The High Kings

The High Kings August US Tour 2010 Plus Clannad’s Old Video from 1990

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Hi guys. As always, our musical culture is alive and exciting. It is really great being alive in this generation , to see things happening and taking off. What I love about what I do is that , I am part of the pieces that make up the whole. Writers, painters, photographers and collectors are all part of the scene. We keep this culture alive. Without your help then this will not go on. So let us give ourselves a happy dance and check out for more news. I urge you to blog about the music you are passionate about, discuss it to people, write about it and play it in public. It is a treat to greet the day with passion .

Now for the news….

THE HIGH KINGS

August 2010 US Tour

New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cleveland and St. Paul

The High Kings –Martin Furey, Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy and Darren Holden – exploded onto the folk scene in Ireland in 2008 with their self titled CD and DVD and quickly achieved platinum sales status there. Since then, they have become 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 have revived a flagging Folk scene and brought well-loved songs back to the masses in three sell out Irish Tours.

The High Kings launched in America in March 2008. They created a buzz that led to their appearance on ABCʼs TheView and NBCʼs This Morning and they opened for Celtic Woman on their US tour.  In September The High Kings returned to the US to headline their own tour, performing from Boston to San Diego.

As word of their live reputation spread, the lads were invited to do numerous TV appearances in Ireland, including ringing in New Year 2009 with Tubrudy Tonight on RTE and performing their hit ʻFields of Gloryʼ to 80,000 sports fan at the All-Ireland final in Irelandʼs National stadium, Croke Park. They were the closing act on Pat Kennyʼs last show of the longest running talk show in the world, The Late Late Show, in 2009. The High Kings continued to tour throughout 2009 and they were voted, by the public, Best Newcomer and Best Folk Act at Irelands Music Awards 2009, sharing nominations with accomplished Irish acts, The Wolfe Tones and The Dubliners.

This year is set to cement The High Kings reputation as a phenomenal live band, as they have already completed a hugely successful Irish tour. The new album, Memory Lane, released by Universal Music in Ireland, debuted at No. 5 in the Irish charts and quickly achieved platinum status. The album features classics such as Fields of Athenry, Star of the County Down and Leaving of Liverpool.  The Cd will be released in the US early in the New Year. To preview it the band will be performing 5 shows in the States this August, see dates below.

Sunday August 15th, Irish Fair of Minnesota, Harriet Island, St Paul, 2pm, Main Stage http://www.irishfair.com

Monday August 16th, Cleveland Westside Irish American Club, 7:30 pm

Tuesday, August 17th, Chicago Irish Heritage Club, 7:30 pm, http://irish-american.org/

Wednesday, August 18th, Philadelphia, Brittinghams, /www.brittinghams.com/

Thursday, August 19th, New York, Connolly’s, 8pm, www.connollyspubandrestaurant.com

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Here’s the official promotional video to Clannad’s 1990 single “In Fortune’s Hand”, taken from the album ‘Anam’. © 1990 BMG Records (UK) Ltd.  Interesting. I love that moving statue (of the Virgin Mary?) and the way the video is presented. But who doesn’t love anything by Clannad right?

Tour Info from The High Kings, Darren Holden and Brian Dunphy

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Contemporary with a dash of traditional and country, Darren Holden (who is popularly known as one of the High Kings) is quite busy this month with his touring schedules. That is not surprising considering the fact that his career did take off after relocating to New York and working with important names in the business. He holds the reputation as not only a singer of a high order but also as a composer and instrumentalist. Hopefully you’ll get to catch Darren as he makes it near you. Check out these schedules…

http://events.myspace.com/134975287/Events/1

Speaking of The High Kings, hear them live at the sugar club. These guys never fail to dazzle listener with the energetic rendition of traditional materials and connection to the audience. Their anecdotes and humour create a relaxed atmosphere where they could explain the origins of each interesting pieces.

http://www.thehighkings.com/trellis/TOUR_DATES

Brian Dunphy started his musical career as part of the Riverdance. From then on everything is history. Blazing the trail as part of the Three Irish Tenors, Brian now tours with The High Kings and has released his first solo CD Timeless.

Brian Dunphy

The Haiti Appeal by The High Kings, Wolfe Tones and more…

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I sneaked into The High Kings website to check what the guys are up to. I found out that there’s an album out called “On The One Road” by The High Kings and Wolfe Tones. It is mentioned that all proceeds will go to Goal Haiti Earthquake Appeal. I think this album is worth buying not only for the music but also for the help it can do. Check this link http://www.thehighkings.com/trellis/News for more details.

….The Chieftains and Ry Cooder released San Patricio a new album bridging Ireland and Mexico. Check out the video here: I am so excited to get my hands on this album!.

…..Cara Dillon picked up Best Female Singer and Best Traditional Song on the recent Spiral Awards. She also received Album of the Year award for BBC2’s Folk Awards. This is for her album Hill of Thieves, a follow-up to the highly successful After the Morning. More on her official site….

……The Clannad Newsblog reports updates from Mya Brennan and Clannad. Visit http://www.clannad.nl/ for the latest news on the Brennans..

Seems like my neck is hurting a bit. I need to chill to the music of The Chieftains and hopefully comeback with more news.

Traveller Caz :The Celtic Music Chronicles

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(On the pic: Caz and Darren Holden of The High Kings)

I met Caz through this site. We then added each other on MySpace . Every now and then she writes about her travels  and about the concerts she attended. Her blog deals with her musical experiences and  travels all over the UK and Ireland. That’s where I also got to know these talented singers Darren Holden , James Fox and The High Kings. I think Darren has a big heart as shown through his advocacy. Caz tries to make sure she highlights those in her writings. I give floor to Caz and her colorful articles.

Caz’s MySpace Blog

Have you listened to The High Kings lately?

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 I tell you people. The High Kings need only one song. Just one song to sing to you to win you over. Four guys harmonizing and playing instruments. Their music is insanely catchy. It’s like bringing home a friend who is perky,talented at the same time a total boy scout. They do vocally what fiddles and tin whistles do in Irish music. Their official website features interviews and live performance.