dropped out of school nearly three decades ago to busk on the streets of Dublin, and he's long since learned how to fill the open air with his voice. He can boom stridently with the brashest belters, ...

On June 19, Hansard released his first solo studio album, appropriately titled “Rhythm and Repose.” This 11-track release is impressive in terms of its quality, and it does a great job of showcasing ...