web01.fireside.fm Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:00:08 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) https://forsongs.fireside.fm/tags/irishrock Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0400 This podcast is for those who love music but can't write a tune to save their lives. We talk with singer/songwriters of all stripes, professional touring musicians to those who can't quite catch a break. Maybe you'll hear something you'll like. Maybe not. But you will come away with a greater appreciation for the gift of songwriting, and how hard it really is. Now sponsored by @thepugdc! en-us episodic A podcast for and about songs and songwriting Rob Thormeyer This podcast is for those who love music but can't write a tune to save their lives. We talk with singer/songwriters of all stripes, professional touring musicians to those who can't quite catch a break. Maybe you'll hear something you'll like. Maybe not. But you will come away with a greater appreciation for the gift of songwriting, and how hard it really is. Now sponsored by @thepugdc! yes songwriting, punk rock, guitar, music, folk, rock, singer/songwriter, podcast, songwriters Rob Thormeyer robthormeyer@yahoo.com https://forsongs.fireside.fm/81 a341a331-a183-4536-8d7e-cbf053de0fb9 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0400 Rob Thormeyer 81 A Return Conversation with James Fearnley of the Pogues, Walker Roaders full Rob Thormeyer “What’s missing…is Shane.” Buckle up for a special episode of For Songs Singles! In this episode, James Fearnley, original accordion player for the legendary Irish/English punk band the Pogues, returns to talk about the band’s recent run of reunion shows celebrating the 40th anniversaries of their first two records, Red Roses for Me and Rum Sodomy and the Lash. We wrap up with an in-depth discussion about his new band the Walker Roaders’ blistering latest single Singing School, released in late 2025. So go grab a pint and listen in! 33:33 yes “What’s missing…is Shane.” Buckle up for a special episode of For Songs Singles! In this episode, James Fearnley, original accordion player for the legendary Irish/English punk band the Pogues, returns to talk about the band’s recent run of reunion shows celebrating the 40th anniversaries of their first two records, Red Roses for Me and Rum Sodomy and the Lash. Together with founding Pogues members Spider Stacy and Jem Finer, the trio is leading an ensemble production across the globe reimagining the fire and spirit of those heady early days. James talks about how this effort came together and what it’s like giving these old songs new life. We wrap up with an in-depth discussion about his new band the Walker Roaders (https://www.walkerroaders.com/)’ blistering latest single Singing School, released in late 2025. So go grab a pint and listen in! The Pogues, Shane MacGowan, James Fearnley, Spider Stacy, Jem Finer, Rum Sodomy and the Lash, Red Roses for Me, Ireland, punk rock “What’s missing…is Shane.” Buckle up for a special episode of For Songs Singles! In this episode, James Fearnley, original accordion player for the legendary Irish/English punk band the Pogues, returns to talk about the band’s recent run of reunion shows celebrating the 40th anniversaries of their first two records, Red Roses for Me and Rum Sodomy and the Lash. Together with founding Pogues members Spider Stacy and Jem Finer, the trio is leading an ensemble production across the globe reimagining the fire and spirit of those heady early days. James talks about how this effort came together and what it’s like giving these old songs new life. We wrap up with an in-depth discussion about his new band the Walker Roaders’ blistering latest single Singing School, released in late 2025. So go grab a pint and listen in!

]]> “What’s missing…is Shane.” Buckle up for a special episode of For Songs Singles! In this episode, James Fearnley, original accordion player for the legendary Irish/English punk band the Pogues, returns to talk about the band’s recent run of reunion shows celebrating the 40th anniversaries of their first two records, Red Roses for Me and Rum Sodomy and the Lash. Together with founding Pogues members Spider Stacy and Jem Finer, the trio is leading an ensemble production across the globe reimagining the fire and spirit of those heady early days. James talks about how this effort came together and what it’s like giving these old songs new life. We wrap up with an in-depth discussion about his new band the Walker Roaders’ blistering latest single Singing School, released in late 2025. So go grab a pint and listen in!

]]> https://forsongs.fireside.fm/74 efab21c5-e34d-4029-a1cb-18f3c9405c48 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:15:00 -0400 Rob Thormeyer 74 Live! In the Studio! A Conversation with Kevin & Jarrett from Franklin Gotham full 1 Rob Thormeyer It’s a For Songs first! Join me in the studio for this fabulous conversation with Kevin and Jarrett from the rock/pop/indie rock trio Franklin Gotham. This interview was recorded at Jarrett’s Mixtape Studios in Alexandria, Va. We talk about the band’s latest EP Good Times, Bad Times, and three brilliant songs: the rock-pop gem Caroline, their brilliant cover of Life in a Northern Town, and then, well, you just gotta listen to the whole interview to see what Star Words is about. Trust me, it’s worth it. So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy! 42:54 yes It’s a For Songs first! Join me in the studio for this fabulous conversation with Kevin and Jarrett from the rock/pop/indie rock trio Franklin Gotham (https://franklingotham.bandcamp.com/). This interview was recorded at Jarrett’s Mixtape Studios (https://mynewmixtape.com/) in Alexandria, Va. We talk about the band’s latest EP Good Times, Bad Times, and three brilliant songs: the rock-pop gem Caroline, their brilliant cover of Life in a Northern Town, and then, well, you just gotta listen to the whole interview to see what Star Words is about. Trust me, it’s worth it. So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy! indie rock, pop rock, REM, icewagon flu, the Virginia Coalition, franklin gotham, star wars It’s a For Songs first! Join me in the studio for this fabulous conversation with Kevin and Jarrett from the rock/pop/indie rock trio Franklin Gotham. This interview was recorded at Jarrett’s Mixtape Studios in Alexandria, Va. We talk about the band’s latest EP Good Times, Bad Times, and three brilliant songs: the rock-pop gem Caroline, their brilliant cover of Life in a Northern Town, and then, well, you just gotta listen to the whole interview to see what Star Words is about. Trust me, it’s worth it. So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy!

]]> It’s a For Songs first! Join me in the studio for this fabulous conversation with Kevin and Jarrett from the rock/pop/indie rock trio Franklin Gotham. This interview was recorded at Jarrett’s Mixtape Studios in Alexandria, Va. We talk about the band’s latest EP Good Times, Bad Times, and three brilliant songs: the rock-pop gem Caroline, their brilliant cover of Life in a Northern Town, and then, well, you just gotta listen to the whole interview to see what Star Words is about. Trust me, it’s worth it. So sit back, grab a beer, and enjoy!

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