- The McDades
The McDades are a Canadian band made up of siblings
Shannon Johnson (Violin andVocals ),Solon McDade (Bass andVocals ),Jeremiah McDade (Multi-instrumentalist andVocals ) and their musical friends.The McDades' musical style is a unique blend of influences that combine the rich cultural experiences they had growing up in
Edmonton ,Alberta . The three siblings grew up performing a type ofCanadiana or (roots) music with their parents,Terry McDade andDanielle McDade inThe McDade Family Band from1974 until1994 . As The McDade Family Band the siblings had the chance to perform at such venues as TheToronto PNE , VancouverExpo 86 , TheCommonwealth Games and multiple performances for members ofBritish Royal Family . During this time Shannon, Solon, and Jeremiah were exposed to the variety of musical genres that are available in Canada and quickly began to experiment with these sounds.In 2000 the siblings began to work together on their new group, The McDades. The trio, along with their band, strive to maintain an open and adventurous attitude to their music. They have performed and recorded with a variety of musicians from around the world including a
tabla player fromIndia , asantoor player fromIran and a number of players from the Canadian province ofQuebec . Along with their own projects, The McDades have also been asked to record with a number of prominent Canadian artists such asBill Bourne ,Maria Dunn and David Wilkie.Discography
*Bloom - Free Radio Records 2006 (2007 Juno Award Winner - Best Roots/Traditional Album (group), 2007 Independent Music Award Winner - Best World Album Traditional, two time Canadian Folk Music Award Winner Best World Group & Best Instrumental Group)
*For Reel - Free Radio Records 2002With
Terry McDade
*Noel - Free Radio Records 2004
*Midwinter - Free Radio Records 2003
*Harpe Danse - Free Radio Records 1998With
Maria Dunn
*Maria Dunn - From where I stand
*Maria Dunn - For a Song (Juno Award Nominated)
*Maria Dunn - We Were Good People
*Maria Dunn - The PeddlerExternal links
* [http://www.themcdades.com The McDades website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/themcdades The McDades myspace]
* [http://radio3.cbc.ca/bands/The-McDades The McDades CBC Radio3 site]
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