About this concert
Rachael McShane is a renowned folk singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player from the North East of England. She gained fame as an original member of the award-winning folk big band Bellowhead, touring with them extensively and making a number of television appearances. The band recorded five studio albums and, together, they won a staggering total of 8 BBC Folk Awards. Parting ways in 2016, the band returned in 2022 for a series of ecstatically-received performances that reminded audiences of their unique alchemy, energy and talent.
Away from her Bellowhead fame, Rachael is a much sought-after performer and recording artist. Her debut solo album No Man?s Fool arrived in 2009 via Navigator Records, establishing impressive credentials that eventually led her to signing with the prestigious Topic Records, the oldest independent record label in the world. She also is the leader of The Cartographers, a band that features the exceptional talents of guitarist Ian Stephenson (Kan, Baltic Crossing), and melodeon player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting). Their music is a powerful blend of traditional folk and contemporary sounds, with Rachael's stunning voice and instrumental skills leading the line. The Cartographers have garnered a loyal following thanks to their impressive live performances and critically acclaimed debut album, When All Is Still (2018).
In recent years, Rachael has lent her voice to a new adaptation of The Transports alongside The Young?uns, Faustus, Nancy Kerr, Greg Russell and Matthew Crampton. The resulting album was a stunning showcase of Rachael's range as an artist, and is testament to her ability to breathe new life into old folk songs. With her extensive experience and formidable talent, Rachael McShane is a sought-after performer and workshop leader. Rachael McShane & The Cartographers are available now for concerts and festivals.
?You?re in the presence of something very special?what a voice? BBC Music
**** ?A delight? R2 Magazine
**** ?Delivered with such rebellious verve and wit ? they are a life-affirming joy? Songlines
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St James's Memorial Hall Lower Borough Walls, Bath, United Kingdom
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chapelarts.org
44-122-546-1700
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The Cartographers Biography
We are The Cartographers! An indie rock band from Columbus Ohio. Our music has elements of the post-rock genre driven by modern guitar styles and classical piano technique. Our band name refers to the profession of map making. All of our songs are memories, ideas, places, and emotions that all together make up the maps of our lives. Columbus based Indie-Rock band
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