Fri 24 Jan – 8:30pm
The White Horse Guitar Club
BWMF25 presents The White Horse Guitar Club, the widely acclaimed roving band of joy and melody, with very special guest David Murphy.
The 15th Annual Ballincollig Winter Music Festival, 21st to 26th January 2025 is proud to present The White Horse Guitar Club with very special guest David Murphy.
The White Horse Guitar Club, renowned for their soulful blend of Americana and roots music infused with an Irish heartbeat, continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Their rendition of Townes Van Zandt’s classic, “If I Needed You,” has amassed over 1.5 million views on YouTube, catching the attention of BBC 6 presenter Cerys Matthews, who featured them on her popular Sunday radio show, praising them as “…taking Ireland, and the rest of the world by storm.”
Favourites on Irish airwaves, the band’s music is regularly played by renowned presenters Fiachna Ó Braonáin, John Creedon, and Tom Dunne. The band’s journey is not just about music; it’s about camaraderie, friendship, and joy. As member Joe Carey states, “The band is very much based around camaraderie, friendship, and joy, sometimes a missing facet of bands. It’s one we hold very dear. Musically, we could be considered a choral band; voices are central to what we do, all 11 of us sing in unison, harmony, and melody. The fact that there are also 11 guitars adds to the unique sound and interpretation of the songs that we carry. On paper, it shouldn’t work, but it does.”
The White Horse Guitar Club is a diverse group, comprising individuals from various walks of life – from a stonemason to an engineer, a photographer to a teacher. Yet, they all share a common passion for singing, playing, and performing live, forging strong connections with their audiences in Ireland and beyond.
“There is an authenticity to The White Horse Guitar Club’s performance in which the the musicians allow themselves to take all the risks while delivering a very professional concert. This has the great effect of making the experience a very personal one for everyone in attendence. Good for the heart and the soul – the music knows no borders.”
– Micheal D. Higgins, Uachtarán na hÉireann, President of Ireland.
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Rules of The Night
Please check the relevant door times for the event you have purchased tickets for. The White Horse has parking facilities in the SuperValu Carpark next door and public transport to the White Horse via the 220 Bus.
