Calum MacColl

The son of folk legends Ewan MacColl & Peggy Seeger and half-brother to Kirsty MacColl, Calum has been a musician almost since he could walk. He’s spent a lifetime in bands, writing for and performing with hundreds of artists (including the likes of Rufus Wainwright, Eddi Reader, Backstreet Boys, Ronan Keating, Colin Vearncombe aka Black). He’s also a Grammy nominated producer and co-wrote the 2015 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Original Song. Now a solo artist in his own right, Calum writes and performs sharply observed, energy-infused songs backed by his masterful guitar playing and a wry twist of humour.

Working with his brother Neill under the band name Liberty Horses, they released the acclaimed album 'Joyland' on Rough Trade Records. Calum's first solo album, 'About Time' is released on the Red Grape label in August 2022.

http://www.calummaccoll.com

‘A delight’ – The Guardian
‘Imbued with a special quality that sets it apart’ - Pitchfork
‘(His) warmth, unity and ease of communication reaffirms folk song’s status as the bringer of news and its ability to address any issue.’ The Times