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The High Kings are the most exciting Irish ballad group to emerge since The Clancy
Brothers and Tommy Makem electrified the worldwide folk revival of the 1960s.
Taking classic ballad repertoire and re-arranging them into exciting modern songs in
the folk idiom, The High Kings are poised to become the hottest folk and ballad act
of the new millennium.
The four members of The High Kings are all top-class performers, each bringing a
different vocal sound to the palette. On their self-titled debut, the songs themselves
reflect a wide range of moods, from the rousing “Rocky Road to Dublin” to the
haunting strains of “The Parting Glass” to the irresistible sing-along cheerfulness of
“The Wild Rover.”
The musical director is the highly acclaimed David Downes, of Celtic Woman and formerly the musical director of Riverdance. He brings intricate harmonies and driving rhythms to The High Kings’ songbook, giving
them a freshness and sparkle that is infectious.
Running Order
1. The Rocky Road to Dublin
2. The Black Velvet Band
3. Jimmy Murphy
4. The Wild Rover
5. Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore
6. Galway to Graceland
8. The Beggarman Jig
9. Bodhran Solo
10. Dance at the Crossroads
11. The Holy Ground
12. Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?
13. Fields of Glory
14. Marie's Wedding
15. The Auld Triangle
16. Ar Eireann Ni Neosainn Ce hi
17. Phil The Fluther's Ball
18. The Parting Glass
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