READY FOR BEAG TIME

Album hits all the White notes

- By Cathal Ryan

THE White Horse Guitar Club are off on a massive nationwide tour to celebrate the release of their latest album - Sos Beag, recorded in the very place they began playing music together.

The 11-man band formed after an open call by Joe Carey at The White Horse pub. What began as a casual gathering around songs and stories grew into a celebrated musical force, with sold-out tours, millions of online views, and a performance for President Michael D Higgins under their belt.

Now, the outfit have released their second album, Sos Beag, a quiet call to pause, reconnect, and lean into the power of shared song. The LP was recorded at their hometown venue, The White Horse in Ballincollig, Cork, the very place where their story began.

"The album title Sos Beag, came from those sessions," Joe Philpott told The Scene.

"Our producer, we had like a studio, it was us spread out across the floor, using the stage and using the venue as our recording space, effectively playing as we would play live, but in a much more overtaking the room setup.

"And after every take, we would go downstairs and have a pint, and Jackie (our producer) would say 'Another sos beag?', another small break, 'there's more sos beags than takes'.