The Magpie Arc is a cross-border band featuring acclaimed musicians Nancy Kerr, Findlay Napier, Tom Wright, Alex Hunter , and UK folk legend Martin Simpson on electric guitar. Formed to blend their songwriting and musicianship into a fresh take on the British folk/rock sound of the ’60s and ’70s, the band quickly gained recognition for its unique mix of folk, rock, country, and prog-rock elements. Their debut album, Glamour In The Grey (2022 ), spent 12 months on the UK Official Folk Chart, debuting at number 9. Mojo magazine compared it to Fairport Convention’s 1969 release, calling it “Liege and Lief-affirming” with “an elemental racket.” The band has made waves on UK festival stages and in headline tours, featuring solo sets from each member. Fans can look forward to their next album, set for release in early 2025. The Rockslam podcast described The Magpie Arc as bringing “just the right amount of Black Sabbath for folk rock.” Expect excellent songs, lush harmonies, scything electric guitars, gorgeous fiddle lines and rock solid bass and drums.