Solo artist Séamus McKenna has over a decades experience in writing, recording and performing. Mixing influences from his Irish Roots, Acoustic folk and Americana Séamus has an unique yet familiar sound. Racking up an average of 150+ Gigs a year, Seamus is no stranger to a crowd.
In 2024 Seamus moved from the North of England to Cornwall in search of inspiration. His time in the ancient county has provided him with a wealth of local musicians to collaborate with. He is currently curating a series of events called "Get Folk'd!" Promoting local artists and helping support the grassroots music scene. He is also working on a number of collaborative songs with other artists in the area.
Séamus has a BA Hons in Songwriting and Musical Composition and has released a number of his own recordings including 2022's single Man on the Moon and his debut album named after its title track Take Me To The Mountains featured on BBC Merseyside & BBC Radio 6 Music. In 2024 Seamus released Calling To You which was well received and also picked up by BBC Introducing South West. 2025 saw the release of "By The Wind Sailor" and a collaboration with Cornwall based Cellist Paddy Mitton (Swallows and Crows) to record and release a live version of legendary Irish song "The Parting Glass".
Seamus has hit the ground running in 2025 working on a huge collaboration of songs, festivals and events. Highlights of the year include performing at Paradhis festival (mains stage), St Ives Arts Club, The Poly Theatre Falmouth, Newquay Food Festival, Porthleven Food Festival, Penzance Food Festival, Dart Music Fest (main stage), The Cornish Bank, The Fish Factory, The KCM, Falmouth Pavillions and many many more.
Séamus is now based in Porthleven, Cornwall and continues to build a following through regular touring, festivals and local shows and working with the artists community to continue to create a better environment for artists to flourish in.
Join us (albeit a day early!) for our Get Folk'd! Samhain Event at The Fish Factory.
Doors from 7pm - Music from St Fian, Seamus McKenna and HUMM.
We will be setting up a small shrine to honor our ancestors and any family/friends who have since left us. Please bring a photograph/belonging if you would like to contribute and we can come together as one to pay our respects on this ancient event.
See you there!
Get Folk'd! Presents - "Old Spot Live At The Fish Factory, Penryn".
Old Spot (Rowan Piggott & Joe Danks) burst onto the scene with a critically acclaimed debut album and a whirlwind UK tour, quickly establishing themselves as a fresh force in old-time music. Praised for their raw energy and expressive musicianship, the duo lit up stages across UK/EU folk, bluegrass, and old-time festivals.
Now, Old Spot continue to push the boundaries of stringband tradition – digging deeper into the roots of old-time while crafting a live show that’s equal parts intimate and electrifying. Their forthcoming album, recorded in the Scottish Borders, captures this evolving sound with fresh material and atmospheric arrangements. Whether trading close harmonies, ripping into a tune, or experimentally reworking a classic, Old Spot captivate audiences with a sound that’s both steeped in tradition and boldly original.
“The sound is fresh, modern and spacious, but this remains traditional old time music played with a deep respect and a clear connection to the original recordings. Old Spot is an uplifting melting pot of different approaches which merge seamlessly." – Old Time News
Join us for a wholesome evening of music at one of Cornwall's most progressive and creative community spaces, The Fish Factory.
TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FRIDAY 16th OCTOBER DIRECT FROM CARNGLAZE CAVERNS WEBSITE -
Roo Panes is a British singer-songwriter whose musical journey has unfolded over more than a decade. Initially emerging as a folk artist, his music over the years has also taken colour from other genres such as indie, alternative or classical music, creating a sound that is both expansive and intimate.
Since Roo Panes’ breakthrough album Paperweights, the artist has released 4 critically acclaimed albums and toured the globe including recently selling out Barbican Centre, and stand out performances at Shepherds Bush Empire, Glastonbury, Haldern Pop and Latitude, and more.
Known for his evocative compositions and introspective poetry, Panes explores the terrain of human experience, delving into themes of relationship, personal growth, and faith. As a writer he has endeavoured to maintain a sense of purpose at the heart of his work, his songs serving as vessels for profound emotion, transforming complex feelings into melodies that resonate, and lyrics that act as a bridge between the everyday and the eternal, inviting listeners into moments of genuine connection and reflection.
In a musical world often dominated by noise and spectacle, Roo Panes stands as a testament to the enduring power of quiet authenticity.
