The McGillicuddys
http://www.mcgillicuddys.ca
Label: Independent
Celtic Punk Rock from Victoria BC
Albums (1)
Under the influence of old school punk rock and traditional Celtic tunes, the McGillicuddys are likened to a psycho ceilidh amped up with power chords: drums, bass and electric guitar provide a thumping background for the lashings of mandolin, tin whistle and accordion that complete the glorious din. This heady mixture is topped off with the gritty real-life lyrics, and catchy boot-stomping songs that make up the full bodied McGillicuddys experience – psycho ceilidh punk! Living in Victoria BC, on the West Coast of Canada, The McGillicuddys have developed a sound best described as The Pogues meets The Clash, with a bit of Social Distortion thrown in for good measure, and have a sound similar to current bands like Flogging Molly and The Dropkick Murphys.
The McGillicuddys latest full length CD, aptly entitled “Sin Lane,” is now completed, and will be officially released in early 2010. This 12 track CD will feature original songs written and inspired by the McGillicuddys’ 12 years of playing music and touring together, offering a glimpse into the misadventures, sin and debauchery traversed along the way. Together with original compositions, “Sin Lane” also includes a ‘McGillified‘ punk rock interpretation of the traditional Celtic tune, The Banks of the Roses, and covers of Richard Thompson’s 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, and The Nips’ Gabrielle.
Audio Samples
Thousands Are Sailing (Bonus Pogues Cover)Current Band Lineup
| Brent Restall | Drums, backing vocals | 1997-present |
| Jilly | Accordion, vocals | 1997-present |
| TinTin | Guitar, backing vocals | 1998-present |
| Chelsea | Vocals, mando, tin whistle, guitar | 1998-present |
| Lucky | Bass, vocals | 2002-present |