Madigan’s Wake (MW) is an Irish Folk Rock/Punk band formed last year. Each member has played in numerous bands and had solo careers over the years.
Madigan’s Wake had its formation mostly from the folk trio the Bay Street Preachers. MW consists of Brent Quirk (drums), Jimi Coelli (bass), Elly D’arcy (vocals, violin, tin whistle), Damian Peck (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Albert Peck (mandolin, Irish Bouzouki, guitar).
The MW trademark is an Irish folk sound fused with a fast energetic rock and punk style. Most of their songs are originals with some well-known traditional Irish folk favourites thrown in for good measure.
The band are currently recording their first album at Headstone Records with 13 songs including 11 originals, and will be available later in the year. Their first self-titled single released in July has hit the airwaves being played Australia, UK and the USA. They were also featured in London Celtic Punks in August, with plans to head to the UK in early 2023.