THE REAL McKENZIES have carved out a role as modern
minstrels through a relentless commitment to playing live
music over the past 18 years. Fueled by an insatiable longing
to entertain, the band is truly at home in front of an audience
regardless of the size or venue. Whether playing monumental
rock clubs or a busy neighborhood street corner, electric or
acoustic instruments, THE McKENZIES immediately captivate
any crowd through their jovial and heartfelt style. Guitars and
bagpipes play off each other as Paul McKenzie spins yarns of
times long past and regales with tales of endless drunken
revelries. Shine Not Burn (the motto of the McKenzie Clan) is
the first release that captures and delivers the essence of a
REAL McKENZIES live performance. Recorded in August 2009
at Wild at Heart in Kreuzberg, Berlin, Shine Not Burn utilizes
acoustic instrumentation to add an intimate aspect that has not
been heard on any previous McKENZIES releases. Exploiting
the incredible talents of the band’s roster (including former
members of the legendary bands Descendents, Good
Riddance, and DOA), while adding a second set of bagpipes to
the mix, the music on Shine Not Burn is the perfect
complement to Paul’s trademark banter and passionate
singing. For the listener it brings to life the experience of a
REAL McKENZIES show without actually being there.
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