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The Brook Proudly Presents
Mad Dog Mcrea
with The Devil's Damned String Band
Sat 5th Oct 2024 Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8:00pm (Showtimes Approx)

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Mad Dog Mcrea

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, they are serious and acclaimed recording artists too. December 2019 saw Mad Dog Mcrea released a 5-track EP titled 'It's a Sign'.

The famous purple happy bus is fired up and ready for action, and there’s room for you – jump aboard!


“This is music that transcends 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

“A sound mixed, mashed and finely honed through years of live gigs”Rock ‘n Reel Magazine

“This is rowdy, heartfelt, room shaking and spirit-stirring music that only the dead can’t enjoy.” - ltdstate.com

“Musical magicians Mad Dog Mcrea are synonymous not only with a damn good party but also quality musicianship and the odd surprise”Talk Torbay

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The Devil's Damned String Band

The Devil's Damned String Band are a bluegrass band from the South Coast of England. The boys offer a performance full of the energy and warmth of mountain bluegrass, with a mixture of original, traditional and contemporary songs. A band that is sure to get hearts pumping and feet stomping.

The current line up includes:
Ben Munday - Vocals and Guitar
Ryan Stevens - Vocals, Mandolin and Guitar
Ben Johnson - Vocals and Fiddle
Nigel Clelland - Vocals and Banjo
Mitch Ratcliffe - Double Bass

The band have played numerous gigs and festivals, including Boomtown and Isle of Wight Festival. 

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