About

The Real McKenzies

since circa 1992
THE REAL McKENZIES are not just a band. They are an unstoppable touring machine. A road-hardened crew of traveling minstrels, entertainers and vagabonds on a never-ending quest for good times. For the past 20 years, this ferocious gang of miscreants has been captivating audiences around the globe with their addictive, uncompromising and undeniably heartfelt music. Featuring a diverse and insanely talented roster of musicians, The Real McKenzies draw on both acoustic and electric instruments to blend a potent concoction of classic punk, rock n' roll, hard folk and traditional Celtic influence. Anthemic guitars and soaring bagpipes play off each other as Paul McKenzie spins yarns of times long past and regales with tales of endless drunken revelries. Blistering punk rock boot stompers stand alongside passionate singalong ballads while good times and joyous camaraderie are all the order of the day. Fueled by an insatiable need to share the McKenzies’ gospel with the world, the boys are equally at home playing to 20,000 screaming football fans in the heart of Germany as they are ... more...
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Current Lineup

Paul McKenzie
Lead Vox
1992 - present
The Bone
Guitar/Vox
1995 - present
Matt MacNasty
Bagpipes
2001 - present
Sean Sellers
Drums
2005 - present
Dave Gregg
Guitar
2005 - present
Karl Alvarez
Bass
2006 - present
Gord Taylor
Bagpipes
2009 - present

Past Members

Brad Attitude
Drums
? - 2006
Jamie Jak
Bass
1998 - 2005
Glen Kruger
Drums
2000
Eddie Big Beers
Drums
2003
Reece Toye
guitar
2004 - 2005
Joe Raposo
Bass
2005 - 2006
Rich Priske
Bass
2006
Shane Smith
Drums
2006