About
The Story Behind the Music
A little about the journey so far
Abigail Driver and Mark Gormley write uniquely magical songs that inspire and awaken the heart of the listener. Drawing on an eclectic melting pot of musical influences, they are truly ‘Very Celandine’ with a style all their own.
Emerging in 2024, the group released their EP “Rainbow Chords & Elephant Arcs” in 2025. Demonstrating a commitment to autonomy and independent artistry, the EP was self-produced, recorded with limited equipment, and featured instruments provided by local musicians.
The Celandines have since become a family of four, with two deeply creative and talented musicians joining the band. Pete Garnett (Keys/Accordion) & Jessie Binns (Cello, Vox).
With their breakout performances at Cumberlandia Festival in July 2025 and Moniaive Festival in May 2026 going down a storm, their reputation continues to grow along the underground mycelial network that is the Cumbrian music scene.