George Murphy & The Rising Sons headline Portlaoise Trad Fest. Irish singer-songwriter George Murphy from Dublin exploded onto the scene via RTE’s “You’re a Star” at 17, signing with Sony Ireland. Debut album ‘Dreamed A Dream’ hit No.1, triple Platinum. Praised by Phil Coulter, Ronnie Drew, Peggy Seeger, Hotpress. Second album “So The Story Goes” shifted to indie rock. Third “The Ballad of Archie Thompson” featured The Dubliners, Christy Dignam. US tours followed. Returned to Ireland 2013, released live “Shadowman (The Stable Sessions)” 2016. Joined The High Kings 2017. 2019 solo tour with The Rising Sons band (family, friends, neighbours). Perfected sound during pandemic.