Sheelanagig

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