The inspiration for the band's name dates back to their early days as street musicians when someone happened to photograph them in front of a sign for a construction company called "Calan," which is term that means the beginning of something new or a fresh start.

"[2] Their fourth album, Solomon (Sain Records), is a collection of songs based on Celtic Wales folklore, sung in both English and the band's native Welsh.

When Patrick Rimes (fiddle) and Sam Humphreys (guitar) were sent back to London,[4] their record label, Sain, generously offered to pay for their return tickets.

[2] Humphreys reported that neither had a criminal record and both had the correct working visas, but that wasn't printed on the passports due to a computer glitch at the London embassy.

"[2] Nigel Gould of the Belfast Telegraph wrote, "The dynamic quintet's debut album, Bling, has everything you could want from a record – stunning use of instrumentation, gorgeously crafted songs, sprightly foot-tappers, verve and raw excitement.

"[6] Gavin Martin of the Daily Mirror wrote, "...there's nowt as dear as folk – especially when played with the grace, daring and sheer joy this multi- instrumental five-piece bring to a winning selection of reels, jigs and hornpipes.