Rakish
Dashing Folk Duo
With deep roots in Celtic and Americana traditions, contemporary folk duo Rakish keeps an ear skyward toward the future. Staying true to their namesake, the duo consists of Appalachian-raised Scottish fiddle champ Maura Shawn Scanlin, who amplifies old-time ballads with evocative songwriting and clawhammer banjo, alongside literary guitarist Conor Hearn, who deftly combines bass and rhythm for a uniquely powerful sound. With recent performances at the Library of Congress and Folk Alliance International, the “naturally nimble” pair exudes a “genuinely infectious sense of delight, heart, and jubilation” (Strings Magazine). These dynamos refuse to be pigeonholed, thriving in the in-between. Come experience Rakish at The Monarch and refresh your own deep well of traditions.
