After a stupendous reception at Shrewsbury 2024, we just had to have them back!
El Pony Pisador has become one of the most important folk bands in Catalonia. Its sound is crafted in the tradition of Celtic and folk music.
They say that if you blend the worlds of JRR Tolkien with Monty Python, and add a substantial dose of contemporary folk energy, the result could be something similar to El Pony Pisador.
They have released three albums, with the latest one featuring The Longest Johns, a sea shanty group from England. Currently, El Pony Pisador is working on their fourth album, scheduled for an early 2024 release. So far, they ‘ve accumulated over six million streams in their catalog, and their fan base continues to grow.
El Pony Pisador has performed all over Europe, including notable appearances at Eurofolk in Germany, Appingedam Folk in the Netherlands, and the North Sea Folk & Shanties Festival in Belgium, Severn Seas Festival in UK among others. They have also showcased their talents in Canada at La Fete des Chants Marins and in the USA at Bay City Maritime Festival.
In addition, the band has ventured across continents, completing a successful Australian tour this year with six shows in the South-West of the island, including the Albany International Folk and Shanty Festival. This tour was highly successful, with every show sold out. Plans are already underway for the next tour in early 2025.
2023 was exceptionally busy, featuring more than 50 shows, culminating in their first date in Asia at the Hozo Music Festival in Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam).
In 2024 the band was selected to perform at Folk Alliance International in Kansas (USA). Undoubtedly, El Pony Pisador is currently at the pinnacle of their career.