Sheelanagig have been whipping up a storm of foot-stomping, roof-raising, high-energy
live folk for nigh on twenty years. With an arsenal of strings, soaring flute, pounding
drums and a sprinkle of fairy dust they spin melodies that have set feet flying all across
the globe. Their shows are a heady mix of raucous dance medleys and thoughtfully
crafted original pieces feverishly brimming with fire, flair and finesse. Floors tremble and
windows rattle in their presence; these rapturous minstrels are not to be missed under
any circumstance.
Drawing deep from a bountiful well of European folk traditions, from medieval melodies to
modern grooves, from baroque to folk-rock, Sheelanagig’s irresistible alchemy makes it
impossible to stand still. Their infectious energy and mischievous stagecraft are matched
only by their impeccable musicianship—delighting festival crowds and intimate venues
alike.
Now, in 2025, they mark twenty years of tuneful trickery with the release of St Congar’s
Walking Stick—heralding a new dawn for Sheelanagig. In this thrilling new chapter, the
band have embraced folk-rock flavours, break-neck bangers, thoughtful takes on the
traditional and a raucous array of original material which blends seamlessly with their
time-honoured, inimitable style. Produced by their guitarist Alex Garden (The Drystones,
Tarren) this album ventures boldly into new realms whilst remaining faithful to it’s heritage.
One feels the clout of twenty years' experience, bolstered and ignited by the drive of a
daring new frontier in UK folk.
"What a joy… a good night out guaranteed." – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2
"The musicianship is tight and intense." – Songlines

Solana’s rich and inventive sonic tapestry is anchored by a deep respect for traditions rooted in all corners of Europe and beyond. The virtuosic 5-piece weave together a multitude of instruments to take listeners on a journey from the contemplative to the euphoric and even cathartic.

Formed in 2012 in Valencia, Spain, they have since found a niche in Bristol's contemporary music scene. They are renowned for a soaring originality that transcends the boundaries of any one style, taking their music towards something new and bold beyond classic folk conventions.

“Dazzling musicianship” – Songlines
“A multi-textured cornucopia of sound… an intoxicating cocktail of rhythm, an infusion of dance and melody that is impossible to resist” – Outline Magazine
“They make my spice shelf look boring!” – Folk Radio UK

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