Please Do Something podcast

Hi, I'm Brendan Murphy a singer and songwriter with a band from Ireland called THE 4 OF US. Join me, as I chat to people who make a living in the creative world - I will be asking them how and why they do what they do, and some of the important lessons they have learned along the way and in particular around the big topic of Productivity and Creativity

Getting “folkie” with Brian Kennedy 11/24/2022

Getting “folkie” with Brian Kennedy My guest today is fellow Northerner, whose unmistakeable voice and powerful song writing has taken him from the Falls Road in Belfast during the height of the "troubles" to the world's biggest stages, His wonderful recently released album 'Folkie' sees him pay tribute to some of Ireland's greatest folk singers. Enjoy the show! /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/25124574

Talking music and acting with Steve Wall of The Stunning 04/29/2022

Talking music and acting with Steve Wall of The Stunning Today I talk to Steve Wall, lead singer with Irish bands and . Both bands have racked up an impressive number of classic Irish anthems over many years. As an actor his recent credits include roles in Ridley Scott's 'Raised by Wolves’, The Vikings, and The Witcher on Netflix. We chat about the upcoming album Stray Sparks from The Walls, navigating the music business, sparring with Superman Henry Cavill and the differences between the world of acting and playing music. Enjoy the show /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/22947737

"Oh, The Starlings" with Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella 02/28/2022

"Oh, The Starlings" with Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella “Oh, The Starlings’, is the debut album from Irish duo It was recorded in New York with eight time Grammy winning engineer and mixer Kevin Killen at the helm. “’ has been described by songwriter Rodney Crowell as: “So good, it’s heartbreaking...the record itself feels like an old friend.” On today’s episode, Kieran and Annie talk to me about their experience making the album with some celebrated American musicians and a few Irish ones including guitarists Gerry Leonard, John Doyle and our very own Declan Murphy. Enjoy the show /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/22278818

"Oh, The Starlings" with Kieran Goss and Annie Kinsella 02/28/2022

“Hail Mary” Coughlan 01/26/2022

“Hail Mary” Coughlan Acclaimed jazz and blues singer first album “Tired and Emotional “ rocketed her to overnight fame in 1985. Since then, she has recorded 15 further solo albums, drawing heavily from her legendary heroes Peggy Lee, Edith Piaf and Billy Holiday (to whom she devoted a double album of her songs). In 2020 she released ‘Life Stories’ a collection of songs that showcase her unique style and give some insight into her own remarkable life. We’ll be chatting about that album and an exciting new project she has in the works involving the songs of acclaimed jazz singer Peggy Lee. Plus she warns me about the dangers of yoga and the ups and downs of rowing her own boat as an independent artist in the choppy waters of the music business! Enjoy the show /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/21906167

Hamlet Sweeney of The Nucleus - It's all about the Song 11/22/2021

Hamlet Sweeney of The Nucleus - It's all about the Song On this episode I’m joined by Hamlet Sweeney the man behind Dublin based music publishing and management start-up The Nucleus. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/21249323

Peggy on the Bass 09/25/2021

Peggy on the Bass Bass player Dave Pegg “Peggy” has had a crucial role in the continuing story of Fairport Convention, the most influential and enduring British folk-rock act in history. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/20597498

Twists and turns with Paul Brady 09/01/2021

Twists and turns with Paul Brady Paul Brady’s songs have soundtracked Ireland since the 1970s, spanning folk, rock and everything in between. From his early days working with folk pioneers Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny and a brief spell with Planxty to his transition to a more contemporary sound with songs like Crazy Dreams, The Island, Nobody Knows and The Long Goodbye. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/20336402

Talking songwriting with Sodajerker 07/28/2021

Talking songwriting with Sodajerker Sodajerker On Songwriting is a podcast co-hosted by Liverpudlians Simon Barber and Brian O’Connor. The fact that they are songwriters themselves may help to explain how informative and revealing their interviews are with the likes of Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Sting, Nile Rodgers, Jimmy Webb and others. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/19958597

Phil Coulter - A man of many talents. 06/14/2021

Phil Coulter - A man of many talents. Were the sixties really swinging for a young songwriter working in London’s Tin Pan Alley? /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/19476476

The road to Sugar Island 05/20/2021

The road to Sugar Island In part two of my chat with Declan we discuss how we came to write and record Sugar Island an album of songs inspired by our shared experiences as brothers growing up on the border during the Troubles. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/19174976

He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother 05/06/2021

He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother Is it an advantage to work with a family member? Who does what in our band THE 4 OF US? I discuss this and more in the first of a two part conversation with my brother and creative partner Declan as we recount the ups and downs of working together for over 30 years. Enjoy! /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/19009226

To Bishopstown and Beyond with Cork Bard - John Spillane. 04/11/2021

To Bishopstown and Beyond with Cork Bard - John Spillane. John Spillane talks writer's block, finding your own voice and how a collaborative approach helped to bring about his wonderful, brand new album 100 Snow White Horses. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/18678479

Part 2 of a fascinating chat with Moya Brennan of Clannad 03/18/2021

Part 2 of a fascinating chat with Moya Brennan of Clannad In the second part of my interview with award winning singer and songwriter Moya Brennan she recalls how the sound of Clannad developed from purely traditional instruments to incorporate synthesisers and vocal harmony resulting in their first global hit “The Theme From Harry’s Game”. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/18377759

From the hills of Donegal to the world stage with Moya Brennan 03/05/2021

From the hills of Donegal to the world stage with Moya Brennan Grammy and Emmy award winning singer, songwriter, harpist and philanthropist Moya Brennan talks to me about her early days with Clannad and their rise to international acclaim in the first of a two part conversation. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/18196031

From Bank to Broadway with composer Ronan Hardiman 11/06/2020

From Bank to Broadway with composer Ronan Hardiman I talk to composer Ronan Hardiman, the man behind the scores for Michael Flatley's globally successful 'Lord Of The Dance', 'Feet of Flames', and 'Celtic Tiger' Dance spectaculars. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/16472324

Fearless Sharon Vaughn, Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame 09/17/2020

Fearless Sharon Vaughn, Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame I talk with Nashville Hall of Fame songwriter and good friend, Sharon Vaughn. /episode/index/show/pleasedosomething/id/16056017

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