The McDades

Friday, November 30, 2007 – 8:00 p.m.
Margaret Greenham Theatre
Tickets: Adult $22 Senior, Student & Child $2
Playbill special: $17

Punching through the walls of tradition, the McDades’ Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation with infectious global rhythms. Finding their groove somewhere between a down-home kitchen party, a jazzy after-hours club and a folk festival, the music is both blazing and soothing. Strong vocals in English and French are complemented by agile fiddling, moody low whistle, searing saxophone and flute, and complex bass playing backed by guitar and multi-ethnic percussion. Their work is full of side trips and improvisations, but always tight and smooth. Winners of the 2007 Juno for Best Roots/Traditional album, siblings Shannon, Solon, and Jeremiah are the heart of this dynamic, adventurous five-member band that celebrates diversity and pushes the boundaries of musical tradition. Their cutting-edge sound is a perfect match to their fiery performances — it’s hot!

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