Walking the traditional route
Touring might be where it’s at for musicians financially, but virtuoso Martin Hayes still sees recording albums as a matter of ‘artistic necessity’, writes Nadine O’Regan
‘I don’t think my core style has changed from the age of 15. A good many things have been added onto it. When I sit back and just play, I probably am more expressive and maybe my tone is a little better, but my fundamental tone is still the same. It’s like my accent is still my accent from Co Clare.”
Down a phone line from the United States, where he’s currently on ...
