Cantrip
Cantrip is a quartet featuring some of the finest musicians Edinburgh has to offer. While each comes from his own distinct musical background, their complementary styles combine seamlessly to produce a sound both effervescent and arresting.
"Cantrip's sparce approach to instrumentation, with fiddle and pipes over a fretted backing and minimal overdubbing, projects a raw honesty and a striking sound which is quite compelling... With flawless production and excellent musicianship, Boneshaker will still jolt you out of your rut." Alex Monaghan, Irish Music
"Scottish tunes are the backbone of their material but, like most young bands these days, their reach is eclectic, taking in tunes and styles from Ireland, Brittany, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Basque country and even a Yiddish wedding reel." Kenny Mathieson, Scotsman
"With tracks ranging from bagpipe and guitar solos to several brilliantly effervescent ensemble romps, the arrangements, too, are as diverse as the calibre of musicianship is consistent." Sue Wilson, Sunday Herald
"It's hard not to fall for Cantrip's infectious and individual brand of folk and roots music." David Kidman, Netrhythms
"Their music comes from wild landscapes & wild places of the spirit ... They give us another reminder that folk music should not be something parochial set in stone, though the tradition remains the bedrock." The Orcadian
"One of the best concerts we've ever had the pleasure to experience." Donna Bird & Cat Eldridge, Greenman
For more information visit Cantrip's Website
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