The Breath is guitarist Stuart McCallum and BBC Folk Award winner, singer Ríoghnach Connolly.  Based in Manchester their unique, contemporary take on alt-folk journeys from lush, beguiling storytelling to uplifting, punch-the-air anthems.  At its heart is Rioghnach’ s utterly engaging, stop-you-in-your-tracks voice  alongside Stuart’s understated brilliance and their exquisitely crafted, personal songs.  Yet it’s the emotional depth of the songs and the remarkable connection the duo shares with their audiences that makes the Breath’s live performance so compelling.