Shane McCartan is a dynamic and compelling guitarist in the traditional Irish music scene. His stage presence and fluid command of the acoustic guitar have made him a sought-after musician at literary festivals, youth music showcases, and folk gatherings across Ireland. He performed at the International Literature Festival Dublin's Lunch Break alongside Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín. Shane featured in Boyne TradFest 2024, delivering electrifying guitar sets in the Scotch Hall Shopping Centre In 2022, he contributed to the Drogheda Arts Festival's world premiere performance of the "Causeway" orchestral work as guitarist for the youth folk ensemble Nós Nua. Festival audiences and social posts also show him as a special guest guitarist at Birmingham TradFest’s finale, and supporting fiddler Ryan Young on gigs including a Connolly’s of Leap show in November.
Shane McCartan is a dynamic and compelling guitarist in the traditional Irish music scene. His stage presence and fluid command of the acoustic guitar have made him a sought-after musician at literary festivals, youth music showcases, and folk gatherings across Ireland. He performed at the International Literature Festival Dublin's Lunch Break alongside Éadaoin Ní Mhaicín. Shane featured in Boyne TradFest 2024, delivering electrifying guitar sets in the Scotch Hall Shopping Centre In 2022, he contributed to the Drogheda Arts Festival's world premiere performance of the "Causeway" orchestral work as guitarist for the youth folk ensemble Nós Nua. Festival audiences and social posts also show him as a special guest guitarist at Birmingham TradFest’s finale, and supporting fiddler Ryan Young on gigs including a Connolly’s of Leap show in November.
