Born in the heart of Groningen in 2012, McScallywag is where raw punk energy crashes headfirst into the rowdy charm of folk music. Armed with a Banjo, Mandoline, accoreon, guitars, and a thirst for beer-fueled mayhem, this six-piece band has been making dance floors shake and souls roar ever since.

What started as a group of friends—Peter Janssen, Ruud Platje, Arian Sikkens, Talitha Barelds, Tom Kootstra, Frodo Bosma, and Ashley Buitenwerf—has evolved over the years into a new powerhouse lineup featuring Ashley Buitenwerf, Arian Sikkens, Tom Kootstra, Frodo Bosma, Folkert van der Schaaf, and Sietse Dijkstra.

Led by the creative spark of Arian Sikkens, McScallywag crafts all their own songs—anthemic tunes that blend the storytelling soul of folk with the punch and passion of punk. Their mission? Simple: to make you dance, drink, sing, and forget your troubles—if only for a night.

Drawing inspiration from folk traditions across Europe and beyond, McScallywag turns every stage into a sea of stomping feet, raised glasses, and grinning faces. Whether in a sweaty pub or a festival field, their shows are a celebration of life, laughter, and loud music.

So grab a pint, raise it high, and join the McScallywag crew. The night’s still young, and the folk-punk storm is just getting started.