Speaking about the success in America and the rest of the world, Finbarr Clancy, said: We have been touring America since we started as a band, were coming onto our 14th year now. So that would be the one for me, Finbarr adds, I thought you wouldve said Elvis as if you can do it with anyone dead or alive Darren responds, If its that definitely Elvis or Sinatra would be good too, or even The Beatles., In the near-distant future, you never know The High Kings may just get to collaborate Imelda May as Darren jokes Its something we can do in the future do a duet album - find us when were old. They are about to tour in the States, their biggest one yet starting on the 16th of February and lasting to 23rd of May. The High Kings formed in June 2007 when Brian, Darren, Finbarr and former member Martin Furey were asked to join a brand new Irish ballad group by David Kavanagh after he had noticed a gap in the market for a band specialising in traditional Irish music. Brian Dunphy got his first break as a performer in Riverdance: The Show. After touring with Billboard chart toppers, Celtic Woman, The High Kings came back to Ireland to do two sell out tours, within months of each other. The rest of 2016 and early 2017 was spent extensively touring the new album. Its a good lyrical and musical coming together and its a song I think well have at our disposal for many years to come., The best song to show a newcomer, wherever that be a Grandparent or a friend, or anyone who hasnt listened to their music before. [9] O'Brien plays the tin whistle, among other instruments. Friends for Life featured 8 original songs written and composed by the band and was released in 2013. [email protected] Over the past 12 years The High Kings have released 4 studio albums, 2 live albums and 2 DVDs. In 2019 after a 12 year journey. So, when we got back, we took a week off to see our families and then we got back into the studio, and we put it out and it has down really, really well for us. [4], On 12 March 2013 The High Kings announced a forthcoming third studio album produced by Sharon Shannon and John Dunford, consisting of eight original songs and a selection of classic ballads. They followed Memory Lane with a Live In Ireland album which received critical acclaim as it showcased the energy that the band brings to the live shows. Audiences around the world continue to praise his exceptional vocal talents. The High Kings. Finbarr continued the tradition by touring with Eddie Dillon and Mark Fitzpatrick along the festival route, which included playing at Americas biggest Irish Festival in Milwaukee. Memory Lane was released in February 2010 and after a successful Irish tour the album went platinum in June only 4 months after its initial release. Although his schedule is hectic, he manages to balance his work and home life, as he has had not one, but two new arrivals to his family since joining The High Kings. He had numerous chart hits with such songs as After Tonight and More Than I Can Say. His debut solo album, Suddenly produced three top 20 hits. But I wouldve loved to have done a full album with him., Read more:Craic Fest, for the best of Irish film and music in New York City. Finbarr began touring North America with his Father and Uncles, The Clancy Brothers, in 1995. Bohinta released two albums. [8] Murphy continued to perform with the group from 2017 to 2019 before announcing that he would be "stepping away to focus on his solo career". The High Kings play 13 instruments between them, creating the unique sound and atmosphere that they still showcase to this day. The High Kings formed in June 2007 when Brian, Darren, Finbarr and former member Martin Furey were asked to join a brand-new Irish ballad group by David Kavanagh after he had noticed a gap in the market for a band specialising in traditional . Taking their original songs on the road was a new and exciting milestone for the band and it wasnt long before the likes of Oh Maggie and Irelands Shore were being sung back to them by the audience. He spent two years singing at The Gershwin Theatre on Broadway in New York and as lead vocalist in Radio City Music Hall. Its pretty amusing standing there on stage watching these little nippers singing these songs. Their third album Friends for Life contains both traditional Irish songs, as well as some original songs. Read more:Billie Eilish releases theme song for new James Bond movie, And then well be heading back over there in the summer. They flew directly from London where they had already been the headline act for the Lord Mayor of Londons St. Patricks Day concert. He is very happy to share the stage with Darren, Brian and Finbarr and looks forward to more performing and recording as part of The High Kings. Following Riverdance he joined The Three Irish Tenors and enjoyed huge success stateside, and Europe beckoned next as he took on a role performing as his father in a tribute to the Irish Show-Band stars of yesteryear, Dance Hall Qs And Hucklebuck Shoes. Being of a gregarious nature, he enjoys immensely meeting fans of The High Kings after a show and hearing their stories. The High Kings - the heirs to Irish folk (From left to right; Finbarr Clancy; Brian Dunphy; Daniel Byron; Paul OBrien; and Darren Holden), Take a look inside Dublin's most stylish townhouse, Number 31, JFK's words remind us of the true meaning of St. Patrick's Day, Irish womans poem of emigration will stir your heart. The band will undertake their most extensive Tour of the US in 2016 with almost 50 shows confirmed. Holden plays the accordion, mandolin, guitar and keyboard with The High Kings. Many fans became regular faces as they effectively followed the band on their sold out tours many crossing oceans and borders through-out the world just to see their favourite band perform live. November 2014 marked another milestone for the band when they recorded Four Friends Live at the Millennium Forum in Derry which was their first joint CD/DVD and the first live DVD recording since the debut DVD Live In Dublin in 2008. It easily crosses generations wherever that be parent or school kids or your parents, Brian continues: A lot of these kids have their earphones in listening to these songs while heading off to school or when going to school their mums or dads will have the CDs on in the car and they just listen to it and they like it. He released a solo album entitled, Timeless, as well, in which Darren helped cowrite some of the original material. The High Kings continue to perform in sell out venues across the globe to their ever growing army of loyal fans that span generations. Copyright 2023 Irish Studio LLC All rights reserved. Then they want to link onto heritage as well if their Grandparents or Great Grandparents are from Ireland, they have that link through music there isnt really any other outlet they can but through the music, they can. We were all in that vibe and that type of headspace, the lyrics just came out of there, and I started writing them down showing them to the boys and we all got a nice little vibe from it. The High Kings continue to set the bar extremely high for Irish Folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. Friends For Life featured 8 original songs written and composed by the band and was released in 2013. By 2011 the band had out grown the venues they had been previously playing and had to start playing larger venues not only in Ireland but also in America and across Europe. The album charted at number 1 on the Irish Indie charts and was very well received by critics and fans alike. As part of The Clancy Brothers, Finbarr played all over the world and had many TV appearances, as well as recording credits such as Clancy Sings Along Songs, The Quiet Land and Make Me a Cup with Bobby Clancy and Eddie . He followed this success by appearing in the Broadway musical Movin' Out. In 2017 they released a compilation album Decade which celebrated 10 amazingly successful years together and also included 5 brand new recordings. Pauls father also played Bodhrn and spoons and his musicality passed itself down a generation. It didnt take long during their first studio rehearsal for them to realise that the way their individual voices blended together meant that they were onto something special. Although they sing mostly traditional Irish songs, they are also known to sing arrangements of songs from other genres. Their first three studio albums appeared at number three or higher on the Billboard world music chart,[2] the first two went platinum in Ireland,[3] and all of their albums charted in Ireland. In 2016 the band performed at RT's Centenary Concert to mark the 100-year anniversary of Ireland's Easter Rising. His first professional performance was on stage at the tender age of ten singing and playing the banjo with his cousin Eban Clancy (Liams son). The rest of 2016 and early 2017 was spent extensively touring the new album. He usually plays the guitar and sometimes the banjo with The High Kings. The album charted at number 1 on the Irish Indie charts and was very well received by critics and fans alike. They performed alongside the US Marine Corps band marking another special occasion for the band. Growing up in the Clancy dynasty, Finbarrs was plucking the banjo and playing the bodhran from the age of 5. In 2013 the band licensed their forthcoming album 'Friends for Life to Sony Worldwide, another indication of their global appeal. Its a song we learned and listened to while growing up, it is wonderfully written by Liam Reilly, one of our best songwriters, its just a real story song. The album spent a total of thirty-six weeks on the chart.[2]. Brian is never fazed by the wise-cracking comments thrown at him from a sometimes raucous audience member. Service fees always apply with purchase. It was when Finbarr decided to move back to Ireland after touring the US that things started moving very quickly. Originally from Mooncoin County Kilkenny, he is comfortable performing all genres of music from Pop and Jazz to Country and Celtic. Furey left the band in September 2017. To purchase by phone, So far it has lead him to great accomplishments and also to meeting his wife Ann, with whom he appeared in a stage version of Rocky Horror Picture show. To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Irish Rugby anthem Irelands Call the band were asked by the original composer Phil Coulter to record their own version which was subsequently included in the TV3 documentary. But definitely, that as the older generation would know that., Keep up-to-date with music news on IrishCentral. The bands 2019 Christmas single is the first recording featuring Paul as part of the band. As we tried to pull him back it was like a tug of war!. His CD of original traditional/contemporary Country songs, Live & Learn, released in 2002 in the US, produced three top 40 airplay hits and Darren was nominated for a 2004 New Music Weekly Award (Best Male Country Artist). Darren relished the opportunity to join The High Kings, and reach a new audience, singing the songs he had learnt as a child. It didnt take long during there first studio rehearsal for them to realise that the way their individual voices blended together, that they were onto something special. There are loads of decedents Irish-Americans, who are right into their culture. Purchase online using the button on the top right (scroll to the bottom of the page if using mobile), or you may visit or call our box office at 413-584-9032 ext.105. On 20 March 2012 The High Kings were invited to perform at the Official St Patrick's Day Celebrations at The White House in Washington DC, United States. As Darren said, It was the biggest hometown crowd he had ever played for. Throughout his already very successful career, Brian has had the honour of recording with many artists including world renowned violinist Vanessa Mae, Celtic Woman, Bill Whelans Riverdance-On Broadway and Riverdance The 10th Anniversary. While there, he had the honour of performing the American National Anthem at Madison Square Gardens and appearing on The Today Show. They followed Memory Lane with a Live in Ireland album which received critical acclaim as it showcased the energy that the band brings to the live shows. The album contains traditional Irish music, ranging from religious songs to pub music. Suddenly was released in 1998 and yielded three top 20 singles in Ireland and one top 30 in Finland. In late December, the High Kings began their Grace & Glory tour. It takes you in at the start and keeps you until the very, very end and beyond., Others have had a different song to add as Finbarr Clancy said: I think the Boston Rose is good too, there are great harmonies in that, Brian Dunphy said, Yeah thats good too, Liam Reilly again., The High Kings performing in Vicar Street, Dublin, While touring and recording albums there is bound to plenty of gaffs or funny moments - so Brian Dunphy had this story to tell: Hahaha, my moment was being dragged off the stage, right here in Vicar Street, Darren interjects no, you threw yourself off the stage, you being pulled off is debatable, Dunphy continues, No she definitely pulled me off the stage, she did have a few drinks on her she didnt do it for any other reason - that has to be one of the funniest moments., Darren: There has just been so many though - but that has to top it. Finbarr explains what happened: So, we came out on stage, and this woman was shouting Brian! So thats what it descends too. Paul O'Brien joined the group in 2019 to replace Murphy. In March 2009 The High Kings played 5 consecutive sold out shows to a packed audience in Dublins Olympia Theatre. Call: 413-584-9032 ext.105Tues-Fri 3-6pm, Copyright 2023 The Academy of Music Inc | Site by Itabix, Box Office Hours: 3pm - 6pm, Tuesday - Friday, Click here to read our health and safety policy. Because its almost like these songs are passing through generations of musicians. Towards the end of 2009 The High Kings licensed their second studio album Memory Lane to Universal Music Ireland signifying the fast trajectory that the band had taken in their short lifespan. The High Kings is an Irish folk group formed in Dublin in 2008. The Irish folk band first formed in 2008, but it now consists of Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy, Finbarr Clancy, and the newest member Paul OBrien, as they continue to sell out arenas around the world. Brian Dunphy mentions, his father Sean Dunphy - who managed to get Ireland to number two in the Eurovision 1967 just behind the UK - Brian adds: Here is an interesting one I got to record one song as a duet with my dad and not a lot of people have heard it. The High Kings performing in 2012 in Waterford, Ireland. The worst part is some of them sing Whiskey in the Jar - its probably the only country in the world you can get kids to sing about loving whiskey and get away with it!, Brian Dunphy continues on: Its really whatever youre brought up with.. Feb 21, 2020. Music Contact Blog. In 2017 they released a compilation album Decade which celebrated 10 amazingly successful years together and also included 5 brand new recordings. Darren starred as The Piano Man (Billy Joel) in the Tony Award-winning hit Billy Joel/Twyla Tharp musical Movin Out both on Broadway and on tour for four years receiving unanimous critical acclaim throughout the US, Canada and Japan. sign up to our newsletter for exclusive promotions and event invitations. He sang and played 5 string banjo, electric bass and flute with the group, which consisted at the time of Finbarr's father, Bobby Clancy, his uncles Paddy Clancy and Liam Clancy, and his cousin, singer-songwriter Robbie O'Connell. Following the passing of his uncle Paddy and later his father, Bobby in 2002. A top ten recording artist in Ireland, Darren toured with Boyzone on their first major tour of Ireland and the UK . The early part of 2016 was spent back in the studio recording their Grace & Glory album. On 18 March 2012 the High Kings headlined the Mayor of London's St Patrick's Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square to an estimated 15,000 people. Over the past 12 years The High Kings have released 4 studio albums, 2 live albums and 2 DVDs. 2021 sees the release of Home from Home, their brand-new 11 track album. Taking their original songs on the road was a new and exciting milestone for the band and it wasnt long before the likes of Oh Maggie and Irelands Shore were being sung back to them by the audience. The music of the Clancys was integral to Finbarrs musical education and he hopes to continue this strong ballad tradition with The High Kings. He continues to perform solo shows when not with The High Kings. In 2012 they performed for President Obama in Moneygall, this led to a personal invitation from the president to perform at the 2012 White House St. Patricks day celebration. Finbarr Clancy added: Probably Whiskey in the Jar or something like that, Brian Dunphy suggests The Rocky Road to Dublin and Darren Holden adds, Yeah, its got the beats for kids and the funny thing is at some of our shows you see the little kids coming along and they know some of our songs, which you wouldnt expect them to know at all. Darren Holden is not only a prolific Songwriter and Musician but a master interpreter of lyrics as well. The High Kings is an Irish folk group formed in Dublin in 2008. In 2013 the band licensed their forthcoming album Friends For Life to Sony Worldwide another indication of their global appeal. The event was hosted by US President Barack Obama and attended by Taoiseach Enda Kenny. Martin Furey, son of Irish folk musician Finbar Furey, formed the band Bohinta with his sister ine in 1992. He has gigged around many pubs and local venues in Ireland and also spent 2 years living and gigging in Puerto Rico in Gran Canaria as a one man band ! The High Kings continue to set the bar extremely high for Irish Folk bands across the world and are widely regarded to be at the forefront of the genre. In 2011, the High Kings toured the US again, playing in Chicago, Albany, New Haven, Philadelphia, Boston and Atlanta to promote their new album release "Memory Lane," which eventually reached the third spot on Billboard's Top World Albums chart. And its well set up, so we go over there quite a bit and its great.. Memory Lane was released in February 2010 and after a successful Irish tour the album went platinum in June only 4 months after its initial release. And you can put your own little stamp on it, but you dont want to remove the sentiment of the song and what it is about. The Academy will hold all shows at full capacity. 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