BOXING BANJO

Hailing from the picturesque west coast of Ireland, Boxing Banjo have quickly become one of the hottest musical properties around.

Comprising four of the most accomplished Irish musicians, brothers Darragh and Mícheál Healy along with Joseph McNulty and Cillian King have amassed in excess of 20 Irish Championship titles on various instruments in traditional Irish music and singing along with 4 World bodhrán titles.

Described by the Irish Echo as “complete naturals on stage”, their live shows exude a feel-good factor which persuades the inner dancer and vocalist in every audience member.

The band have toured extensively around the globe bringing their shows to countries including Germany, Belgium, France, Holland and the United States of America.

The Irish Music Magazine described their music as possessing “a startling degree of accomplished maturity.”

Boxing Banjo released their second studio album in May 2022 which is jam-packed with original material. The opening track, ‘Bright Side of the Moon’ was the first single and music video released from the album and penned collectively by the four members of the band. Similarly, ‘The Road’ germinated from the shared memories of the group touring together over the past number of years. Round 2 is also peppered with original instrumental tracks including ‘Pleckin’ About’ which provides the triumphant finale to the album and embodies the energy which Boxing Banjo bring to their live performances. 

"Knockout" - Irish Music Magazine

"It’s full steam ahead, sucking diesel, fuelled by red-hot banjo and pumping box." - The Living Tradition

"There are four gifted vocalists in the band." - Folk World

"They are complete naturals on stage" - The Irish Echo