Jacqui McShee’s PENTANGLE is the definitive modern folk band. Rooted in the ethos of the original PENTANGLE, the modern incarnation features the best musicians playing Pentangle's original and new songs.

Known for their brilliantly successful combination of traditional and non-traditional, PENTANGLE forged a whole new era in folk. Jacqui McShee and the band continue to do so, and over the decades have further refined the music and performance, constantly amazing and delighting audiences at gigs and festivals.

The original band played such stellar gigs as the Isle-of-Wight festivals (1969 & 1970), Newport Folk Festival, Fillmore East and West, Carnegie Hall and The Royal Festival Hall. Going way beyond traditional folk they created a new music rooted in jazz, folk and blues so it was no surprise Pentangle were billed alongside greats such as Miles Davis, Hendrix, The Grateful Dead, Joan Baez, Joni Mitchell, Dylan and The Band.

PENTANGLE founder member Jacqui McShee is the central link right back to the first days of the original band. Subsequent line-ups have always featured her unmistakeable voice and approach, with the best contemporary players interpreting the songs and music in ever more diverse ways. Drawn from a pool of great players, Jacqui McShee’s PENTANGLE centres around the core of:

Spencer Cozens - KEYBOARDS, VOCALS - Worked with John Martyn as MD for 20 years and toured for many years with Joan Armatrading. Producer and player on many records.

Alan Thomson - BASS - Another long-term member of John Martyn’s Band. Touring and writing credits include Robert Palmer, Martin Barre, Rick Wakeman, Andy Summers, Denny Laine and Long John Baldry.

Pascal Consoli - DRUMS - One of the country’s most respected. His touring and recording history includes Bjork, D’Influence, Sister Sledge.

Martin Winnings - CLARINET & FLUTE - A multi-talented musician who's touring credits include Van Morrison, John Martyn, Ray Charles, Nick Lowe, Lee Scratch Perry and Dexy's Midnight Runners.

Jacqui McShee's Pentangle

Tickets & tour dates

January 2027