The Shackleton Trio announce new album

The Shackleton Trio

The unmistakeable sound of The Shackleton Trio is once again showcased on their latest release, Mousehold. Recorded on the edge of Mousehold Heath in their home town of Norwich, this captivating and compelling collection of songs and tunes takes the listener on a voyage across land and water. The journey begins on Mousehold Heath, withNo Road Across Mousehold’. Based on the 1800’s broadside ballad ‘Crackshots Of Norwich’ (Roud. V2919), the story warns of travelling across the heath whilst the territorial army practiced their fire..

Self penned songs include ‘Wild Man Peter’, which tells the tale of Norwich’s famous wandering icon, ‘Bird’s Nest Bound’, inspired by the similarly titled song by Charley Patton, and ‘Eel Song’ – a celebration of our remarkable yet endangered European eel and a cry for our dying rivers and oceans. These sit alongside the traditional ‘Ballad Of Barton Broad’, collected by Peter Kennedy (Roud 1781) from Norfolk singer Harry Cox in 1947.

The trio’s trademark flair for writing with groove and feeling, and an affection for sourcing and reworking largely unsung local ballads is once again demonstrated in this release, which features stunning linocut artwork from Nic Zuppardi, incorporating species native to Norfolk. Limited Edition hand printed artwork will be available at concerts from May 7th. The trio are excited to present this new work after seven years performing together, during which time the band have been played on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 4, with gleaming ★★★★★ reviews, and appearances on Cambridge Folk Festival’s prestigious main stage, as well as a host of UK and European festivals and international tours…and many miles in the Mondeo. They will continue to rack up those miles throughout 2022 as they tour the new album across England, Scotland, Denmark and Norway. Mousehold is released on May 7th when the band plays their first festival of the year; Cromer’s Folk on the Pier.

Artists’ website: https://www.shackletontrio.co.uk/

‘No Road Across Mousehold’ – official video:


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