Willos'

Willos' is a musical group that formed in Siena (Italy) in 2000, with a repertoire rooted in traditional Irish and Scottish music. Since the band has embraced the rhythms and sounds of the Emerald Isle, enriching them with original reinterpretations. This has led to the creation of experimental, "fresh," and modern compositions that fuse original melodies with trad and folk. The diverse musical backgrounds of each of the six members have been a key factor in the band's ability to innovate within the traditional repertoire.

Since 2000, Willos’ have performed in many festivals in several countries in Europe including Ireland, Italy, Spain, France, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

In April 2025, Willos' celebrated twenty-five years of activity by releasing "One for the Road," their fifth studio album, which reflects their artistic evolution.

What does Willos’ mean?

The original band name was Will o’ the Wisp. Irish folklore says that the wisps are the lights used to guide mortals to the places where the fairies danced. Some time ago, after a great review from a French journalist that named the band “les willos”, it was decided to start using this shorter and easier version of the name.

The band consists of:

• Stephanie Martin – fiddle – Belfast (IRL)
  Fiona King – voice & keyboards – Toronto (CAN)
  Lorenzo Del Grande – flutes – (ITA)
  Luca Mercurio – folk guitar & bouzouki – (ITA)
  Giulio Putti – percussions – (ITA)
  Massimo Giuntini – uillean pipes, irish bouzouki, flutes – (ITA)

Willos’ offers a powerful and energetic gig with fun vibes, an uplifting show with lively dance and songs that involve the audiences and is perfect for any type of festival or fun family event.