- Ticket price:
- From: £20
- Running time:
- 1hr 45 min (incl interval)
A magical blend of alt-folk and musical storytelling, with the odd jazz undertone, The Breath is Manchester-based guitarist Stuart McCallum (ex The Cinematic Orchestra) and previous BBC R2 Folk Singer of the Year winner, singer/flautist Ríoghnach Connolly.
Exquisitely crafted, personal, heartfelt songs delivered by Ríoghnach’s stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, coupled with Stuart’s understated brilliance, have seen The Breath record 3 albums for Peter Gabriel’s Real World label. An amazingly full, yet intimate, sound live – simply one of the best bands we’ve seen.
‘An affecting blend... McCallum provides the grandeur and artifice and Connolly the intimacy and purity.’Uncut
‘The Breath rolls across the senses like clouds caress low hills – always moving, changing, evolving; and utterly fascinating.’Folk Radio.com
‘Folk roots but different horizons... jaw-droppingly stunning.’The Guardian