From Casual Music Lover to Solo Artist with David Cassidy

Kiera Mcnamee’s Podcast

In this exciting episode, we delve into an enlightening conversation with David Cassidy, a solo singer-songwriter from Navan County, Mead, Ireland. David candidly discusses his intriguing journey into the music world, from playing classical piano as a nipper to becoming a prominent solo musician. He excitedly recalls the joy he experienced with his first single, a Christmas song entitled 'One Christmas', which offers a refreshing and hopeful perspective amidst uncertain times.

David's story becomes more engrossing as he unveils his extraordinary foray into music. His late-life musical hometown was sparked during a simple father-daughter moment - tuning a guitar. Eventually, his musical exploration led him to a myriad of discoveries, from mastering the guitar, discovering his distinctive voice, to creating and registering his first song. Impressively, David's debut was fueled by an online group challenge, leading him to pen an original Christmas song for the holiday season. This success not only marked his first solo single, but also led to a collaboration with top producer Mark Cahill, who brought David's song to extraordinary heights.

Throughout the episode, we discuss at length David's riveting journey, his family's role in his music, his fruitful partnership with Mark Cahill, and how music from American country to various other genres influenced his unique sound. Having an authentic fondness for music, David also shares his eclectic taste in music and how his past and current music preferences fuel his creativity. As he continues to churn out more music, David discloses his plans for future explorations in the music industry.

Aside from music, David also gets personal about his professional life, recounting how his role as a manufacturing engineer and operations executive has shaped his disciplined approach towards his passion. He furthers the discussion with a look into his academics, detailing his recent graduation from DCU with a Master's degree in organizational psychology.

This episode concludes with David's assurance to listeners of a live performance in future podcasts. He teases with a compelling sneak peek of what listeners can anticipate in the forthcoming episodes. Stay tuned and enjoy David Cassidy's captivating musical journey.