GET FOLK'D! At Shoals Brewery

GET FOLK'D! Is all about giving local talent the stage and platform they deserve. Too many artists are stuck in the corner of a pub when they deserve to be on a stage in a venue! This is why Porthleven Based Songwriter and Performer Seamus McKenna started up Get Folk'd! Events back in 2024.

This line up at Shoals is going to be one of the best we've had so far, so lets take a look shall we?

THE LINE UP:

Callum Kenworthy 1:30- 2pm

Hailing from Falmouth, Cornwall, singer songwriter Callum Kenworthy crafts personal and touching songs, drawing on experiences and relationships of all kinds; romantic, friendships and family ties. His unique style of guitar playing blends a range of styles, including both modern and more established flamenco and percussive techniques, to form his own exceptional indie folk music, and Callum explains how his sound has developed; “As an introverted person from a young age I’ve always found comfort in soft, emotional folk music. As I grew older my tastes expanded exponentially and a love for rhythmically rich music from different cultures became more prominent.I like to think my sound is an amalgamation of what I like to hear combined with the influence of the undeniable inspiring beauty of the rugged and wild Cornish coastline that I call home.”

Ben Banford 2:15 - 2:45pm

A simple man playing simple songs. Inpsired by the 60's folk revival and rooted in comminity.

"The multinstrumentalist channels the sounds of great singer songwriters with his honest, open, relatable compositions" -Cornish Gig Guide

Seamus Mckenna & Fingal Capaldi 3:00 - 3:45pm

Seamus Mckenna is a UK based Multi instrumentalist and DIY Folk Musician based in Porthleven, Cornwall, UK. With an extensive history of touring and playing shows all around the UK, Ireland and Europe, Seamus delivers a contrasting mixture of genres built on a foundation of Blues, Rock N Roll and folk music. His set is curated to contain only songs that are of particular importance to him and that he is passionate about delivering to the world.

After being based in the North West for a number of years, Séamus honed his craft playing the Irish bars and venues of Liverpool and Manchester City centres. However, his new ventures have brought him to the ancient and mystical county of Cornwall where he is currently continuing to establish a devoted following.

Since arriving in Cornwall Seamus has performed hundreds of shows around the county including the main stages of Paradhis & Porthleven Food Festival where he played with his band, local legends "The Dessert Theives" to a crowd of over 2000 people.

He will be joining Porthleven Legend Fingal Capaldi onstage for a show to remember...

For Fans of The Band, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and Johnny Cash etc... This is definitely your kind of show..

Samuel Glazebrook 4:00 - 4:45pm

Samuel Glazebrook is a multi-instrumentalist singer songwriter / producer. When he's not playing mandolin and percussion in Roo Panes' band, he writes and records music from his self built cabin in Cornwall, UK. His rhythmic style of acoustic guitar, subtle melodies and introspective lyrics draw you in to listen closely. If you enjoy artists such as Jose Gonzales, Fleet Foxes, Feist and Gregory Alan Isakov you will love Samuels vibe.

Lore & Lament 5:00 - 5:45pm

Holly Anne Coles and Mitch Cartwright, seasoned performers, have united under their shared passion for folk music to create Lőre and Lament. Celebrating the rich tapestry of folkloric tradition, they breathe new life into timeless ballads and shanties while crafting original songs inspired by the captivating myths and legends of England and the Celtic nations. Their music offers a heartfelt tribute to storytelling through song, blending history and imagination into an enchanting, immersive experience

Club Luda 6:00 - 6:45pm

"Club Luda is a Falmouth based improvisation collective. The project brings together Cornwall based musicians to explore ideas of spontaneous musical performance, blending the imitate sounds of folk music with cinematic ambition".

Wake The River 7:00 - 7:45pm

Cornwall UK based Wake the River span multiple generations in their ages and influences inviting a fresh fusion with delicate, stand-out lead vocals from Freeborn, sensitive instrumentation, layered harmonies and irresistible grooves.

Lead vocalist Freeborn and songwriter Woodburn explore a blend of folk, blues, indie and pop genres, always searching for where the playful and the ethereal meet. Multi instrumentalist Height adds to the sonic mix his knowledge of folk styles and grooves from around the world.

Regulars on BBC introducing, RTÉ Radio 1 (Lilian Smith) and Amazing Radio the band have been live in session on Radio X with John Kennedy. Wake the River has enjoyed prominent live venues including The Bedford in London and the Eden Project.

Smokin' Pilchards 8:00 - 8:45pm

Smokin’ Pilchards are an alternative nautical folk group based across Cornwall and the Midlands playing high energy foot stomping tunes telling tales of weird and wonderful characters, murder and fish.

With infectious sax driven riffs and punchy soulful vocals, the pilchards have been delighting audiences at pubs, clubs and festivals all over the country for nearly a decade and are a must see live band!

Bailey Tomkinson (Full Band) 9:00pm - 9:45pm

Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals are a rising Heartland Pop-Rock band from St Ives, Cornwall, delivering emotionally charged, guitar-led anthems with a widescreen, high-energy sound. Blending classic songwriting with modern edge, their music sits confidently alongside artists like Sam Fender and The War on Drugs, open-hearted, melodic, and built for big stages.

Recently named BBC Introducing’s “One to Watch” for 2025, the band have topped the iTunes charts twice as independents, earned coverage in The Times, Vogue, and The Metro, and built a reputation for powerful live shows, performing at Boardmasters, The Great Escape, and Wilderness, and supporting acts like Keane and Simple Minds.

Their latest single Supermoon captures the band at full tilt, cinematic, punchy, and full of momentum. With a growing national following and new music on the way, Bailey Tomkinson & The Locals are quickly becoming one of the UK’s most exciting emerging acts.