Rachael McShane & The Cartographers

Rachael  McShane is a renowned folk singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player  from the North East of England. She gained fame as an original member of  the award-winning folk big band Bellowhead, touring with them  extensively and making a number of television appearances. The band  recorded five studio albums and, together, they won a staggering total  of eight BBC Folk Awards. Parting ways in 2016, the band returned in  2022 for a series of ecstatically-received performances that reminded  audiences of their unique alchemy, energy and talent.

Away from her Bellowhead fame, Rachael is a much sought-after performer and recording artist. Her debut solo album No Man’s Fool arrived in 2009 via Navigator Records, establishing impressive  credentials that eventually led her to signing with the prestigious  Topic Records, the oldest independent record label in the world. She  also is the leader of The Cartographers, a band that features the  exceptional talents…