The Wurzels
Somerset's cider-fuelled 'scrumpy and western' institution, booked entirely on purpose and greeted like heroes — 'Combine Harvester' guaranteed.
The Wurzels formed in Somerset in the mid-1960s, initially backing singer Adge Cutler, whose broad West Country accent and songs about farming, cider and village life set the template. After Cutler's death the group continued as a trio and reached a wider audience in the mid-1970s with 'The Combine Harvester', a rewrite of Melanie's 'Brand New Key', followed by 'I Am a Cider Drinker', adapted from Jonathan King's 'Una Paloma Blanca'.
The style they named 'scrumpy and western' pairs singalong pop and country arrangements with rural comedy and a deliberately thick Somerset burr. The band has continued performing for decades with changing personnel, and their live sets lean heavily on the familiar chorus-driven material that made them a fixture of West Country popular culture.
Festivals The Wurzels is playing
The Wurzels at a glance
What festivals is The Wurzels playing in 2026?
The Wurzels is booked at 1 festival: Rebellion 2026.
When does The Wurzels play at Rebellion?
Saturday, August 8, 20:20 at Club Casbah.
Where is The Wurzels from?
The Wurzels is from Somerset, UK.
What kind of music does The Wurzels play?
The Wurzels is tagged scrumpy and western and folk.
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