Backstory:
Shameless Stew is a quartet of four boisterous and charismatic gentlemen: Gerald ‘Gerry’ Collins on vocals, Austin ‘Aussie’ Lyle on lead guitar, Jake ‘Scoop’ Scofield on bass, and Tommy ‘Tomcat’ Cattaneo on drums. Born and bred in the heart of Dublin, Ireland, they started as a group of friends who loved nothing more than a good pint and jamming together. One day, while playing in their favorite pub “The Auld Dubliner”, an A&R representative from a small independent record label heard their raucous performance and offered them a record deal on the spot. Thus, Shameless Stew was born, embracing their Irish roots and infusing their music with the rebellious spirit of their love for folk, rock, and a good old fashioned pub sing-along.

Genre:
Celtic Rock

Title:
“The Rogue’s Reel”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Verse 1)
G C G D
Here’s a tale of a man, with fire in his hand,
G C D G
A rogue and a rascal, defying the land
Em C G D
He’d dance with the devil, a pint in his hand
G C D G
Oh, the stories he’d tell, weren’t they just grand?

(Chorus)
C G D Em
So lift up your glasses, raise them high to the sky,
C G D G
To the rogue’s reel, we dance, and to life, we defy.

(Verse 2)
G C G D
He fought for his freedom, with his heart on his sleeve,
G C D G
Courageous and fearless, in his own weave.
Em C G D
In love with a lass, who made him believe,
G C D G
In laughter and love, in the magic they’d weave.

(Chorus)
C G D Em
So fill up your glasses, with the best ale and rye,
C G D G
For the rogue’s jig, we sway, and to love, we comply.

(Outro)
G C D G
With a song in our hearts, we raise a cheer,
Em D G C
For the rogue and his lass, and the love they hold dear.
G C G D
In the dance of the rogue, in the heart of the reel,
G C D G
We find our own stories, in the rhythm we feel.

Fan Testimonial:
My name is Fiona O’Leary, and there’s no band I love more than Shameless Stew. Their music is the embodiment of our culture, our humor, and our struggles. It’s impossible to listen to their songs without feeling a jolt of joy, an urge to dance, and an overwhelming sense of belonging. “The Rogue’s Reel” is my personal favourite. It’s a ballad of love and freedom that never fails to lift my spirit. Shameless Stew for me is more than just a band; they are the soundtrack of our lives.