The McDades Canada
“Cool tunes with a Celtic root, but much wider inspiration and intentions from this smart, chic Canadian five-piece.” -- fRoots (UK)
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 McDade 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 Andy Hillhouse, a multi-faceted guitarist whose influences range from mariachi to funk to choral music, and François Taillefer, a magnetic hand-drumming nomad who has traveled the world studying ethnic rhythms on percussion. The musical diversity of this tight-five piece celebrates the very idea of what it means to be a Canadian musician.
With the release of their second CD Bloom, The McDades continue to stretch the boundaries of modern tradition.
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