About
Without Willow are an Irish acoustic folk/singer-songwriting duo with an Americana twist from Donegal. They released their debut album ‘Left Behind’ to critical acclaim in February 2024. They have since been featured in RTE’s Behind The Music as well as gaining positive reviews from Hotpress Magazine, Goldenplec and Irish Music…
Without Willow are an Irish acoustic folk/singer-songwriting duo with an Americana twist from Donegal. They released their debut album ‘Left Behind’ to critical acclaim in February 2024.
They have since been featured in RTE’s Behind The Music as well as gaining positive reviews from Hotpress Magazine, Goldenplec and Irish Music Magazine.
Karen Kelly contributes haunting, heartfelt vocals that intertwine seamlessly with Simon Mc Cafferty’s intricate guitar playing, creating a sound that is uniquely their own.
The duo first started writing together in 2014 and released their debut EP ‘Without Willow’ in 2017. Their songwriting has gotten them to the finals of the IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Contest on two occasions as well as the semi finals of The International Songwriting Competition in 2019. They draw inspiration from Irish history, folk songs and nature as well as drawing on personal experiences with love, friendship and grief.
Without Willow have already made waves in the music scene having performed sold-out headline shows in Ireland, Germany and Canada and recently completing their first Irish tour. The duo have released 3 singles in 2025 with a new release for early 2026.
