Scottish traditional music is the foundation of Cantrip’s sound. But after more than 20 years of playing together, the folk band continues to find new directions, drawing inspiration from musical traditions around the world.

Cantrip performs Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Cooperage in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, as part of a tour through New York, New England, Canada and the Southeast.

The band grew out of a music session in Edinburgh in the early 2000s, when founding members Dan Houghton, Jon Bews, Gavin Marwick, and Cameron Robson discovered an immediate musical connection.

“We just instantly clicked,” Bews said, describing the early days of the group.

Since then, Cantrip has evolved through lineup changes, returning to a quartet with the addition of Alasdair White, who joined about five or six years ago.

White said the changing lineup has helped the band welcome new influences rather than simply reproduce its earlier sound.

“Treat almost treat it like a new venture,” he said of incorporating new members and ideas.

That openness extends to the music itself. While Scottish traditional tunes remain central to Cantrip’s repertoire, the musicians draw on a broader folk context, allowing other styles to shape their arrangements.

The band also continues to write and refine its material. A new album, Fire and Wine, is planned for release in the new year, according to White.

For the musicians, the appeal of performing live lies partly in what cannot be replicated on a recording.

“Live music is where anything can happen,” White said, describing the spontaneity that keeps performances fresh.

At the Cooperage, audiences can expect traditional Scottish music alongside stories, conversation and a little mischief.

“We like to have a bit of fun,” White said. “We try and make the evening as fun as possible.”

Cantrip performs at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Cooperage in Honesdale.