Paul McKenna Band

In the organizer's words:

Scottish folk from Glasgow!

Paul McKenna knows like no other how to maintain a fine balance between modern songwriting and traditional music, thus continuing the thread of the folk revival. His stories are thematically wide-ranging and his heart always beats for the weak and oppressed. With his unmistakable voice, virtuoso guitar playing and great songs, he is regarded as the successor to Dick Gaughan and Andy Irvine.

McKenna's band complements his songs with driving tunes on fiddle, flutes and whistles. Percussion, banjo and bouzouki provide the necessary pressure and make the Paul McKenna Band an excellent live band. Head and belly music at its best - clever and socially critical lyrics meet groovy tunes.

A lot has happened since their first appearance in 2006 at the Moniaive Folk Festival in the Scottish Lowlands. Together with his band, Paul McKenna is one of the most sought-after acts on the Scottish scene and is enjoying great success worldwide. Stages are getting bigger, tours are getting longer and more and more fans are experiencing rousing and moving concerts with a wide musical range.

In 2022, Paul McKenna opened the renowned Celtic Connections Festival in Glasgow.

Press reviews:

"The best folk band to have come out of Scotland in the last twenty years" New York Times

"The best band of their generation" The Living Tradition

Music video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvf7Ayj11Kw&t=26s

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Price information:

Reduction for pupils, students & severely disabled persons from 70%