Now the host of RTE1 series Chúrsaí Ceoil, which covers Irish music over the past 25 years, Spillane shows he's still on top form as a peformer when he plays the Cork Opera House on April 22.
The rise of his 2005 release Hey Dreamer to the top of Irish charts was followed by an equally successful Irish tour, which ended with a sell out show at the very same venue.
Tickets are €25 and can be purchased at www.corkoperahouse.ie.