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Keith Roberts, the charismatic frontman of Celtic rock band the Young Dubliners, is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Roberts brings an unparalleled authenticity to his music that has captivated audiences across the globe. W...
Keith Roberts, the charismatic frontman of Celtic rock band the Young Dubliners, is a force to be reckoned with. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, Roberts brings an unparalleled authenticity to his music that has captivated audiences across the globe. With his band, he has crafted a unique sound that merges traditional Irish melodies with modern rock sensibilities, earning them a devoted following and critical acclaim. Roberts' soulful vocals and electrifying stage presence have been the driving force behind the Young Dubliners' success. He formed the band in 1988, and they have since released several albums and embarked on countless tours, both in the United States and Europe. Along the way, Roberts has collaborated with other musicians and even ventured into solo work. This marks his second time on Dystopia Tonight and with two appearances on Dystopia’s annual MS benefit Keith has become a fast friend of the show and a fan favorite. Using his unique perspective as an Irish musician living in America to provide a fresh take on our potential dystopian future, the conversation is always lively, spontaneous and tons of fun. Enjoy!
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Musician / Singer / Song Writer
My Story
Well, where do I start. I was born in Dublin to Ann and Charlie. Both in the entertainment biz during the exciting sixties. Dublin was experiencing the civil rights revolution as America was and the just started TV station was the place to be. My Dad was one of the first stage managers at RTE and my Mum became one of the first female singers to perform on the station. I was born in 1965 and apparently created great excitement for them as I was the “first son” (my sister Jocelyn had been born five years earlier). The times they were a changin’ and Ireland was jumpin on board.
I have great memories of actors, singers, writers, comedians, all sorts hanging out at my house for parties. My Mum was also acting in many musicals throughout my youth so I got to see both TV and Theatre in action. It was great fun, my Dad was a head case (some of you will not be surprised by this fact), a very funny man. I would sit and listen to him entertain everyone for hours, never saying a word (also hard for some of you believe). He was a huge influence on me as was my Mum. I have a good split of both their personalities thank God!!
After school , college and a brief stint on the dole I emigrated to America to pan for gold in Deadwood…OK, just kidding it wasn’t that long ago. I came here to pursue a career in journalism but realizing that I couldn’t even write a letter home I was dragged into the movie biz. Set dressing to be exact. Quite a pain in the arse for me but it was good moola.
After about five years I opened “Fair City, a Dublin Pub” with a … Read More
