Lemoncello at Aiteall

It’s hard not to feel seen by Lemoncello, a duo who will perform in Bantry as part of the Aiteall Singer-Songwriter Festival (23-25 October 2026).

Their live performances and recordings shimmer with the tones of modern Ireland. Their upcoming release, Perfect Place, evolves from the band’s folk-soaked roots and confidently explores intricate new shapes. Marking a bold new chapter for singer-songwriter Laura Quirke & cellist-arranger Claire Kinsella, Perfect Place is an assured album, encompassing full band recordings that weave synths and electronic percussion into the band’s staple organic sound.

Through an intimate and devastatingly personal style of storytelling, the new album reflects upon the the modern tension between togetherness and alienation & the chaos of human nature with radical acceptance and compassion.

Perfect Place follows on from the band’s debut self-titled record, which received critical acclaim from BBC Radio 6 Music, Clash, and The Line Of Best Fit. Described as “direct and refreshing”, as wellas “cathartic” by critics at Mojo and RNR, the duo speak to listeners in the way that an ex or an old friend might – offering a sense of consolation that leaves audiences forgetting there’s a world outside of the venue.

Lemoncello’s body of work is equally familiar and confronting, driven by the palpable chemistry of a long-term friendship.

For their performance at Aiteall, Lemoncello will be supported by local West Cork musician Julie O’Sullivan.