Previously Appearing at Wickham was...
Mad Dog Mcrea
Mad Dog Mcrea raise hands, lift feet and start parties wherever they play with their dance-demanding recipe of folk, pop, rock, jazz and bluegrass. Whisking up whistles, fiddles and mandolins to spectacular and infectious effect, these musical magicians are synonymous not only with a damn good party but also with quality musicianship and the odd surprise.
Thanks to three storming gigs at Glastonbury 2013 (notably the Avalon Stage), the release of their official video βHappy Busβ, regular radio play by esteemed folk such as Mike Harding, and in no small part the utter dedication of their huge fan base – momentum is definitely gathering pace.
“Itβs always a joy to me when something jumps up and smacks you between the eyes β Mad Dog Mcrea did that to me”
Mike Harding
Fresh and up for it, the Mad Dogs are touring the UK throughout the whole of November 2013 (check the gig list for details) and a much-anticipated live studio album is on its way.
Mad Dog Mcreaβs name is firmly established on the live music scene, and they are in huge demand from festivals, live music venues and traffic wardens across the country. They were named βBest Live Actβ at the 2012 South West Music Awards, and in the same awards in 2011 their last album βThe Whirling Dervishβ scooped βBest Album of the Yearβ. Two more nominations are secured for the 2013 awards.
https://www.maddogmcrea.co.uk/
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If you have missed any of the Lockdown Live Sessions we have been doing, there's a playlist of all the previous streams.
Thanks for Olivia Dunn, Max & Lily for joining in.
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Loved every gig! Looking forward to tonight, highlight of our week π We dance and sing and Dave plays his fiddle with Olivia. Sons Tom (Adams) joining us in his Bath flat, and Matt in Torbay, a family get together π. How about a great gig on the Hoe, or at the Sundial when lockdown done? Or Kittie’s of course ππππ
Loved them all ....Thankyou π
Thanks again for lighting up Sunday evenings!
By far the best Facebook live gigs!!! Michael Mathieson we love you! Olivia is amazing and Max doing so well!! Lily is getting on great too! Highlight of our week! Will be at the White Thorn as soon as we can with Becky Churchill and Roger!!! Love to you all and thank you for the extreme efforts you're all going to to keep us entertained π€©ππ
Michael, how about an edited DVD of highlights from the Happy Bus we can buy as a reminder of your amazing efforts to raise our spirits and make Sunday special.. You are hurting as much as us and you turn out for us all. The short pipe and fiddle last week moistened my good eye but perhaps Max should polish up his cpr before you try it againππ. Peace and love to you all xx
Lots of love to you and yours thanks for doing what you've done over the last few months you've shown Hart x maybe you guys could take this malarkey up as a job just saying ππyou guys are great have fun take care β€οΈπ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώrabs xx
Have not missed anything Buddy, we will all get through the situation, and thanks to you, Olivia, Max and Lily, we are all going to have a sense of inspiration and respect for the Mcraes, You can count on me to put the Grub on the table, on the first Knees up, and beautiful music session. We will all keep it sensible and nice, yes we will, after these very hard times Michael. God Bless You Buddy. Vic
Just love Sunday evenings...you brighten up the week...thank you so much for doing this ...will definitely visit your pub when this lockdown is over.π
There's not much compares to the real thing live, but these have been pretty bloody good all round! Looking forward to dancing in a field / pub / other venue as soon as physically possible. Stay safe xxxx
Have watched all of them. They are such a huge moral boost and I wouldn't miss them for the world! Thank you all for giving up your time to entertain us π
Loved the sessions, highlight of the week, thank you all for doing this, take care up there, see you on Sunday stay safe.
I loved these - thank you very much for doing them and I am looking forward to seeing you live in the flesh again soon!x
Seen and loved them all. A great place to visit on a Sunday night. Thanks so much β€οΈ x
Loved them all, really looking forward to tonight's session. πβ€π
We have loved the gigs. Thank you!
Hey guys thanks so much for your efforts here....love our Sunday evening treat. I was told that it was the on time that I looked happy last week! Bring it on.....
Whole family enjoying these sessions, thank you so much!
Something to really look forward to on Sunday evenings. Thank you so muchβ€οΈ
Have loved our Sunday nights πππ
We can't wait to arrange a surf trip and a stop off at your boozer to see you live...just need a close tent pitch so we can partake of an ale or ten...π....thanks for the awesome entertainment...me and the Mrs enjoy or dancing and jogging along...ππππ
Thanks guys for doing this! We as a family have loved having a sing and a dance on a Sunday night π
Thank you reading that lovely poem the last week ππ»π
Love the live gigs Sunday evenings. Highlight of the week. Hope to see you all soon. π
Only good thing about Sundays π€. Thanks for giving us something to look forward to now everything else has been cxd.
It's been a great way to spend sundays thanks guys πβ€
Check out the new Noble Jacks video for 'Lockdown Hoedown' which features guest appearances from our very own Mike & Nicki!
Absolutely LOVE this!!! Great work all!!! Stay safe ππΌπ»π₯°
Absolutely loved it, yet another example of just what we all need right now and made me smile π thanks
Saw then in February in Newcastle supporting the dead South...fantastic band
Freakin awesome just gave me all the smiles :)
That’s very jolly ππ
Melissa Mak
Thank you to everyone who has been tuning into our Lockdown Sessions over the past few weeks.
Thanks to Olivia Dunn for playing the fiddle on these sessions. You can often find her out on the road with The Phil Beer Band.
If you could like her page, she'd greatly appreciate it.
See you at the next Lockdown Session!
Olivia Dunn
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Fiddle player for Phil Beer Band (10 years and counting). Occasional Mad Dog Mcrea gigs. Ceilidhs available through Splann and the Ship Band. Available for depping, ceilidhs, session work and random m...Wow... 100+ new likes... thank you everyone :) It's been a pleasure playing for you all and getting Michael to myself for a change! Thanks for all the kind comments, donations and excellent vibes xx
Fab gig! Thank you all, you were all amazing..and..I loved to hear that extra bit of base last evening! So so lucky to have these special treats during lockdown!ππΆππΆππΆπ
Love watching every week loved butterfly on the fiddle amazing last time l heard it with just Mike and Danny in the church at Danny dad's funeral love this song and it took me back to the 2 of them playing with Danny on the whistle and Mike singing, it echo through the church amazing just like last night's.
Love listening to you all playing on a Sunday evening, Olivia is awesome on the fiddle and Max is getting there on the bass ! . . Excellent thankyou ππ
Done! It's the least I can do after all the pleasure she has brought us. Your Sunday sessions are truly a highlight of the week πΆπ»ππ
It's become the highlight of our Sundays. We always end up talking about the great Mad Dog gigs we've been to and plan which gigs we're coming to after this madness is over. In the meantime, we love the live shows!
Great music I have to watch it on U tube cause my It skills are rubbish Any chance of " Devil went down to Georgia " Hope to see you soon T
Done πThank you for our Sunday nights π
Thank you all and other bands and musicians for making this lockdown bearable. Please stay safe all ππ§‘
Thank you for putting on the sessions. Highlight of my week!
We have a family watch party every Sunday, and now you feel like part of our Sunday family. Can't wait for this crappy lock down to be over, so that we can come to the pub, from Seaton, and meet you guys....... And Gin and Tonic! π
Thank you for the great entrainment π..
Loving the gigs. I reckon I’m a water helicopter should be a bonus track on the next album π₯°
Shes Brilliant! Loved the poem last night too x
Thank so much Enjoying the Sunday evening sessions ! Dx
The whole family Have said we will miss your Sunday sessions, when this is over. But Thankyou for doing them x
They’ve been great many thanks xx
Thoroughly look forward to Sunday evenings with the four of you. When do we get to hear all four of you together?
Thankyou so much. I cant wait to camp up outside again in me lil yellow van. Xx
We love the sessions. Keep them coming? β€οΈ
She's brilliant xx
Thankyou x Ive loved all of itππβ€
Best part of the week ππ₯°
Olivia's brilliant π»
We look forward to it every Sunday π»πΆ
