Una Keane
What's on your rider?Herbal tea and water. Given that I released my debut album before last Christmas, I'm hardly in a position to be demanding!
What would be on your fantasy rider?Innocent smoothie (coconut, pineapple and banana flavour) on tap. And a sneak preview of the next series of Mad Men.
What's your pre-gig ritual/ routine?Star jumps and yoga stretches.
What's the best gig you've been to?Tori Amos in Vicar St, 2005. It was sold out when I got around to buying a ticket, so I tried to blag a wheelchair attendant ticket. The sales person laughed for a minute when I asked would it be okay if I turned up without a friend in a wheelchair. She took pity on me and found me a regular ticket.
And the worst?I fainted during Red Hot Chili Peppers at Slane, 2006 (too many hot guys running around on stage without tops). But a brilliant gig and a happy ending: I had the best view from the Red Cross station.
What are your favourite and least favourite venues?Absolutely love Electric Picnic. Have great memories of lounging in giant teacup tubs in the Body Soul area between shows in 2009. Least favourite is anywhere you can't hear yourself properly through the monitors.
Chatting between songs – good or bad?Depends. I played a show in London recently and admitted to an obsession with all things Henry VIII on stage. The audience then demanded that I list the names of all six wives in order. It can backfire.
Groupies. Would you?Eh, no. But I always welcome help moving pianos/keyboards post-gig. A round of Cadbury's Roses usually does the trick.
Have you a special stage wardrobe?I'm partial to vintage clothing. And I make some of my own clothes, too. I've a Singer sewing machine my grandmother gave me.
Any useful stage tips?Never wear four-inch stilettos on stage. Heels and cables don't mix. Trust me.
What's the worst thing ever thrown at you?A paper airplane. I made some for press packs for my Mr Icarus single, and someone thought it would be funny to fly one onstage during the song. The show was being recorded live for a video, and it was really hard to keep a straight face! The plane flew reasonable well, though.
Who's invited to your aftershow party?Everyone. Especially if they bring coconut, pineapple and banana Innocent smoothie.
In conversation with TONY CLAYTON-LEA. Una Keane plays Kilkenny on Wednesday
