The Scratch - "Everyone has something to contribute"

About this episode

The Scratch discusses their personal growth through music, experiences in Dublin, and the influence of the recession on Irish music.

On St Patricks Day at Signature Brew, The Scratch join us on how being in a band has changed them as people, busking in Dublin, the impact the recession had on Irish music and the soundtrack to House of Guinness. Their new album Pull Like A Dog is out now. Get in touch giles@mightymoonmedia.com Assistant produced by Jamie Hewitt. Get yourself some top class Shure microphone gear: https://shu.re/3YhV7p2 Set up Your Band's merch store, for free at Distrokid Direct: https://distrokid.com/direct/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: The Scratch

Topics covered

• St Patricks Day
• being in a band
• busking
• Irish music
• recession impact
• House of Guinness
• new album

Keywords

• Pull Like A Dog
• Signature Brew

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Shure microphone gear, Distrokid Direct

Books & works: House of Guinness, Pull Like A Dog

Places: Dublin

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