Kinnaris Quintet

Kinnaris Quintet is the powerhouse group forging new attitudes towards traditional and folk music with their unique and signature sound. Expect uplifting and driving harmonies, intricate arrangements, and joy in abundance. Renowned for having a style quite like no other – powerful, fresh, euphoric, raw, enigmatic and highly emotive, the group have quickly become the must-see act on the live music scene. Based in Glasgow, Kinnaris Quintet take influences of traditional Scottish, Irish, Bluegrass, Classical, Scandinavian and Appalachian music, and create technically dazzling, evocative arrangements. Band members are Jenn Butterworth (Guitar), Laura-Beth Salter (Mandolin/Tenor Guitar), Aileen Reid (5-String Fiddle), Fiona MacAskill (Fiddle) and Laura Wilkie (Fiddle). The five pillars of the band are accomplished musicians in their own right. Combined, their musical energy is compelling, and musicianship is pushed to bold new heights. Recent collaborations have included writing and performing with musical heroes Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Dreamers’ Circus, Frigg, and a guest appearance in pop superstar George Ezra’s End to End documentary.

‘A fearless and unconventional exploration of traditional music as this powerhouse of a band takes Irish, Scottish, and Bluegrass by the hand and spins them into an album as unique and innovative as it is technically dazzling….destined to take its place as one of the best debut albums.’ Folk Radio UK