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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 + Philadelphia

The High Kings have made Philadelphia a reliable stop on their touring circuit, most recently playing Keswick Theatre in March 2024. That night they leaned into the folk canon with a setlist that moved from Irish standards like 'Finnegan's Wake' and 'Wild Mountain Thyme' into deeper cuts like 'Connemara Bay' and 'Men of Aran.' The real moment came when they pivoted to 'Take Me Home, Country Roads,' a John Denver cover that showed their willingness to blur genre lines. They closed with 'The Parting Glass,' the traditional farewell song that feels less like an ending and more like a request to remember them. It's the kind of move that works in a room where people actually care about what they're hearing.

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Live Music in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's folk and roots music scene has always had room for Celtic acts, partly because the city has one of the largest Irish-American populations on the East Coast. Venues like Keswick Theatre have built loyal audiences for touring folk acts by treating them as real events, not background entertainment. The city gets that traditional music—whether Irish, Appalachian, or otherwise—is built on stories and technical skill, not flash. That's the audience The High Kings find here.

Philadelphia road trip to see The High Kings?

Stay in Rittenhouse Square, where you can walk to dinner at Vetri, the restaurant that actually deserves its reputation. Spend your afternoon at the Barnes Foundation—it's genuinely world-class, even if you're not typically a museum person. Walk through Old City, grab coffee at Little Lion, wander through galleries that don't feel like they're trying too hard. If you have time before the show, check out what's playing at The Fillmore or Johnny Brenda's, venues that consistently book solid acts. The neighborhood around the venue is worth exploring on foot.

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