Irish musician Joe Philpott – of Rubyhorse releases memoir All Roads Lead To Where You Are – From Bishopstown to The Beatles

From the southside of Cork to the stages of America, Irish musician Joe Philpott has lived a life steeped in sound, song, and stories. His new memoir, All Roads Lead To Where You Are, traces that journey from suburban bedrooms and backroom rehearsals to recording sessions with George Harrison and the long highways of America.

A lyrical exploration of music, migration, and memory, All Roads Lead To Where You Are is a story of chasing songs, chasing dreams, and finding your way home again. At its heart, it’s about risk and reinvention, about what it takes to step beyond the familiar and into the vastness of America’s musical landscape. It’s about the faith it takes to keep going when things fall apart, and the courage to return to what truly matters

“It’s not just a book about music,” Joe says. “It’s about risk and reinvention, about what happens when you step into the unknown and trust that you’ll find yourself there.”

As a founding member of the Irish band Rubyhorse, whose song “Punchdrunk” was recorded with George Harrison, Joe’s life and career have spanned Ireland and the US, from Cork’s pubs to American stages and back again.

Alongside his memoir, Joe continues to make music as a member of The White Horse Guitar Club, the much-loved Ballincollig-based collective known for its rich harmonies and soulful reinterpretations of folk, Americana, and Irish song. The band’s new album Sos Beag is out now, and their nationwide tour is currently underway, a reminder that Philpott’s story, both on the page and on stage, is still unfolding.

All Roads Lead To Where You Are is available now from:

Waterstones, Cork – Purchase enquiries call 00 353 21 4276 522 

or email cork@waterstones.com

Hodges Figgis, Dublin – Purchase enquiries call 0035316774754

or email enquiries@hodgesfiggis.ie