Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and ‘shake your ass’ music. From self – penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band. Matched with the unshakable dedication of their massive and “loyal-to-the-hilt”, fan base – Mad Dog Mcrea are more than just a very popular, festival act – with five albums under their belts, the are serious and acclaimed recording artists too. The famous purple happy bus is fired up and ready for action, and there’s room for you – jump aboard!
“This is music that transcend s the run-of-the-mill Irish Wannabes and leaves them standing .” – Acoustic Magazine “It’s always a joy to me when something jumps up and smacks you between the eyes – Mad Dog Mcrea did that to me” – Mike Harding
Special Guest: Ninotchka Ninotchka is a Gypsy, Klezmer and Irish folk trio from deepest darkest Somerset. Expect wild Gypsy dances and lighting fast Irish jigs and mix it all together with a signature infectious punk energy that has audiences stomping and hollering throughout the night.
