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The Shackleton Trio
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About The Shackleton Trio
Foot-stomping folk, rich harmonies & world-touring roots music with heart. "Beautiful" - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2.
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Norwich
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The Shackleton Trio's Song list
Originals & Trad:
Mandy Lynn
The Fashionable Farmer
Black Sluice
Neil Taylors Jig
The 30 Year Jig
The Roman Wall
Fenland Song
Devil and the Farmer’s Wife
Bird’s Nest Bound
No Road Across Mousehold
Molly Vaughan / Knackens Polska
Hold the Line
Newmarket
Wildman Peter
Ballad of Barton Broad
Powte's Complaint
Eel Song
Coal Tattoo
Lonesome George
War Pigeon
Two Hundred Days
The Bows of London
Old Joe Clark
John Hardy
June Apple
Salt Spring
Covers: (Happy to learn covers to suit your event)
Wagon Wheel - Old Crow Medicine Show
Friend of the Devil - The Grateful Dead
Bad Bad Woman - Izzy Cox
Miss Ohio - Gillian Welch
Great Divide - Kate Wolf
How Long will I love You? - Waterboys
Don't Think Twice - Bob Dylan
Travellin Soldier - The Chicks
Nobody Knows You - Bessie Smith
Dancing Queen - ABBA
Call me Al - Paul Simon
The Fox - Nickel Creek
Walk of Life - Dire Straits
Call the Captain - Steep Canyon Rangers
Forget me Nots - Hot Club of Cowtown
The Shackleton Trio's Prices
Last updated: 2025
Note: prices may vary based on travel distance. For an exact quote, click “Check availability”.
Standard Prices
3 musicians
| Duration | Price | |
| Up to 1 hour | £812.50 | |
| Up to 2 hours | £1250 | |
| Up to 3 hours | £2500 |
Packages
Full day3 musicians
Includes any of the following:
-Acoustic performance as guests arrive/signing of register/down the aisle.
- 45 minutes acoustic (stationary or walkabout) during drinks reception.
Evening set - 2 x 45 minutes with full PA and sound engineer, and our own lights for performance if required.
One song or tune learned and arranged for your event.
We'll provide a playlist for between sets.
Option of using our PA after we finish playing for your own playlist.
£3750
Customer questions
What do your clients love most about your performances?
Our captivating and engaging blend of material which works well as the main focal point of an event/occasion, or equally well as background music for ambience.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Multiple festivals, Concert Halls, Weddings and Corporate Events. Including: Cambridge Folk Festival, The Danish Embassy, Dranouter Festival (BE), La Roche Bluegrass Festival (FR), Tivoli Gardens (DK), Sidmouth Folk Festival, Towersey Festival, Celtic Connections (Scotland), Imbolc Festival (Northern Ireland), Riksscenen (NO), Victoria Teatern (SE).
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
Fairport Convention, Nickel Creek, Gillian Welch, Sarah Jarosz, Richard Thompson, Blowzabella, Steep Canyon Rangers.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
Cambridge Folk Festival's prestigious main stage.
A performance on BBC Countryfile.
Actor Musicians in a Christmas film.
Compositions performed in Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
Do you have different line-up options?
We are able to perform acoustic songs/tunes during the afternoon as a duo (guitar and fiddle) at a reduced rate is preferred.
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
We understand that plans change once event planning is underway. We always adapt if we are able to. Just drop us a message.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. We are able to offer this for free, using our own PA. If you'd like to run your own playlist through our PA after we have finished our final set, we are able to offer this for an additional cost of around £200.
How much time do you need to set up?
We usually set up around 90 minutes prior to performance time for PA'd events. If we are playing during the evening but you need us to set up in early afternoon for example - you'll be required to purchase the 'full day' package.
Can you roam around while you perform?
Yes, when playing acoustically we can move around freely.
Can I pick the songs you play from the set list?
Our set lists are crafted from countless performances and learning what works best for different environments. We are definitely happy to chat through and make sure we find what works for your event.
Is all of the equipment (e.g. PA & lighting) included in your quote?
Yes.
Can you learn song requests before the event?
We are happy to learn one song inclusive of the fee. If you'd like us to learn 2-3, we are able to do so for an additional £150 per song. This covers of time for learning, rehearsal and arrangement.
Musicianship
Genres:
Folk, 1920s era music, Bluegrass, Folk rock, Traditional English folk, Traditional Scottish folk, Traditional Irish folk, Country
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Event types:
Concert, Wedding, Virtual event, Wedding proposal, Funeral / Memorial service, Church service, Hotel / Restaurant event, Bar / Club / Venue event, Private event, Corporate event, Charity event, Recording session, Theatre / Show, Cruise, Burns night, Birthday party, Christmas party, New Year's Eve
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