The McGillicuddys

Psycho Ceilidh Punk from Victoria BC

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The McGillicuddys

Label: Independent

since circa 1998

Celtic punk rock’n’roll, with lashings of mandolin, tin whistle and accordion all amped up with power chords that will transport you back to a mythical smoky pub with brawling songs of drink, hard living and hard loving.

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Under the influence of old school punk rock and traditional Celtic tunes, the McGillicuddys sound like 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 lyri...cs, and catchy boot-stomping songs that make up the full-bodied McGillicuddys experience: psycho ceilidh punk! From Victoria BC, on the west coast of Canada, the McGillicuddys are a stiff mix of the Pogues and the Clash, with shots of Social Distortion and the Dubliners thrown in for good measure, creating a sound fans of groups like Flogging Molly, the Mahones and Dropkick Murphys will happily drink to.

The McGillicuddys new full length CD, aptly entitled “Sin Lane,” was released in March 2011. This 12 (actually, 13 if you’re counting) track CD features original songs written and inspired by the McGillicuddys’ 12 years of playing music and touring together, and offers a glimpse into the misadventures, sin and debauchery traversed along the way. Together with McGillicuddys’ original compositions, “Sin Lane” also includes a ‘McGillified‘ punk rock interpretation of the traditional tune The Banks of the Roses, and covers of Richard Thompson’s 1952 Vincent Black Lightning, and The Nips’ Gabrielle.

• “This is a party disc, with some of the best Celtic punk-edged rock I've heard in a very long time. It's definitely worth whirling on the CD player a few thousand times!”
• “The black-clad five piece, with accordion, guitar, bass, drums, male and female vocals, and whistle transported the crowd to a mythical smoky pub with brawling songs of drink, hard livin' and hard lovin.'”
• “A Hard Way” is an amazing tune; it captures everything this band can do well, brilliant quick guitar, beautiful accordion, gang vocals, and very touching, catchy lyrics.”
• “Another super sized serving of Irish folk punk that shows it can easily be St. Paddy's Day every day, especially if you like them best when they end in a drunken brawl. High octane and out of control, this is music to get wild to and you don't have to be Irish.”
• “Complete with tin whistles and infectious rhythms these players have the dynamics to pack dance floors wherever they play. The band appeals to the alternative dance crowd with their edgy arrangements and punk sensibilities but remains solid with those that love roots music from Ireland and Scotland.”
• “The punk rock guitar, bass and drums make a great noise, but they still leave lots of room for the traditional instruments to shine through. Much of the music kinda brings to mind the Pogues plus power chords.”

The McGillicuddys bring a high-energy Celtic punk rock ’n’ roll party to packed dance floors wherever they play. Their edgy arrangements and punk rock sensibilities appeal equally to both the alternative crowd, and to those who love traditional Celtic music. show more

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Thousands Are Sailing (Bonus Pogues Cover)

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Community Events

Food bank fundraiser: Hellhound Trail, Sitcoms, Triple J, Ravina Groove @ Overtime Sports Bar - Jun 20, 2025

Margaritaville Night for FOWL with DJ Dance Party!: DJ Marc Pothier @ The Cove Inn - May 24, 2025

Original Thursdays: Old Man Luedecke @ The Cove Inn - May 22, 2025

Country Rocks @ The Cove Inn - May 30, 2025

Past Events

Mar

2019

20:00 11:00

St. Patrick's Party: The McGillicuddys, The Lowtown Shills, A DJ Called Malice

Join Celtic Punk Legends The McGillicuddys and The Lowtown Shills for a few pint...

$12.50

The Rubber Boot Club

Jun

2018

21:30

Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest XIX: The Dreadnoughts, The McGillicuddys, Fableway

A Vancouver institution finally makes their return to Victoria Ska & Reggae Fest...

$16.50-$20

V-lounge

Mar

2018

21:00

McGillicuddys St. Patrick’s Party 2018: The McGillicuddys, Bad Parts, DJ Cheek...

McGillicuddys St. Patrick’s Party 2018 Celebrating their 20th year, Victori...

$12

Logan's Pub

Jan

2018

22:00

The Return of: D.O.A., The McGillicuddys, The Keg Killers

Punk rock legends D.O.A. from Vancouver return to Victoria for the first time in...

Logan's Pub

Mar

2017

22:00

The McGillicuddys, Pirate On The Inside, Broken Shoes

737 Productions is proud to present a St. Patrick's Day party on a Friday night ...

$12

Logan's Pub

May

2016

22:00 00:45

Victoria Vintage Classic: Bishops Green, The McGillicuddys, The Truth Sound System

737 Productions and VespaFarm are proud to announce the return of Bishops Green ...

Logan's Pub

Jun

2015

19:00 22:00

Urge Studios Celebrates 20 Years: The McGillicuddys, The Stockers

Wheelies Motorcyles

Mar

2015

20:00 23:00

St. Patrick's Day Party: McGillicuddys Live at Wheelies!: The McGillicuddys

McGillicuddys Live at Wheelies St. Patrick's Day Party Saturday, March 14 fro...

$10

Wheelies Motorcyles

Jan

2015

20:00 19:00

Burns Night Celebration: The McGillicuddys, Morag MacNeil, Morgan Onda

Sunday January 25, 2014, 8:00 PM to late: Join McGillicuddys at Canoe Brewpub fo...

Free

Canoe Brewpub

Mar

2014

21:00

The Only St. Paddy's Party that Matters, with...: The McGillicuddys, DJ Cheeky O...

McGillicuddys are heading back to St. Paddy's night groud zero - Logan's (Irish)...

$10

Logan's Pub

Mar

2014

21:00 13:00

Fleet Club St. Paddy's Day Party with...: The McGillicuddys, The Canadian Scotti...

Kick off St. Paddy's weekend with McGillicuddys at the Pacific Fleet Club's St. ...

Pacific Fleet Club

Jan

2014

21:30 13:00

Burns Night Party: The Mcgillicuddys the special guest piper Nathan Roberts @ Ca...

Celebrate Robbie Burns day with the McGillicuddys! With guest pipers Nathan, Bre...

Canoe Brewpub

Jun

2013

21:30 00:45

5-Fifty-5 Party!!! 5 Bands-FIFTY Years-5 Bucks: The McGillicuddys, The Resistan...

When: Saturday June 8, 2013. What: It’s the one and only 5-Fifty-5 party: 5 b...

Logan's Pub

Mar

2013

21:00 12:00

McGillicuddys St. Paddy's Party @ Lucky Bar: The McGillicuddys, DJ Cheeky Tiki

Take the Donegal Express downtown to Lucky Bar for the ONLY St. Paddy’s Party ...

$10

Lucky Bar

Oct

2012

20:30

Late show: The McGillicuddys, Green Flag

Late show: The McGillicuddys, Green Flag http://www.facebook.com/events/3577495...

Railway Club

Oct

2012

22:00 02:00

The McGillicuddys

Join us after the Royals Game with Celtic punk rock’n’roll! The McGillicuddy...

Soprano's

Sep

2012

21:30 01:00

McGillicuddys Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party: The McGillicuddys

Come celebrate the halfway point to the most important day of the year with übe...

Free

Tudor House

Mar

2012

22:00 00:45

St. Patricks day Bash with: The McGillicuddys, & DJ Tiki!

McGillicuddys are bringing the ONLY St. Patrick's Day Party that matters back ho...

$10

Logan's Pub

Mar

2012

21:00 01:00

The McGillicuddys

A prelude to St. Patty's Day with The McGillicuddy's only one week prior to St. ...

Free

Tudor House

Jan

2012

20:00 00:00

Wed Jan 25 McGillicuddys Burns Night Party at the Canoe Brewpub: The McGillicuddys

Free

Canoe Brewpub

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Albums

Kilt By Death

( 2002 )

Current Lineup

Brent Restall

Drums, backing vocals

1997 - present

Jill Clayton

Accordion, vocals

1997 - present

Ian Barrett

Guitar, backing vocals

1997 - present

Mike Walker Punk Rocker

1997 - present

Michelle Kent

Bass, vocals

2002 - present

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