Saturday, September 19

Ranagri on their Say Hello tour are the guests at Grayshott Folk Club on Saturday, September 19 at 7.30pm.

The venue is Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, GU26 6TZ.

Club spokesman Des O'Byrne said: “This year, Ranagri have already completed tours in Australia and across the UK but we've managed to grab them as they travel the UK on a second tour.

“This Say Hello tour heralds a bold new era for this award-winning indie folk band, bringing their signature cinematic, prog-infused folk music to venues up and down the UK this autumn.

“With five studio albums already under their belts, a wealth of international touring experience and stand-out appearances at major festivals, Ranagri have built a formidable reputation on the global stage, captivating audiences from across Europe to Australia, Montreal and New Orleans.

“Now, they turn inward, reconnecting with their roots for what promises to be their most evocative and personal tour to date. Steeped in stories of Ranagri – the farmland in rural Ireland from which the band takes its name – their new Say Hello album explores themes of migration, identity and the enduring search for the meaning of home. It is a work of depth and resonance, shaped by lived experiences and a profound sense of place.

“Ranagri are Dónal Rogers, a singer, guitarist, prolific songwriter and producer, who joined forces with the exceptional flautist Eliza Marshall, harpist Eleanor Dunsdon and percussionist Jordan Murray. Together, they establish a fresh and modern sonic landscape within the folk genre, captivating audiences both domestically and internationally. They are an energetic festival band but are equally at home playing Folk Clubs with their more intimate writing and thought-provoking lyrics.

“Their last album called Tradition II received critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022. Folk Radio UK placed the album in their top ten albums of 2022, cementing the band’s status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today.

“Ranagri have established themselves as a stand-out act, drawing in crowds from around the world with their captivating live performances and exceptional musicianship. They have performed at some of the most prestigious venues and festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bloom Festival (Dublin), Montelago Festival (Italy), Towersey Festival, a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza 2023, Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Union Chapel, Kings Place London along with regular tours of Scotland and Europe.”

Support comes from Luke Daniels.

“As a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter Luke's signature style and elegant song-writing has graced stage and studio at home and abroad in the company of Mark Radcliffe, The London Philharmonic Orchestra, Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull, Chris Wood, Lau, Cara Dillon, Jon Boden of Bellowhead and as a member of the internationally renowned Riverdance Band.”

Tickets £18 available from Grayshott Post Office (in person only) or by phone from Des O'Byrne on 01428 607096 or online through Ents24.