In this episode Simon K speaks to Charlie McGettigan.
Charlie McGettigan is a songwriter,singer, guitarist, producer, broadcaster and entertainer who lives in Leitrim Ireland.
Charlie started his musical career in the 1960s in various rock bands in Donegal. Charlie has worked with artists like Maura O’Connell and Eleanor Shanley who both recorded many of his songs including “Feet of a Dancer”, “A Bed for the Night” and “If Anything Happened to You”. Charlie joined forces with Paul Harrington and Brendan Graham to win the 1994 Eurovision Song Contest for Ireland with “Rock n Roll Kids”. He has released many solo albums including “In Your Old Room”, “Family Matters” “Stolen Moments”and his current album “The Man from 20”. Charlie’s songs have been recorded by many artists including De Danann, Mary and Frances Black, Ray Lynam, Daniel O’Donnell, Sandy Kelly and Hal Ketchum to name but a few. He presents “The Saturday Connection” and “The Arts Show” on Shannonside/Northern Sound Radio, As well as serving on the Board of IMRO, Charlie is also a member of the Board of The Dock Arts Centre in Carrick on Shannon, Co. Leitrim.
Web:https://www.charliemcgettigan.ie
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlieMcGettiganMusic
Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/artist/3AtgxDje3xrDMAtyEWiupD?si=D1S8GzlzQki4gYzCTJwQOg
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCFyMohxadlJVpoR5LvltlQ
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_McGettigan