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Transatlantic folk band The Magpies are quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene. Combining sublime harmonies with exquisite musicianship and impressive songwriting, The Magpies traverse Anglo and American roots, drawing inspiration from traditional Celtic folk, bluegrass and Appalachian trails, to create an effortless melting pot of music.
Accomplished musicians in their own right, founding members <a href="spotify:artist:7GzX0kG7BEJP8ArpMZ06k5" data-name="Bella Gaffney">Bella Gaffney</a> (award winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and banjoist) and Holly Brandon (acclaimed fiddle player and tunesmith, <a href="spotify:artist:4yolgrxOjUcsTielUMvyIj" data-name="Painted Sky">Painted Sky</a>) perform alongside some of the UK’s finest roots musicians. These gifted young musicians work collaboratively to create their fresh brand of transatlantic folk and champion gender equality in the music industry, with a fervent thread of feminism running through their music.
‘Effervescent’ - The Sunday Times
'Folk with finesse’ - The Daily Mail
‘Check that album out’ - BBC Radio 2
Accomplished musicians in their own right, founding members <a href="spotify:artist:7GzX0kG7BEJP8ArpMZ06k5" data-name="Bella Gaffney">Bella Gaffney</a> (award winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and banjoist) and Holly Brandon (acclaimed fiddle player and tunesmith, <a href="spotify:artist:4yolgrxOjUcsTielUMvyIj" data-name="Painted Sky">Painted Sky</a>) perform alongside some of the UK’s finest roots musicians. These gifted young musicians work collaboratively to create their fresh brand of transatlantic folk and champion gender equality in the music industry, with a fervent thread of feminism running through their music.
‘Effervescent’ - The Sunday Times
'Folk with finesse’ - The Daily Mail
‘Check that album out’ - BBC Radio 2
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