Pittsburgh singer/songwriter/producer Interview | Cathleen Ireland | New Music + PA Scene | the Pennsylvania Rock Show 824

Pittsburgh singer/songwriter/producer Interview | Cathleen Ireland | New Music + PA Scene | the Pennsylvania Rock Show 824

From the Pennsylvania Rock Show by Build the Scene

April 27, 2026 · 39 min

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Cathleen Ireland, discussing her career as a singer-songwriter and filmmaker in the Pittsburgh music scene.

Episode 824 of the Pennsylvania Rock Show features acclaimed singer-songwriter and visual storyteller Cathleen Ireland , a longtime fixture in the Pittsburgh music scene whose work has gained international recognition in both songwriting and music video production. Host Bill welcomes Cathleen for an in-depth conversation about her career as an independent artist, songwriter, and filmmaker , exploring how she combines music and visual storytelling to create compelling artistic experiences. Known for crafting emotionally resonant songs and visually striking music videos, Cathleen Ireland has earned numerous accolades from major songwriting competitions including the USA Songwriting Competition , the UK Songwriting Contest , and the International Acoustic Music Awards . Her work behind the camera has also made a major impact on the international film festival circuit. Ireland’s music videos have been officially selected in more than 70 film festivals worldwide , earning over 22 awards and recognition for their creativity, cinematography, and storytelling. In addition to her solo music career, Cathleen is the founder and lead vocalist of the Pittsburgh-based band Hot Weather Holiday…

People in this episode

Host: Bill

Guest: Cathleen Ireland

Topics covered

  • music
  • songwriting
  • visual storytelling
  • Pittsburgh music scene
  • independent artists

Keywords

  • Cathleen Ireland
  • Pittsburgh music
  • songwriting
  • music videos
  • independent artist

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hot Weather Holiday, USA Songwriting Competition, UK Songwriting Contest, International Acoustic Music Awards

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