The name Cantrip is an Old Scots word meaning a charm, magic spell or piece of mischief and it aptly describes the unexpected twists and turns in their musical arrangements, likewise the compelling potency of their musicianship.
Swirling border pipes, raging fiddles, thunderous guitar and three rich voices blend to create a sound energetic enough to tear the roof off.
Echoes can be heard of trad music from the 1960s and 70s, but the years have also slowly invested their music with the sounds of funk, metal, bluegrass, swing, and even klezmer.
Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Alasdair White and Eric McDonald stir the elements in a witches’ cauldron, slowly coalescing into chaotic order.
Simply put, these guys are amazing.
Cantrip sprung from a local session in Edinburgh nearly twenty years ago.
We are very pleased to finally bring them to our festival this year!
Website: cantrip-music.com
Videos:
Cantrip @ The Stockey Centre – Skye Barb
Cantrip – The Weird Set (Live at the Stationary Factory)
Cantrip – Live at Drom Taberna
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