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Mudmen are a Canadian Celtic rock band. They are best known for their singles "5 O'Clock", "Saturday", and "Drink and Fight" as well as their covers of Spirit of the West's "Home for a Rest" and AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top (If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll)".
History
The Mudmen formed in Alvinston/Petrolia in 1998. The original band members were vocalist Zoy Nicoles, guitarist Lonny Knapp, bassist Tommy Skilton, drummer Ryan McCaffrey and bagpipe-playing brothers Robby and Sandy Campbell who were the founding members, who had previously been signed with the EMI label under the name The Campbell Brothers.
In 2001 the Mudmen performed at the Snow Jam festival in Halifax. That year the band released a self-titled studio album; a second album, Overrated, was released in 2003. The band then toured across Canada with Bif Naked, and played at many festivals, including Edgefest.
The Mudmen released 9 studio albums—Mudmen (2001), Overrated (2003), Defending The Kingdom (2005), The High Road (2009), Another Day (2010), Donegal Danny (2012), "Where I Came From" (2013), "Train" (2015), and "Old Plaid Shirt (2016).
The band's music has been featured in popular culture—their single "Lost", from their self-titled debut, was featured in a promotional video for the NBC television show The Black Donnelly's, and their single "Animal" was featured in the soundtracks of the video games Burnout 3: Takedown, MX vs. ATV Unleashed HBO'S Shameless . The Campbell Brothers "founding members" appear on the Bob and Doug's 24 anniversary special and have music featured on Don Cherry's hockey videos 9,19,2024,27,29 and coach's corner Dale Hunter Tribute. The Mudmen wrote and recorded the theme entrance music for WWE Wrestlers The Highlanders, reached #19 on the Edge radio top 20 countdown with 6 music videos on Much Music . Career highlights include meeting & performing for the Queen, performing at the 84 Edmonton oilers Stanley Cup re-union, The Oilers/Flames home opening ceremonies, 7 Grey Cups, 3 memorial Cups, 12 Canada's Walk of Fame Ceremonies,2 Special Olympic opening televised ceremonies opening up for legendary bands ZZ Top & The Guess Who.Mudmen and the Campbell Brothers have performed over 3000 shows to date.
The Mudmen are continuing to perform together. The Brantford Blast and Brantford Red Sox are currently using the Mudmen's song "Go team Go" as their entrance theme.
Name and background
The band's name comes from the Campbell Brothers "founding members" occupation prior to forming the band. They were mixing mortar and carrying bricks for bricklayers.
The band's music is influenced by traditional Scottish music, as well as hard rock groups such as AC/DC. Mudmen have opened for many well-known bands, including ZZ Top, Tool, Dropkick Murphys and Bowling for Soup, as well as fellow Canadians Nickelback, Sum 41 and The Guess Who.
Band members
Sandy Campbell - Bagpipes, Backup Vocals
Robby Campbell - Bagpipes
Colin Amey - Lead singer, Guitar
Emmett Glancie- Bass Guitar, Backup Vocals
Andy Gingerich - Drums, Percussion
Alex Showdra - Electric Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Backup Vocals, Live Sound
Current band members
Robby Campbell - Bagpipes
Sandy Campbell - Bagpipes
Colin Amey-Lead Singer, Acoustic Guitar
Emmett Glancie- Bass Guitar,Backup Vocals
Andy Gingerich - Drums, Percussion
Alex Showdra - Electric Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Backup Vocals, Live Sound
= Former band members
=Dan Westenenk - Bass Guitar
Jeremy Burton - Drums
Steve Gore - Vocals and Guitar
Zois (ZOY) Nicoles - Lead Vocals
Lonny Knapp - Guitar
Tommy Skilton - Bass Guitar
Ryan McCaffrey - Drums
Mordy Harroch - vocals
Alex Maletich-Guitar, Banjo & Mandolin
Troy Spinney-Bass Guitar
Matt Coburn-Guitar
Mike Meacher - Vocals and Guitar
Jordon Brosseau - Bass Guitar, backup Vocals
Discography
Mudmen (2001, EMI)
Overrated (2003 Sextent/EMI)
Defending the Kingdom (2006 Mudpiper Records)
The High Road (2009 Mudpiper Records)
Another Day (2010, Mudpiper Records)
Donegal Danny (2012, Mudpiper Records)
Where I Came From (2013, Mudpiper Records)
On a Train (2015, Mudpiper Records)
Old Plaid Shirt (2016, Mudpiper Records)
Best of Mudmen (2021,Mudpiper Records)
Farmers Tan (2022,Mudpiper Records)
References
External links
Mudmen Official website
Mudmen at MuchMusic
Mudmen Official Facebook page
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