Captivating songwriting and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia - and beyond.
Touring their brand new live album, to be released in September, the trio features Georgia Shackleton (fiddle, vocals), Aaren Bennett (guitar) and Nic Zuppardi (mandolin and banjo). Collectively the band draw influence from British, American and Scandinavian folk traditions, whilst Georgia’s flair for sourcing largely unsung material from East Anglia keeps the band firmly rooted in their local tradition.
Seven years performing together has seen the band played on BBC Radio 2, Radio 3 and Radio 4, with gleaming ★★★★★ reviews, an appearance on Cambridge Folk Festival’s prestigious main stage, a host of UK and European festivals and international tours, and many miles in the Mondeo.
This is a band that clearly enjoys playing together, and are not to be missed.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 'Beguiling. A charismatic performance that holds your attention and isn’t afraid to make you think'
- Northern Sky Magazine
'Beautiful Songs'. Mark Radcliff, BBC Radio 2
'Spirited Storytelling, timeless tunes'. Tom Robinson, BBC radio 6
'A great sound altogether'– Bruce MacGregor, BBC Radio Scotland
