PENISTONE: Cubley Hall Hotel

Saturday 5th April, 2025

7:30pm

Event information

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, recording five studio albums with them and winning a
staggering 8 BBC Folk Awards. Away from Bellowhead, Rachael is the leader of The
Cartographers, a band featuring traditional folk and contemporary sounds. The
Cartographers have garnered a loyal following thanks to their impressive live
performances and critically acclaimed debut album, When All Is Still (Topic Records,
2018). The long-awaited new album ‘Uncharted’ is due to be released in Spring 2025.
Rachael McShane is a sought-after performer and workshop leader, and The
Cartographers are available for concerts and festivals.
Quotes
“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”