Keith Harkin's heart to heart interview with Brigid Boden of IrishETV

Irish singer/songwriter, Keith Harkin, talks about growing up in Ireland, his early days in London, his time with Celtic Thunder and his brand new album 'In The Round' with details on his highly anticipated House Concert Tour planned for the fans. At the end of the interview, Keith gives us an incredible live performance of his new single 'Ring Tailed Rat.' Awesome!
Interview produced by Brigid Boden

[@amarylessimmons8778]

Just wanted to add a note . I'm a 78 year old fan of Celtic Thunder and was devastated when they lost their Patriach of the Group. HE will be sadly and forever missed. I catch myself searching for him when I watch them perform! Miss you George always! Love 💐

[@ElisabethMGold]

The same of me, I‘m 74 and from Germany 😊

[@HolyKodie]

Sadly missed

[@katielou700]

I totally agree with you. I really loved when George McDonald sang “My Boy”. 💔

[@seanmcmahon6336]

A broken heart ♥

[@diannedavis1319]

Keith is so precious, loved him in Celtic Thunder, I wish his all the best. Very sweet person and handsome too

[@theresareynolds7439]

Thank you Keith for giving us "real music' in this time of violence and crime.

[@annamariacoutsomitellimed.5121]

What a gorgeous guy!!

[@ElizabethCook-fh9pl]

Yes he speaks very well and entertaining and very talented

[@marydonohoe8200]

Those were the days! I’m writing this from the USA in July of 2022, and COVID is still among us. I surely hope Keith and his band have weathered the storm so far. He is so gracious and so much fun. So Irish! ☘️🎶🙏🏼❤️💥

[@yvonnedutoit6668]

Happen to just see this Interview today (29/3/2022) Never heard about Keith Harkin before... Will def follow up on him & his Music...

[@nomopms1]

Keith is ADORABLE and very talented. I always enjoy listening to him!

[@theoffice109]

Thank you PBS. I'll start giving at your annual show.

[@lindaodell5207]

Love listening to Irish music. Absolutely Celtic Thunder and Keith. I could listen to him sing all day

[@vickiemcgeary5527]

❤ this group and miss George always ❤❤❤❤

[@cathyvicory2198]

Keith Harkin is the sweetest person I've been lucky enough to meet. He cares about people. His fans who have met him can back me up, they know. I had the luck to meet Keith in Sacramento California on September 27th 2017. He noticed I had to use a walker, and asked me what was wrong. I told him that I have cancer. He told me I would beat it, and next time we meet I would be stronger. Then Keith gave me a hug and a kiss on the cheek. I can never repay him for his kindness. Keith has the kindest,tenderest heart. I LOVE KEITH FOR THIS! Thanks for reading this. Love Cathy

[@amandaaiman8856]

Boy are you one lucky duck.

[@winterblue8887]

His is an angel 😇

[@TheRealLindaLee]

Bless you Cathy... I pray you are here to see this message.... ❤⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@dalecrossley1514]

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[@dalecrossley1514]

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[@charlesfasano7368]

I fell in love with Celtic thunder the first time I heard them and I could not get over the men in this show and I consider myself a fan of Celtic thunder and I know that when the one singer passed away I immediately went to church being Catholic and I went to Mass afterwards I told the priest about Celtic thunder he said he'd never heard of them the following Sunday I went to church and father pulled me aside he said that is one heck of a group and I said father that one singer there passed away and I'd like to do something in his honor he said wait a second he went and got me a mass card he said this one's on me because that man had the voice of an Angel and he said I know he's up there singing so the group has done so so well and I am so proud of them and I'm so upset with the fact that they have been here several times and yet I've never been able to go to the show I pray to God that they come here again and that I have the time and the money to go see the show may God bless all of them and keep them healthy and I pray every single day for Celtic thunder God bless you all

[@kathleendonohoe5545]

How can you not love this guy... he is amazing. So talented. So down to earth.. keep rocking Keith❤

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

I like to hear his accent.

[@carolynhubbell9116]

Keith I love to watch you sing you give each song you sing your heart I can tell how you stand your movement I just love allow the celtic thunder good luck in doing it on your own

[@reneelanoway6698]

Love this Kieth always have just loved you

[@kittymaher9395]

Beautiful

[@asmoen]

The interviewer did a really nice job (Brigid Boden). She asked him the right questions and then just let him talk, so you could tell he got to say things that were important to him. Maybe it's an Irish thing, but in the US (where I'm from) our interviewers are constantly jumping in like they have ADHD, and don't give the guest any time to actually say anything. This is a nice change.

[@followurheart1112]

Well said!! I totally agree

[@deborahayersayers6865]

Love Keith , have for years. He's quite a "regular " guy!❤ ...miss George always...

[@susanduncan6971]

Man has he lived! he’s got it all, got what it takes. Please look after him and let him go far he has what it takes to do this. I mean he’s got what it takes without even trying. It seams it just happens for him. it’s definitely meant to be. 🎉❤😂

[@vickiemcgeary5527]

❤ love this group, miss George. Keith you are great. 😮

[@MikeyJules69]

There are certain songs that Keith sings with Celtic Thunder that I don't really like as much when the others take the lead with it. Now We Are Free is a song that makes me cry every time I hear Keith sing it. There is a certain tone and pitch to his voice that hits me in a way that only few do.

[@nancygreggpasiecznik4673]

Keith, I wish you continuing success in the future, which is a certainty because you are so talented. But more than that, I hope you are able to keep your personal life balanced between your music and your family.

[@janicerockwell8417]

Humble and joyful ! 🤩

[@janicerockwell8417]

Blessed !

[@kittymaher9395]

Please come to Ireland. My house is at your disposal 💚💚💚💚

[@user-jy4oz2kw6i]

My husband & I loved Celtic Thunder & had all the DVD'S & so wish I still had them ! George wass my favorite but we loved them all ! Absolutely love the group songs which were so funny for mamy skits . So very gladtobe able to watch them now inmy 70's !

[@cathybenson5119]

I went to see Celtic Thunder when they came to Townsville in Nth Queensland Australia n I loved them. I only found out a few weeks prior that George had passed n I bawled my eyes out. I love Celtic Thunder. All the best Keith n Kelsey. 👍👍👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@Msjudibeefl]

Keith is my favorite !

[@wardsteven5991]

Really love Keith's Music history with Celtic Thunder Beautiful mix that Keith and the rest.

[@taeblends]

I remember being obsessed with celtic thunder when I was younger- one time they came to Canada only like 2 hours away from where I lived and I wanted to go see them SO BAD but darn it all, they performed at a Casino and there was an age 18+ restriction for the theatre 😭😭😭😭😭

[@bettyburcham7562]

Glad you give so many interviews. Fans learn more about you. They love you more!

[@siobhanmcallen3506]

I only recently came accross Celtic Thunder on u tube ,I'm living in Ireland and never heard of them .Keith is my favourite, I'm away behind trying to catch up with looking up their videos .now I'm watching Keith's interview and he is a lovely guy v talented, why didn't we see them on RTE in Ireland.

[@lindadutton]

Unknown in England too! 😢

[@stephaniegaudreau4755]

Enjoying both the past with CT and now. Keith is an incredibly talented and versatile musician.

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

me too, but Celtic thunder just isnt the same without him (just my hearts opinion)

[@shannoncraig2147]

@@jeaniejbutler4911I agree! Also, not the same without George!

[@fancysfolly554]

Such wonderful Irish accents

[@louisestrachan8096]

Notice how the Irish accent disappears on this song. He is so talented. God has genuinely bestowed this man with the greatest gift. Good luck in all you do Keith

[@pennyblea2705]

I'd love to see you Keith in person in concert..love your singing..

[@jillyhawk]

Lovely lad that. Surf on Keith~ Your music is a treasure. For me Da, you brought solace to me whence me Fatherr passed November 2009, Thank you lad. Appreciated the joy~xoh

[@amandaaiman8856]

His hair maybe long but he's still a very gorgeous man. Love you Keith.

[@Bonstergirl1]

no way, hair is great :) sets him apart from the others

[@madisonsteffens2211]

I do like it shorter and blonde, but he's still cute!!

[@janeelfgren]

Agree

[@kathleenwelsh9478]

You are a great singer I have been a Celtic Thunder fan from the beginning

[@amandaaiman8856]

So am I.

[@cocoagirl44]

What’s sad is none of the members of Celtic Thunder get any cut of profit or residuals. I purchased prior CT music with Keith in it but none since he left.

[@calliopec6903]

@@cocoagirl44 Really? It's sad indeed...

[@vickiewilson5674]

Love u Keith u r so amazing.

[@sljallen]

That was a great interview Keith. Your so genuine.

[@margierogers1815]

He is still just so wonderful ,fun and talented .

[@carolynhubbell9116]

Keith I like to hear you sing and watch how you put yourself in to every song that you sing. I know you are on your own I hope you luck I will miss you not being on the Celtics thunder all you guys on Celtics thunder are great singers I love the song you sing it is not in English I think it is called we are free ❤️ I guess I just love most all songs

[@ermahewett2549]

He is adorable. Love the interview. I have only known about them and him recently.

[@cottagewoods8249]

OMG !!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL... !

[@janeelfgren]

Interesting to hear about how he started.

[@karreenwatson912]

Love him and Celtic thunder

[@annblaser-reynolds1692]

That was an excellent interview with Keith. I love the idea of having shows in fans houses ........simply brilliant! Love him to do it in Australia.

[@elfranczeko802]

Great song...

[@catherinesanders1111]

He’s beautiful 🥰

[@laurac5451]

So much better than a three hour show. Talk shows that I recall were never more than an hour long.

[@lisabmf58]

Soooo attractive!

[@kittylove6855]

I go see him in concert when he comes to LA. Always amazes me with a beautiful concert!!!! Totally enjoy him...;)

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

Bravo!

[@timlinator]

I'm from California and son of an Irish man from Limerick, granddad from county Mayo. I've been to Ireland several times and the west coast of Ireland has fantastic surf I was amazed.

[@amandastoran6194]

I'm from Limerick to nice to meet u

[@timlinator]

@@amandastoran6194 nice to meet you too.

[@miriamahiroti]

16:28

[@cathyvicory2198]

Love this video. I learned a lot of stuff about Keith, like we're he went to school. And how he hooked up with CT, plus the time he spent in London! Already knew about the surfing and that he lives in the LA area. That he lived on a boat for a while. And he going to buy another one in the near future. (he just posted it today ).....

[@cherokeetearstrail]

Keith you don’t have a brogue when you sing but I LOVE to listen to you when you speak! ❤

[@rogerstroupe]

Thank you for posting on social media.

[@andrelabelle1746]

awesome

[@gerrymcglynn7390]

Absolutely 💯 BRILLIANT, interview good luck for the future 👍, Keith ❤😂😮. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@ellengoldbeck6174]

That was great!☘️

[@vickiemcgeary5527]

Great song Keith ❤

[@celina4686]

Charismatic.

[@karreenwatson912]

Love him

[@Bonstergirl1]

Lookin' good

[@lushoberg8052]

What a terrific interview! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@jamesrafferty9048]

The fact that this young man mentions Tom Waits tells me all I need to know

[@kaylamcook696]

Loved this interview! Fantastic, asking all the good questions. Thanks for posting this. Also, Keith's British accent was great! It was really good actually, but funny to hear coming from him. Lol

[@MM-pl6zi]

Kayla M Cook His accent is very Irish, not British.

[@jeanne8507]

M M - Kayla simply meant that his imitation of a British accent was very good.

[@MM-pl6zi]

Jeanne Oh, sorry! I misunderstood. ☺

[@jeanne8507]

M M - 😊

[@tammyamurchison7009]

Does Keith keep in touch with the lads from Celtic Thunder?

[@donnareesman3481]

Love this song! Hope to see you in a house concert one day in PA, USA

[@moemcgovern7345]

I have a friend who is a Celtic's fan, I shared you singing on his page. He posted it on his page , when the Celtics played.

[@moemcgovern7345]

His friends Loved it!

[@moemcgovern7345]

Keith really feels the music!

[@odilegaultier5312]

Belle artiste bonne musique venez en France vous serez le bienvenu

[@marietasada]

😍

[@donatella3705]

Bravo e bellissimo 😅😅😘

[@sueschneider5649]

Wish Keith could get a gig in Puerto Vallarta, where I live now. Love his voice, but I'd love to see him get a haircut!

[@heatherkubesh2275]

Shorter hair is definitely better on him. He kept having to push his hair back.

[@tabycat410]

I love Keith singin Celtic songs, he's so awesome ! This faster rock stuff just doesn't sound right for him.

[@cherylimeson3006]

He can party at my place anytime. Near Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, Canada

[@jsemplefelton5348]

Seems like a really nice guy. His hair looked much better in Celtic Thunder though.

[@karenstrock4470]

The original five singers were the Best,,,,,,Then when George passed it totally changed ,,,,just don’t care for the new crew,,,,,, oh! Well things change,,,,,,

[@moemcgovern7345]

My Donegal brother.

[@Marge-tv6tz]

Ilovedyouincelticyhundercongradgsbecomingauscitizen❤❤❤

[@netasedlak9454]

Hey, Keith, I have a neighbor who has his own vineyard, winery, and a venue for small crowds, near Mansfield, Missouri. (The town where Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the "Little House" books, and the hometown of Michael Spyres, the world famous opera baritenor. If you are doing any more of those house parties, I could help with arrangements... I am an unknown songwriter, with more than 400 songs written, and none recorded. We have been too busy with our other businesses to work on the songs, which were written from 1993 to the present.

[@theirishgirl6809]

EARLY May 2019... British Royals "Prince Harry & wife Meghan" have THEIR "Baby Watch" & We IRISH have "Keith & wife Kelsey" have THEIR "Baby Watch..." I'm MORE ((MUCH MORE)) Interested in the latter - Keith AND Kelsey's "Baby Watch!!" The Irish in me... Wins out 💯% ALL THE TIME and EVERY TIME! Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock... We can't WAIT, but Mother Nature SAYS "Too bad... you'll have to wait!" Bambino Harkin WILL come INTO THIS WORLD WHEN he/she IS READY & NOT a moment SOONER!! (or later!) #IrishAndProud #CongratsROYALIrishPair #CelticBaby #IrishBabyWatch #HarkinHappiness #BabyHarkinAndWaiting

[@elizabethhipszer9138]

Did she have a boy or girl♥️♥️♥️

[@catherineblaine9616]

Has keith harken die?

[@dalecrossley1514]

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[@dalecrossley1514]

Save the life sav the world

[@dalecrossley1514]

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[@jennierollins8789]

☮️🌍🌲

[@karenstanley964]

He is such a beautiful man-inside and out. Talent,, humble heart 💜 But please go back with the shorter hair

[@MsJudi54]

Did the interviewer wake Keith up from a nightmare? Talk about "bed hair"! He's a nice guy from all accounts, and a great singer & guitar player, but he needs to brush his hair (or better yet, cut it or pull it back). It distracts from the interview & from his natural good looks & terrific smile.

[@LingerFrances]

Please cut your hair ,you look so much better with it shorter love you.

[@seeDiersoilcrossrowds]

He's losing his accent...a little.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

seeDiersoil crossrowds he’s easier to understand now, but it’s kind of sad...

[@joycedozier1329]

Pwwww

[@audreywhitright4327]

Not a fan of the long dirty hair

[@SilkyShish]

I agree. He looks better with the shorter blonde hair. It enhanced his looks more. Now he just looks average.

[@susanduncan6971]

Didn’t really like the song he sang, not my taste. He can’t please all though.X😎