Name: Sheelanagig, The Schmoozenbergs
Start: 2025-12-07T10:00:00+00:00
Location: Rodborough Hill, GL5 3SS Stroud, United Kingdom

Sheelanagig have been whipping up a storm of foot-stomping, roof-raising, high-energy live folk for nigh on twenty years. With an arsenal of strings, soaring flute, pounding drums and a sprinkle of fairy dust they spin melodies that have set feet flying all across
the globe. Their shows are a heady mix of raucous dance medleys and thoughtfully crafted original pieces feverishly brimming with fire, flair and finesse. Floors tremble and windows rattle in their presence; these rapturous minstrels are not to be missed under any circumstance.
Drawing deep from a bountiful well of European folk traditions, from medieval melodies to modern grooves, from baroque to folk-rock, Sheelanagig’s irresistible alchemy makes it impossible to stand still. Their infectious energy and mischievous stagecraft are matched only by their impeccable musicianship—delighting festival crowds and intimate venues alike.
Now, in 2025, they mark twenty years of tuneful trickery with the release of St Congar’s Walking Stick—heralding a new dawn for Sheelanagig. In this thrilling new chapter, the band have embraced folk-rock flavours, break-neck bangers, thoughtful takes on the traditional and a raucous array of original material which blends seamlessly with their time-honoured, inimitable style. Produced by their guitarist Alex Garden (The Drystones, Tarren) this album ventures boldly into new realms whilst remaining faithful to it’s heritage.
One feels the clout of twenty years' experience, bolstered and ignited by the drive of a daring new frontier in UK folk.
Now with support from the Schmoozenbergs! Cooking up a storm since 2012, The Schmoozenbergs bring you their special blend of musical delights. Original Hot Club-esque Jazz, Eastern European flavours and a liberal sprinkling of high-energy folk.
With two guitars, violin and double bass, they play spirited instrumental tunes, brimming with bouncing rhythm, irresistible melody and playful improvisation.
7PM / £20