Skinny Lister are a British folk/punk band formed initially in London in 2009 having met through the folk clubs in Greenwich. Over the past 15 years they have leaned into their punk influences and love of shanties to create a sound all of their own. Their good-time party ethos has led an endless parade of gathering fans, from the respected folk circuit to the riotous Download Festival, igniting pogoing mosh-pits at each.

 

They’ve travelled from rain-soaked London to the vast arteries of the USA, upgrading from narrow boat to Salty Dog Cruise, played huge tours across Europe and North America with Frank Turner, Dropkick Murphys, The Interrupters and Flogging Molly as well as headlining themselves across festivals, sweatboxes and ever-larger venues. It’s been a whirlwind ride so far that refuses to temper any time soon.

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“…(a) kaleidoscope of high octane folk punk via Dexy’s and The Pogues ” 
Louder Than War

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"Skinny Lister close the evening with 'Six Whiskies' I think they may have had a few more than that, but somehow they still manage to pull off an outstanding show"

The Independent​​​​​​​​​

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