THINK of the best ceilidh band you have ever heard, double it . . . and you get fairly close to Shooglenifty, a potpourri of musical mayhem.

Shooglenifty can be credited, alongside fellow Scots Peatbog Faeries and the late and much-missed Martyn Bennett, with being the founder members of what has become known as Acid Croft or Techo Ceilidh.

Known for the intensity of their live shows, tweaking traditional folk tunes and adding electronic beats, loops, funk and bass, The Shoogs create a hypnotic and irresistible groove.

“Most of our music has an intense Scottish flavour, but there’s a direct influence from a lot of places in the world, Africa, the Middle East and America, then we add some mad dance tracks, a banjo, a fiddle and a mandolin – and it just seems to work, “ said Quee Macarthur, Shooglenifty’s bassist.

“Sometimes, music is like a door swinging open to another experience and we try and make playing live special every time.

“Our gigs become an improvised party, no matter where we are playing in the world.”

Their date at the Grand tomorrow night is a perfect follow-up to fellow folk fusion pals Peatbog Fairies, who delighted a capacity crowd in March.

Shoolengifty’s set is an all-instrumental one, stretching out and going down often unexpected byways before returning to the powerful rhythms of a Scottish reel — splicing traditional Scots folk and contemporary techno.

“Shoogenlifty are constantly evolving and that’s what has kept the group together for 20 years. It is our second visit to Clitheroe, and we want to make it another special occasion,” said Quee.

Shooglenifty, the Grand, Clitheroe, tomorrow. Details from the box office on 01200 421599