Andy Irvine interview, Ireland 1990

Andy Irvine talks about travelling with his music and falling in love with Eastern Europe.
Andy Irvine has played in many bands including Sweeneys Men, Planxty, and Patrick Street, but also finds time to play solo.
A band is great but there’s a lot more discipline in a band, there’s a lot more egos, or people that you have to take into account.
He performs the traditional Scottish song Allan McLean.
This episode of Nighthawks was broadcast on 23 October 1990. The presenter is Shay Healy.

[@elizabethburns-rj3qy]

Fantastic seeing unbelievable talent from years ago x⚘🌍🌈

[@TheAquaman1979]

This was great thanks 😊

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

Brilliant, just the fuel I needed to face the next week's hard work

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

I blame Andy Irvine and Planxty for getting me into the most brilliant folk music, I was caught 100pc, trapped and to this day Andy has not come back to get me out and set me free , Thanks Anny

[@fiddlejohn9305]

As far as addictions go, Irish music is a good one to have

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

@@fiddlejohn9305 I full agree with you

[@PhilipGannon-o4g]

Looking forward to seeing you soon in Sydney

[@mbp1646]

Is that a programme called Nighthawks?

[@barbaraoshea8639]

Yes, I remember thinking it was cool. Looks a little amateurish now.

[@johnnyfeen1347]

@@barbaraoshea8639 Think that was the point, to give the vibe of coming from the local pub.

[@robertryan2542]

I used enjoy Nighthawks.