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The Real McKenzies

Celtic Punk from Vancouver BC
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About

The Real McKenzies

Label: Fat Wreck Chords/Stomp Records
since circa 1992
THE REAL McKENZIES are not just a band. They are an unstoppable touring machine. A road-hardened crew of traveling minstrels, entertainers and vagabonds on a never-ending quest for good times.

For the past 20 years, this ferocious gang of miscreants has been captivating audiences around the globe with their addictive, uncompromising and undeniably heartfelt music. Featuring a diverse and insanely talented roster of musicians, The Real McKenzies draw on both acoustic and electric instruments to blend a potent concoction of classic punk, rock n' roll, hard folk and traditional Celtic influence. Anthemic guitars and soaring bagpipes play off each other as Paul McKenzie spins yarns of times long past and regales with tales of endless drunken revelries. Blistering punk rock boot stompers stand alongside passionate singalong ballads while good times and joyous camaraderie are all the order of the day.

Fueled by an insatiable need to share the McKenzies’ gospel with the world, the boys are equally at home playing to 20,000 screaming football fans in the heart of Germany as they are to a few hundred punks in the dirtiest, darkest, most disreputable clubs of the Canadian wilderness. After more than two decades, 8 full-length albums, countless compilation appearances and singles, The Real McKenzies have earned a reputation that is second to none. They’ve shared the stage with Rancid, NOFX, Flogging Molly, The Misfits, Pennywise, Shane McGowan and Metallica just to name a few, all the while garnering new friends and fans along the way.

And now they’re baaaack… Westwinds is packed to the brim with roaring, rollicking and epic tales that shanghai the listener on a thirteen song, sea-tossed journey through the wild and wonderful world of The Real McKenzies. Recorded over several months at Crabapple Downs by the phenomenal Steve Loree, Westwinds is a sonic shot of deliciousness delivered straight to your ear holes. From the unapologetic raised middle figure salute of “Fool’s Road” to the hook-laden tongue-in-cheek “My Luck Is So Bad” to one of the most poignant and blood-pumping renditions of “Barrett’s Privateers (Stan Rogers)” that you’ll ever hear, this killer album is set to become an instant classic in the collections of both new and diehard fans alike. Much like a fine single malt scotch, The Real McKenzies only get better with age .

For fans of: The Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Gogol Bordello, The Pogues.

What the press is sayin’

“The Real McKenzies are the rare outfit that improves with every album.” – Punknews

“…they've never strayed far from their unique blend of Scottish folk and Spirit of '77 punk rock. Much like Boston's Dropkick Murphys, there is ample bagpipe to be heard on any of The Real McKenzies' releases, which lends well to the band's ear for melody.” – Absolutepunk

“They’ve been busting out solid Celtic punk rock for over a decade, yet you’ll still find kids on the internet calling them out for ripping off bands like Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly, both of whom came out of the gates a few years after the McKenzies released their first album in 1996 and were doubtlessly influenced by the band’s sound and look.” – Exclaim Magazine

“With just as many guitar licks as there are bagpipe melodies, The Real McKenzies have written thirteen songs that would get any punk crowd moving in a pit and make any old Scot raise a pint and smile.” – The Punksite
Punk/Metal/Hardcore/Noise
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Upcoming Events

15
Mar
2025
19:30
The Real McKenzies, Another Joe & Class of 1984
The Real McKenzies' Westcoast Punk Reunion
$20-$25
First Metropolitan United Fellowship Hall
Event can be attended in person

Past Events

08
Sep
19:30 23:00
The Real McKenzies, Doghouse Rose, Pound Salt, Left on Bowery
Presented by Grit & Grind
$25
The Mansion
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
19:30
The Real McKenzies, Brutal Youth & Razorvoice
The Canadian punk legends return to Victoria!
$20-$25
White Eagle Polish Hall
Event can be attended in person
03
Mar
2023
19:30
Real McKenzies, The Anti-Queens & The Grinning Barretts at White Eagle Hall!
The legendary Canadian celtic punk band returns to Victoria!
$19.50-$23
White Eagle Polish Hall
Event can be attended in person
05
Mar
2022
21:15
The Real McKenzies, Dug Nugget and Real Sickies
For those of you that attended the last Victoria show with The Real McKenzies it...
$17.50-$22.50
Victoria Event Centre
Event is live streamed / online.Event can be attended in person
07
Mar
2020
20:30 23:59
The Real McKenzies, REAL SICKIES, A Total Disappointment, The Shit Talkers
The Rickshaw presents The Real McKenzies with Real Sickies, A Total Disappoin...
$17.50
Rickshaw Theatre
Event can be attended in person
06
Mar
2020
21:00 01:00
All ages w beverage service: The Real McKenzies, REAL SICKIES, The Grinning Barr...
Victoria BC Ska & Reggae Society are excited to present The Real McKenzies, The ...
$16.50-$20
White Eagle Polish Hall
Event can be attended in person
02
Mar
2018
20:00
The Annual Return of the Real McKenzies!: The Real McKenzies, The Keg Killers
737 Productions is very proud to present the annual return of the Real McKenzies...
The Upstairs Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
02
Mar
2017
10:30
Real McKenzies 25th Anniversary: The Real McKenzies, Isotopes, A Total Disappoin...
737 Productions is proud to present the Victoria stop on The Real McKenzies 25th...
$16-$18
The Upstairs Cabaret
Event can be attended in person
13
Nov
2015
20:00
Stomp Records 20th Anniversary Show: The Real McKenzies, The Brains, Rude City R...
Canadian record label's 20th Anniversary show with some of the best names in Can...
Rickshaw Theatre
Event can be attended in person
04
Jul
2015
21:45
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival Day Four: Saturday Night Punk Party: The Real McK...
Option two is for the punks. You can’t talk about Canadian punk without bri...
$17.50-$20
Tally Ho Sports Bar and Grill
Event can be attended in person
11
Apr
2015
20:00
The Real McKenzies, Isotopes, A Total Disappointment
The Real McKenzies http://www.realmckenzies.com/ A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE REAL M...
$16.50
Rickshaw Theatre
Event can be attended in person
07
Mar
2014
22:30 02:00
St. Paddy's Day Tour: The Real McKenzies, BOIDS, The Stockers
Join us Friday March. 7th for The Real Mckenzies St. Paddy's Day Tour and CD rel...
$15
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
28
Sep
2013
21:00
The Real McKenzies, The Darkest Of The Hillside Thickets, AK-747s
Tickets Available at: Replay Boardshop (www.facebook.com/replay.boardshop) Cha...
$15-$20
Gator's Pub
Event can be attended in person
08
Mar
2013
22:30 02:00
St. Paddy's Day Tour & CD Release: The Real McKenzies, East End Radicals, The St...
The Victoria BC Ska Society presents Join us Friday March. 8th for The Real M...
$15
Lucky Bar
Event can be attended in person
17
May
2012
21:00 02:00
Reverend Horton Heat, The Real McKenzies
 
$23
Distrikt
Event can be attended in person
15
May
2012
20:00 01:00
C.I.A. Concerts & Red Room Present: Reverend Horton Heat, The Real McKenzies, SP...
2 Sermons of Psychobilly AND Celtic Punk MADNESS! 2 SHOWS - TUESDAY MAY ...
The Red Room
Event can be attended in person
11
Mar
2010
20:00
The Real McKenzies, The Dreadnoughts, Raised By Apes
 
Rickshaw Theatre
Event can be attended in person
12
Apr
2009
21:45 14:00
The Real McKenzies, START WITH THE COBRA, the banned
 
$13
Capital Ballroom
Event can be attended in person
11
Apr
2009
22:00 14:00
The Real McKenzies, The Dreadnoughts, Speckled Jim
 
$15
Pub 340
Event can be attended in person
02
Oct
2008
The Real McKenzies, Wednesday Night Heroes, Jones Bones
 
$12-$15
The Anza Club
Event can be attended in person
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Band Videos

Current Lineup

Dirty Kurt Robertson
Guitar/vox
Paul McKenzie
Lead Vox
1992 - present
The Bone
Guitar/Vox
1995 - present
Matt MacNasty
Bagpipes
2001 - present
Sean Sellers
Drums
2005 - present
Dave Gregg
Guitar
2005 - present
Karl Alvarez
Bass
2006 - present
Gord Taylor
Bagpipes
2009 - present

Past Members

Brad Attitude
Drums
? - 2006
Jamie Jak
Bass
1998 - 2005
Glen Kruger
Drums
2000
Eddie Big Beers
Drums
2003
Reece Toye
guitar
2004 - 2005
Joe Raposo
Bass
2005 - 2006
Rich Priske
Bass
2006
Shane Smith
Drums
2006

Band Articles

Paul McKenzie Interview Part 2
Paul McKenzie Interview Part 2 CJ: The band formed in 1992. How was starting a punk project in the high-age of grunge music? Paul: I could bend your ear for an hour with a question like that. We knew some bands in Seattle that would set...
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Published by: The Skinny Magazine
Author: CJ Leon

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