Heron Valley and Hannah Rarity - Masham Town Hall

The very best of contemporary Scottish folk and roots music, the Scotland Introducing tour returns to Masham with powerful sound of Heron Valley, and the stunning voice of Hannah Rarity.

Heron Valley are a driving force in the new generation of Scottish folk music, a band whose powerful sound has consistently ignited stages and hearts around the world. Renowned for their exhilarating live performances featuring high-octane bagpipe and fiddle tunes backed by an unrelenting rhythm section, Heron Valley have electrified audiences in Scotland and across the globe. Their sets race from reels and jigs to evocative Scottish songs and powerful original material all delivered with a passion that's impossible to resist. Get ready to dance. Get ready to shout.

Hannah Rarity is a leading figure in the Scottish folk scene, celebrated for her exceptional voice and dynamic musical presence. Since winning the prestigious BBC Young Traditional Musician of the Year award in 2018, she has consistently impressed audiences and critics alike. Known for her hauntingly beautiful voice and, increasingly, her poignant self-penned songs, Hannah effortlessly blends folk, contemporary, and original material, drawing comparisons to vocal legends like Cara Dillon, Norah Jones, and Joan Baez.

Not only has she a wonderful voice, she has gravitas. When she sings, we are compelled to listen. Irish Music Magazine

This is going to be another very special evening from the sound of young Scotland!