Singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Galway with The Rising Sons on Saturday, July 27, as part of the Galway International Arts Festival.
This eight-piece band comprises banjos, whistles, fiddles, bodhrans and electric guitars. It will blend trad, folk and rock n’ roll at Monroe’s Live, with the enigmatic Murphy at the helm.
After the release of his first studio album, and with sold-out tour dates across the country, the Dublin-born artist is looking forward to his upcoming gig at Monroe’s.
“Galway has been and will always be a special place for me,” he says. “With one of my best friends living there, I have visited Galway more than any other county. It has the perfect party nightlife and is always great fun.
“The gigs have gone from strength to strength over the years, and I can’t wait to take to the stage in Monroes Live for the Arts Festival.
“I’m expecting the craic and sing song will be off-the-charts memorable,” he says.
Murphy’s career began at just 17, when he rose to the top of the Irish album charts with his debut release, Dreamed a Dream.
He first gained fame on the television show You're a Star and has since explored a wide range of musical styles.
Now, with The Rising Sons, Murphy returns to his roots, with a stomping fusion of Irish folk and rock n' roll, featuring ‘The Whistling Wizard’ David Brown, multi-instrumentalists Declan Parsons and Jimmy Morrison, Joey ‘The Bass’ Hughes, electric guitarist Tommy Whelan, percussionist Shane O’Hannigan, and fiddle player Sean Regan.
With full artistic and creative control, the Beaumont native, whose voice has been compared to Luke Kelly, is making waves on his own terms.
He has gained recognition for his haunting gravel-like tones and rousing ballads and has toured internationally with The High Kings.
Over the course of four subsequent albums, he continuously expanded his horizons and has found his stride with a band that originated from a local session near his home.
George Murphy and The Rising Sons play Monroe’s Live on Saturday, July 27, at 7:30pm.
Tickets are €25 from www.monroes.ie
