Tag Archives: John O’Neill

New beat route to Shakin’ Street – the Ciaran McLaughlin interview

Posted on May 6, 2016 by writewyattuk

This coming week sees the latest live outing for The Everlasting Yeah, at Putney’s Half Moon. Meanwhile, this month marks the 30th anniversary of the recording of Manic Pop Thrill, the debut LP by That Petrol Emotion, the band that … Continue reading →

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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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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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A whole lot of Everlasting Yeah! The Raymond Gorman interview – part three

Posted on August 20, 2014 by writewyattuk

OK, so it’s time for the last instalment of this blog’s epic Raymond Gorman interview, in which The Everlasting Yeah guitarist, vocalist and co-writer talks about new album Anima Rising, the Wavewalkers era and full story since That Petrol Emotion’s initial … Continue reading →

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Genius moves and sonic grooves – the Raymond Gorman interview, part two

Posted on August 19, 2014 by writewyattuk

In which the blogger delves further into his recorded exchanges with Raymond Gorman, the former That Petrol Emotion guitarist, backing vocalist and songwriter about to release debut album Anima Rising with The Everlasting Yeah, a happening new combo comprising four-fifths … Continue reading →

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Such a good thing we do – in conversation with The Everlasting Yeah’s Raymond Gorman, part one

Posted on August 18, 2014 by writewyattuk

A few weeks back, this blogger got in touch with Raymond Gorman and tackled the London-based guitarist on his That Petrol Emotion days and their latest incarnation, The Everlasting Yeah. It would serve two purposes – so I could wax … 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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