Stace regularly blesses her lucky stars regarding The Sessions. The fact of the matter is herself, myself and the Bear on the Buttons get to have some of Ireland's most exciting musicians coming in to play, and all we have to do is sit back and relax.
Last week (May 24th), the wonderful walkperson (aka Pearse McLoughlin) was in da house. Walkperson's music is solitary, multi-layered, and sparse. It's kind of like having an invisible wire of beautiful melodies and intricate guitars burrowed into your skull, in the best possible way.
It's no surprise to me that he used to live in Montreal, the North American influence is noticeable. In fact, I picture him writing tunes in a wood cabin, surrounded by bears and big trees (This may or may not be true).
He told us of his recent exploits, which include recording and getting together an album, which is due out this summer. Hence he is playing a rake of gigs all round the country, including Upstairs in Whelans on June 4th, with Aisling Quinn, which should be a cracker, as that kind of intimate setting is just what you need to listen to this bewitching chap.
He also presents An Uair Draiochta (The Magic Hour? I'm rubbish as Gaeilge, ta bron orm) on Raidio na Life every Sunday, so listen in for some magic tunes.
He may even play some of his...:)
* Personal Holly-favourite has to be Changeling. Check. It. Out.
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