Define your genre in five words or less:
Hypnofolkadelic ambient-folk acid trad.
So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you… what do they say?
That singer was hot, what language was that? Doesn’t the fiddler’s beard interfere with his playing? I’ve never heard anything quite like that before, did you spike my drink? Shoogle what?
How long have you been gigging and writing?
Almost exactly one quarter of one of your earth centuries.
What inspires or has influenced your music the most?
Rhythm, energy, beauty, fun and joy.
What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed?
Work hard, be yourselves, enjoy the road but take care of yourself, and appreciate that special privileged hour or two you are given on any day to perform for your audience.
Why should everyone come and see your band?
We all need some kind of release at some point. We have entertained human beings from Moscow to Borneo, Mallaig to Tokyo and they’ve all left with a smile on their collective face, remembering their mission here on earth is to enjoy life.
SHOOGLENIFTY are playing at Woodford Folk Festival over the New Years and Caravan Music Club on Friday January 9.
