El Pony Pisador has become one of the most important folk bands in Catalonia. Its sound is crafted in the tradition of Celtic and Folk music. If we blend the worlds of JRR Tolkien with Monty Python, and add a substantial dose of contemporary folk energy, the result could be something similar to El Pony Pisador.
They have released three albums, with the latest one featuring The Longest Johns, a Sea Shanties group from England. Currently, El Pony Pisador has just published its fourth album, “Ocells” in early 2024. This work consists of 11 songs that capture the diversity of traditional Catalan music, blending it with new sounds and exploring themes ranging from medieval stories to humorous narratives and children’s tales. Additionally, the album features collaborations with Jonatan Penalba and Tarta Relena. So far, they ‘ve accumulated over 6 million streams in their catalog, and their fan base continues to grow.
El Pony Pisador has performed all over Europe, including notable appearances at Eurofolk in Germany, Appingedam Folk in the Netherlands, and the North Sea Folk & Shanties Festival in Belgium, Severn Seas Festival in UK among others. They have also showcased their talents in Canada at La Fete des Chants Marins and in the USA at Bay City Maritime Festival.
In addition, the band has ventured across continents, completing a successful Australian tour this year with six shows in the South-West of the island, including the Albany International Folk and Shanty Festival. This tour was highly successful, with every show sold out. Plans are already underway for the next tour in early 2025.
The year 2023 has been exceptionally busy, featuring more than 50 shows. It culminated with their first date in Asia at the Hozo Music Festival in Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam).
As 2024 begins, the band is already experiencing exciting developments, having been selected to perform at Folk Alliance International in Kansas (USA) in February.
Undoubtedly, El Pony Pisador is currently at the pinnacle of their career. The internationalization of the band is a top priority, and we are diligently working to make it happen as we are applying for Eurosonic 2025, Global Fest 2025, Mil Lisboa 2025, Folk Alliance 2025 and of course Your Roots Are Showing 2025.
