S07 E08 – Fiona Kennedy – Ceremony Singer, Songwriter & Independent Musician
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Release Date: 03/20/2024
E21 - Truly Diverse
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
E21 - Truly Diverse Kieran from Truly Diverse, a craic addicted joins Laura and Benny this week. Kieran’s energy levels are off the charts. Laura and Kieran bring noise levels in any room, to a new found octave. Bling Jackets, Split Pants, Dry Sparks, Sing Songs, April Fools, ‘nough said? (a whirl wind of a listen) Truly Diverse are one of the top entertainers in Ireland, they bring a big show to Weddings. The variety of songs and variety of approach, gets every guest on board. You just can’t resist but join in when the lads get going (sometimes I can’t get laura to leave the...
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S07 E20 – Damian Moloney - Officiant - Registered Solemniser
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Damian is a beaut of a man, West Cork true n true and one of the best celebrants in Ireland if not in all of Clon! A Registered Solemniser in Ireland through Spiritual Ceremonies. Damian has endless stories, dead pan humour followed by a cackle of a laugh. If you want someone to be calm when the wedding storm is all around you, Damian is your man. Great advice of: trust your vendors, along with: go how the couple’s vision of their day is. Bottom line is it is the wedding couples’ day. With the guts of 8 years experience, Damian shares some of the more unique elements added to the...
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S07 E19 – BMG Sound
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Billy the disco maniac from BMG Sound joins DJ Benny and Laura to talk all things sound, lighting and effects for weddings. Billy admits his Ferrero Rocher addiction as he spoils Benny with the chocolates. Billy has years of experience, understanding sound systems in depth. Whether you have the huge banqueting room on small intimate space Billy can cater appropriately for your wedding. Obsessed with disco balls, Billy is a shinning light for weddings (I couldn’t resist). Rare for a DJ, BMG Sound is a team player, super conscious that the event is a wedding and a family day, Billy works with...
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S07 E18 – Blacktye Wedding Band
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Blacktye Wedding Band stopped by to visit Laura and Benny. Darragh professes his love for Cork… Clare... and Ireland. Darragh has lots of love! Blacktye are a true party band… a fun band… a band that gives you permission to let loose! Award winning Blacktye Wedding Band get the recognition they deserve. Laura gives a big shout out to all the members of the band including Derin (nee Doreen) and Ryan. Excentric in nature, excentric in clobber, Pacman Polka Dot suits set the tone and it just explodes from there. The diversity of having both female and male vocalists is discussed. Including...
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S07 E16 – Janusz T Photography
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Guest photographers Justina and Janusz, join Laura and Benny for wedding talk on their favourite topic. Janusz T Photography are one of Laura and Benny’s favourite photographers. They are technically brilliant and have character to boot. Photo chats to the max, from champers and night shots to morning essentials. Janusz times weddings like a pro! Best friend attention to detail, man jokes, effort put into photos gives super surprising results. Stay true to your personality! Advantages of 2 photographers. Pre-shoots. New traditions. Benny lands laura in it as to how they met Janusz T-s....
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S07 E15 – Popcorn Bangers
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Pre-Show for Janusz T Photography joining Laura and Benny this week on the podcast. Some more old age slaggings for Laura. Shout out to Spanish Point, great spot. Getting lost at the Cliffs of Moher. Popcorn behaviour and misbehaviour, Laura is a cheeky bold lady, in a good way. Valencia, Spain Weddings. Firework Bangers to ring in the celebrations. Benny puts it up to, The Instagram Posers. #wedding #ireland #podcast , Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of...
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S07 E14 – Derek Burke Band – Recrystallization of an Irish Music Swinger
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Derek Burke Band join Laura and Benny as part of their launch marketing tour. A man of many names, including “your man”, Derek addresses the swingers in the room. Country true and true, from tractors to jives, music is in Derek's bones and a showman is in his soul. The energy Derek Burke brings when he is preforming is off the charts. Derek tells great stories from the early days in Crystal Swing, from the big break and big “hack” that resulted in them going viral (you have to love Irish mammies! "our YouTube is hacked"). We get the run down on Derek’s love for vintage Motor Bikes...
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S07 E13 – Take Me Back to the Night We Met
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Laura’s grey hairs? Benny has good hair, fact. Pre-Show for the Derek Burke Band guest podcast this week. Derek is a legend in Irish music and one of the nicest blokes you will meet. Weddings are back this week with Laura and Benny photographing 3 weddings in a row. Laura is giddy to see some humans, have the chats and engage with her wider world of work colleagues. Benny fandoms up an anniversary with Arthur Wedding Band. Take Me Back to the Night We Met. Shout out to Jim and Sonya for setting up Benny, Jason and the band. Laura realises she has to write a speech as matron of...
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S07 E12 - Diamond Bridal – Wedding Dress Boutique & Bridesmaids Collections
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Grace from Diamond Bridal joined Laura and Benny to share her knowledge of bridal dresses, accessories & bridesmaids dresses. Grace gives great tips for key moments in the bridal wear experience. A must listen whatever stage you are at in your dress journey. Each to their own first and foremost while shopping, Diamond Bridal can cater off the rack and designer made. Buy for your personality over trends. Diamond Bridal aim to cater for everyone and to give them an excellent experience. Through private consultations you get advice and guidance. Grace gives us some incites into the...
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S07 E11 – Bustle n Tape Benny so Laura can Talk
Laura and Benny Show - Laura Redhead Benson
Laura’s big birthday celebrations are almost over. Shout out to Clancy’s for a great night out: food, fun, drink and dancing. The Essentials rocked the night away, Fiona Kennedy's Show was emotional. Benny slags Laura for being Cork famous. This is the pre-show for the guest podcast with Diamond Bridal’s Grace. Benny gets his bustle on, throws a filthy question at Laura and Laura gets filthy about her corset. Whoops warnings are given, Laura is actually helpful about wedding dresses while Benny just keeps stirring it. Tape it up girls! Try the clothes on lads! #wedding #ireland #podcast...
info_outlineNone other than Ed Sheran gets called out by Fiona Kennedy. As Fiona played Pairc Ui Chaoimh in 1985 to 60,000 Kris Kristofferson with just her guitar. Stick that up your jumper Ed.
Fiona Kennedy has a rich legacy and an evolving future. Winner of Screen Test, an RTE talent competition in the 80s. Saw Fiona go on to release 4 independent albums.
At the end of March 2024 Fiona self-produced show Natural Woman will debut at the Cork Arts Theatre. Inspired by women, Fiona is a woman who is both talented and inspiring in her own right.
Fiona gives us her full background in Wedding Music and how ceremonies have changed over her career. Great advice is given to those who want the traditional wedding march, to those who do not know what they want at all and how to strike a balance in the church.
Fiona's talent for songwriting is transferable to wedding ceremonies, as some songs may require a little tweaking. Tips for family and friends singing in the church too. As a wedding supplier we build many connections and Fiona shares some wonderful stories, singing across generations of weddings.
Award Winning in all her music endeavours, Fiona was awarded Wedding Singer of the Year in 2021. Fiona puts that down to the reviews from couples.
Fiona is also available for Drinks Receptions and highly recommended by Benny (and he is a tough cookie!).
#wedding #ireland #podcast
Check out Fiona’s Show: https://corkartstheatre.com/event/natural-woman-fiona-kennedy/
All things Fiona at: https://www.fionakennedy.ie/
Have a listen: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XLohQJFHdfwq9xuxODdz6?si=n3DP34cwQjubEqWAAb68fw
Wedding Photographers Cork, Laura and Benny Photography cover weddings throughout Munster, Ireland: https://lauraandbennyphotography.com/
Laura and Benny Photography are Irish Wedding Photographers sharing all their knowledge of how weddings actually happen in Ireland. Laura is from Cork and Benny is from Dublin.
Laura and Benny also partner with Weddimony Films for Wedding Videography so check out https://weddimonyfilms.com/
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