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El Pony Pisador is a lively and unique band from Barcelona, known for an eclectic blend of musical styles and humorous, adventurous spirit. Their mix of folk sounds from all over the world results in a fun and energetic sound that’s unpredictable and full of personality. From their native Catalan songs and dances to Celtic and Mediterranean tunes, yodelling, Tuvan throat singing, to even Georgian polyphony or Balkan polyrhythms. El Pony Pisador is well-regarded for their ability to engage audiences with their high-energy performances, witty lyrics, and a mix of both traditional and modern influences.
Their live shows have been shaped by the experience of playing at festes majors (Catalan patronal festivities), which are not just a concert, but a cultural celebration where the whole town participates. This gives their concerts a festive and inclusive atmosphere, making them a great fit for festivals and international events for all ages.
As they bring the spirit of their cultural heritage abroad, El Pony Pisador offer spontaneity and make the crowd participation a central part of the show, making the audience feel more than just spectators leading them to feature more thant 50 shows both in 2023 and 2024.
They have released three albums, with the latest one featuring The Longest Johns. 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 so this 2025 they did a 7 date tour in UK.
They are not only a success story in Spain but have also crossed borders, performing throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, Australia, and Vietnam. Their growing recognition has led them to officially showcase at prestigious music conferences such as the European Folk Network, Folk Alliance, MMVV, and Fira Mediterrània, among others.
At Folk Alliance, the band’s performance was so well received that they were invited to showcase for two consecutive years – first in Kansas City (USA) and then in Montreal (Canada).
As a result of these showcases, we have already confirmed their participation in the Bear Creek Folk Festival in Canada for 2025, along with a USA tour planned for 2026 and they have just been selected for and official showcase at A to Jazz (2025) in Bulgaria.