The McDades

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The McDades are a Canadian folk band from Edmonton, Alberta, formed in 2000. The ensemble consists of siblings Shannon Johnson, Jeremiah McDade, and Solon McDade. They achieved professional recognition as former members of the McDade Family Band, performing alongside their parents Terry McDade and Danielle McDade between 1974 and 1994. They released their debut studio recording For Reel (2002). Their recording career includes the studio recording Bloom (2006), which won a Juno Award for Best Roots/Traditional Album (Group) and an Independent Music Award for Best World Album Traditional. The ensemble received two Canadian Folk Music Awards. Their discography includes the studio recording The Empress (2021).

Top tracks

02	The Oak, Ivy and Ash	The McDades	The Empress			05:48
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
04	Jonny's Flush/The Boiling Hen	The McDades	For Reel			03:40
	Composers: Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade/Jeremiah McDades
02	Valley of a Thousand Tears/Hotel de Ville	The McDades	For Reel			04:14
	Composers: Jeremiah McDade/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade
05	What Child is This?	Terry McDade & The McDades	Midwinter			03:18
	Composers: Traditional
11	November 8th	The McDades	The Empress			03:55
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
10	Robin Song	The McDades	Bloom			06:50
	Composers: Jeremiah McDade/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade

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Discography

Albums

Thread The Light

℗ 2026 Free Radio Records: 29-05-2026

Thread The Light

01	The Lily of the West	The McDades	Thread The Light			04:19
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
02	Telegraph Reel / The Three Sisters	The McDades	Thread The Light			03:59
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
03	Peggy-O	The McDades	Thread The Light			04:42
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
04	Gaelic Waltz Part 1	The McDades	Thread The Light			01:35
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
05	Gaelic Waltz Part 2	The McDades	Thread The Light			02:59
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
06	Gardener's Child	The McDades	Thread The Light			04:04
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
07	Honoloco	The McDades	Thread The Light			05:04
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

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A Winter Collection

2023 Free Radio Records: 08-11-2023

A Winter Collection

01	Dreaming on a Yuletide Night	The McDades	A Winter Collection			02:29
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade - Terry McDade
02	See Amid the Winter’s Snow	Terry McDade	A Winter Collection			03:45
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
03	The Angel Gabriel	Terry McDade	A Winter Collection			02:39
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
04	Snow Snow	Terry McDade	A Winter Collection			04:57
	Composers: Pete Seeger
05	The Holly and the Ivy	Terry McDade	A Winter Collection			03:56
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
06	Maybe This Christmas	Terry McDade	A Winter Collection			02:37
	Composers: Ron Sexsmith
07	God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen	Terry McDade	A Winter Collection			03:36
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

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The Empress

2021 Free Radio Records: 12-11-2021

The Empress

01	Willie Reilly	The McDades	The Empress			03:43
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
02	The Oak, Ivy and Ash	The McDades	The Empress			05:48
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
03	The Golden Willow Tree	The McDades	The Empress			05:44
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
04	The Oracle & the Knot	The McDades	The Empress			05:57
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
05	Sundown	The McDades	The Empress			03:57
	Composers: Gordon Lightfoot
06	Nomadic Mood & Caroline's Reel	The McDades	The Empress			04:38
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade
07	Lonely Road	The McDades	The Empress			04:04
	Composers: David Francey

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Bloom

2007 Free Radio Records: 01-01-2006

Bloom

01	The Whistle Blower	The McDades	Bloom			05:33
	Composers: Jeremiah McDade/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade
02	Pull The Anchor	The McDades	Bloom			04:35
	Composers: Alison Notkin
03	Smuggler's Cove	The McDades	Bloom			05:10
	Composers: Ian Tyson
04	The Bounty Hunter	The McDades	Bloom			04:54
	Composers: Mike Cross
05	Ma Bonne Dame	The McDades	Bloom			03:39
	Composers: Public Domain
06	Dance Of The Seven Veils	The McDades	Bloom			04:42
	Composers: Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade/Jeremiah McDade
07	The Silver Platter	The McDades	Bloom			03:25
	Composers: Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade/Jeremiah McDade

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For Reel

2003 Free Radio Records: 01-01-2003

For Reel

01	McKinley Morganfield's	The McDades	For Reel			04:47
	Composers: Jeremiah McDade/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade
02	Valley of a Thousand Tears/Hotel de Ville	The McDades	For Reel			04:14
	Composers: Jeremiah McDade/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade
03	The Rocky Road To Dublin	The McDades	For Reel			05:45
	Composers: Traditional arranged by: Jeremiah McDade/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade
04	Jonny's Flush/The Boiling Hen	The McDades	For Reel			03:40
	Composers: Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade/Jeremiah McDades
05	The Linden Tree	The McDades	For Reel			06:13
	Composers: Tad Williams/Jeremiah McDade/Solon McDade/Shannon Johnson
06	V'la l'Bon Vent	The McDades	For Reel			04:18
	Composers: Traditional/Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade/Jeremiah McDade
07	Floating Stone/A Minor Skirmish	The McDades	For Reel			03:36
	Composers: Shannon Johnson/Solon McDade/Jeremiah McDade

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Singles

Dance Around The Spinning Wheel

℗ 2026 The McDades: 01-05-2026

Dance Around The Spinning Wheel

01	Dance Around The Spinning Wheel	The McDades	Dance Around The Spinning Wheel			04:22
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

Telegraph Reel / the Three Sisters

2026 The McDades: 04-03-2026

Telegraph Reel / the Three Sisters

01	Telegraph Reel / the Three Sisters	The McDades	Telegraph Reel / the Three Sisters			03:59
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

Gardener’s Child

2026 Free Radio Records: 05-02-2026

Gardener’s Child

01	Gardener’s Child	The McDades	Gardener’s Child			04:04
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

Peggy-O

2026 Free Radio Records: 08-01-2026

Peggy-O

01	Peggy-O	The McDades	Peggy-O			04:42
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

Pull The Anchor (Eccodek High Seas Remix)

2024 Free Radio Records: 06-02-2024

Pull The Anchor (Eccodek High Seas Remix)

01	Pull The Anchor (Eccodek High Seas Remix)	The McDades	Pull The Anchor (Eccodek High Seas Remix)			05:09
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade - Andrew McPherson - Alison Notkin

Willie Reilly (Eccodek Remix)

2024 Free Radio Records: 02-01-2024

Willie Reilly (Eccodek Remix)

01	Willie Reilly (Eccodek Remix)	The McDades	Willie Reilly (Eccodek Remix)			04:50
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade - Andrew McPherson

Dreaming on a Yuletide Night

2023 Free Radio Records: 01-11-2023

Dreaming on a Yuletide Night

01	Dreaming on a Yuletide Night	The McDades	Dreaming on a Yuletide Night			02:29
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade - Terry McDade

Willie Reilly

2021 Free Radio Records: 22-10-2021

Willie Reilly

01	Willie Reilly	The McDades	Willie Reilly			03:43
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade

Sundown

2021 Free Radio Records: 10-09-2021

Sundown

01	Sundown	The McDades	Sundown			03:57
	Composers: Gordon Lightfoot

The Oak, Ivy and Ash

2021 Free Radio Records: 20-08-2021

The Oak, Ivy and Ash

01	The Oak, Ivy and Ash	The McDades	The Oak, Ivy and Ash			05:48
	Composers: Shannon Johnson - Jeremiah McDade - Solon McDade