The Real McKenzies is a

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band founded in 1992 and based in

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. They are one of the founders of the

movement, albeit 10 years after

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. In addition to writing and performing original music, Real McKenzies perform traditional Scottish songs, giving them a new

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-influenced sound. They have shared stages with many other bands including Rancid,

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, and

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History

Founding member Paul McKenzie has been the only consistent member of the band since its inception. The band released its first album, ''Clash of the Tartans'', in 1998. McKenzie claims as many as 100 different musicians have performed as members of the band, including piper Alan "Raven" MacLeod, of the pioneering Scottish folk band

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and "Bourne and MacLeod". McKenzie said in 2014 that he "fired all the Americans" in the band and returned to full Canadian lineup. Despite that claim, Aspy Luison is from

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. In September 2014 the band announced they would be recording their next album for

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at Motor Studio in San Francisco. Michael "

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" Burkett will be producing the album. On April 7, 2015 Fat Wreck Chords released The Real McKenzies' 11th album, ''

Rats in the Burlap ''Rats in the Burlap'' is the ninth studio album by Canadian punk rock band The Real McKenzies. It was released on Fat Wreck Chords Fat Wreck Chords (pronounced "Fat Records") is a San Francisco, California-based independent record label, focus ...

''. Their previous album, ''

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'', was released on March 27, 2012 with Fat Wreck Chords. A biography of the band, written by Chris Walter and titled ''Under the Kilt: The Real McKenzies Exposed'', was released in early 2015. On March 10th, 2022 it was announced on the band's Instagram and TikTok that former War Baby drummer Kirby J. Fisher would become the band's new drummer.

Music in commercials

In the 1990s, the Real McKenzies music was used by

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to promote Kokanee beer. In 2021 The Real McKenzie's song “Chip” was used by

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to advertise their new Ford Ranger pickup truck.

Music in popular culture

Their song "Tae the Battle" appeared in the

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film '' Stone of Destiny''. Their song "Wild Cattieyote" appeared in the 2004 straight-to-video release of '' Vampires vs. Zombies'' (also called Carmilla the Lesbian Vampire). Their cover of the

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song "Sailor Man" appeared in the 2003 video game ''

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'' and the first volume of the Elementality skateboarding videos. Each year, The Real McKenzies version of "

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" is used as the countdown music on the New Year's Eve edition of

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and Ralph Garman's live podcast

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. Their song "Chip" was used in the TV series Billions in 2018.

Band members

;Current members *Paul McKenzie – vocals (1992–present) *Aspy Luison – bagpipes (2012–present) *Kenny Lush – guitar (2022–present) *Barry Higginson - Bass (2021-present) *Kirby J. Fisher - Drums(2022-present) *Mario Nieva – guitar (2013–2015 & 2019-present) ;Former members *Dan Garrison - guitar (2015-2018) *Dan Stenning - drums (2016-2018) *Andrew Pederson - guitar (2017-2018) *Tony Walker (Tony Baloney) – guitar, occasional bass (1992–1999) *Rob Esch – drums (1992–1995) *Aaron Chapman – bass (1992), tin whistle (1992–1994, 1994–1997) *

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(Angus MacFuzzybutt) – bass (1992–1995, 1996–1998) (deceased) *Nathan Roberts – bagpipes (1993) *Alan "Raven" MacLeod – bagpipes, guitar (1993–1995, 1996–1998, 2008) *

Kurt Robertson Kurt Robertson, also known as "Dirty Kurt" (born July 21, 1965 in Vancouver, British Columbia), is a Canadian punk rock guitarist and musician. Robertson was a member of Vancouver-based Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies from 1993 to 2013, app ...

(Dirty Kurt) – guitar, occasional bass (1993–2005, 2007–2013) *Anthony Creery (Farkie) – bass (1995–1996) *James Brander (JT Massacre) – drums (1995–1996) *Jamie Fawkes – bass (1996, 1998–2004) *Brien O'Brien – drums (1996–1998) *Mike MacDonald – bagpipes (occasionally from 1997–1998) *Glenn Kruger – drums (1998–2000) *Bradford Lambert – drums (2000–2003, 2004–2005) *Stuart MacNeil – bagpipes (1998–1999) *Anthony Kerr – bagpipes (1999–2000) *Mark "Bone" Boland – guitar (1999–2015) *Matt Hawley (Matt MacNasty) – bagpipes (2000–2012, occasionally from 2012–2017) *Eddie Big Beers – drums (2003) *Ike Eidness – drums (2003–2004) * Ken Fleming – bass (2004–2005) *Sean Sellers – drums (2005–2012) * Joe Raposo – bass (2005–2009) *Dave Gregg – guitar (2005–2010) *

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– bass (2007, 2009–2010) *Justin "Gwomper" Burdick – bass (2010–2011, 2012) *Brent Johnson – bass (2011), guitar (2011–2013) *Gord Taylor – bagpipes (2010–2012, occasionally from 2012–2017) *Jesse Pinner – drums (2012–2016) *Mario Nieva – guitar (2013–2015) ;Former guest members *Glenn Murray – bass (1993) *

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– bass (1997) *Dave Afflick – drums (2005) *George McWhinnie – bass (2005) *Boz Rivera – drums (2007, 2009, 2010) *

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– guitar, banjo (2009, 2012) *Maggie Schmied – violin (2009) *Robbie "Steed" Davidson – guitar (2010) ;Timeline

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Discography

* ''

Real McKenzies The Real McKenzies is a Canadian Celtic punk band founded in 1992 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are one of the founders of the Celtic punk movement, albeit 10 years after The Pogues. In addition to writing and performing origin ...

'', 1995 * ''

Clash of the Tartans ''Clash of the Tartans'' is the second album by the band The Real McKenzies, originally released in 1998 (see 1998 in music). "Mainland" was the selected single, with an accompanying video directed by Danny Novak. Track listing #"Stone of King ...

'', 1998 * '' Fat Club'' 7", 2000 * '' Loch'd and Loaded'', 2001 * '' Pissed tae th' Gills'', 2002 * ''

Oot & Aboot ''Oot & Aboot'' is the fourth album by the band Real McKenzies, released in 2003. Track listing #"Cross the Ocean" #"Droppin' Like Flies" #" Ye Banks and Braes" #"Get Lost" #"Lest We Forget" #"Heather Bells" #"Dance Around the Whisky" #"O ...

'', 2003 * ''

10,000 Shots ''10,000 Shots'' is the fifth album by Scottish-Canadian celtic punk band The Real McKenzies The Real McKenzies is a Canadian Celtic punk band founded in 1992 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are one of the founders of the Celti ...

'', 2005 * ''

Off the Leash ''Off the Leash'' is the sixth album by Scottish-Canadian Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies The Real McKenzies is a Canadian Celtic punk band founded in 1992 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are one of the founders of the Cel ...

'', 2008 * ''

Shine Not Burn ''Shine Not Burn'' is a live album by Scottish-Canadian Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies The Real McKenzies is a Canadian Celtic punk band founded in 1992 and based in Vancouver, British Columbia. They are one of the founders of the Celti ...

'', 2010 * ''

'', 2012 * ''

'', 2015 * ''

Two Devils Will Talk ''Two Devils Will Talk'' is the ninth studio album by Canadian Celtic punk band The Real McKenzies. The album was released on 3 March 2017 by Fat Wreck Chords in the United States and by Stomp Records in Canada. ''Two Devils Will Talk'' was made ...

'', 2017 * ''

Beer and Loathing ''Beer and Loathing'' is the tenth studio album by Canadian celtic punk band The Real McKenzies. It was released on July 3, 2020 under Fat Wreck Chords in the United States and Stomp Records in Canada. Single The first single to be released, whic ...

'', 2020 *''Songs of the Highlands, Songs of the Sea'', 2022

Filmography

* ''Pissed tae th' Gills'', 2002

Compilations

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Short Music for Short People ''Short Music for Short People'' is a 1999 compilation album released on the Fat Wreck Chords record label. It features 101 bands playing songs averaging approximately 30 seconds in length. With a few exceptions, most of the album's tracks wer ...

'', 1999 * '' Alpha Motherfuckers - A Tribute to Turbonegro'', 2001 * ''Agropop Now'', 2003 * ''Floyd:..And Out Come the Teeth'', a free Fat Wreck Chords compilation CD handed out at the label's tent during

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* ''Shot Spots - Trooper Tribute'' (Visionary Records) * ''Live from Europe, Deconstruction Tour'', 2003 - DVD

Music videos

* "Mainland" (1998) * "Drink Some More" (2008) * "Chip" (Live) (2008) * "The Maple Trees Remember" (2009) * "Culling the Herd" (2011) * "My Luck Is So Bad" (2012) * "Catch Me" (2015) * "Stephen's Green" (2015) * "Yes" (2015) * "Due West" (2017) * "Seafarers" (2017) * "One Day" (2018)

Images

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Real McKenzies, The Canadian punk rock groups Musical groups established in 1992 Celtic punk groups Fat Wreck Chords artists Canadian Celtic music groups Musical groups from Vancouver 1992 establishments in British Columbia