Hailed as one of the most exciting vocalists in Ireland, singer-songwriter George Murphy returns to Monroe’s Live with The Rising Sons on Monday, December 29, with doors at 7.30pm.
This eight-piece of banjos, whistles, fiddles, bodhrans and electric guitars brings together trad, folk and rock n’ roll, with the enigmatic George Murphy at the helm.
After the release of their first studio album, and with sold-out tour dates across the country, the Dublin-born artist describes Galway as a “special place.”
Murphy’s career began at 17, quickly rising 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, he 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 once again, this time 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.
Recent releases have kept the momentum going, including the 2025 single ‘Eve of Destruction’.
His Galway show at Monroe’s Live also lands amid a busy run of dates into the new year including the world renowned Milwaukee Irish Festival in 2026.
Don’t miss your chance to see George Murphy and The Rising Sons in Galway at Monroe’s Live on Monday, December 29 with doors at 7.30pm.
Tickets €25 from www.monroes.ie
