Niall McCabe

Niall McCabe is a singer-songwriter from a small island off the west coast of Ireland, now based in Co. Cork. His music, marked by captivating storytelling and deft guitar work, evokes the wild Atlantic landscape of his home. With a distinct voice and compelling live performances, McCabe has earned critical acclaim and a loyal following. His latest album, Rituals, topped the RTE Radio airplay charts, showcasing his blend of folk and soul.

Sat 12 October 2024

With self-effacing humour and stories told of growing up on a remote Irish Island Niall McCabe possess an effortless charm which both captivates and liberates his audience. Like the wild Atlantic landscape of his home McCabe’s songs feel timeless and natural yet bely the dense shaping of a dynamic creative force. Deft, intricate guitar work brings a lightness to the weight of Island isolation yet the sound, soul and stories of McCabe’s life and experiences breathe a deep cultured sense of discernment through his vocals. His natural distinct voice is earning him a growing loyal fanbase, discovering his music as he travels extensively, with his recent album tour schedule bringing him to venture off the Island, across Ireland, UK, Europe and North America.

As well as becoming an accomplished finger-style guitar player, Niall has been lending his unique voice to Irish trad-fusion band ‘Beoga’, touring Ireland, Europe and the USA while also playing support for Ed Sheeran, Foy Vance and Johnny Swim and more recently opening for Chris Isaak on his UK Tour, to two sold out audiences at Eventim Apollo London and Wolverhampton Civic Halls.

McCabe’s eagerly anticipated ‘Rituals’ album was released in February 2023 to critical acclaim and featured as RTE Album of the Week, while the song Rituals topped the RTE Radio airplay charts for five consecutive weeks.

“A Sentimental Soulful Debut” – HOTPRESS Magazine

“…the weight of personal experience and reflection makes it a masterpiece, in the true sense of the word” – Irish Music Magazine

“…an incredibly talented singer-songwriter and his song ‘Stonemason’ is one of the best I’ve ever heard” – Miriam O’Callaghan (RTE Radio 1)