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By Steve McLean (CHARTattack) September 2, 2008 8:51 am
While the Dropkick Murphys and Flogging Molly have carved out successful careers flying the punk rock flag with a definite Irish edge, Vancouver's Real McKenzies have flown a bit further under the radar with their Scottish-influenced punk over the course of six albums since 1995. But they're no less worthy of praise, attention or buying drinks for...
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The Real Mckenzies — 10,000 Shots

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By Shezhaad Jiwani (CHARTattack) August 23, 2005 9:51 am
Vancouver's Scot-punk quartet The Real McKenzies offer the same pub-style punk that bands like Flogging Molly and Dropkick Murphys have been delivering for years, but just because it's been done doesn't mean it's not fun. Clocking in at just over a half-hour, 10,000 Shots accomplishes everything it sets out to do quickly and doesn't overstay its...
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Real McKenzies Still Rock

Submitted by Steve McLean on Sun, 04/05/2009 - 12:47pm
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By Steve McLean (CHARTattack) April 5, 2009 12:47 pm
I went to Toronto's Horseshoe Tavern on Saturday night to see The Real McKenzies, and they put on another great show filled with drinking songs, more serious material and serious drinking songs in support of last year's Off The Leash. All the band members had their shirts off by the fourth song and, while it may not have been totally attractive...
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Real McKenzies' Serious Drinking Songs

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By Steve McLean (CHARTattack) August 28, 2008 4:22 pm
Singer/songwriter Paul McKenzie formed The Real McKenzies in Vancouver 16 years ago, and the kilt-wearing, bagpipe-infused punk band have gone through about 40 members during that time, with only guitarist "Dirty" Kurt Robertson joining McKenzie from the early days. The two newest (albeit temporary) additions are Descendents and All...
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Real McKenzies Off Leash

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By Steve McLean (CHARTattack) July 11, 2008 3:39 pm
Canada's favourite Scottish punks, The Real McKenzies, have been known to stir up a lot of shit over the years. So it may be dangerous when Fat Wreck Chords allows them Off The Leash. That's the name of the Vancouver group's seventh album, which will be released by Fat Wreck on CD and vinyl on Aug. 5. "The Lads Who Fought & Won" can...
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