Small Ukulele, Big Hearts

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I’ve cobbled together a post out of Nyla’s Ukulele, Cat Green Bike, Kimya Dawson, and Conor McAteer. There may be a vague point to it. Especially when communication often gets lost in a barrage of loud noise.  More »

How Radio1′s Big Weekend In Derry Is A Double Edged Sword

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“…if picking up an instrument was the solution to all of society’s ills, Stormont would simply advertise cheap guitar lessons.” Derry songwriter Conor McAteer tackles the impact of Radio1′s Big Weekend in Derry, including the radio documentary that explored post-troubles Northern Ireland. More »