Moonlight Ale is a Celtic-influenced band based out of Charleston, SC.

The Ale is inspired by contemporary, folk and punk elements from across the pond, with a healthy dose of Lowcountry feel in its originals. 

Formed by singer / guitarist Jimmy McElligot at Chapel Hill in 2000, the name has persevered through the decades and across state lines, yielding three albums in its existence. In 2020, released its fourth and most ambitious LP to date, No Waste of Whiskey. In 2022, the band released the sing “Banned for Life”.

The current lineup, in place since 2017, blends a unique style drawn from both the traditional Irish songbook and a formidable original catalog.

A mainstay of Charleston, SC’s pub scene, the band’s trademark is its live show. A night with the Ale features raucous Irish anthems, misty-eyed ballads, and rollicking trad sets. It all makes for a high-flying, whiskey-soaked evening, perfect for pub corners and festival stages alike.