Mudmen's Bio
Mudmen
Always entertaining and definitely unique, Mudmen are a blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered as "The Campbell Brothers", the Brothers signed a record deal with EMI Records changing their name to "Mudmen" in the late 90's. Re established in 1998 Mudmen have performed at festivals, theatres, events & clubs in 8 different countries with over 3000 shows to date and 11 studio albums.
Mudmen's music has been featured Xbox and PlayStation video games, NBC's television show "The Black Donnelly's", WWE Wrestling, 6 Don Cherry Rock' em Sock' em hockey video's, HBO's Shameless, Hockey Night in Canada's "Coach's Corner" 6 music videos on Much Music/MTV reaching #19 on the Edge radio top 20 countdown. Mudmen have guested on the Bob & Doug Mackenzie CBC TWO-FOUR Anniversary, Johnny Reids PBS Special and the new Hockey Night in Canada Anthem produced by rock icon Bob Rock where Ron Maclean said televised "Mudmen we love'em" This led to a 3 month coast to coast tour with Country superstar Johnny Reid, an appearance at the Canadian Country Music Awards and a performance on Parliament Hill on Canada Day for the Queen of England with the Brothers meeting and shaking the Queens hand televised
Career highlights include performing at the Oilers/Flames home opening ceremony on the CBC, performing at the 84 Edmonton Oilers Stanley Cup re-union televised with Wayne Gretzky , Red Ryder & Sarah MacLaughlin,12 Canada's Walk of Fame ceremonies, 3 Memorial Cups, 7 Grey Cups, 8 Molson Canadian Snowjams ,
2 Special Olympic televised home opening ceremonies ,4 Edge fest's a performance at the Leaf/Bruins TSN hockey game, a performance with George Canyon "For the love of the Game" Men's and Ladies gold Olympic hockey medal ceremony, 4 IPA Plowing Match's, 40 Cross Canada headlining tours and a performance at the IHHF World Hockey Tournament. Mudmen have guested and or opened for ZZ Top, The Guess Who, Loverboy, April Wine , Chilliwack, Trooper, Helix, Johnny Reid, Nazareth, Glass Tiger, 54-40 The Irish Rovers, The Chieftains, John McDermott, Natalie MacMaster, Sloan and The Trews to name a few. Corporate clients include Coca-Cola, Canada Tourism, LCBO, Weedman, American Standard, Kodak, M & M Meats and Walmart Canada/America where the Brothers performed on a card with Brooks & Dunn, Joey Nicoles & Jewel in the Sam Walton Arena in Arkansas.
As of 2024 Mudmen have been together for 26 years building a legion of fans from young to old. Mudmen have been selling out numerous prestigious theatres such as Victoria Hall, the Stockey Centre, the Roxy Theatre, The Grand Theatre with appearances at numerous Country and Celtic festivals threw-out North America with no signs of slowing down . Mudmen, Sandy Campbell, Robby Campbell, Colin Amey, Andy Gingerich, Alex Showdra and Emmett Glancie believe that nice guys can finish first while enjoying what you do translates to all audiences . It has been said to describe mudmen in one word one would say "fun"!
Testimonies/Quotes About Mudmen
Don Cherry-Hockey Legend
Don Cherry-Hockey Legend
Don Cherry-Hockey Legend
"I had Mudmen perform on 6 of my Rock'em Sock'em hockey DVD's and boy did they do a great job. Two great Canadian Boys, my kind of guys!"
Alan Frew-Glass Tiger
Don Cherry-Hockey Legend
Don Cherry-Hockey Legend
"Great bunch of lads, great band! You've left an indelible mark on this industry!". .
Ron MacLean-NHL Legend
Don Cherry-Hockey Legend
Johnny Reid-Country Star
I have spent so many wonderful hours in the company of Sandy & Rob Campbell of Mudmen. They're act make crowds become like sports fans, I go backstage and fall into their humility. They are amazing musicians, fine teachers, good Canadians just a couple of ordinary guys that I call my pals!"
Johnny Reid-Country Star
Colm Wilkinson-The Phantom of the Opera
Johnny Reid-Country Star
Mudmen, Canada's Best kept secret!. .
Walter Ostanek-Polka Legend
Colm Wilkinson-The Phantom of the Opera
Colm Wilkinson-The Phantom of the Opera
"I play an accordion and I know what an accordion player goes through but the Campbell Brothers of Mudmen play the bagpipes! You Guys have big testicles and I'm proud of you, keep it going!"
Colm Wilkinson-The Phantom of the Opera
Colm Wilkinson-The Phantom of the Opera
Colm Wilkinson-The Phantom of the Opera
I was blown away by the music and the characters of the band. They're a hard act to follow!.
Mudmen Discography/Mudmen cd's
Mudmen's self titled Mudmen cd- EMI Records - 2000 Release
Mudmen's self titled cd the bands 1st release was released under EMI Records. This cd had great commercial success. Their song Lost was featured on NBC'S The Black Donnelly's commercial and their cover of Drink & Fight was featured on HBO'S Shameless hit tv show. Radio singles & Much Music videos songs include 5 o'clock, Underdog, with Saturday Breaking the top 20 countdown on the Edge radio Canada's #1 rock radio station. Mudmen's Underdog music video made medium rotation on MTV worldwide. This is cd is full cd of all original Mudmen song's and now is property of Mudpiper Records.
Overrated cd- Sextent/EMI Records/TB Records/Road Runner Records - 2003 Release
Mudmen's 2nd cd was released in North America, Great Britain & Australia. This cd saw songs on radio and Much Music .Singles include Animal, Any Given Day & Home For A Rest. Their song Animal appeared on EA Sports games Burnout 3 & ATV vs Off-road. With the exception of the cover of Home For A rest this is a cd of original Mudmen songs and now is property of Mudpiper Records
Defending The Kingdom cd -Mudpiper Records -2005 Release
Mudmen's 3rd Defending The Kingdom is an Indie release with Mudpiper Records. Their songs How Do You Like Me Now & Numb both were featured on Don Cherry's Rock'em Sock'em 19 & 20 hockey DVD's. Other then their cover of AC/DC's classic song "It's a long way to the top" this is an album or original Mudmen songs. This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
High Road cd-Mudpiper Records-2010 Release
Mudmen's 4th cd is an Indie release with Mudpiper Records. Their song He We Go was featured on Don Cherry's Rock'em Sock'em 27 hockey DVD. This cd also had fan favourite Celtic covers Dirty old Old Town & Whiskey in a Jar. With the exception of the 2 celtic covers this is a cd full of original Mudmen songs.This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
Another Day cd-Mudpiper Records-2011 Release
Mudmen's 5th cd is an Indie release with Mudpiper Records. Their cover of the Trad classic song Wild Rover was featured on Don Cherry's Rock'em Sock'em 29 hockey DVD. Their original song Here to win was the official theme song for The Brantford Blast hockey team & Brantford Red Sox baseball team. Here to Win was also featured on CBC'S Coach's Corner for the Dale Hunter tribute. Classic Celtic favourite's on this cd include Fields of Athenry & Old Black Rum. With exception of the 3 Celtic covers this cd is full of Mudmen original songs. This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
Donegal Danny cd- Mudpiper Records -2012 Release
Mudmen's 6th cd is an Indie release with Mudpiper Records. This cd is full album of traditional Celtic covers. Mudmen's version of I Had a Hat was featured on Don Cherry's Rock'em Sock'em 24 hockey DVD.
Where I Came From cd-Mudpiper Records- 2013 Release
Mudmen's 7th cd is an indie release with Mudpiper Records. This is the bands best selling cd full of live crowd favourite's such as Where I Came From, Dropped on a Country Road & Dublin Saturday Night .With the exception of their cover of Johnny Cash's song Ring of Fire this is an cd of original Mudmen songs. This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
On a Train cd-Mudpiper Records -2015 Release
Mudmen's 8th cd is an indie release with Mudpiper Records. This cd is full of live crowd favourite's such as I know who My Friends Are, May You & Forget Your Troubles . This is an cd of original Mudmen songs. This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
Old Plaid Shirt cd-Mudpiper Records -2016 Release
Mudmen's 9th cd is an indie release with Mudpiper Records. This cd is full of live crowd favourite's such as "On a Tractor, Old Plaid Shirt & been Somewhere . This is an cd of original Mudmen songs. This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
Best of Mudmen cd-Mudpiper Records- 2021 Release
Mudmen's 10th cd is an indie release with Mudpiper Records. The Best of cd is full of Mudmen's radio singles, live favourite's & songs with commercial success . This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
Farmer's Tan cd-Mudpiper Records- 2022-23 Re- Release
Mudmen's 11th cd is yet another indie release with Mudpiper Records. This cd is full of live set favourite's a cd of original music from Canada's Celtic Rock Warriors.. This cd is property of Mudpiper Records
Mudmen Big Show Posters
London Ontario with Walter Ostanak
Helix mini Tour
Davis Usher mini tour
Canterbury Folk festival Ingersoll Ontario
Muchmusic.com - MUDMEN
Mudmen Much Music website Page
Mudmen videos on Much Music/MTV
Contact Mudmen
Contact Mudmen
Email the Mudmen at mudmen@live.ca .
Contact Sandy
Sandy Campbell 519 500-6328 sandymud@hotmail.com.
Contact Robby
Robby Campbell 519 636-4942 robbypiper@hotmail.com