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Official website: www.gillicuddy.com. .

Under the influence of old school punk rock and traditional Celtic music, the McGillicuddys have evolved a sound often likened to the Pogues, Clash, or Social Distortion. Gritty, honest lyrics, combined with the melodic lilt of traditional instruments, such as the accordion, tin whistle and mandolin, are blended with the heavy crunch of guitar, drums and bass, for the full bodied McGillicuddys experience. The McGillicuddys first full length CD, entitled Kilt by Death, was released domestically on Retch Records (Merseyside, UK), in May of 2002. The CD includes 12 tracks, ranging from the punk inspired “On the Rocks,” to the...

Jim Cuddy (born December 2, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian solo artist as well as one of the lead singers of the renowned Canadian country band Blue Rodeo. He has produced three solo albums. Cuddy is married to actress Rena Polley and together they have three children: Devin (born 1987), Emma (born 1988), and Sam (born 1992). The Jim Cuddy band features musicians like Bazil Donovan, Colin Cripps, and Gavin Brown. Guest performers have included Cripps' wife Kathleen Edwards, Sarah Harmer (former Weeping Tile member), and Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco). For photographs and additional information on Jim visit...