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“Crafting a new Canadian sound”
WINNERS of the Best Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Group) for the 2007 Juno Awards
WINNERS of the 2006 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Best World Group & Best Instrumental Group.
WINNERS of the 2007 Independent Music Award for Best World Album Traditional.
Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades’ celtic rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation with infectious global rhythms. Their cutting edge sound is the perfect complement to their fiery performances. “It’s hot stuff and very entertaining.” (Tom Knapp, Dirty Linen)
At the heart of the group are siblings Shannon, Solon & Jeremiah who grew up playing Canadian folk music along side their parents and among artists from around the world, a unique upbringing that led to a love and respect for all music.
Their groundbreaking compositions and innovative arrangements are characterized by stunning virtuosity and a near-telepathic interaction on stage. Shannon’s lyrical fiddle, Jeremiah’s searing winds and Solon’s smooth bass create the rich foundation for this adventurous band.
The siblings are joined by Simon Marion, a multi-faceted guitarist whose influences range from Trad Quebecois to Madonna, and Bucky Wheaton, a magnetic jazz based drummer that keeps on rockin’ the free world. The musical diversity of this tight-five piece celebrates the very idea of what it means to be a Canadian musician.
With vocal harmonies that can only come from a family, and an obvious love for each other and their music, The McDades’ sound is immersed in the spirit of improvisation.
WINNERS of the Best Roots and Traditional Album of the Year (Group) for the 2007 Juno Awards
WINNERS of the 2006 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Best World Group & Best Instrumental Group.
WINNERS of the 2007 Independent Music Award for Best World Album Traditional.
Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades’ celtic rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation with infectious global rhythms. Their cutting edge sound is the perfect complement to their fiery performances. “It’s hot stuff and very entertaining.” (Tom Knapp, Dirty Linen)
At the heart of the group are siblings Shannon, Solon & Jeremiah who grew up playing Canadian folk music along side their parents and among artists from around the world, a unique upbringing that led to a love and respect for all music.
Their groundbreaking compositions and innovative arrangements are characterized by stunning virtuosity and a near-telepathic interaction on stage. Shannon’s lyrical fiddle, Jeremiah’s searing winds and Solon’s smooth bass create the rich foundation for this adventurous band.
The siblings are joined by Simon Marion, a multi-faceted guitarist whose influences range from Trad Quebecois to Madonna, and Bucky Wheaton, a magnetic jazz based drummer that keeps on rockin’ the free world. The musical diversity of this tight-five piece celebrates the very idea of what it means to be a Canadian musician.
With vocal harmonies that can only come from a family, and an obvious love for each other and their music, The McDades’ sound is immersed in the spirit of improvisation.
Top Albums
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Bloom
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The Whistle Blower
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Pull The Anchor
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Le Vert Laurier/Yinn & Yann
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Jonny's Flush / The Boiling Hen
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The Silver Platter
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Café Hubertus
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Ma Bonne Dame
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The Bounty Hunter
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Dance Of The Seven Veils
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Mckinley Morganfield's
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Smuggler's Cove
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Robin Song
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V'la l'Bon Vent
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Billy's Kitchen Polkas
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Shoutbox
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cag71 wrote:
Excellent musicians! I particularly like Bloom. :)
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asianlednev wrote:
NIce :)
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fakkjuu wrote:
very good
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Hoffmanstropfen wrote:
nice harmonie stuff,
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JZ999 wrote:
right you are
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sirska001 wrote:
Jaa man this is great stuff
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Shemeshtov wrote:
not just a bit....quite a lot !
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devojche wrote:
It reminds a bit on Balkan folk music.
Videos
Featured Tracks
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Pull The Anchor full track | 4:33 |
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The Whistle Blower full track | 5:33 |
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Le Vert Laurier/Yinn & Yann full track | 6:14 |
Events
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Feb
5
The McDades
Folkets Hus, Olofström, Sweden
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Feb
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The McDades
Kynnefjälls Natur, Muinkedal, Sweden
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Feb
7
The McDades
Koordinaten, Oxelösund, Sweden
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News
New Tour Dates
8 Jan 2009 | from themcdades.com/en
check the "on tour" page for a complete list of upcoming shows
Tour dates for Canada, USA, and Europe are coming in all the time. Check back regularly to stay up to date.
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Eccodek Remix
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The Peddler - Maria Dunn
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The McDades Win the 2007 Juno Award
21 Oct 2007 | from themcdades.com/en
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Recent Activity
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Thor Modéen Teatern. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Galleri Astley. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Trombon. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Blueskällaren på Brux. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Kårhuset. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Folkets Hus. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Folkets Hus. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Folkets Hus. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Folkets Hus. Sunday morning
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freeRR added The McDades to the lineup of The McDades at Musikskolans konsertsal. Sunday morning
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New U.S. tour dates posted
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The McDades new videos & new tour dates
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