You were in great form at the Town Hall Galway on Friday. I think “If it wasn’t for the crocodiles. I would sleep out in the woods”
Is a great line. Hope you’ll be back soon.
Being a PB fan is always full of surprises. I was watching some Youtube videos and I decided to play "The Lakes of Pontchatrain" and I look up and... "Wait... is that the guy from Vulfpeck!?!?" Keep the surprises coming.
All the best,
Brendan
P.S.
When things get something back to normal, We'd love to see you on the West Coast. I can't believe I missed you at Yoshi's last time you were here.
Hope you enjoy the show as much as we will.
I absolutely adore your songs = The World is What You Make It, Nobody Knows and Nothing But The Same Old Story. I find I connect with the lyrics on a deeper level. I wonder is it me or was there an intention on your part to have an esoteric aspect within those songs in specific? I also find that in other Irish artists songs.
If my intuition is correct, I would be interested to hear your thoughts on the testing times we have faced these past two years.
Best wishes to you and yours,
Regards, Christine
Andy
Many times , over many years I meant to contact you .I love your music .In 1978-1979 I worked in Altnagelvin and met your late mother .She was so very very proud of your music and what you were trying to achieve ( at that time). .I remember her as a beautiful , gentle lady who clearly adored her son .
Happy memories of that time and meeting your lovely mother .
Best wishes for your future health and happiness .
Mary
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A few months ago, I came across your music on Spotify- specifically “The Lakes of Pontchartrain.” I’m familiar with the song, but wow- loved your rendition. I started looking through all your work, and I’ve realized that only a fraction of your music is on Spotify, the streaming service I use.
Do you have any plans to release any more albums for streaming?
Lastly, I just want to tell you that you’ve really inspired me to take my playing and singing to the next level- you’re a legend. Wish I could come see you, but I live in Louisiana. I’ll keep an eye on your tour dates.
Peace.
Saw you over a decade ago at Kuumbwa Club in Santa Cruz. California. It was memorable. Hope you and a few other Irish musicians can return someday soon.
Where I belong (Spain) there are not enough access to the Irish-folk music like yours. A few weeks ago I was listening to one playlist and then your song "Arthur Mcbride" appeared and just blew my mind. Awesome guitar playing with open G tuning and also a beatiful voice. Love the way you sang that song and the way you mixed it with your guitar skills.
Searching in the net I found this website and red some of your kind replys of this guestbook. That touched my heart.
Now I'm trying to learn that song of one Arthur Mcbride. I saw you posted some tabs but the archives must be fallen. Could you let me know where I can find these tabs in order to learn it. that would be amazing. A spanish guy on his 30's trying to sing that lovely song.
Hope everything is going well in your life Paul.
Best whises
Daniel
You have incredible control over your singing voice, the likes of which I've never heard before, and I can't get enough. I hope to see you perform one day. Your guitar skills are also extremely tight and it's obvious you really care about your music. Thanks for all the fantastic moments you've shared over the years!
Cheers,
Fintan
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Hi Paul, I was just thrilled to see last night that you have reissued the album The Green Crow Caws. It is a real favourite of mine, and it was great to be able to buy it online. I have an old scratched LP which came from my mother's collection. It still plays--just! But the download is a real treat to have, and sounds better than ever. (My vinyl copy of Hard Station is still in perfect condition, and enjoyed frequently of a Friday evening here in Redcastle!) Thank you so much for all your wonderful work and talent, we have always been huge fans in this house. I hope you and yours are keeping safe and well. Beir bua agus beannacht
Hi Paul, what a Show! We were overwhelmed by the power , emotion and obvious fun you seemed to have, too.. Yes, it was us in the Restaurant. and front row. We were so happy to see you and your wife there in good health and we did not want to disturb your privacy. I am sure we come over again to see you somewhere soon. All the best to you and Mary! Beate and Uwe
Hi Paul, we're listening to your music since more than 30 years and always wanted to see you live. As we never saw concert announcements in Germany, I finally bought tickets for the Athlone show as a christmas gift for my wive back in 2019. COVID let to postponements and we're now finally ready to fly to Dublin on Friday this week. I hope you're recover soon from COVID and you're able to play Athlone. We cannot wait another 20 years! All the best and good health soon!
Hi Paul, just to say that 'the lakes of Pontchartrain" is probably one of my favourite songs of all time.. I mean your version. Out of curiosity, I had a look online to see if there was an original version but I couldn't find one. But anyway, if there were, I'm sure it wouldn't be equal to yours, because it's not only the song or melody. but the way you use your voice, so meloncholically and emotionally. ( I feel that those two adjectives don't really express what I mean ,😂) but I can't find the right ones.). Anyway, your songs.and voice are amazing. Thanks a million for being in my life!!!! ❤️
Hi Paul, just to say that 'the lakes of Pontchartrain" is probably one of my favourite songs of all time.. I mean your version. Out of curiosity, I had a look online to see if there was an original version but I couldn't find one. But anyway, if there were, I'm sure it wouldn't be equal to yours, because it's not only the song or melody. but the way you use your voice, so meloncholically and emotionally. ( I feel that those two adjectives don't really express what I mean ,😂) but I can't find the right ones.). Anyway, your songs.and voice are amazing. Thanks a million for being in my life!!!! ❤️
Hello Paul,
Can't wait for tonight's concert at the Festival Hall. Those Johnstons' days seem very far away now but I was 17 and am now 70 and still loving the music and my husband of 51 years who introduced me to it.
Hi Paul,
So pleased to see you are on tour this year in the Transatlantic Sessions. I am hoping to get to the Bridgewater Hall show and introduce my wife to your great music. Any chance you will perform that great song, Crazy Dreams there?
Hi Paul ,
Hello Paul, thanks for including guitar tabs on this website, very useful.
Dear Mr. Brady,
Hi Paul. Please can you tell me if you ever made the DVD of the brilliant tour from a few years ago with Andy, Donal and Kevin. We managed to see you all at the Barbican and it was such a memorable evening we loved it. Having first seen you at a smalll local folk club when I was still at school in 1968 (I am now 70 years young), it brought back so many wonderful memories. Take care - I am truly hoping Festival Hall concert goes ahead in February now. All good wishes.
Hi Paul, do you have any plans to tour in England at all? London? Would love to see you live! With best wishes and thanks, Imogen
Would so love to see Paul in concert. Any possibility of coming over to London? Cadogan Hall? Royal Albert Hall? Would be FAB.
Dear Mr. Brady! I hope you are doing very well! A fruend of mine, a well known guitarist from The Netherlands, Cor Mutsers, advised me to check out your music, as he and his wife are big fans of your music and guitar stylings.. I started watching some of the tracks on Youtube and I like them very much. I play guitar myself, playing Bluegrass. Of course I knew your name, but never was very familiar with your music, but that will soon change. My friend asked me a question - as I have among other guitars, a Yamaha LL36. He thought that one of your early guitars was such a model. I told him that this model is much newer, but that Yamaha made and still makes some pretty good guitars. He would like to know - and so do I - on which model and year Yamaha guitar you used to play early in your carriere (or maybe still. Thanks you very much, lots of fun and success playing music and stay healthy. Dennis Schut, Bad Aussee, Austria
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