Freddie White

Freddie White

About the show

Freddie White has long been synonymous with music of the highest quality. Born in Cobh, Co. Cork into a musical family, he has been part of the fabric of the live music scene in Ireland since the 1970s. Freddie’s performances will feature new songs along with his classics from his 40-year career as a principal in the orchestra of Irish folk and rock music.

In 1974, he was a founding member of Scullion, together with Philip King and Sonny Condell. Later he formed The Fake, regarded as one of the seminal Irish bands of the late ‘70’s. Next came The Freddie White Band formed in 1978, which toured with Eric Clapton that year.

His first album, Live on Tour, recorded by Nicky Ryan while touring with Clannad, brought him national attention. His second album, Do You Do, was the biggest selling Mulligan Label album of 1981. With these early albums, Freddie introduced an eclectic repertoire of music, which spanned musical genres and eras, to an Irish audience.

Since launching Long Distance Runner in 1985, Irish singer-songwriter Freddie White has built an impressive discography of acclaimed original works, collaborative projects, and live recordings. Notable releases include Close To You, Stormy Lullaby, and Prodigal Songs, alongside fan-favourite reissues like Lost and Found.

Renowned for his intimate performances, exceptional craftsmanship, and unique ability to reinterpret classic songs, White has toured extensively across Ireland, the US, and Australia. His 14th album, One Heart Beating, was released in 2018, marking another chapter in a celebrated, decades-long musical career.

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Date: Wed 18 Nov

Location: Pavilion Theatre, Dún Laoghaire

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