Live! From Portrush, Northern Ireland, it’s host Roberta Panjwani and Laura and Gavin, the founders of the Belfast-based band House of Gael! They discuss blending traditional Irish sounds with a modern spirit, the power of music to celebrate unity and diversity, and how music helped transform their lives after a devastating loss. You’ll also hear “Calling Me Home,” their new song written for the Festival of Ireland—Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann—which returns to Belfast this August for the first time in more than 75 years.
Things We Talked About in this Episode
House of Gael Laura, Gavin, James, Jordie, and Sean
Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann (Festival of Ireland)
Coney Island, Country Down, Ireland
Northern Ireland’s “Troubles”
Episode Credits
A Bend in the Road is written, hosted, and produced by Roberta Panjwani and created by Roberta Panjwani and Diane Sims.
Our Assistant Producer and Editor for this episode is Ryan Sabnani.
Our Technical Directors and Audio Engineers are Ryan Sabnani, Matt Giannotti, and me, Elias Rosner.
Our Videographer in Portrush is Alyssa Panjwani.
Our Digital Media Producer is Kaleigh Diamond.
Original theme music is written and performed by Diane Sims.
Our credits song this episode is House of Gael’s cover of “Beeswing.”
Our thanks to Laura and Gavin for coming up from Belfast to join us in Portrush, Northern Ireland.
Logo and Website created by Parker Gaidimas.
