Episode 77 Joe Philpott, Musician and Writer

Musician and writer Joe Philpott joins the Cork Creative Podcast to discuss growing up in Bishopstown and forming Rubyhorse, supported by a strong school arts culture and Cork’s vibrant late-80s/90s music scene.

He describes the long, deliberate journey from local gigs to US success, including performing on Letterman, touring with major acts, and collaborating with George Harrison.  Philpott reflects on ambition, belonging “at the table,” and the pressures, manipulation and burnout of the US music industry. After returning to Cork feeling lost, he found a new purpose bringing music into hospitals and palliative care. He outlines lessons on sustaining creativity, the organic community ethos of White Horse Guitar Club, releasing new music, and writing his memoir.