Tag Archives: Catherine McGrath

The Music of Nashville, May 2019

Posted on June 8, 2019 by John S

This May my wife Kath and I spent a week in Nashville, Tennessee (I spent a further week in the state, exploring Memphis and Chattanooga – more of that another time). It was something that I’ve wanted to do for … Continue reading →

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2018 – A Year in Music

Posted on December 27, 2018 by John S

2018 – what a year!. Politically it has been turbulent around the world, and in the UK our politicians appear either to have lost their minds or their nerve, as we head towards a break with the European Union which … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Albums of 2018

Posted on December 12, 2018 by John S

2018. Another amazing year of music. I probably saw more concerts than ever before. And so many good bands coming through. The return of a few artists whose records I’ve loved in recent years too. I get asked how I … Continue reading →

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Catherine McGrath at the Scala, Kings Cross, 18 September 2018

Posted on September 19, 2018 by John S

Catherine McGrath released her debut album “Talk of this Town” in July. It’s a great album, and I reviewed it in an earlier blog. It got to No 13 in the UK pop charts and No 1 in the UK … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (88) “Talk of this Town” by Catherine McGrath

Posted on August 13, 2018 by John S

Catherine McGrath is a 20 year old country singer from Northern Ireland. She has recently released her debut album “Talk of this Town”. Regular readers of this blog will have seen all the reviews I have written about her concerts … Continue reading →

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Catherine McGrath at Bush Hall, Gengahr at Koko: 2/3 May 2018

Posted on May 6, 2018 by John S

I went to a couple of concerts last week. Two of my favourite artists of recent years; both making their way, and getting better all the time. First, on Wednesday 2 May, was Catherine McGrath at Bush Hall, Shepherds Bush. … Continue reading →

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Music for a Celtic Soul

Posted on April 1, 2018 by John S

Celtic soul is a term I use quite a lot when describing some of my favourite music.  I devoted a chapter to it in my book, I Was There – A Musical Journey. It’s music that almost always has a … Continue reading →

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Four concerts: Catherine McGrath, Soccer Mommy, Jack Grelle and Rews

Posted on March 13, 2018 by John S

The concerts stacked up again last week. Four in six days. All incredibly enjoyable, in their different ways. First it was Catherine McGrath at the Camden Assembly on Monday. A pub with an upstairs venue, not far from the Roundhouse. … Continue reading →

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2017 – A Year in Music

Posted on December 24, 2017 by John S

I say the same about every year – it’s been brilliant. Because every year is briiliant. You read all this stuff about indie, for example, going through a rubbish time. But if you actually listen to it, listen to BBC … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Albums of 2017

Posted on December 11, 2017 by John S

Another great year of music, but actually quite an easy one in which to pick my top ten. They are just the ones I’ve played most. Just recently I’ve been trying to catch up with albums I’ve missed, either through … Continue reading →

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