The Magpies

The Magpies play The Prince Albert on Friday 16 April, with support and presented by Folklore Sessions. It's a transatlantic folk band built on a deeply felt musical friendship and a collaborative way of working, and their arrangements are led by powerful vocals and glittering instrumental ornamentation.

Their sound fuses traditional Celtic folk, bluegrass and Appalachian influences, held together by sublime harmonies and songwriting that draws on wide-ranging sources to create a brand of folk they say transports audiences to distant lands. They've got a track record of festival performances and international tours behind them, and their live shows are known for pushing boundaries and delivering fresh, dynamic performances. They're quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene.

It's a night that sits right in the middle of the folk tradition and the more adventurous side of roots music, so it's one for anyone who likes their folk with a bit of a stretch to it. The Prince Albert is on Trafalgar Street, and the whole thing kicks off at 20:00. Tickets are £20 in advance.