“Galway’s Liveliest Live Band”, Mikey & The Scallywags is finally coming to Dublin. One of the nicest guys you’re ever likely to meet Mikey Mccrory is bringing his folk mayhem to the Grand Social next Saturday night. Its a show not to be missed. Doors at 8. admission is 7 and support on the night will be provided by Blind Yackety and Gypsy Rebel Rabble
Formed out of creative necessity in June of 2010, Mikey and the Scallywags met on the streets of Galway and are still based on the west coast. Renowned for their energetic and engaging live performances, the initial quartet of guitar, banjo, fiddle and double bass were soon joined by drums and keys to create a melodic and beat driven folk rock sound with elements of bluegrass, gypsy, hip-hop and swing.
You can listen to some of their stuff here
and here is a video of them performing in Neachtains on Good Friday!
more videos here
‘Would stand up to anything from popular folk bands like Mumford & Sons or The Lumineers’ – 2 u I bestow Irish music blog
John Murphy 