The Real McKenzies is a Scottish-influenced Celtic punk band founded in Vancouver, Canada in 1992.
In addition to writing and performing original music, Real McKenzies resurrect traditional Scottish songs, giving them a new punk-influenced sound. The band tours extensively, including an eight-month, 23-country tour in a van.[citation needed] On some of these tours, they have shared stages with Rancid, DragStrip Riot, NOFX, Flogging Molly, Xcrosscheckx, Rough Chukar, The Misfits, Metallica, The Rookers, Voodoo Glow Skulls and Shane MacGowan.Lineup
- Paul McKenzie: vocals
- "Dirty" Kurt Robertson: guitar, vocals
- Matthew James Hawley, aka Matthew MacNasty: bagpipes
- Gord Taylor: bagpipes
- Karl Alvarez: bass guitar
- Sean Sellers: drums
- Mark "Bone" Boland: guitar, vocals
- Dave Gregg: guitar
Discography
- Real McKenzies, 1995
- Clash of the Tartans, 2000
- Loch'd and Loaded, 2001
- Pissed Tae Th' Gills, 2002
- Oot & Aboot, 2003
- 10,000 Shots, 2005
- Off The Leash, 2008
support act: BOOTSROKE(athens)
