A highly original and energetic musical force just as likely to move you to tears as to move you to your feet.
Frequently referred to as one of the hardest working bands on the scene, The Shackleton Trio is gaining significant UK and International exposure, becoming an in demand name on the folk circuit. They have been featured on Mark Radcliffe's Radio 2 Folk Show and BBC Radio 4, with ★★★★★ reviews, and an appearance on Cambridge Folk Festival's main stage alongside a host of UK and European festivals and international tours.
The trio feature Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin). Natural talents of the folk tradition, their self-penned material blends seamlessly with their imaginative yet authentic re-workings of traditional folk standards, influenced by British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, with a regional twist from the group's native East Anglia.
The unique, distinctive songwriting style of Georgia Shackleton, combined with the vibrant instrumental brilliance of Aaren Bennett, Nic Zuppardi and Georgia’s pure and original voice have developed and matured through two critically acclaimed albums: The Dog Who Would Not Be Washed and new release Fen, Farm and Deadly Water.
★★★★★
Northern Sky
“Sparky, charismatic and intensely assured”
fRoots
"A great sound altogether"
Bruce MacGregor
BBC Radio Scotland
★★★★
R2 Magazine
"the combined forces of the Trio deliver a stylish mix of material and influences with a direct and equal-handed commitment and tremendous panache"
FATEA
“a voice entirely of their own”
Mike Harding
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TOUR
The Ship Inn, Newton - CANCELLED
22 MAR
Pakefield Acoustic Music Day - CANCELLED
18 APRIL
Tasburgh Social Club, Norfolk - CANCELLED
24 APRIL
The Ribs Of Beef, Norwich - CANCELLED
03 MAY
Fairy Fair, Swaffham - CANCELLED
24-25 MAY
The Stanford Arms, Lowestoft
07 JUNE
14 JULY
Big River Festival, Dranouter, Holland
18-19 JULY
24-26 JULY
6-7 AUG
05 SEPT
Foyer Folk, Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden
02 OCT