Mad Dog Mcrea

Mad Dog Mcrea, a British folk band formed in Plymouth, bring their mix of folk rock, gypsy jazz and bluegrass to Brudenell Social Club in Leeds. The evening is a concert by a band with a long touring record.

Mad Dog Mcrea are a British folk band formed in Plymouth, blending jazz, folk rock and bluegrass influences. Their first album, Away With the Fairies, appeared in 2002, and they have released five albums to date. They also issued a five-track EP, It's a Sign.

Their repertoire mixes self-penned songs about adventure, drinking, love and life with traditional songs of gypsies, fairies and pirates. In concert they draw on folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz and bluegrass, and they have played a wide range of festivals. The band has a dedicated fan base that follows them from gig to gig.

Brudenell Social Club is a concert and performance venue in Burley, Leeds. The night suits listeners who enjoy folk, bluegrass and gypsy jazz played live, with original songs sitting alongside traditional material.