We are Hodgepig

The hodgepodge hedgecore ensemble

Welcome traveler, we are Hodgepig! Born in rural Cambridgeshire on May Day 2026, Hodgepig plays a blend rough and ready (crap) acoustic English folk music (hedgecore).

Before you meander on your merry way think about checking out our music or have a look round the site. 

The Band

The players

Curent and affiliate members of Hodgepig include:
  • G pig

The instruments

Hodgepig aim to play an eclectic and obscure variety of mostly acoustic instruments.

Current instruments in Hodgepig recordings include:

  • Guitar (6 string)
  • Harmonica (diatonic)
  • Milk

Hodgepig - a derivation

Wordsmithing

Curent and affiliate members of Hodgepig include:
  • G pig

Do you use the term Hodgepig?

Did you grow up calling a hedgehog a hodgepig? Or do "folk round 'ere parts" use obscure dialectical nicknames for hedgehog or other wildlife? If so we would love to hear from you on our contact page.