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A ray of burgeoning sunshine!

22.02.2026 13:30 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rachael McShane at the Cartographers in Cambridge, Southwold and Norwich, March 25th-27th!! Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social

04.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hannah Scott supporting Rachael McShane & The Cartographers in Cambridge, Southwold and Norwich! What a March!! Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk @hannahscottuk.bsky.social

04.03.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ever fancied trying an online fiddle class? Well this Spring mini-course is a perfect opportunity to dip your toe in and see what it's like. Classes for Beginners & Improvers, all available to watch again if you can't attend 'live'. Places filling up already. Book via
rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

25.02.2026 11:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not long until our tour gets underway. Got your tickets yet? rachaelmcshane.co.uk/shows

22.02.2026 09:49 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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We’re really looking forward to our show at Manchester Folk Festival
Rachael McShane & the Cartographers
19/3/26 7pm
HallΓ© at St Michael’s #ManchesterFolkFest2026 #MFF26 #ManchesterFolkFestival #ManchesterFolk manchesterfolk.com/event/mff202...

13.02.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Even more music coming your way!! The amazing @hannahscottuk.bsky.social is going to be supporting @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social at The Portland Arms - Cambridge, Southwold Arts Centre - Southwold AND Octagon Unitarian Chapel - Norwich!!
Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk/rachael-mcsh...

11.02.2026 09:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Always lovely to be included in this great podcast. That’s today’s listening sorted ☺️

13.02.2026 06:57 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Honestly, there is no reason for you not to be heading into April with a proper spring in your step with all this bloody lovely stuff to set you off! Get thee to Norwich on March 27th, you'll be pleased as a badger with an enormous wooden spoon! Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk/rachael-mcshane

25.01.2026 19:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Coming to the The Portland Arms on March 25th, @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social & The Cartographers bring their album "uncharted" to the stage for a blissful evening of folk.
There seems little chance that you'd want to be anywhere else quite frankly.
Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk/rachael-mcshane

18.01.2026 20:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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@rachaelmcshane.bsky.social & The Cartographers arrive at Southwold Arts Centre on the 26th of March, showcasing their stunning new album Uncharted.
Exceptional voices, masterful musicianship and traditional songs reimagined with depth and power.
Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk/rachael-mcshane

21.01.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Look at all this music coming up this Spring!! πŸ‘‡
We've got @leveretband.bsky.social in Hitchin, @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social in Cambridge, Southwold AND Norwich and there's even some late October fiddle coming around.
All on sale now at www.vintageverse.co.uk and just the thing to look forward to!

06.01.2026 12:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT: @rachaelmcshane.bsky.social & The Cartographers head out on tour in March with their recently-released album, β€˜uncharted’. #livemusic #folkmusic #bookingagency

09.01.2026 11:12 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rachael McShane - Shows Shows. Rachael McShane, a folk artist

Tickets from rachaelmcshane.co.uk/shows

09.01.2026 11:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT!
Tickets on sale for my Spring tour! I'm looking forward to taking the stage to play the tunes & songs from my new album 'uncharted'. I'll be joined by my fantastic band; Ian Stephenson on guitar and Julian Sutton on squeezebox.
Please book early if you can. See you in March! x

09.01.2026 11:18 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
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Absolutely cracking audience tonight at Friargate Theatre for the first show in York! Thanks to all that came, three more shows to go!
Book now at www.vintageverse.co.uk if you’re in town!
Saturday night has a few spaces left :)

11.12.2025 21:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

We’ll be finishing the year with our online Christmas Party! It’s always a fun night, with music and a quiz and we always raise money for a good cause.

31.10.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Join us for a 6-week course starting on Monday 3rd November. Beginners+ 9.15-10.45am and Improvers 6.30-8pm. All classes are recorded and available to watch back if you can’t attend in person.

31.10.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Now the winter nights are here, it’s the perfect time to dust off the fiddle and join one of our lovely, welcoming groups. We’ll be learning some lovely tunes and working on technique along the way to improve your playing.

rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

31.10.2025 11:20 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Mate! You know that’s not how to make a toastie…we even wrote a song with clear instructions! πŸ§€πŸ§€πŸ§€

22.09.2025 07:57 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s a new term and my online fiddle classes are back! Know someone who might like to have some lessons with a super friendly group? Fancy learning some new tunes or working on technique? Sign up now and start on Monday! rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

10.09.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I’m delighted to announce that Rachael McShane & The Cartographers will be part ofΒ theΒ ace lineup forΒ ManchesterΒ FolkΒ FestivalΒ 2026! 19 - 21 MarΒ 2026 Individual show tickets will go on sale later in the year.
#ManchesterFolkFest2025 #MFF25 #manchesterfolkfestival #manchesterfolk

09.07.2025 10:44 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1

Lovely to chat about this great song. Check it out!

18.06.2025 18:31 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Catch us this month…
SATURDAY 14TH JUNE - 7pm Otley Music Festival
SUNDAY 15tTH JUNE - 8.30pm Gower Folk Festival

rachaelmcshane.co.uk/shows

07.06.2025 18:50 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bought new flip flops. Keep thinking I bought a baguette.

26.05.2025 19:00 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

This is starting on Monday! There’s still time to sign up and join one of these lovely groups. rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

10.05.2025 06:28 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
It’s been a little while but Online Fiddle Classes are back on Monday. Summer term is always a fun one as I take requests! Is there a tune you’d like to learn? A tune you think others would enjoy? A tune you’re struggling with? Get your suggestions in! 

9-10.30am - Beginners+
6.30-8pm - Improvers

6 week course 
12/5, 19/5, 2/6, 9/6, 23/6, 30/6 
(no sessions on 26/5 or 16/6)


All sessions are recorded and available to watch back so it’s no problem if you can’t attend β€˜live’. 

Sign up to join the friendliest, supportive, fun fiddle group. If you have any questions, want more info or ready to sign up, here’s the link. https://rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

It’s been a little while but Online Fiddle Classes are back on Monday. Summer term is always a fun one as I take requests! Is there a tune you’d like to learn? A tune you think others would enjoy? A tune you’re struggling with? Get your suggestions in! 9-10.30am - Beginners+ 6.30-8pm - Improvers 6 week course 12/5, 19/5, 2/6, 9/6, 23/6, 30/6 (no sessions on 26/5 or 16/6) All sessions are recorded and available to watch back so it’s no problem if you can’t attend β€˜live’. Sign up to join the friendliest, supportive, fun fiddle group. If you have any questions, want more info or ready to sign up, here’s the link. https://rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

It’s been a little while but Online Fiddle Classes are back on Monday. Summer term is always a fun one as I take requests!

All sessions are recorded and available to watch back.

Sign up to join the friendliest, supportive, fun fiddle group. rachaelmcshane.co.uk/workshops

07.05.2025 05:40 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 1
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Big weekend coming up - Saturday 26th doing my β€˜Life Writing’ book & song thing at Morpeth Gathering in Northumberland, Sunday 27th a day of songwriting & evening concert at Cubley Hall in Penistone S Yorks. Exciting times.

21.04.2025 09:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Come and join me at Cubley Hall in Penistone on April 27th to hone our songwriting skills all day and/or come to my evening gig. Great venue! wegottickets.com/routesmusic?...

10.04.2025 07:59 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

@rachaelmcshane.bsky.social was so great at her gig in Penistone last Saturday.

She performed two songs from her Singer’s Choice mini season on our Patreon, Green Broom (Roud 379) and Ploughman Lads (Roud 3448).

Link in the comments below.

08.04.2025 12:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0