DALLAHAN (SCT)
Forged in Scotland and Ireland's traditional music scene but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.
To date, they have brought their live show to 20 countries, earned four nominations for ‘Folk Band of The Year’ in 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and enjoyed collaborations such as with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, songwriting legend Dougie MacLean and Nepal's folk exponents Kutumba. Approaching a decade together as a band, Dallahan have become a veteran touring outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound - which they call their own brand of World-Folk - as is evident on their upcoming fourth studio album, ‘Speak of the Devil’ which is set for release in early 2023.
Jack Badcock on guitar and vocals,
Ciaran Ryan on banjo, mandolin and fiddle,
Andrew Waite on accordion
TBC on fiddle.
Feedback/Comments
Fantastic night out, great rapport with the audience
This band I defined for greatness! What a performance.
Great night out. Supporting act, Maggie Rigby from Castlemaine, was excellent and warm. Dallahan, who Id never heard of prior to this gig are a very tight professional band playing music that isn't exactly your traditional Scottish/Irish music, but a bit more varied. Lead singer and mandolin player were exceptionally skilled, great diction and playing. Didn't really reach the peak of energy and excitement I'd hoped for, and the audience response while appreciative, was a bit restrained.
Very accomplished musicians, working together wonderfully.
Fabulous talented band which we all loved
Dallahan were incredible as was Maggie Rigby who was supporting!