Original songs. Hilarious entertainment. Great musical chops.
Welcome to the official McShane & Shaw website
McShane & Shaw are no more. In September 2024 Chris McShane retired from the duo due to health concerns. He continues to be active with some musical activities including Folk Ensemble and teaching. Ralph Shaw continues to perform solo as well as with writing and other musical projects.
Ralph Shaw and Chris McShane are multi-instrumentalists from Yorkshire who have honed their craft everywhere from Barnsley to British Columbia.
Watch and be delighted by virtuoso music, tight harmonies, family friendly comedy, original funny songs, timeless classics, audience interaction and sparkling wit – be taken back to what entertainment used to be before it all got ruined by reality TV.
Find out who we are in the About Us section, see performances on the Video page and make sure to check out our Bandcamp page where you can sample and buy Dad Dancing, the eclectic new album (see above) and a selection of singles.
We do performances all year round (book us!) and a list of upcoming shows can be found below.
We look forward to seeing you!
Recent videos
(More videos can be seen in the main Video section)
Plastic is Everywhere
Pension for a Soldier
Disco Ukulele
Shows
November 22, 23 & 24 – 3 Day Folk Jam workshop. HF Holidays, Dovedale
2pm Sunday December 22 Big Christmas Singalong at Penistone Paramount is still going ahead. Even though Chris has retired from McShane & Shaw this show continues with Ralph and the Mistletoe Minstrels.
“Wickedly funny, superbly talented, heart-warming and with a feel-good factor you wish you could bottle up and take home.”
– Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican
