Scottish folk sensation Talisk returns to Monroe’s Live on Thursday, October 23, at 8pm following a storming show at the Galway Folk Festival and a headline show last year.
At the core, their sound is a mix of traditional Celtic music with innovative arrangements, taking the roots of the Scottish traditional scene and growing into something broader and more electrifying.
Comprising Mohsen Amini, Charlie Galloway, and Benedict Morris, Talisk’s music is known for its intensity and is described as 'incredible' and a 'rocking powerhouse.'
Though technically an acoustic trio of concertina, fiddle, and guitar, they create a layered, high-intensity, driving sound that often feels far bigger than the sum of the three instruments.
Over the past decade, the band has earned a reputation as one of the most sought-after folk groups.
Talisk’s history speaks for itself. They have amassed over fifteen million streams and sold more than 10,000 albums worldwide.
They’ve won multiple prestigious awards and appeared at top venues across the globe.
Critical recognition has followed. Mohsen Amini was named Musician of the Year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2018, becoming the youngest ever to receive the accolade.
The band also received the prestigious Belhaven?Bursary?for?Innovation?in?Scottish?Music in 2018, the largest music prize in Scotland.
Talisk’s recorded work has received critical acclaim. Their debut album, Abyss, set the tone for their style, while their follow-ups, Beyond and Dawn, garnered five-star reviews, continuing their trajectory and expanding their audience.
Purely instrumental, their unique approach to folk music makes them one of the most exciting and original bands to emerge from Scotland in recent years, and their success indicates a renewed appetite for folk.
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