After more than thirty years as a singer, songwriter, musician and performer, Paul Brady is now busier than ever, with his own new record label, a live album set for release, and a plan to re-release all his back catalogue. He is also about to embark on the most ambitious single-venue series of gigs ever in Ireland.

Paul Brady recently shared a breakfast table at the Morrison Hotel with Hot Press and, among other things, explained how he learned to stop beating himself up.

JACKIE HAYDEN: From October 1st you’re doing 23 nights at Vicar St. Why do a series of gigs in one comparatively small venue, rather than, say, two nights at the Point?