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Polly MacLean, vocals Andy Chapman, guitar
Éilish McCracken, violin Al Firrell, bass & cello
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Thursday 5th December, Luton
Gigs Wed, 06 Nov 2019
We're delighted to be returning to The Hat Factory in Luton, courtesy of the fine folk at UTTER! Spoken Word. This event...
Still here
News Thu, 22 Nov 2018
It's been a while, hasn't it? Life getting in the way of music...when they should really be the same thing. Anyway, if a...
Marathon encore...
News Tue, 06 Feb 2018
Last year, our Andy ran his first ever marathon and raised almost £3,000 for Shelter. Well, he's only gone and got himse...
Thursday 22nd February, Fiddler's Elbow
Gigs Sun, 04 Feb 2018
A fine bill at the Fiddler's Elbow, as our mates The Reverse launch their new single 'Abstract Heart' with support slots...
Saturday 10th February, Wardown House, Luton
Gigs Tue, 23 Jan 2018
UTTER! Lutonia and Luton Culture present 'Light/Shade' at Wardown House Museum & Gallery. We're the only musical act...
Saturday 7th October, Oxjam Clapham
Gigs Sun, 01 Oct 2017
Slate Islands will be playing at the wonderful Oxjam Clapham one-day festival, when gigs will be happening at various ve...
Thursday 1st June, UTTER! Lutonia
Gigs Thu, 01 Jun 2017
Three quarters of the band (minus Al, who's otherwise engaged that night) will be playing at The Hat Factory as part of ...
Wednesday 15th March: Mycenae House
Gigs Sat, 04 Mar 2017
Our Andy is running in this year's London Marathon to raise money for Shelter, the homelessness charity - this is a bene...
Sponsor our Andy to run the London Marathon!
News Sat, 04 Mar 2017
Setting aside his guitar, Andy has been training hard for some time now and will be running the 2017 London Marathon to ...
Saturday 11th February: The Harrison
After an indecently long interval, we return with a London gig - and it's on a Saturday! Come and see us on Saturday 11th February at The Harrison, 28 Harrison…
Still more Shirley Collins!
The Shirley Inspired Shirley Collins tribute album goes from strength to strength! It's now available on triple CD as well as the (more expensive but beautifully put together) vinyl triple…
Sunday 4th October: We Shall Overcome
We Shall Overcome is a nationwide weekend of events in opposition to austerity and in celebration of culture and solidarity. Political but not party political, these events have been organised…
Thursday 1st October: Blang
The very fine Blang record label is celebrating its tenth anniversary with two shows at the new 12 Bar Club - and we're proud to be playing at the first…
Monday 15th December: Murphy MacLean
Murphy MacLean is Polly's side project: a duo with Joe Murphy of Sergeant Buzfuz. They'll be playing at the Under The Influence 'Alternative Christmas Service', where each act plays two…
Saturday 4th October: Merge Festival (CANCELLED!)
(Stop press - very sadly, the organisers have had to cancel this event because such heavy rain is forecast that the outdoor Riverside Stage just wouldn't be able to cope.) We'll…
Thursday 2nd October: Murphy MacLean in Luton
Debut gig for Polly's new side project, a duo with Joe Murphy from Sergeant Buzfuz (on this occasion, also featuring Éilish on violin!) We're one of the support acts for the…
Edinburgh: Wed 20th & Thur 21st August
Polly is heading up to the city of her birth to play a couple of short sets without the rest of the band, as part of the delightful Stand-Up Tragedy…
The Ballad of Shirley Collins, part 2
Polly's solo track, recorded for a Shirley Collins tribute album (see previous article below for details) can now be heard here. Give it a listen and a 'like'! Incidentally, even…
