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My name is Derek Burke a radio presenter, producer and researcher from Ireland. I present two radio shows weekly in Ireland both shows are uploaded to this podcast. One show is a two hour Indie Music show and the other show Also is a Classic Hits Show featuring music from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s along with a newly or recently released Irish song of the week. All the show details are; Derek Burke’s Simply The Decades Radio Show on Dublin’s Tomorrow Radio - www.tomorrowradio.com Wednesdays from 12 Midday- 2pm (Irish Time) with the repeat show on Thursdays from 12 Midday- 2pm. Email; simplythedecades@gmail.com . The Facebook page is Derek Burke’s Simply The Decades. The Classic Hits Show on Lucan’s Liffey Sound 96.4 FM - www.liffeysoundfm.ie on Friday’s from 7pm - 8pm with the repeat show on Wednesday’s from 7pm - 8pm. Email classichits@liffeysoundfm.ie. The Facebook page is theclassichitsshow. I hope you enjoy all my shows.
Episodes
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
On this episode of the Classic Hits Show broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 5th September 2025 rapper Kar1 ( https://www.instagram.com/kar1music?igsh=MTlkMjlkdnpyYTk0cQ==) joined me live in studio for #theclassichitsshow ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cr6YevifJ/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) on Liffey Sound 96.4FM. On the show Kar1 performed some of his super rapping tracks in studio and we chatted all things music and there was lots of craic agus ceol.
Also, on the show I played super classic hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s to help get your weekend off to a super start and I played some Irish music releases from ultras ( https://www.instagram.com/ultraseire?igsh=MW5icTQ5bHF5cm94Mw== ), Bound ( https://www.instagram.com/___bound___?igsh=ejVibDR3Zzl1ZHFu ), The Parachute Testers ( https://www.instagram.com/theparachutetesters?igsh=MXEwaXo2cnUzaXh2aw== ) ( & Saibhin ( https://www.instagram.com/saibhin_?igsh=aTE2cG5lcjQ1ZTM1 )
The Classic Hits Show is broadcast live on Friday’s on @liffeysoundfm from 7pm 😁🎶
Enjoy the show 😀🎶
Show email address derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
Saturday Sep 13, 2025
On this episode of The Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZqPpHuvJt/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) broadcast live on Friday 29th August 2025 on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( https://liffeysoundfm.ie ) we had a live in studio interview with and live in studio performance from Teagan Nolan and we chatted all things music and there was lots of craic agus ceol.
Also, on the show I played super classic hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s to help get your weekend off to a super start and I played some Irish music releases from Ultras ( https://www.instagram.com/ultraseire?igsh=MW5icTQ5bHF5cm94Mw== ), Bound ( https://www.instagram.com/___bound___?igsh=ejVibDR3Zzl1ZHFu ), Jess Young ( https://www.instagram.com/jessyoung.music?igsh=OGN3dnRkd2pqMDZ2 ), Jah1 ( https://www.instagram.com/jah1official?igsh=MTQ5dzBzZzh6d3A3dw== ) & Tamara Salmon ( https://www.instagram.com/tamarasalmon?igsh=MWk3Z3kwZTBzZ2NodA== ), Patrick Dowling ( https://www.instagram.com/patrick.dowling?igsh=d2Nld2s5dDhwMGZn ), pMad ( https://www.instagram.com/pmadtheband?igsh=MWhhcmJnaWhhem1mNg== ).
The Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZqPpHuvJt/?mibextid=wwXIfr) is broadcast live on Friday’s on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( https://liffeysoundfm.ie )
Enjoy the show 😀🎶
Show email address derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
On this episode of The Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZqPpHuvJt/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) broadcast live on Friday 22nd August 2025 on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( https://liffeysoundfm.ie ) we had a live in studio interview with and live in studio performance from Natalie Moran ( https://www.instagram.com/iamnataliemoran?igsh=Yzd3c3FvZHpwOWlz ) and her band and also we chatted all things music and there was lots of craic agus ceol.
Natalie and her band also chatted to me all about their upcoming headline show taking place in the Workman’s Club, Dublin ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1AHWDdBPgr/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) on Saturday 6th September tickets on sale from; https://www.universe.com/events/natalie-moran-2025-tickets-Q8R9NK?ref=share-widget-buffer😁🎶
Also, on the show I played super classic hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s to help get your weekend off to a super start and I played some Irish music releases from Taylor D ( www.instagram.com/taylor_d_music_ ) , the Ultras ( www.instagram.com/ultraseire ) , Micah ( www.instagram.com/micahmcmusic ) & Bound ( www.instagram.com/___bound___ ) 😁🎶🔥☀️
The Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZqPpHuvJt/?mibextid=wwXIfr) is broadcast live on Friday’s on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( https://liffeysoundfm.ie )
Enjoy the show 😀🎶
Show email address derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
Tuesday Aug 05, 2025
On this episode of the Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1JzmoSBo1i/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( https://www.facebook.com/share/178Ut7PLTo/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) on Friday 1st August 2025 there was a live in studio performance from and interview with Irish Indie Rock Band the Ultras ( https://www.instagram.com/ultraseire?igsh=MW5icTQ5bHF5cm94Mw== ) .
Also, on the show Adam Kelly from The Works Festival ( https://www.instagram.com/theworksfestival?igsh=MWtuend0cHUxeW45aw== ) joined me live on air to talk about the festival which takes in Dublin Friday Saturday week 15th and 16th August 2025.
Also, on the show I played music from Taylor D ( https://www.instagram.com/taylor_d_music_?igsh=aWJsNDRibHMwczlt ), RVE ( https://www.instagram.com/rve.rae?igsh=MWZtcmdoOG56MHdqZw== ), Delush ( https://www.instagram.com/delushofficial?igsh=MXRmNHRzdXg0NG53OQ== ), FurtherLine ( https://www.instagram.com/furtherline_?igsh=MWpqZjJqZWVnOGF1eA== ) and and MT Heads ( https://www.instagram.com/mt.heads?igsh=MWJrY2YydGk1N2J2eg== ) along with super party hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.
It was a great show full of craic agus ceol 😁🎶 Enjoy the show 😁
The Classic Hits Show airs live every Friday from 7pm - 9pm on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( https://www.facebook.com/share/178Ut7PLTo/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) with live in studio performances from and interviews with musicians and bands.
Show email address; derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
Wednesday Jul 23, 2025
This episode of the Classic Hits Show was Broadcast Live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 30th May 2025 with a live in studio interview with and performance from singer songwriters Keith McLoughlin and Jim Loughran.
Also, on the show we played Keith McLoughlin’s new single ‘’Jim’s song’’ along with super party hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.
Enjoy the show.
The Classic Hits Show airs live every Friday from 7pm - 9pm on Liffey Sound 96.4FM with live musicians in studio.
show email address; derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Monday Jul 21, 2025
Monday Jul 21, 2025
This episode of the Classic Hits Show was broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on Friday 18th July 2025 with a live in studio interview with a live music performance from the Mechanical Wonders Band ( https://www.instagram.com/mechanicalwonders_music?igsh=MW1yejBjN29tMmphbQ== )
Also, on the show I played new music from Irish musicians Phil Fitz ( https://www.facebook.com/share/16mwCHsJs7/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) , Marie Crehan ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1EpuyUTJzH/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) and Patrick Dowling (https://www.instagram.com/patrick.dowling?igsh=d2Nld2s5dDhwMGZn )along with super party hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.
Enjoy the show 😁
The Classic Hits Show is broadcast live on Friday’s from 7pm - 9pm on Liffey Sound 96.4FM with live in studio music performances from musicians and bands.
Show email address; derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
Saturday Jul 12, 2025
This episode of the Classic Hits Show ( https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8ju9Dqfk/?mibextid=wwXIfr ) was broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on Friday 11th July 2025 with a live in studio performance from and interview with singer songwriter Phil Fitz ( https://www.facebook.com/share/154akHKVgXQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr ).
Also, on the show I played new music releases from Pete and Tom on song ( https://www.instagram.com/pete_and_tom_on_song?igsh=MW54MGRwcjVpejJ5ZA== ) and Robert O’Conor ( https://www.instagram.com/iamrobertoconnor?igsh=ZnR0cTZnM29pdW5s ) along with super party hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s.
The Classic Hits Show broadcasts live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM every Friday from 7pm - 9pm.
Enjoy this episode of the show.
Show email address derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Show Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/share/1B8ju9Dqfk/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
On this episide of the Classic Hits Show broadcast on 4th July 2025 on Liffey Sound 96.4 FM ( www.liffeysoundfm.ie ) featured a live in studio interview with Keeghan ( https://www.instagram.com/keeghanfarrell?igsh=MTFub25tZXdvbjNnbQ== ) and Sean ( https://www.instagram.com/sean.c_official?igsh=MW8yOWM1Mm44ZGlpcg== ) from Delush Band ( https://www.instagram.com/delushofficial?igsh=MXRmNHRzdXg0NG53OQ== )
Also, on this show I played new music released and recent music releases from Fowning Hours ( www.instagram.com/frowninghours ), Luke McKeon ( www.instagram.com/lukemck.13 ) and Bernard-M ( www.instagram.com/bernard_m_official ) and from Delush band ( https://www.instagram.com/delushofficial?igsh=MXRmNHRzdXg0NG53OQ== ) along with super party hits from 80’s, 90’s and 00’s😁🎶
The Classic Hits Show broadcasts live every Friday from 7pm - 9pm and features in studio interviews with and performances from musicians and bands.
Enjoy this show 😁🎶
Show email address; derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
Saturday Jul 05, 2025
On this episode of the Classic Hits Show broadcast on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( www.liffeysoundfm.ie ) on 27th June the super talented Bernard-M ( https://www.instagram.com/bernard_m_official?igsh=c3VrZWV5amtiMGxz ) joined me Live in studio to chat all about his super current EP release ‘’Side Quest’’, about his music, gigs his new band The Ultras ( https://www.instagram.com/theultrasfc?igsh=MW5icTQ5bHF5cm94Mw== ) and lots of music chat. It was a great show full of craic agus ceol and on the show I played super classic music hits from 80’s, 90’s & 00’s.
Also, on the show I played music from Roving Crows ( www.instagram.com/rovingcrowsofficial ) , Jack Kelly ( https://www.instagram.com/jackkelly.music?igsh=ZGZ4MWp6Z3BhbTRz ) and Kevin Herm Connolly ( www.instagram.com/kevinhermconnolly )
Enjoy listening to this episode.
The Classic Hits Show is broadcast live every Friday from 7pm - 9pm on Liffey Sound 96.4 FM ( www.liffeysoundfm.ie ) with live in studio musical performances and interviews with musicians
You can contact the show via email derek@liffeysoundfm.ie
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
On this episode of the Classic Hits Show broadcast on Liffey Sound 96.4FM ( www.liffeysoundfm.ie ) on 6th June the super talented Folktronic duo Dabilla ( https://www.instagram.com/dabillamusic?igsh=MXJubjF2d2twdzl0cA== ) joined me Live in studio to sing live and chat all about their music releases. It was a great show full of craic agus ceol and on the show I played super classic music hits from 80’s, 90’s & 00’s.
The Classic Hits Show is live every Friday from 7pm - 9pm on Liffey Sound 96.4 FM ( www.liffeysoundfm.ie ) with live in studio musical performances and interviews with musicians
You can contact the show via email derek@liffeysoundfm.ie