THE BAND
Q&A: Ciaran
Name: Ciaran Carson
From: Lisbellaw
Fave Musicians: Thin Lizzy, AC/DC, The Strokes, Metallica
Musical Idol: Phil Lynott
Day Job: Team Leader Care Support Worker
Fave Food: Chinese
Fave Drink: Guinness
How'd you get into music: I always looked up to a close friend of mine, Iggy Murphy. Reason why I get out every weekend to entertain and I always will cherish the support he gave me.
Quote you live by: Never give up and push to be the best
Advice to young musicians: Practice, never be afraid to ask for advice.
Previous Bands: Judas, Static, Crisis, The Undecided
Best part about being in Full Moon Fever: Best group off friends I could ask for. We have the best laughs.
Best Gig: There are a few but headlining Strangford Festival is up there.
Tell us about your gear: Musicman Stingray Special 5 HH, Line Helix
Fave song in the set: For me it has to be ‘I want to break free’. We spent a lot off time working out that song and now the end product is simply brilliant.
Goals for 2022/23: To continue venturing to new and bigger events and booking more weddings.
Q&A: Ronan
Name: Ronan Curran
From: Lisnaskea
Fave Musicians: Thin Lizzy, U2, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Eagles
Musical Idol: Phil Lynott
Day Job: IT Manager
Fave Food: Thai
Fave Drink: Erdinger
How'd you get into music: Loved music so started out on an old acoustic - getting my 1st electric was a game changer. Never looked back.
Quote you live by: Carpe Diem - you're only here once - enjoy.
Advice to young musicians: Do it because you enjoy it - and practice.
Previous Bands: Illusion, 16:27.
Best part about being in Full Moon Fever: The lads are all great mates, and the craic is savage.
Best Gig: Bright Starz each year - hands down the best gig.
Tell us about your gear: PRS Custom 24 Guitars, Line 6 Helix.
Fave song in the set: All These Things I've done never disappoints.
Goals for 2022/23: More gigs and more craic - and building the band.
Q&A: Paul
Name: Paul Gallagher
From: Enniskillen
Fave Musicians: Iron Maiden, Rush, Judas Priest
Musical Idol: Neil Peart
Day Job: Electronic Engineer
Fave Food: The souls of my enemies!
Fave Drink: Guinness.
How'd you get into music: Took lessons in school to get out of class.
Quote you live by: You best believe!
Advice to young musicians: Metronome. Get one!
Previous Bands: YCNR, Love Seeds, The Watch.
Best part about being in Full Moon Fever: Floor beers
Best Gig: Strangford Festival.
Tell us about your gear: DW Collectors Ruby Sparkle, Paiste Symbols
Fave song in the set: Don't Stop Believing.
Goals for 2022/23: Learn Rosanna properly.
Q&A: Shay
Name: Shay Wilson
From: Newtownbutler
Fave Musicians: Thin Lizzy, Eagles, Queen
Musical Idol: Phil Lynott
Day Job: Furnace Design & Maintenance Manager
Fave Food: Smithwicks
Fave Drink: Smithwicks
How'd you get into music: Started watching my best friend playing and thought 'I want to do that' - he taught me well.
Quote you live by: Don't have one - just live and enjoy yourself.
Advice to young musicians: Practice every day.
Previous Bands: Denim Blue, Angeline, Whiskey Biscuits
Best part about being in Full Moon Fever: Having the back of the van to myself with my lovely side door.
Best Gig: Phoenix Tavern in Bundoran.
Tell us about your gear: Roland FA06 &Korg Kronos 2
Fave song in the set: The Killers, especially when Ciaran forgets the words :-)
Goals for 2022/23: I hadn't played in a band for a long time, so, 'play more' basically - because just before I joined Covid hit. Love seeing people enjoying the music.