The Paul McKenna Band
Bio
Scottish folk act, The Paul McKenna Band, combine their love for traditional and folk music with original songs and tunes – their arrangements are fresh and innovative, while remaining true to their roots.
Formed in Glasgow in 2006, The Paul McKenna Band sees Paul McKenna (vocals, guitar) come together with Ewan Baird (percussion), Conor Markey (banjo, bouzouki, guitars), Conal McDonagh (pipes, whistles) and Robbie Greig (fiddle). The members are bound by a shared love of Scottish and Irish traditional music and contemporary, dynamic compositions, all underpinned by expert playing and Paul’s stunning vocals.
Reviews
“The best folk band to come out of Scotland in the last twenty years”
-The New York Times
“The best band of their generation”
-The Living Tradition
Awards
Winner - Up and Coming Artist of the Year, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2009
Winner - Citty Finlayson Scots Singer of the Year, MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards 2012
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Showcase Events
The Visit 2022 Global Music Match 2021 Year of Scotland in Australia 2020 The (Virtual) Visit 2020 The Visit 2016Back to Artists