The Story

'Band of the Year 2022’

'Echoes of Pentangle, Jethro Tull and new Celtic folk sounds - cemented by strong contemporary song-writing'.
Carl Corcoran, RTE Lyric FM

"You're unlikely to hear anything more irresistible and more folky this year".
Louder Than War.

'Every now and again the Folk music world needs a gentle kick up the backside and we should be eternally grateful that the four members of Ranagri have slipped into their best Doc Martins to do just that'.

Beverley Folk Club

'When the faces of one hundred plus people leaving a concert are, without exception, beaming from ear to ear, with many eagerly clutching their newly purchased and signed CDs, it stands a good chance that the evening has been a successful one. Such was the case last night as Ranagri made a triumphant return to St. Edith Hall'.

David Pratt FATEA Magazine

---------------------

Ranagri is a captivating alt-folk band featuring four talented musicians from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable.

The band has recorded five studio albums to date, with their latest release, "TRADITION II," receiving critical acclaim upon its release in July 2022. Folk Radio UK placed the album in their top 10 albums of 2022, cementing the band's status as one of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today.

Previous critically acclaimed albums, "Playing For Luck," "Fort of the Hare," and "The Great Irish Songbook" (with pop legend Tony Christie), were recorded at the Grammy Award-winning Stockfisch Records label. The band's third album, "VOICES," was recorded at Real World Studios and produced by Grammy-nominated producer Graeme Pleeth, and the album "Tradition" were released on GoatsKin Records.

Ranagri has established themselves as a standout 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 festivals across the UK and Europe, including Cambridge Folk Festival, Bloom (Dublin), Montelago (Italy),Towersey Festival, Purbeck Valley Festival as well as a headline slot at Costa Festival Ibiza 2023. In addition to their festival appearances, they have also played at renowned venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall, Fairfield Halls, The Union Chapel, and Buxton Opera House. The band's impressive touring history includes tours with Justin Currie (Del Amitri) which took them to Islington Assembly Hall, Perth Concert Hall, and Cambridge Junction, a collaboration with members of Britten Sinfonia inc top Indian musician Kuljit Bhamra OBE for The Bhavan Centre, London. along with regular tours of Scotland and Germany. With their continued success and loyal following, Ranagri shows no signs of slowing down.

REVIEWS

‘Luck is the aftermath of brilliance. Nothing short of Magnificent. The detective in the listener knows they have struck gold. 9/10’

Ian D Hall - Liverpool Sound and Vision

‘An album of tremendous class. The highest level of artistry permeates this release, both in terms of composition and musicianship’

David Pratt - Fatea Magazine

‘Luck has nothing to do with it, this sets a very high bar for the next twelve months’.

Mike Davies - Folking.com

‘Exceptional. 5*’

Allan Wilkinson - Northern Sky Magazine

‘Joyous and thoughtful, with a depth that repays careful listening in spades.

Makes for enthralling listening’

Johnny Whalley - Folk Radio UK