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Originally formed as a quartet, Cantrip sprung from a local session in Edinburgh nearly twenty years ago. Their driving music immediately caught the attention of the masses, and they were quickly signed to the Foot Stompin’ label. After a period of hiatus in which children were born and continents were left for new ones, Cantrip redefined its sound. Trimming itself to a trio, the band tightened its arrangements while expanding its influence. This more mature sound debuted on their recent release “The Crossing” (2016). In late 2019, they spent a week in their original home of Edinburgh creating and recording new music. This seminal album showed a new and darker side of the group while preserving the elements that audiences have come to know and love. After 20 years of touring, Cantrip has found a character like no other. Since 2023, the band is back to being a quartet, featuring Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Eric McDonald, and now Alasdair White (Battlefield Band).
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Aeolian, 795 Dundas St East,London, Ontario, Canada
