Cry Before Dawn - Episode 33 - Interview With Vinnie Doyle

Cry Before Dawn - Episode 33 - Interview With Vinnie Doyle

From The Uncharted Sounds Podcast by Martin Bull & Noel Dinneen

January 14, 2026 · 1h 8m · Season 1 · Episode 33

About this episode

This episode features an engaging interview with Vinnie Doyle, the bass guitarist of the rock band Cry Before Dawn, discussing their history and music.

Cry Before Dawn are a four-piece rock band originally from Wexford in Ireland. They released several singles and two albums in the late 1980s and toured Ireland, the UK and US. Their biggest chart placing was 67 for the track Witness for the World, 2 albums that went double platinum and they were winners of the Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA) Best Newcomer in 1987 and best Irish Group in 1989. Original Lineup ·     Brendan Wade – vocals, acoustic guitar, uilleann pipes and whistle ·     Vince Doyle – bass guitar ·     Pat Hayes – drums, percussion, backing vocals ·     Tony Hall – electric and acoustic guitars Formed in 1982 but achieved attention in 1987 in the UK when they released their album  Crimes of Conscience  on the CBS label. This Episode features an Interview with the Bass guitarist Vinnie Doyle who tells their story and is a really engaging listen. Whilst you may not have heard of the band, I hope you enjoy their story in the spirit of a truly Uncharted Band. They are still touring and releasing new music. Vinnies interview starts…

People in this episode

Hosts: Martin Bull, Noel Dinneen

Guest: Vinnie Doyle

Topics covered

  • rock music
  • band history
  • music interview
  • Irish music
  • 1980s music

Keywords

  • Cry Before Dawn
  • Vinnie Doyle
  • rock band
  • Irish music
  • 1980s
  • interview
  • music history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cry Before Dawn, Irish Recorded Music Association (IRMA)

Books & works: Crimes of Conscience, Witness for the World

Places: Wexford

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