TwoMacs Podcast Ep 65 Malachi Cush

Malachi Cush: Family, faith and fame.

It's a long podcast, and a good one! recorded in Malachi Cush's studio amidst the scenic beauty of Drummond.

Just weeks away from a concert (with his good friend Karl McGuckin) to mark the 150th anniversary of St Patrick’s Church in Dungannon, this is a wonderful podcast packed with reflections, memories and fabulous songs recorded by the 'crooner' himself. Is he a crooner?! 

He has written a song to mark the anniversary of the chapel with its great history and sacred significance to Dungannon.

Malachi reflects on his overnight rise from trainee gas fitter to stardom through Fame Academy and the unyielding encouragement he received from his parents.

Out of 50,000 entrants he reached the top 12 and his life was changed forever.

Huge record sales, chart successes and offers of radio work flooded in but it wasn't all a bed of roses as he decided to move back from London to his own people. 

He pays a moving tribute to his father Paddy, 'his best friend', who passed away three years ago and recalls his parents waltzing in the kitchen as he sang a ballad he penned to celebrate their love. 

As well he has special memories of manager Feargal Logan bringing the Sam Maguire Cup to the house when his father was ill and also remembers great family days supporting his cousin Adrian Cush, a brilliant player with Tyrone.

Malachi also talks about his journey in faith and an accident in Dungannon that put his whole life into perspective.

A phone call from the legendary Phil Coulter with an offer to record and go on tour was a dream come through while he has rubbed shoulders with stars of the music world. 

A born entertainer, it has been a quite a journey for Malachi who finds most fulfilment performing and sharing life with his wife and family and dear friends. 

* Thank you to Malachi for his hospitality and gifting Ronan and Oliver with two of his fabulous CDs.