The Man Who Invented Swimming: News

Mick has begun recording his second album. Two songs from the new album (along with four from The Man Who Invented Swimming) may be heard on his Myspace page. These new songs are "You Gotta Know When To Run" and "Me And You". Have a listen by clicking on the link below

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendID=380869236

Mick was interviewed by Fiona Tyrell and photographed by Frank Miller for a feature published in The Irish Times today.

Mick was interviewed by Tomm Dowling on the "Afternoon Live" show on KCLR96FM today. KCLR covers counties Kilkenny and Carlow. Tomm questioned Mick about the background to "Ancient Feelings" and "In The Name Of The Faith" and played both tracks.

The title track "The Man Who Invented Swimming" has been playlisted by South East Radio in Wexford. Ger Williams of Clare FM is playing tracks regularly on his daily shows as is Packie Bradley of Highland Radio, Tom Gilmore on Galway Bay FM and Noel Grogan on Midwest Radio.

The message below was received from the Japanese Radio Station "Gone Fishing For Blue Skies"

Hello Mick,

We've gone fishing for Mick Brady at our program, Gone Fishing for Blue Skies. Your song "Ancient Feelings" is in the program which will be uploaded this upcoming Sunday, for the week of January 6th to 12th.

Gone Fishing for Blue Skies is available at:
http://www.gonefishingforblueskies.com/
Click "Music" on the page top, and you'll be there.

It is an honor to have you on the show.

The music streaming is available 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, so family, friends, and fans can visit and tune in any time. It's a one-hour show.

Mick took part in a One-Hour-Special on the Artists First Internet Radio station which is located in Ohio. This went out on December 29th and consisted of an interview and tracks from "The Man Who Invented Swimming". The interview has been archived by Artistfirst and is available on their website.

http://66.49.193.35/Music_Special_12-29-07_Mick_Brady.mp3

Mick was interviewed by Elaine Gillespie on Inishowen Community Radio on Wednesday 12th December. He talked about his connection with Inishowen and the background to the songs on "The Man Who Invented Swimming". The tracks played were "Burning Up Rubber" and "I Hope they're Together Tonight"

Mick was interviewed on Blackrock College Radio on Tuesday November 20th. Topics covered included growing up in Ringsend, teaching experience, musical influences and plans for the future. Mick chose tracks by Guy Clark and Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez. He also played the Sion Hill Choir's brilliant version of "Bohemian Rhapsody" as well as two tracks of his own - "We Should Have Known Better" and "Burning Up Rubber"

The official launch of the CD took place on Saturday Nov 17th. Great attendance. Great night. Highlight was video of "Burning Up Rubber"

We made a video of "Burning Up Rubber" for the launch party. Click on the link below to view the video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UT0llqQcNIA

The International Songwriters Association, which represents members in 66 countries, chose The Man Who Invented Swimming as its New Album Pick for the week beginning Oct 21st.