The Mudmen, Celtic rock warriors, stormed into Bradford on Wednesday evening for the final concert in the Town of Bradford’s Music in the Park Series.
The final concert was also the biggest.
The Mudmen have had a loyal and extensive following ever since brothers Sandy and Robby Campbell were joined by the rest of the band in 1998.
The fiercely Canadian/Celtic roots group have performed over 3,000 shows – including Canadian Walk of Fame Ceremonies, NHL hockey games, Brier Curling events, WWE Wrestling, Don Cherry videos, and a Canada Day performance for Queen Elizabeth II.
Their fans packed the west lawn at the Bradford Library for the free outdoor show, obviously enjoying the combination of rock guitar, bagpipes, banjo and drums. Some wore their tartans in Celtic solidarity.
From the opening song, I Know Where I Came From, through the two-hour performance, fans clapped, sang and danced along. It seemed a perfect touch that the concert took place within view of a Canadian Tire store and a Tim Hortons.
The Mudmen played on the Vaughan Chrysler outdoor stage on another perfect summer evening when the only storm was the Celtic energy unleashed by the band.
The concert ends Music in the Park for this year.
Starting in August, the Town of BWG will present free outdoor family movies, sponsored by Summerlyn Dental, on selected Tuesday and Thursday nights.
How to Train Your Dragon: Hidden World will kick things off on Aug. 6 – weather permitting. Children’s activities begin at 8 p.m., movie begins at dusk. Food vendors will include Mister Treats Ice Cream. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and bug spray!
Other movies planned: Chronicles of Narnia: The Lions, The Witch and the Wardrobe on Aug. 8; Wall-E on Aug 20 – with balloon twisting before the movie begins; and Aladdin on Aug. 22.
Activities on Aug. 22 begin at 7 p.m., with a visit from BWG Fire and Emergency Services and Sparky the Fire Dog.
