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Application ID:

21441

The McDades

Category:

Music
Category subgenre:

Subgenre 2:

Music (Regional - formerly World)

Subgenre 1:

Folk/Bluegrass/Americana
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Performer Identify

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Performer Phone

Performer location:

AB

Canada

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Performance Information

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ID021441-the-mcdades-techreq.pdf

ID021441-the-mcdades-itinerary.pdf

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Showcase Description

Punching through the walls of tradition, The McDades’ Celtic-rooted music fuses the spontaneity of jazz improvisation and infectious global rhythms. The Juno Award winners’ cutting edge sound is the perfect complement to their fiery performances.
With vocal harmonies that can only come from a family, and an obvious love for each other and their music, The McDades’ sound is immersed in the spirit of improvisation. Combining original tunes and unique interpretations of traditional songs, their performances feature both energetic instrumentals and moving vocals performed in English and French. This compelling and dynamic group “finds their groove somewhere between a down-home kitchen party, a jazzy after hours club, and a folk festival.” (London Free Press)
The McDades are winners of the Juno Award for Best Roots Album and three Canadian folk music awards. Their new album “The Empress” continues to highlight the group’s one-of-a-kind sound and irresistible groove. “This Kicks!” (fRoots)

Other Offerings

Residencies,Workshops,Master Classes,School Programming,Christmas Shows,French-language Programs

Is an outreach performance included in your mainstage performance fee?

Showcase Question Response

Community Educational Outreach

The McDades offer workshops and master classes, topics covered are: contemporary folk music, Celtic style melody playing and accompaniment, improvisation, arranging, composition, guitar, tin whistles, fiddle, saxophone, bass, percussion and voice. Other music styles covered include, americana, folk, bluegrass, and jazz. Each member of the group has teaching experience ranging from university courses, master classes and private lessons. Members ofThe McDades hold degrees ranging from PHds to Bachelors in Music theory and performance.

Would this artist like to be considered for a Spotlight/Speed Pitch if they are not selected to showcase?

no

Promotion Publicity

We are active on social media and use it as a tool to promote all of our shows wherever they may be. We have a thousands strong email list that we use to directly contact fans in the area we are playing. We have our shows posted on our website. Our complete press kit (including photos, videos, audio, reviews, bios) is sent to each venue. We contact local media long before the show to organize interviews. We can also provide poster templates for our concerts.

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ID021441-the-mcdades-biography.pdf

ID021441-the-mcdades-epk.pdf

ID021441-the-mcdades-techreq.pdf

Fee & Tour Information

Touring Performers

5

Rooms Needed

3

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Tour/Tech filenames:

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Performance Fees
1 show

$5,000 USD

2-3 shows

$4,500 USD

4-7 shows

$4,000 USD

8+ shows

$3,500 USD

Please answer indicate that your 2 most viable touring months in the upcoming season(s).

December
January
February
May

Technical Contact Name, Email, Phone

JEREMIAH MCDADE

5142941871

Performance Load Strike Time

45/75

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Representative Information

Representative Role:

Performer with Representation

Solon

McDade

Agent

I Book Shows

Phone:

5149757452

Mailing Address

9531 107 ave

Edmonton

AB

T5H0T6

Canada

Rep Name (if applicable): 

Jennifer Heerschap

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