Decade – The Best of the High Kings

Ten years ago, The High Kings’ concert was broadcast on PBS stations across Americaand launched the band onto the music scene overnight.

Their self-titled debut album quickly followed and reached an impressive No 2 in Billboard’s World Music Chart. Within months the four members– Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden – had clicked as a creative unit as well as friends and knew that they were embarking on something special.

Ten years later, The High Kings have achieved what many had thought improbable, if not impossible: moving the Irish ballad tradition into the here and now.

While Martin has sadly left the band, we are delighted to announce that Irish folk singer George Murphy will be joining The High Kings as a special guest on their forthcoming shows.

George has a remarkable, unmistakable powerhouse of a voice; his familiar yet unique and magnetic tone is clear from the first note he sings.

Celtic Collections label CEO Janine Nallen said “George is an exceptional singer and a genuine folk talent – we are delighted to have him join The High Kings for this next chapter”.

“For a 17-year-old to possess such a wildly evocative Dublin howl is extraordinary to the point of being unbelievable.” Hot Press 

The High Kings 10^th Anniversary world tour follows their new album release, beginning in Ireland in December 2017.

Album tracklisting

1.The Rocky Road to Dublin

2.Spancil Hill

3.The Fields Of Athenry

4.The Rising Of The Moon

5.Hand Me Down My Bible

6.Rare Auld Times

7.Four Green Fields

8.The Lonesome Boatman

9.Homeland

10.Marie’s Wedding

11.The Green Fields of France

12.The Black Velvet Band

13.Irish Pub Song

14.Red Is The Rose

15.Grace

16.Friends For Life

17.The Town I Loved So Well

18.The Parting Glass