Scottish folk musician Sam Shackleton, performing as Sorley the Bard, brings banjo-led traditional British folk to The Liquid Room.
Sam Shackleton plays The Liquid Room on Friday 18 December, with doors opening at 19:00. He's performing under the name Sorley the Bard, and the night is built around banjo-led folk sounds and traditional British folk storytelling. For the set, he'll be working with his acoustic guitar and narrative songwriting, the two things he's best known for.
This Edinburgh date is one stop on a tour that takes him across Scotland, England and Ireland, so it's part of a wider run of shows rather than a one-off. Performing as Sorley the Bard, he leans into the folk tradition, with the banjo taking a lead role in the sound. The evening is described as being steeped in traditional British folk, so expect the storytelling to be as much a part of the set as the music itself.
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On the lineup, it's Shackleton as the main feature, with support to be announced. The show is 14+, and under-16s need to be accompanied by an adult. General admission standing is £18.70 including fees, with a face value of £17.00. Doors open at 19:00 at The Liquid Room, 9c Victoria Street, Edinburgh EH1 2HE.
