It’s often said that Czechs and Irish people have a lot in common. While we’re not entirely sure how Irish audiences feel about Czech musicians (we won’t count Markéta Irglová selling roses), Czech crowds have a deep love for singer-songwriters, punk, and traditional music from the Northern European island. When these styles are carefully blended with other influences and genres, something unique is born that will make you dance, laugh, and deeply moving. Those who attended the 15th edition of Colours of Ostrava can attest to this.
Back in 2016, when the band agreed to play at the festival, they realized they didn’t have any other gigs lined up in the area. Even today, you can find their charming post on Facebook asking the community if they knew of any nearby events or venues in Ostrava. At that time, they had already collaborated with legends like Hector Zazou, Glen Hansard, and U2. Fast forward a few years, and the band has not only earned awards and acclaim for their film scores—including the successful 2020 animated feature Wolfwalkers—but what remains unchanged are their iconic instruments: flutes, violins, Irish uilleann pipes, bodhrán, djembe, mandolins, all intertwined with electric guitars and brass.