Pat

Former Writer

Name, Age: Pat O’ Regan, Age 46

Where from?: Cork, Ireland

Family & Pets: Married to Regina. Teenagers, Clodagh, Aisling and the youngest, Darragh. And of course our 12yo Black Lab, “Bruce”

Favorite artist: An impossible question to answer!. Simply too many to mention.

Best label in the world: Elusive Sound/ Dunk

Best concert ever: So, so many highlights. I’ll have to go with Anathema back in 1994 in my hometown. Raw, heavy, emotive and rough around the edges, but still an unforgettable experience.

Top Record of 2020: Coastlands “Death” or Show Me A Dinosaur “Plantgazer”

10 Albums for the month-long-stay on the tiny island:

Anathema – Serenades
Audrey Fall – Mitau
Luke Kelly – The Definitive Collection
David Gray – A Century Ends
Megadeth – Rust In Peace
Leech – If We Get There One Day, Would You Please Open The Gates.
Jakob – Solace
Tom McRae – Self Titled.
Blak – Between Darkness And Light.
Pink Floyd – Dark Side Of The Moon.

Best joke you always tell: I’ve a memory like a sieve when recollecting jokes. How about: I got my wife a fridge for her birthday. I can’t wait to see her face light up when she opens it!!

Best Beyoncé song: I googled it, and it said “Crazy In Love”. That’ll do!

Favorite Drink: Ice cold, creamy headed Guinness or Murphys.

Most important piece of advice to tell your 20-year-old-self: Don’t take life too serious, too soon - there’s plenty of time for that. Enjoy the moment.