![]() ![]() The group’s lineup has changed a number of times, with McConnell as the main constant member. The band’s cited influences included The Clash, The Pogues, Greenland Whalefishers, The Who, and Hüsker Dü. The Mahones have shared stages and toured with bands such as Dropkick Murphys, Stiff Little Fingers, Shane MacGowan and The Popes, Billy Bragg, Chuck Ragan, UK Subs, Sick of It All, The Defects, Agnostic Front, The Buzzcocks, D.O.A., Against Me, The Tragically Hip, Crash Vegas, The Damned, Suicidal Tendencies, The Prodigy, Gwar, Skunk Anansie, Blue Rodeo, Steve Earle, The Alarm, Sinéad O'Connor, Roger Miret and the Disasters, Dylan Walshe, Flogging Molly, Spirit of the west, The Dubliners, Christy Moore, The Band and Van Morrison. Their song "A Little Bit of Love" is in the 2011 film Irvine Welsh's Ecstasy. Their song "Paint The Town Red" was featured in the climactic final fight scene of the 2010 Oscar Award-winning film The Fighter. Their song "100 Bucks" was featured in the 1998 film Dog Park. They co-wrote and recorded the title track for the 1996 film Celtic Pride with Dan Aykroyd. The Mahones’ music has been featured in several major motion pictures. The Mahones have released thirteen albums to date with their most recent, Jameson Street, being released in 2022 being named the top celtic punk album of the year and have continually received high praise for their energetic live show ever since. Encouraged by a positive reception, McConnell decided to pursue the band full-time. The Mahones were formed in 1990 by Dublin-born Finny McConnell, as a one-off band for a St. Patrick's Day in 1990, in Kingston, Ontario. The Mahones are a Canadian Irish punk band, formed on St. ![]()
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