'Stunning lyrics and a genuine undertone gave me goose-bumps as Mac delicately created beautiful soundscapes through the cello' NARC magazine
She has also developed a style that is, in essence, Indie-Folk but infused with, in her own words, “the smoky style and lo-fi studio sound” and “a contemporary electronic edge, embellished by unusual instrumentation”. This is an artist whose own roadmap is clearly marked out. Fresh on the Net
“Her live shows have that ineffable thing – call it a vibe, call it an atmosphere – that was very evident to anyone who saw her support Lankum at Sage Gateshead”- The Crack
What to expect:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDIjZZ6Fl8A Dragon’s Out FULL BAND live
ABOUT Ceitidh Mac
A welshborn tynesider, Ceitidh Mac is a Newcastle based alt.folk cellist/singer with a progressive twist to her music. Growing up in the wilds of Pembrokeshire before heading North, she’s been carving a name for herself across the North East and beyond. Ceitidh is pronounced Katie, spelt the Gaelic way. Think ceilidh with a T.
While the folk influence is prominent in her songs, the smoky style and lo-fi studio sound combines with a contemporary electronic edge, embellished by unusual instrumentation. Her live show is an innovative take on traditional and alternative folk songs, sitting alongside her own original material which explores topics ranging from illuminating everyday experiences to subjects of deeper self reflection.
Working with sound engineer Sam Grant (Pigsx7, Richard Dawson) and producer Calum Howard (The Dawdler, Greytapes), Ceitidh released her ‘I Reach for the Pen’ EP, with songs accompanied by rich synth hooks and subtle textures of the vibraphone which received support and radio plays from BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 6 Music, and local and national support from BBC Introducing. The first single was A-Listed by Amazing Radio as well as featuring on their Chart. She also garnered press coverage from Fresh on the Net, Velvet Sheep, Narc and NE Volume among others.
Ceitidh Mac has supported alt.folk hero Rachael Dadd and progressive jazzers Get The Blessing, having previously supported the likes of Laura Misch and Dublin folk legends Lankum. Ceitidh also supported Maximo Park at the Unity Arena in September of 2020, which was the first socially distanced arena in the world!
Katie Grace is a young prodigious talent from North Tyneside who is starting to get a lot of attention. Don't miss the chance to see this very talented young performer.
https://www.facebook.com/_katiegracemusic_-100381822253321
