Rachael McShane + The Last Inklings + Daisy Chute

Sunday of Bristol Folk Festival brings luscious soundscapes and exquisite musicianship.

Rachael McShane & the Cartographers

Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player based in the North East of England. An original member of folk big band Bellowhead, Rachael toured internationally, recording 5 studio albums and winning 8 BBC Folk Awards with the band.

Rachael is now working on a new project re-working traditional songs with her new band The Cartographers featuring guitarist Matthew Ord (Assembly Lane) and melodeon player Julian Sutton (Kathryn Tickell, Sting).

“You’re in the presence of something very special…what a voice” Sid Smith, BBC Music
‘Stone cold classic genius…ridiculously talented” Americana Magazine

The Last Inklings

The Last Inklings are Leonardo MacKenzie (cello, piano, violin) and David Hoyland (guitar, mandolin, violin, percussion).

The band’s innovative sound crosses genres, centred around cello, mandolin and vocal harmony, layered with guitar, piano, strings, synths and percussion. With vibrant backstories and creative musicianship, their songs are rich with imagery and narrative, exploring at their core what it is to be human.

Their name is a nod to the mid 20th century literary group of Tolkien, CS Lewis and friends, and the duo draw inspiration from a wide pool of writers from Carl Jung to Terry Pratchett. Sonic influences include the cinematic soundscapes of Max Richter and the traditional songs and tunes of the British Isles.

Beguiling…exquisitely crafted and endlessly inventive” – Morning Star

“Hard to imagine there will be a better debut album this year” – Folk Radio UK

Daisy Chute

Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer and songwriter. A banjo-wielding multi-instrumentalist, her musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage. She writes award-winning intelligent songs with stories, performing them with spine-tingling vocals & intricate instrumentation.
“Absolutely tremendous talent” Justine Greene (BBC Radio 2)

Important Ticketing Information

Book a Sunday Day ticket for the afternoon and evening sessions of Bristol Folk Festival.

This session runs 2 pm – 5pm. For a weekend festival pass see www.bristolfolkfestival.org