The Haar at Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh

Renowned Anglo-Irish folk ensemble The Haar are set to take to the stage in Edinburgh for the very first time this autumn, as part of a series of captivating gigs across Scotland.

The band include the formidable talent of All-Ireland Scór na nÓg winner Molly Donnery alongside three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music circuit: Cormac Byrne (Show of Hands, Seth Lakeman), Adam Summerhayes (Zum, Red Priest, Dodo Street Band, The Ciderhouse Rebellion) and Murray Grainger (Piers Adams, Miranda Sykes, Martin Allcock, The Ciderhouse Rebellion).

Their music is fast becoming known as unafraid to transcend borders – whilst recognisably born of the traditional music that all members have grown up with.

Unapologetic in pushing boundaries, the band embody a unique ‘live reactive composition’ approach - embracing both spontaneous improvisation and trad structures. Their self-titled debut, released in June 2020, is a collection of traditional Irish songs tackling love, poverty and oppression.

It was heralded as “a splendid balance of swirling instrumental magic and beautifully sung narratives” by Folk Radio UK and accrued attention from the likes of Mike Harding who described it as “absolutely amazing”.

The band's latest album, "Where Old Ghosts Meet," continues to earn rave reviews, solidifying their reputation as a must-see live act on prestigious stages.