favourite artist in the flesh. Geraldine also breaks down the process for local artists to develop their retail arm with the retail gallery located in The Dock, Carrick on Shannon.

Here is the second part of the interview with Leo Logan and Ruairi Carthy from Drumshanbo based band, The Vibes. This contains more music with some covers and originals thrown in to the conversation with Leo and Ruairi. Supported by: The Lough Allen Hotel & Spa, Drumshanbo The episode also ends with a snippet of the events which happened when Leo's mum, Roselie, interrupted our conversation. She appears to be a larger than life character, and the hostess of the guests to the recording studio. Her unexpected input where she joined the discussion was just too funny to leave out. (Note: There might be a little audio issue as she accidentally loosened a microphone cable when she got up to leave the recording studio.)

When I visited Drumshanbo to chat to The Vibes, or at least Leo and Ruairi, two of the six members of the band, I wasn't expecting anything out of the ordinary. Supported by Tawnylust Lodge, Manorhamilton. Sitting in a professional recording studio it seemed silly not to avail of the facilities and use the equipment to record the show. Two hours later we realised the time. Between interrupting mothers, playing AC/DC's Thunderstruck on the banjo and just forgetting about life outside the studio for a few hours we gather enough for many episodes of the show. I've selected the most interesting bits of the discussion and spread them across two shows, today and tomorrow, for your listening pleasure. From how they got started by accident, smashed the Top 20 Charts and the lessons they've learned from 13 years experience in the local and national music scene. We hear their new single "Where I Want To Be" and learn about the stories behind the band. We talk about the industry and the road blocks for local bands eager to get a foot on the very shaky ladder of the entertainment industry. We'll be back again tomorrow for the second half of the interview.