The High Kings Official Website (2024)

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Why did Martin Furey leave High Kings? ›

“We had 10 good years,” Holden said, and being on the road long-term was no longer feasible for Furey. Clancy, Holden and Dunphy, on the other hand, were—and are—itching for another 10 years. In fact, Furey's departure came at a fitting milestone.

The High Kings is not due to play near your location currently - but they are scheduled to play 12 concerts across 3 countries in 2024-2025. View all concerts.

The High Kings is an Irish folk group formed in Dublin in 2008. The band consists of Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Darren Holden, and Paul O'Brien.

'Friends for Life' featured 8 original songs written and composed by the band and was released in 2013. Taking their original songs on the road was a new and exciting milestone for the band and it wasn't long before the likes of 'Oh Maggie' and 'Irelands Shore' were being sung back to them by the audience.

He decided to step aside and pursue his solo career, to present his definitive one-man show, and to explore new pastures as a singer, producer, and writer.

Brothers Eddie, Finbar, Paul and George Furey are of Irish Traveller heritage.

The constituent parts of The High Kings – Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey and Darren Holden – each had a wealth of history in the music business behind them, but knew that in order to maintain any level of creative interest they would have to boldly go where no other Irish ballad group had gone before.

The High Kings Concerts usually last for around 1 hour to 3 hours however this is dependent on the setlist (songs that are planned to be performed).

The High Kings is managed by Brian Whitehead.

Was George Murphy in The High Kings? ›

In 2017 George was offered to join The High Kings after Martin Fureys departure.

Medieval Irish historical tradition held that Ireland had a High King (Ard Rí) based at Tara since ancient times, and compilations like the 11th-century Lebor Gabála Érenn, followed by Early Modern works like the Annals of the Four Masters and Foras Feasa ar Éirinn, purported to trace the line of High Kings. John T.

Speaking about the brand-new tour The High Kings said: "Our Step It Out world tour blends beloved traditional Irish folk songs with our latest hits that are redefining the genre worldwide. Get ready for a two-hour rollercoaster of emotions that only folk music can deliver!"

The High Kings were formed in Dublin in 2008, and consist of four members: Finbarr Clancy, Brian Dunphy, Martin Furey, and Darren Holden.

We The Kings is an American pop-rock band from Bradenton, Florida. Formed in 2005, the band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Travis Clark, lead guitarist Hunter Thomsen, bassist Drew Thomsen, and drummer Danny Duncan.

Sheila Furey

Finbar Furey / Spouse (m. 1969)

The band had it beginnings with their father, Ted Furey, who was a fiddler of some renown all across Ireland in the 1950 and 60's and their mother Nora, who played accordion and banjo. Their family came from the travelling community, but owned a house in Dublin.