On this week's episode of The Greenlight Podcast, Dara is joined by Jamie McKeogh, frontman of Irish Bluegrass sensations JigJam.

Jamie tells of his incredible journey from being a physio in Dublin, to starting a covers band and ending up on the legendary Grand Ol' Opry stage five times.

He's also brutally honest about the financial realities of being a musician and the sacrifices that need to be made along the way.

There's also a cameo by Garth Brooks.

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Today's Greenlight guest is Theo Katzman, a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and one of the founding members of the acclaimed funk collective Vulfpeck. Alongside his work with the band, Theo has built a hugely respected solo career, blending soul, folk, rock and pop across albums like Heartbreak Hits, Modern Johnny Sings: Songs in the Age of Vibe and Be the Wheel. Renowned for his thoughtful songwriting and captivating live performances, he's currently embracing a return to his singer-songwriter roots with an intimate solo tour across Europe and North America.

Here we hear of his feelings about going solo, his love of U2 and getting mistaken for Jason Statham.

Thanks to Theo for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

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This week Dara is joined on the Greenlight Podcast by two homegrown legends of the studio game:

Aidan Cunningham

Aidan Cunningham is a premier Irish mixing and mastering engineer renowned for shaping the sound of modern Irish alternative and rock music. Having worked with acts as varied as The Scratch, The Clockworks and Niall Breslin, he is highly regarded for bringing a raw, powerful, and international-standard edge to independent music.

Joe Egan

Joe Egan is an accomplished Irish music producer and engineer recognized for his exceptional work within the local alternative and indie music scenes. Known for his collaborative approach in the studio, he has been instrumental in capturing the authentic, driving energy of Ireland’s most exciting rising bands.

They join Dara for this week's Greenlight Podcast to discuss their musical journeys, how technology has changed the landscape and why working in Nashville is the same as working in Galway.

Thanks to Aidan and Joe for coming in and be sure to join Dara and The Greenlight Podcast each week for the stories behind songs of some of your favourite acts all powered by Heineken Greenlight.

Head to heinekengreenlight.ie for the latest ticket info and find us on the GoLoud app or wherever you get your podcasts.