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The McDades share there Celtic-rooted music with northwestern Ontario

The McDades are a Juno and Canadian Folk Music Award-winning band who are known for their brilliance in fusing different musical styles together seamlessly, like traditional Celtic music, jazz improvisation and more!

These siblings from Edmonton were performers at an early age, playing folk music with their parents, Terry and Danielle McDade, in the “McDade Family Band” from the 70’s into the 90’s. The then went on to form their own group.

Throughout their incredibly successful career, they have performed at the Canadian National Exhibition, the Commonwealth Games, and even for the British Royal Family!

The 2012 documentary “Brother Brother Sister Making Music” showcases their journey to success together. Watch the trailer…

The McDades are performing concerts in several community across northwestern Ontario….

Kenora – With Lake Of The Woods Concert Group – February 6th

Red Lake – With Red Lake Wilderness Entertainment Series – February 7th

Dryden – With Dryden Entertainment Series – February 10th

Fort Frances – With Tour De Fort – February 11th

Atikokan -With Atikokan Entertainment Series – February 12th

Group members Shannon and Jeremiah were kind enough to chat with me over the phone ahead of their tour around our region. They are kind and warm and I have no doubt that you’ll feel the same way about them if you purchase a ticket to hear their music and witness their talent for yourself.

Musical Evolution

Musical Influences…

Newest Song Release – “Gardener’s Child”

What To Expect From A Live Concert…

New Album On The Way With Songs Released Ahead Of Time…

Newest Song Cover – “Peggy-O”

Where To Find Them…

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Learn more about purchasing tickets for the McDades and all that our regional entertainment series have to offer…

Lake of the Woods Concert Group

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Dryden Entertainment Series

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Red Lake Wilderness Entertainment Series

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Tour De Fort

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Atikokan Entertainment Series

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  • Johnathan has been a fixture in the Borderland for over a decade. He takes great pride in not only being an on-air host but an active and engaged member of the local community. He has a passion for connecting with people from behind the microphone as well as in person. He’s grateful to be living and working in the Borderland.

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