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Skimmington Ride a five piece from Letchworth, play Irish, Scottish and other folk songs with a punk attitude and with drinking and fun in mind. We use our voices, acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, accordion and double bass as well as our trusty monkey stick.
We have just released our first live cd from a gig last year.

Gigs

Amongst our gig list you will find almost two hundred gigs including five consecutive years of Paddy’s Night at Camden’s Dublin Castle including 2025. We have played many festivals including Camp Bestival, Blyth Power Ashes, Todd in the Hole and several County Fayres and Traction and Steam Festivals across the country. We also get many bookings for small venues around the Home Counties and the north London area.

Reviews of our live shows

  • "Good morning, Paul here, landlord of the Sailors Home Kessingland, we had your friends Skimmington Ride play here last night, they were mental to say the least, great showmen and musicians."
  • “The liveliest of live music....Every home should have a Skimmington..."
  • "Brilliant originals and some covers, particularly their song called "Moonshine"... Their sound makes you feel happy and joyful...They are now on my list of favourite local bands".
  • "A righteous '"Ruaille Buaille" or Cheerful Mayhem, upbeat traditional celtic music at it's very best..."

Contact

Mark O’Clogger
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