Niall McCabe is a folk singer, songwriter and instrumentalist from Clare Island off the coast of Mayo. With a critically acclaimed debut solo album on heavy rotation on Irish radio, McCabe’s natural, distinct voice is earning a growing and loyal fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic. His evocative folk music is rooted in story and place, returning always to the melodic and lyrical texture of the remote island where he grew up. His distinctive vocal and virtuoso guitar picking herald an exciting, vibrant talent fresh from stand out performances in 2024 at Celtic Connections, Belladrum, All Together Now and Cambridge Folk Festivals as well as special guest with Transatlantic Sessions.
RITUALS
‘…the weight of personal experience and reflection makes it a masterpiece, in the true sense of the word’ IRISH MUSIC
MAGAZINE
‘A Sentimental Soulful Debut’ - HOTPRESS Magazine
‘…an incredibly talented singer-songwriter and his song ‘Stonemason’ is one of the best I’ve ever heard’ – Miriam
O’Callaghan (RTE Radio 1
