Our old friend Darren A. Flynn is launching his debut solo single tonight with a live streaming gig over Zoom.

You may remember him from Mongrel State, who featured many times here on Musos' Guide. 

‘Mountain Whiskey’ is a deep-fried nugget of pure Americana. Check out the song here

And tune in for the show at 2000 at this link below

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89403280715?pwd=eitJbWIrUCtvS3ZGSGxpSjVnaXhwUT09

The track, which was produced by renowned Irish producer Rob MacLeod & mastered at Abbey Road Studios, is an energetic tune about a wily old man who makes moonshine half-way up a mountain, and is based on a real life character from Darren's past. Featuring a heady mix of banjo, drums and electric guitar, it's a rocking hoe-down from the getgo.

Darren's sound has been described as a modern take on roots-tinged rock n' roll with Americana and Bluegrass elements & influences such as Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and even the likes of Sturgill Simpson on occasion.

His most recent album, with Mongrel State, produced by Gavin Glass (Billy Bragg, Joe Jackson, John Grant, Paul Brady) had its lead single playlisted on national Irish radio (RTE1). The album was nominated for the Choice Music Award (Irish equivalent of the Mercury music award).

He has performed live & recorded sessions for National Irish TV & Radio and appeared on most local radio stations across the country.

He has performed at several Irish festivals such as The Electric Picnic, Kilkenny Roots Festival, Vantastival, Sligo Live & Doolin Folk Festival, as well as internationally.

Continuing my shameless self-promotion on Musos’ Guide, the band I formed with my teenage daughter has a new release out on Friday. Pixie and I have recorded a light heart number about flatulence while we drafted in Reverend JM of Lugosi to spin a nightmarish tale of an anxiety dream filled with existential dread. Yes, this is the true meaning of Halloween. We may not get to celebrate it this year but at least we can provide a soundtrack.

‘Handy Aday’ was recorded with Darren Flynn (Mongrel State). ‘Handy Aday’ is one of Pixie’s common catchphrases. It’s a warning that she has just farted. But you don’t need to worry about nasty odours because this track doesn’t stink. Our synthesizer, Dot, was put to work on ululating sounds like Daft Punk directing a SETI programme. Why choose between creating something original and making a pop song when you can do both simultaneously?

‘Random Chains’ was written and recorded with Reverend JM Burr of Lugosi and Reverend JM’s Panic Worship. It’s the perfect Halloween tune with raw. Gritty instruments, relentless beats, and a fever dream vignette of paranoia, anxiety, and horror from Dublin’s resident master of scary tales.

Be brave and bold and delve into the darkened depths of Pixie Dot & Dash’s Halloween Special. Download the double A-side from Bandcamp from Friday October 23, 2020.