Tapping the Flow Podcast: A Soulful Chat with Mark Geary
Join me for an unforgettable episode of Tapping the Flow as I sit down with Dublin-born, NYC-seasoned singer-songwriter Mark Geary in the tranquil setting of his garden.This intimate conversation dives deep into the heart of Mark’s songwriting craft, his remarkable journey from the vibrant East Village music scene to his forest cottage in Co. Kildare, and the stories that have shaped his soul-stirring music. Expect humorous anecdotes, reflections on performing, and insights into his creative process that birthed albums like Ghosts (named 2005 Album of the Year by Irish Voice) and his latest, In The Time Of Locusts (2024). With a career spanning six studio albums, global tours, and performances at iconic venues like Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center, Mark’s tales are as captivating as his melodies. Tune in for a blend of wit, wisdom, and musical magic!
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Tapping the Flow with Fiachna Ó Braonáin : From Gaelscoileanna to Rock Star Manner
This week, I sit down with legendary Irish musician, guitarist, songwriter, singer, and radio host, Fiachna Ó Braonáin—a true gem of a person. From touring the world with Hothouse Flowers to crafting iconic songs like Ghosts and Don’t Go, Fiachna opens up about his journey through the Gaelscoil system, where Irish music thrived as the Boomtown Rats shook the scene. We also dive into world affairs, sharing our hopes for making a real difference. And, of course, there’s plenty of Irish music to soak in!Show some love for Fiachna Ó Braonáin and his captivating story! Subscribe for more inspiring music podcast episodes and explore Fiachna’s work via the links below:Visit Fiachna Ó Braonáin: https://fiachnaobraonain.com/Bandcamp : https://fiachnaobraonain.bandcamp.com/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/fiachnaobraonain/Visit Hothouse Flowers’ official website: https://hothouseflowers.comThank you for Tapping the Flow.#IrishMusic #HothouseFlowers #FiachnaOBraonain #MusicPodcast #Songwriting #irishculture
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Aiming high with the low notes. Tapping the Flow with Ben Ellis.
I sat dow to chat with Scottish bassist Ben Ellis who holds the low end together for the likes of Iggy Pop, Marc Almond, Swervedriver and many more. We had a fantastic chat about what it takes to get where you want to get to and how to navigate the ups and downs of the game.
Ben also went straight after the challenge of coming up with a song for the show and graces the tape with his vocals for the first time with his own material. Its a wonderful moment and really holds a candle to the canvas as some fresh paint falls to dry in a new form.
For anyone interested in the world of session playing whist also retaining a sense of your own style this is the chat for you. Ben is a total pro and a lovely fella to hang out with.
Thanks for tapping the flow.
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Celestial Artistry in Earthly Form : Tapping the Flow with Polly Paulusma
Join me on the road this week as I venture to Cambridge to hang out with the incomparable Polly Paulusma at her studio. We dive deep into her story, charting her artistic development from her debut album Scissors in My Pocket all the way to her outlandishly brilliant latest long player, Wildfires.We talk about her ebbs and flows, her whats and whys, her long-term relationship with One Little Independent, and her hopes for the future.And of course, we explore the mindset of someone who has stayed the course long enough to reach a supreme point in her artistic output.So pop the kettle on and settle in for the first in-person episode of Tapping the Flow.Photo credit - Lina Jusevičiūtė
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Flowing the Tap with Russell Joslin : My turn in the hot-seat!
This time, I’m the one in the hotseat.In a special twist for Tapping the Flow, past guest and all-round legend Russell Joslin flips the script and throws the deep-dive questions at me.We talk creativity, purpose, vulnerability, and what happens when you stop asking and start answering.It’s raw, revealing, and a whole new side of the flow.Let me know what you think in the comments!
Join me, Singer-Songwriter, Guitarist & Producer Stephen Hodd for deep dives into the mysteries of creative flow and activities around accessing this flow.
I'll be holding space with musicians, poets, artists and other practitioners of artistic endeavours to discuss their work and their creativity in an attempt to open the doors to discussion about how we can best share our creative methods and to open creativity up for all.
Creativity is a right, not a privilege and is something every human being on the planet should be able to enjoy.
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