Sheelanagig deliver intricate, rhythmically complex arrangements of original and traditional works in a Balkan style. Formed in early 2005 the band had an instant chemistry, gained a considerable following and quickly earned a reputation for their exhilarating and intense live performances. This group of incredible players force you to dance your socks off and have a great time.

Sheelanagig have played just about every imaginable venue on their hectic touring schedule; clubs, pubs, art centres, small theatres, European street festivals as well as tearing up the UK festival scene with profile slots at Glastonbury, Green Man and Beautiful Days (to name a few). Sheelanagig’s live shows have grown to incorporate aspects of street theatre, elements of storytelling and even acrobatics, it can provoke a frenzied reaction – flying drinks, mosh pits and stage invasions are hazards on a really good night. In short, expect mayhem, a lot of laughs and some great music.

Line-up:
Aaron Catlow - violin, vocals
Adrian Sykes - flute, tabla, banjo, vocals
Kit Hawes - guitar, vocals
Dorian Sutton - double bass, vocals
John Blakeley - drums, percussion, vocals

Links:

www.sheelanagig.co.uk
www.facebook.com/sheelanagigmusic
www.youtube.com/user/SheelanagigTV

Press:

"A completely top night out!" ~ Mike Harding, Radio 2

"High octane stuff. Would liven any party and keep the floor full." ~ Froots

"An unmissable live act. Vitally energetic." ~ The Living Tradition

"Innovative and energetic. Quality musicianship, vibrancy and sheer joy." ~ Folk and Roots

"One of the best top-quality musical good times you can hope to find." ~ Venue Magzine