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The High Kings
Town Hall — New York, NY
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About The High Kings

The High Kings are an Irish folk supergroup formed in 2008, bringing together four accomplished musicians who've spent decades in the traditional music scene. They've built a reputation for taking classic Irish songs and giving them contemporary arrangements that somehow feel both fresh and respectful to the source material. Their strength lies in tight harmonies and genuine musicianship rather than gimmickry. They've toured extensively across Europe, North America, and Australia, maintaining a steady presence on the folk circuit. The group appeals to both purists who appreciate their technical skill and casual listeners drawn to the accessibility of their sound. They've released multiple albums and continue to be fixtures at folk festivals and theaters worldwide.

Their shows have the feel of a really good pub session that got way bigger. Crowds tend to be mixed generations, everyone pretty engaged. They're solid musicians who don't oversell things, and the room usually gets quiet when it matters.

Known for The Parting Glass, Rocky Road to Dublin, Whiskey in the Jar, Finnegan's Wake, The Foggy Dew

The High Kings + New York

The High Kings have become fixtures at New York's premier folk venues, and their March 2025 show at The Town Hall proved why. They opened with the rollicking 'Step It Out Mary' and built a setlist that moved effortlessly between drinking songs and genuine heartbreak. 'The Town I Loved So Well' landed with the kind of weight that only comes from a room full of people who know the song's history. They dug into deeper cuts like 'Connemara Bay' and 'The Lonesome Boatman' before closing with 'The Parting Glass,' the traditional goodbye that somehow never feels like an ending. Twenty-two songs felt both generous and inevitable.

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Live Music in New York

New York's folk scene has always had room for Irish tradition, especially the kind that doesn't whisper apologetically. The High Kings fit naturally into a lineage of artists who've played these rooms—where folk music means connection to something real, not ironic detachment. The Town Hall itself has hosted centuries of this music, and the crowd that gathers for The High Kings understands that they're getting the actual thing: unvarnished storytelling and melodies that have survived because they deserve to.

New York road trip to see The High Kings?

Stay in the Upper West Side near Central Park—quieter than Midtown, better restaurants, and close enough to everywhere that matters. Dinner at Balthazar in SoHo if you want classic New York energy, or Gramercy Tavern if you prefer something less scene-y. Spend your afternoon at the Met or catching live music at Blue Note or The Basement—both venues where you'll see the players who influenced Mars's sound. Walk through Washington Square Park, grab a coffee, remember why New York mattered to music in the first place.

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