b'Lisa HanniganThe music world has some rare treasures, people with huge talents but not often seen by the general public. Lisa was caught by the pigeonhole problem for a while, but nothing could contain her exuberance and pure joyful singing for very long. She works with Richard Hawley, Glen Hansard, Herbie Hancock and John Smith . She has contributed music to Greys Anatomy, appeared on Jay Leno, Jools Holland and even X factor. The last one thankfully was on Italian TV, as a guest rather than a competitor. Lisa fell in love with John Smiths mandolin, and when she came to visit, picked one of the Ariels that was under construction at the time. In my workshop I keep a notepad where we write down things that are needed, and after that visit, the lads had written sticky tape, glue, Lisa Hannigan .I have pictures of her performing in a Dublin Street with Bono, at one point with her mandolin obscuring Bonos face. Clever girl.I also have pictures of her singing at John Smiths wedding. Only the very best people were invited.81'