Ayreheart

Renaissance meets traditional roots meets contemporary folk, this is lute-driven music for modern folk, in a unique blend of lute with vocals, bass, colascione (a kind of bass lute), violin, guitar and percussion.

The members of Ayreheart wield some of the most ancient instruments used in modern music. The band centers around the versatile lute textures created by Ronn McFarlane. Ronn conceived and founded the group in the wake of his Grammy nomination for the album Indigo Road, a compilation of his original works for lute. This was followed by the album One Morning, which formally introduced Ayreheart to the musical world.

Now filled out by bass and drums team, this staple rhythm section shows subtle surprises—fretless bass providing expressive foundation paired with percussion instruments from around the world. With Barley Moon, Ayreheart explores the intersection of folk and art music in Renaissance England, Scotland, and Wales.

With Heather Aubrey Lloyd (vocals, guitar, percussion), Ronn McFarlane (lute), Will Morris (bass, colascione, violin), and Mattias Rucht (percussion), Ayreheart brings fresh energy and rhythmic drive to ancient traditions and original music.