Tag Archives: Feargal Sharkey

Voicing an opinion – Paul McLoone on life with The Undertones

Posted on April 15, 2015 by writewyattuk

It was only supposed to be a one-off show, a November 1999 date to mark the opening of a new venue in their home city. There would be no Feargal Sharkey this time, he of the fantastically-distinctive warbling voice by then … Continue reading →

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Pleasure & Pain is part and parcel of T’Pau’s game – the Carol Decker interview

Posted on January 9, 2015 by writewyattuk

I’ve had hassle in the past about my vast collection of old football and music magazines, not least when moving to a house with less storage space a decade ago. But now and again I chance upon features trickier to … Continue reading →

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Going Overground – In conversation with Damian O’Neill

Posted on November 14, 2014 by writewyattuk

This week saw the release of a new solo single from one of my musical heroes, a certain Damian O’Neill. I’m tempted to not even bother with an introduction, but this Derry-raised, London-based guitarist made his name alongside brother John … Continue reading →

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Why I still love The Undertones

Posted on September 9, 2012 by writewyattuk

I’ve always liked that James Nesbitt, from early roles in films like Waking Ned through to leads in TV successes like Colin Bateman’s Murphy’s Law, and ever onwards. But he’ll be forever remembered for his big break in the brilliant … Continue reading →

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