Folk Bands

The Knotted Chords

This acoustic duo is made up of sisters Margaret and Ailíse O’Neill, who hail from Waterford. They’re both talented singers and also play a variety of instruments, including guitar, banjo, mandolin, bodhrán, tin whistle and harmonica. They perform a mix of covers and originals, ranging from traditional Irish tunes to popular hits with a unique twist.

Sina Theil

Originally from Germany, Sina Theil started playing piano and writing songs at the age of 7; picking up the guitar at 18 she has since flourished into an accomplished recording artist. Sina left Germany for Spain where she played with a local Spanish band and recorded her first demos before finally arriving in Dublin. Here she became a student at the prestigious […]

Arborist

‘Arborist’ are a Belfast-based band; the product of the musical and lyrical misadventures of Mark McCambridge, surrounded by a cast of well-travelled musicians

Josienne Clarke

When Josienne Clarke signed to the illustrious independent music champions Rough Trade Records, its founder Geoff Travis told The Guardian that she writes, ‘songs that rearrange your internal emotional landscape… reinventing the popular song structure’.

Dave Lofts

Singer/Songwriter based in Waterford city. Playing in pubs around Waterford and travelling further afield. Playing all types, original and covers alike.

Liam Merriman

Acoustic guitarist, folk singer and songwriter based in Waterford, Ireland. “Look with your ears, listen with your heart. The music will do the rest”.