The High Kings Start On Tour This September

Having had a successful tour in the U.S. opening for Celtic Woman this past spring and recent sold out shows in Dublin, the High Kings return to the United States for their first solo tour.

These four top class performers create this unique ensemble, re-energising the great Irish ballads and introducing exciting new songs from Ireland.

For centuries Ireland was ruled by High Kings. As their reign came to an end their deeds and stories merged into the world of legend and myth and the High Kings of Ireland were no more except in story, music and song.

Until now... Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden - renowned vocalists and musicians - have come together to create the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s - The High Kings.

Incorporating some of the classic ballad repertoire from the past with new and exciting modern songs in the folk idiom, The High Kings are not to be missed and their special performance can be seen on PBS nationally in March.

The highly acclaimed composer and musical Director David Downes, of Celtic Woman, brings intricate harmonies and driving rhythms t The High Kings songbook, giving them a freshness and sparkle that is modern and exciting, without ever sacrificing the traditional melodies and lyrics, which made them so attractive in the first instance. The songs themselves reflect a wide range of moods, the rousing "Rocky Road To Dublin," the haunting strains of "The Parting Glass," the irresistible "The Wild Rover" and the stunning "Fields of Glory".

The outstanding four-part vocal harmonies are backed by a band which includes world-class musicians; Martin O'Connor on accordion, Nollaig Case on fiddle, Dave Keery and Ewan Cowley on guitars, Paul Moore on double bass and master percussionist Robbie Harris who performs a modern, contemporary 'dance off' with the spectacular Irish dancer, Mick Donegan formerly of Riverdance.