Step into a world where the ale flows freely, the corsets are loose, and the songs are anything but polite! Inspired by Oscar Brand’s legendary 1955 collection, Bawdy Songs and Backroom Ballads, our troupe of spirited musicians is here to resurrect the rowdy, randy tunes of the 18th and 19th centuries. From the taverns of old England to the salty decks of pirate ships, these are the ballads that made sailors blush, maidens giggle, and parsons clutch their collars.
Expect a night of foot-stomping, lusty sing-alongs like “The Good Ship Venus,” “The Ball of Kirriemuir,” and “Tom Tinker’s My True Love”—songs packed with winks, nudges, and enough cheek to fill a barrel. Our troupe brings these centuries-old ditties to life with rollicking strings, hearty vocals, and a dash of theatrical flair, all served up with jests and jibes that’d make a highwayman proud.
This isn’t your grandmother’s folk concert (unless she was a saucy lass herself). It’s a bawdy blast from the past—equal parts history, hilarity, and high spirits. Gather your mates, grab a tankard, and join us for a revelry that’s as timeless as a stolen kiss in a backroom. Perfect for Renaissance faires, pubs, or anywhere folks crave a tune with a twinkle.