Episode 47 - Bernard Butler

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Bernard Butler is a musician and record producer, known to lots of us as the guitarist with Suede, before that all went a bit wonky. Others might know the song 'Yes', by McAlmont and Butler, as one that became something of an anthem around the time of the marriage referendum earlier this year. Aside from that he's played and/or produced with the likes of Duffy, The Libertines, Roy Orbison, Eddi Reader and loads more. He was in Dublin a few weeks back as part of a McAlmont & Butler tour and he was very kind to get off the ferry and give me some of his pre-sound check time on the day of the gig in Vicar Street. We had a chat about his Irish roots, changing his musical instrument from violin to guitar, gigging with Suede, creative friction, his work as a producer from his studio overlooking Emirates Stadium and loads more. You can follow Bernard on Twitter @Bernard_Butler or visit his official website for all your Bernard Butler needs.