Saltaire

Saltaire is an alt-folk trio consisting of singer/cellist Kaitlin Cullen-Verhauz, guitarist Ian Kinsella and bodhrán/bouzouki player Conor Lyons. Together they create a rich tapestry of sound and storytelling, through a fusion of Irish and American folk & trad styles.

Saltaire weaves haunting, ethereal folk with rich storytelling, blending original songs with reimagined folk ballads and traditional tunes. With the deep resonance of cello, the rhythmic pulse of bodhrán, and the melodic interplay of guitar and bouzouki, they craft a fresh folk sound that feels both timeless and nostalgic.

Saltaire brings together three distinct musical voices, shaped by years of performing in acclaimed bands and as sought-after session musicians. Conor is a founding member of The Bonny Men, while Ian and Kaitlin have played with Frankie Gavin & De Dannan. Kaitlin also performs with 2025 RTÉ Folk Award winners Natalie Ní Chasaide & Iarfhlaith Ó Domhnaill, and all three members are part of Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin's live band, featuring on his debut solo album The Deepest Breath. Their combined experience fuels Saltaire’s bold and dynamic sound.

They have garnered airplay across regional and national radio stations in Ireland and abroad, and have played to packed audiences in venues such as Whelan’s, The Duncairn, The Cobblestone, & the Button Factory. Saltaire have played the main stages of festivals such as Vantastival, Wild Roots, Féile Binn Éadair, and the St. Patrick’s Day Festival Quarter at Colins Barracks; they showcased at Your Roots are Showing folk conference, Hooks&Reels events and World Unplugged concerts, including a support slot for David Kitt in March 2023.

Their debut original single (The Axe) and subsequent EP will be released in the coming months with a powerhouse full band (including Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Ryan McAuley, Catherine McHugh, and Laoise FitzGerald), engineered and co-produced by the mighty Alex Borwick.

You can learn more at saltairemusic.com, find their music on all major streaming platforms, and follow them on instagram @saltaire__