The High Kings to perform at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

The High Kings to perform at the Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – From the creators of the smash hit Celtic Woman, comes a new exciting Irish ballad group: The High Kings.

Four top-class performers create this unique ensemble, re-energizing the great Irish ballads and

The High Kings

introducing exciting new songs from Ireland. 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.

Incorporating some of the classic ballad repertoire from the past with new and exciting modern songs in the folk idiom, The High Kings special performance was seen on PBS nationally in March, 2008.

Highly acclaimed composer and musical director David Downes (Celtic Woman) brings intricate harmonies and driving rhythms to The High Kings songbook, giving it a freshness and sparkle that is modern and exciting without ever sacrificing the traditional melodies and lyrics.

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 group performed on The Today Show and The View in March 2008 in conjunction with the release of their debut CD/DVD and select tour dates opening for Celtic Woman.

The outstanding four-part vocal harmonies are backed by a band which includes world-class musicians: Martin O’Connor on accordion, Nollaig Casey 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.

The High Kings
Thursday, September 25, 7:30 p.m.
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Sponsored by Fresco Neighborhood Italian
Ticket Prices: $25-55

To Purchase tickets, call the Phillips Center Box Office at 352-392-ARTS (2787) or 800-905-ARTS (toll-free within Florida) or call Ticketmaster at 800-277-1700 (toll-free). Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Phillips Center Box Office, the University Box Office at the University of Florida Reitz Union or from any Ticketmaster outlet, or online at http://www.ticketmaster.com/. Cash, checks, MasterCard and Visa are accepted.