22 January 2008
Where was I?

That was the year that was...
2007 was a busy year insofar as the writing and recording of new material was concerned.

In November I went to Helsinki to begin work on my next record. Once again, I was joined by Ken and Carl Papenfus from RELISH and i'm thrilled that this record will feature collaborations with the brothers. Jukka Jylli of Finnish cult power trio KINGSTON WALL played bass on the first session. I was delighted to team up with my good friend Léo Fourástié, who engineered and produced the session. The record will be finished this spring and released some time later in the year.

In July I made my first music video which was an interesting experience. Again the location was Finland. An opportunity arose to work with acclaimed Finnish cinematographer and director Sampsa Huttunen, director Tuomas Valtanen, and actress Saila laakkonen of Finnish TV series Salatut Elämät.

When in Helsinki recording my album I was able to open for the gothic rockers Marbleheroes. Turned out to be a great show, very intimate and a tad nervy as it was my first performance in in some time. Thanks to the lovely Sanna Helén for joining me on Viola.

Brian Bridges, half of Irish experiMENTAL industrial outfit AUDOGENIC, got his hands on the Desperation files and went about remixing it the way he always heard it. You can check it out on my blog. It's rather experimental.

The year also saw me team up with the other half of Audogenic, Phil Grier. This project was very rewarding and the results rather tasteful, if I do say so myself. See for yourself on my blog.

All said, a very enjoyable, rewarding year.

Thanks to all of you who helped make it a great one. Here's to another!

Happy New Year, and I hope to see some of you very soon.

Love, Steafán

xx

17 April 2007

Steafán makes it on to the
“Best of 02 Making Waves Podcast Special”.

YOU, the public voted to ensure Steafán’s inclusion on this anniversary special podcast and also to the 02 Making Waves’ cd compilation that will see the light of day on April 18th at Radio City, where 02 Making Waves’ will celebrate their one year Birthday Party. Happy Birthday Making Waves and thanks for all your support!

To check out his Making Waves interview, click below:

1 March 2007
Knick Knack!

Paddy-Whacked Radio™ Boston
Shawn from Paddy-Whacked Radio will be featuring a song from the Honeymoon Junkies album tomorrow on his show: 9-11am. Click here for details on how to listen.

Cheers, Steafán

1 February 2007
Rooms - Single available for download!

Rooms is available for download at downloadmusic.ie - all downloads count! They might even help me get into the charts. Imagine!
Cheers, Steafán

22 September 2006

iTunes: The album is still available on iTunes

18 September 2006
Now Blogging!

Click the Blog option on the menu above for my regular ramblings and general inanities from my perch with the great view of Dublin City. Comments are enabled so you can give me a shout.

Steafán

7 September 2006

Geoff Harden

Music writer, broadcaster and friend Geoff Harden passed away on Monday 4 September. I offer my heartfelt condolences and commiserations to Geoff's family in this difficult time.

Geoff, you're were one of the good guys. You gave me my first review and were in my corner ever since. I'll miss you.
Rest in peace.

Steafán

27 June 2006

19 June 2006

T.V. Reschedule
Steafán's interview and performance on TV3/ Ireland AM show:

Tuesday, June 27th: TV3/ Ireland AM 8:45 am

14 June 2006

The T.V slot is postponed due to the death of Charles Haughey. Updates on a rescheduled date later. 

12 June 2006

More T.V.

Steafán's got a bit of a liking for the oule television:
Having being promised a hearty breakfast, he'll be up early
for an interview and to perform a number on the
TV3/ Ireland AM show.

Broadcast Wednesday Morning - Get yourselves up early now:

Wednesday, June 14th: TV3/ Ireland AM 7:00 am - 10:00 am

"Plenty of that fried potato bread please."

05 June 2006

Catch the T.V. rerun tonight!
Missed Steafán on the TG4/Pop4 show?
It will be rebroadcast tonight:

Monday, June 5: TG4/Pop4 5:35pm

04 May 2006
New Appearances Announced
Friday, May 5: Derry Playhouse - Opening for Liam O'Maonlai
(Steafán had to pull out because of illness)

Radio:
Thursday, May 4:
Dublin South 104.9FM - "Regatta" 5-6:30 PM
Sunday, May 7:
RED FM - "Green on Red" with Colm O'Sullivan 7-10 PM
Monday, May 8:
Cork Campus Radio 97.4FM - "The Breakfast Show" 10 PM

T.V.: (resheduled)
Saturday, May 27: TG4/Pop4 4:25pm

16 April 2006

iTunes: The new album is now available on iTunes
Bewleys Cafe Theatre: Click here for the flyer for the gig.
(print & present it at the gig for an €8 concession price)
Radio Requests for My Woman: If you want Dave Fanning
(who loves the song by the way), or another DJ to play the song,
you can find a listing of their contact details here.

06 April 2006

New Gigs Announced Steafán will be performing in Dublin at Thomas Reads on April 16th and Bewleys Cafe Theatre on April 20th - check the tour page for details. 
Also listen out for Steafán this Sunday on The Mike Hogan Show -
Dublin's FM104 @ 10pm.

03 April 2006

New Radio Single FREE DOWNLOAD
My Woman (Ode To You) has been chosen as the next single from Steafán's critically acclaimed album.

27 February 2006

Steafán's podcast on Podcasting Irelands' Making Waves Channel is now available. Click here to link. You will have to subscribe to hear the podcast but it is free. 

18 February 2006

JUST IN:
Latest reviews of the album have been posted in the Reviews section.

16 February 2006
Steafán is pleased to announce that Northern Irish guitar makers Avalon have offered him an artist endorsement deal. He'll be playing an Avalon guitar one of these days.

Steafán will be interviewed on the BBC's Gerry Anderson show between 10.30 am and 12:00 noon on Wed 31.8