Sarah McQuaid begins the UK leg of her Autumn/Winter Tour on Oct 29th in Cornwall.
Renowned for her warm, engaging stage presence, Sarah McQuaid is a versatile and beguiling performer. Her unique voice delivers a powerful emotional punch that’s matched by her distinctive, eloquent guitar style. In addition to her own elegantly crafted originals, she interprets traditional Irish and Appalachian folk songs, Elizabethan ballads, 1930s jazz numbers, surprise covers and lively guitar instrumentals with panache and poignance.
Oct 29 Truro: Hall for Cornwall Platform Performances
Nov 2 Spalding Folk Club
Nov 3 Hoghton: Gregson Lane Folk Club
Nov 4 Chagford: Ring O’Bells
Nov 5 Torquay: The Blue Walnut Cafe
Nov 6 Lydney: Forest Folk Club
Nov 8 Chichester Folk Song Club
Nov 9 Rochester: Wednesday Folk at the Man of Kent Alehouse
Nov 11 Rotherham: The Rock at Maltby
Nov 12 Wakefield: The Acoustic Cabaret
Nov 15 Edinburgh: Leith Folk Club
Nov 16 Haddington Folk Club
Nov 18 Kilmarnock: Palace Theatre Music Cafe
Nov 20 Ivybridge: Folk On The Moor
Nov 22 Leigh-on-Sea: Hoy at Anchor Folk Club
Nov 23 Farncombe: The Farncombe Cavern
Nov 24 Barnard Castle Folk Club
Nov 25 Keighley: West Lane Baptist Church
Nov 26 Black Dog Village Hall
Nov 27 Totnes FM Studio Lounge
Nov 28 Bridgend World Roots
Dec 1 Colebrooke Village Hall
Dec 2 Manaton Village Hall
Dec 3 Peter Tavy Village Hall
“Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — Geoff Wallis, fRoots
“Sparkling guitar and compelling alto voice … reminiscent of Pentangle’s best efforts … a gentle and magical recording that I will return to time and again.” — Tom Druckenmiller, Sing Out!
“Likely to make the hairs stand up on the back of your neck.” — Aled Jones, BBC Radio 2
“Folk music as it should be sung — warm, gentle and real.” – Alf McCarthy, Late Date, RTE Radio 1
“An unreserved thumbs-up. Captivating performance, great songs, playing and singing. Sarah was also totally professional, charming and low maintenance. What more could you ask for?” — Gerry Evans, TwickFolk, London
“She sings with so much beauty – and with utmost respect for the folklore behind each song and ballad.” — Gene Shay, WXPN, Philadelphia
“A must for everyone who loves a CD you can put on again and again, and never tire of it.” — Roz Larman, FolkScene, Los Angeles
“Pure magic!! We are running our folkclub for 16 years now but I never experienced such a thrilling interaction between artist and audience.” — Piet Snellen, De Fookhook, Netherlands
“Quietly expressive and supremely affecting performances … Not a weak link anywhere in earshot … This is a truly lovely record.” — NetRhythms
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