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 release 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