Bar Chat: Interview with Seamus Kennedy

Send us a message!A St. Patrick’s Day celebration deserves a master storyteller! We sit down with Seamus Kennedy, Irish singer, song writer, and comedian to relive so of his most unforgettable moments at our local Celtic Classic festival and beyond, including the night a planned onstage proposal gone very wrong, the tornado that ripped through a festival tent mid-set, and the surreal evenings he performed for President Ronald Reagan and the Pope. Seamus pairs every tale with heart, turning mishaps into folklore and reminding us why live music still feels like magic. We trace his path from linguistics student bound for the UN to full-time troubadour after a chance pub gig in New York. No Irish conversation feels complete without a proper pint, so we trade notes on Guinness, Scotch ales like Old Chub, and Lehigh Valley favorites including Bagpiper’s Scotch Ale. There’s brewery lore, a Guinness guitar origin story, and classic jokes that still bring down a room. Crack open a pint of your favorite Irish beer and join us for some laughs with Seamus! Hit follow, share this with a friend who loves Irish music or a good stout, and leave a quick review to help more listeners find the show. Sláinte!Support the showVisit www.mattandfriendsdtu.com for links listen, support the podcast, and more! Check out our sponsor, Poppin's Travel Company, for all of your travel needs! Their highly qualified agents are ready to book your next big adventure or dream vacation.Visit our merch storeWe'd love to hear from you on social media! Like and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and X.Cheers, and thanks for listening!