Irish folk group The Highstool Prophets play play The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin on 1 November and the Gleneagle Club, Killarney on 5 December,. We asked them the BIG questions . . .
Tell us three things about yourself . . .
We first played together at a session when Cavan hosted the All-Ireland Fleadh back in 2012. We all play by ear. We never use setlists!
How would you describe your music?
Folk music with a unique twist!
Who are your musical inspirations?
The Dubliners, The Wolfe Tones, Planxty, The Fureys, The Stunning, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
Christy Moore at The Hillgrove Hotel, Monaghan in 2006.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen.
What's your favourite song right now?
Sailing to Philadelphia by Mark Knopfler.
Favourite lyric of all time?
"Everybody needs a break, climb a mountain or jump in a lake.." - Lisdoonvarna by Christy Moore
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Brewing Up a Storm - The Stunning.
Where can people find your music/more information?
The Highstool Prophets across all social media platforms.
Alan Corr
