on TV3's The 6 O'Clock Show to chat about himself and the band. On 7 June Holden and The High Kings were nominated for Best Album at the Irish Post Awards at the INEC in Killarney. The band were joined by Phil Coulter for a live performance of their hit "Hand me down my Bible" which was written by Coulter. Holden joined him at the end of the show to play accordion on his song "Thank God this was My Life". Charting singles Holden has had a number of singles in the Irish charts: "Don't Give Up on Us" – Ireland #23, 1997 "More Than I Can Say" – Ireland #20, 1997 "The Rose of Mooncoin" – Ireland #28, 1998 References General sources Official website External links Official Blog of Darren Holden Irish songwriters Irish pianists Living people 1972 births Musicians from County Kilkenny Irish accordionists Irish mandolinists 21st-century accordionists Male pianists 21st-century Irish male singers 21st-century pianists