The Magpies

Gigs · Birmingham

The Magpies

Saturday 17 April 2027 · Doors 19:30

Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham

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The Magpies is on Saturday 17 April 2027 at Kitchen Garden Cafe, Birmingham, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £17.60, including the booking fee.

Transatlantic folk band The Magpies are quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene. Combining sublime harmonies with exquisite musicianship and impressive songwriting, The Magpies traverse Anglo and American roots, drawing inspiration from traditional Celtic folk, bluegrass and Appalachian trails, to create an effortless melting pot of music. At the heart of the project are founding members Bella Gaffney (award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and banjoist) and Holly Brandon (acclaimed fiddle player and tunesmith). Joined by Kate Griffin (banjo, dobro) and Cathy Ife (bass guitar ), these talented young musicians work collaboratively to create their fresh brand of transatlantic folk and champion gender equality in the music industry, with a fervent thread of feminism running through their music. Following the release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album in 2020, The Magpies released their sophomore album Undertow in October 2022. A rich and varied showcase of their live sound, flawless instrumentation provides an elegant canvas for intricate harmonies and engaging storytelling. With a sound that pushes boundaries and...

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