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St Paddys Day: Mad Dog, The Busketeers & More
Millbay Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL1 3LF
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About us
Welcome to PAVILIONS INTRODUCES a hand curated program of events showcasing the South West's finest talent in Plymouth Pavilions most intimate setting to date.
Soak up the atmosphere and relax with a drink or some food from our bars with special INTRODUCES offers.
Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and 'shake your ass' music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life, to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies – Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. In constant demand and having played just about every festival and two-bit, jibe-arsed dive in Christendom, Mad Dog Mcrea are, in every sense of the word, a live, band.
Matched with the unshakable dedication of their massive and "loyal-to-the-hilt", fan base – Mad Dog Mcrea are more than just a very popular, festival act – with five albums under their belts, they are serious and acclaimed recording artists too.
The famous purple happy bus is fired up and ready for action, and there's room for you – jump aboard!
Ranagri are Jordan Murray, Eleanor Dunsdon, Eliza Marshall, Dónal Rogers and they have forged a new and contemporary sound on the folk scene, winning audiences at home and internationally, an energetic festival band yet equally at home with their more intimate writing and thought provoking lyrics. They are as happy to make you dance as they are to make you smile or shed a tear, passionately delving into current world topics, playing with politics, and creating uplifting music to lyrics with great depth.
Their recent release - 'Tradition II' - is the sequel to their acclaimed album 'Tradition' - exploring traditional folk songs - deconstructing and reconstructing - trying to eek out alternative meaning whilst adding the unique Ranagri flavours; harp, flutes, guitars, dulcimer, percussion all woven together with lead vocals and harmonies
'Voices and instruments combine to astound the listener with some of the most attention-grabbing music I've heard in a long time' - FRUK 2022
A band like no other, The Busketeers are four singer-songwriting, multi-instrumentalists, providing a raw, energetic, diverse show. Their ability to swap instruments,
harmonise and sing a wide range of genres, will captivate any audience.
The Busketeers formed on the streets of Plymouth, Devon, UK in 2015. After months of busking and establishing a name for themselves locally, the band performed a handful of gigs and festivals in the new year, including Looe Music Festival which led to the band expanding their fan base.
From 2016 to 2019, the band performed all over the South West and became characterised by their ever-changing genre, sound and energy within one performance. Audiences started to comment on how unique and diverse the band were. "I've never seen a band all switch mid song before", "I looked up and it was a different singer each time!"
After a busy few busy years, Covid hit the music industry and put a halt on the bands momentum. The group took the time to develop their own individual sound and create content for their fans during lockdown. During this period of uncertainty the band sought out a new addition, Kendall Williams.
This completed The Busketeers, made up of four artists in their own right; Kendall Williams, Luke Engel (Wild Fenn), Matthew Gordon Price, and Olly Parker
Ken, originally from Oxford and has been described as "a man with an epic rock tone." Influences are rock, indie, grunge and artists such as Nirvana, Hendrix and RHCP.
Luke is originally from the Forest of Dean and loves climbing, wildlife and nature. Influences are a mix of folk, Indie, and loves listening to a wide selection of music including Roo Panes, Metallica, RHCP, and loads more.
Matthew is originally from the small seaside town of Burnham-on-sea, if you message us, it's usually him responding! Influences are rock, reggae, folk and indie. Loves The Beatles, The Kinks and Queen.
Olly is originally from Southampton, and always gets the crowd going! Loves to perform a range of genres including pop, blues, indie, hip-hop and influenced by John Mayer, James Taylor and Tom Misch.
