Singer-songwriter Hank Wedel was born in The USA in the 1960's and grew up in both NYC and Mallow, Co. Cork. A consummate live performer, he has shared the stage with music Legends Bono, Shane McGowan, Declan Sinnott, and Kila.

Irish folk singer Christy Moore recorded Hank's song 'Listen' and made it the title track of his best-selling 2009 album on Sony Records.

He continues to be a creative force to be reckoned with on the Irish music scene attracting a loyal following and has in recent times colloborated with world-renowned guitarist and writer Declan Sinnott for writing and recording projects.

We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it.

For more music visit:

Bandcamp: https://hankwedel.bandcamp.com/music

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@hankwedelmusic9965

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Duke Special (Peter Wilson) is a singer, songwriter and composer based in Belfast, Northern

Ireland. His romantic style, distinctive accent and vocals have earned him a loyal fanbase

and a string of successful albums, including Adventures in Gramophone & Songs From the

Deep which went platinum.

He is curious about music, theatre, books, poetry, art, love, life, redemption, death and 78s.

He has released 16 albums and EPs, toured all over the world, and has been involved in a

diverse array of projects, including writing the music for Deborah Warner’s critically

acclaimed 2009 production of Mother Courage and Her Children at London’s National

Theatre and being commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York to write a

series of original songs based on photographs for an exhibition.

His live performances have a theatrical style inspired by Vaudeville and music hall, and often

incorporate 78s played on an old-fashioned gramophone, or sound effects from a transistor

radio. His new album 'Blood for Ghosts' is available now.

Special thanks to Julie & John for arranging this interview.

Website: https://www.dukespecial.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DukeSpecial/

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Boo is an English singer-songwriter and record producer and considered one of the UK's finest singer songwriters. His work includes lead singer and creative force behind the seminal 80s band The Bible, as well as solo recordings and work for film. He has also produced records for several artists, including a long association with Eddi Reader. Boo was nominated for an Ivor Novello award for his song “Patience of Angles” which was recorded by Reader for her self titled 1994 album.

In the last number of years, Boo has been producing and collaborating with many young artists, some of whom he met through his songwriting workshops. He continues to take musical risks and delves into his own life for inspiration. Boo’s relatable and poignant lyrics about life and the world around him resonate with his fans and his 2022 album "Understudy" is no exception.

Facebook : Boo Hewerdine | Facebook

Twitter: https://twitter.com/boohewerdine

YouTube: Boo Hewerdine - YouTube

Contact: Kensongsmith@gmail.com or Evasongsmith@gmail.com

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