The mahones paint the town red9/21/2023 ![]() ![]() Over the last three years, The Mahones latest albums Love - Death - Redemption, The Irish Songs and Punk Rock Saved My Life (The Covers) were released to critical praise. The band has toured through 35 countries, headlined festivals all over the world, and humbly shared the stage with nearly all of their favourite artists. Throughout 1990 to 2020, the band members have come and gone, but the sound has remained constant over 11 studio albums, 2 live recordings, a collection of acoustic versions and an earlier compilation marking their 25-year milestone. The band has certainly come a long way in 30 years from their humble beginnings performing at Irish pubs to having their song “Paint the Town Red” featured in the climactic final fight scene of the 2x Academy Award-winning film The Fighter. Patrick’s Day in 1990, The Mahones have been performing their distinctly ‘Canadian’ form of Irish Punk in bars, pubs and music halls around the globe, amassing a devoted fanbase in their wake, and become internationally recognized as one of the hardest working punk outfits around. ![]() The release is be available on CD, vinyl and all streaming platforms.įormed on St. This comprehensive retrospective captures many special moments with surprise guests on intimate stages over the decades. See you soon everyone.Heralded as pioneers of the Irish punk scene, beloved six-piece outfit The Mahones, have released a special 30th Anniversary retrospective, This Is All We’ve Got To Show For It - The Best of 30 Years, released via True North Records on December 4, 2020. Here comes The Mahones, the boys are back in town. Sailor’s Grave Records released The Mahones’ 2016 albums in the US.Īfter a 2 year hiatus, The Mahones are back in 2018 with 4 new releases including the new epic studio album Love+Death+Redemption (recorded in Belfast and Toronto), slated for release in summer / fall along with a new 2018 / 2019 World Tour, plus three other soon to be released albums Unplugged, Punk Covers and The Irish Album. In 2010, The Mahones started their own record label, Whiskey Devil Records, and have already released their past five albums through it, with major distribution worldwide (eOne, Wolverine Records). In 2016, The Mahones released a best of compilation: The Very Best (25 Years of Irish Punk) featuring brand new recordings of their classics songs on Whiskey Devil Records, and a deluxe version of their magnum opus The Hunger & The Fight, the first ever Irish punk double concept album that the band recently released to critical acclaim worldwide. ![]() The band grew from Irish pubs and punk squats, to halls, theatres and arenas, touring relentlessly since their start, and is famous for an incredible high-energy live show. The band has toured through over 35 countries internationally, headlined festivals all over the world, and has been honoured to share a stage with nearly all of their favourite bands. They’ve had songs in a slew of movies and TV shows, including Irving Welsh's Ecstasy, Dog Park, Celtic Pride, ABC’s Castle, Lost Girl, and many more. Their song “Paint the Town Red” was featured in the climactic final fight scene of the 2x Academy Award-winning film The Fighter. Their music has been featured everywhere. Their albums have featured many guest appearances, including Jake Burns (Stiff Little Fingers), Simon Townshend (The Who), Ken Casey (Dropkick Murphys), Dave Baksh (Sum 41), Tony Duggins (The Tossers), Johnny Fay and Gord Sinclair (The Tragically Hip), Ian D'Sa (Billy Talent), Tara Slone, Damhnait Doyle and Sarah Harmer. The Mahones have released an incredible ten studio albums, three compilation albums, two live albums and two EPs. Alongside McConnell are Michael O’Grady (Tin Whistle, Accordion, Vocals), Sean "Riot" Ryan (Bass, Vocals), Gui Lauzon (Drums) and new guy Ryan Chopik (Mandolin, Keys, Vocals). With a working class ethic and a love of classic punk, Dublin-born Finny McConnell (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Songwriter) formed the band to combine his love of punk rock with his Irish culture. Patrick's Day in 1990, and have been working on their own brand of Irish punk ever since. Heralded as pioneers of the Irish punk scene, and internationally recognized as one of the best and hardest working punk outfits around, The Mahones formed on St. From an Irish pub to an Academy Award winning movie: The Mahones have come a long way in 28 years. ![]()
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