SHEA
RAFFERTY

“He's one of our own”- Lilian Smith (RTÉ Radio 1)

Click here to preview the new unreleased album ‘LIVIN’ on SoundCloud (Produced by Ed Harcourt and mastered by Miles Showell at Abbey Road Studios)

After a year locked away in the Wolf Cabin Studio, Shea Rafferty has emerged with nothing shy of a masterpiece. The 10-track unreleased LP titled ‘Livin’ has been produced by titan Ed Harcourt (credited for producing Paloma Faith, Sophie Ellis-Bextor), and mastered by magician Miles Showell (The Beatles, Amy Winehouse) at the iconic Abbey Road Studios.

Ed Harcourt and Shea Rafferty at Abbey Road Studios

In a huge sonic shift, Shea shines a light on his more rocky side, showcasing a wide-range of instrumentation, dynamic soundscapes and poignant lyricism throughout. With Ed himself performing on most tracks too, this is undoubtedly his finest work to date.

Buy Shea Rafferty Making History albumBuy Shea Rafferty To the morning Sky album

With two albums out (featuring cameos from the likes of Peter Buck of R.E.M. and Jonny Quinn of Snow Patrol fame), Shea Rafferty has become a well-respected artist within the UK Americana scene.

These previous releases have received great radio support from Absolute Country, CountryLine Radio, Iain Anderson at BBC Scotland, Ralph McLean at BBC Ulster as well as featuring on RTÉ Radio 1's Recommended List.

He's performed sell out shows on some of the most iconic stages from Manchester Academy, Birmingham Symphony Hall, Oran Mor in Glasgow to London's The 100 Club, Omeara, Lafayette, The British Country Music Festival and even Nashville's Bluebird Cafe.

Shea Rafferty playing at the Fleece in BristolShea Rafferty performing on stage

He closed 2024 supporting Ed Harcourt in London and opened 2025 supporting Joshua Hyslop as well as performing in a documentary screened at the AMA UK Music Week.

Previous performance highlights include

  • AMA Music Week (UK)
  • The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville, US)
  • The British Country Music Festival 2023 (UK)
  • Lafayette
  • Omeara
  • The Green Note
  • The 100 Club (London)
  • Manchester Academy (Manchester)
  • The Globe (Cardiff)
  • Hangar34 (Liverpool)
  • Oran Mor (Glasgow)
  • Liquid Room (Edinburgh)
  • The Fleece (Bristol)
  • Sofar Sounds (Liverpool)
  • FortyFive Vinyl (York)
  • Nashville Meets London (London)
  • Warwick Castle (Warwickshire)

“Keep your eyes on this guy, he's on his way!”- Vive Le Rock

“To the Morning Sky shines its light on diverse styles, all comfortable in the words and music of Shea Rafferty”- The Alternate Root

“Making History offers an optimistic catharsis”- Americana Highways