Rachael is a renowned Folk singer, Fiddle player and Viola player from the North-East but is probably best known for playing the Cello with one of Folk's most successful ever bands; BELLOWHEAD. They won no less than 8 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards.

Keeping all eleven members of the band busy and happy, was always going to be a challenge and after they recorded five albums together, they parted company in 2016. However, they re-united in 2022 for a series of hugely popular and highly successful gigs.

Audiences were reminded of their unique alchemy, energy and talent.

Away from her Bellowhead commitments, Rachael has always been a sought after performer and recording artist. Her debut solo album "No Man's Fool" was released on Navigator Records in 2009 and created such a positive response that she was soon scooped up by Topic Records, which is the World's oldest Independent record label.

Rachael leads The Cartographers, a band that includes the exceptional talents of guitarist Ian Stephenson (Kan, Baltic Crossing) and Melodeon player Julian Sutton (Sting, Kathryn Tickell Their music is a blend of Traditional and Contemporary elements, with Rachael's stunning vocals and instrumental skills, leading the line.

Here is a joyous offering called "Ploughman Lads":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y36PksjUxWg

In recent years, Rachael has lent her voice to a new adaptation of The Transports, alongside The Young 'Uns, Faustus, Nancy Kerr, Greg Russell and Matthew Crampton. Her ability to breathe new life into old songs through her voice, her playing and her interpretation, all ensure that she is first pick for any new musical venture.

Here They are at Beardy Folk Festival 2022 with "Green Broom":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbECGHRJQqc

We are delighted to welcome Rachael McShane and The Cartographers to Grayshott Folk Club as part of their brand new album launch tour.......

"A delight!"

Radio 2 Magazine

"You are in the presence of something very special-what a voice!"

BBC Music

"Delivered with such rebellious verve and wit-They are a life-affirming joy"

Songlines

Tickets £18

Available (in person only) from Grayshott Post Office

By phone from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096