The year 2007 will mark the "30th Anniversary Year" for McGinty. John Ferguson, Don Moore and Dave Hickey have been performing together for those 30 years with an ease that is rare in traditional maritime music. They have a way of taking standards and subtly turning them into energetic romps or melancholy ballads, yet each tune is unmistakably McGinty.

Throughout their career McGinty has shared the stage with some of the legends of folk music including Liam Clancy, Tom Paxton, John Prine, The Chieftans and The Kingston Trio. They have taken their show to every corner of Canada including the arctic, south of the border to the U.S.A. and have performed in Iceland and Ireland.

McGinty's CD "Sea Songs" is the group's 8th full length recording. All of the McGinty albums over the years have been showcases for the group's ability to move effortlessly through jigs & reels, traditional maritime songs, and contemporary favourites.

Anyone who has seen McGinty live knows the energy, talent and sense of good times they bring to the stage. They have a way of making the smallest pub feel like a concert or the largest festival feel like a kitchen party. The way they do it is really quite simple - they are McGinty.

The group's first album, "Call of the Sea" is used by C.B.S. Television in the United States for a tall ship documentary in 1982.

McGinty are invited to host the Eastern Canada Youth Rally for Pope John Paul ll during his visit to Canada in 1984.

McGinty play the part of the "Islanders" during the 1985-1986 Neptune Theatre production and national tour of the musical stage play "Don Messer's Jubilee".

McGinty's song "Sagely Wisdom" is runner up in the 1992 C.B.C. Radio "Atlantic Song Contest".

McGinty is nominated for an East Coast Music Award in the Roots/Traditional category in 1994 for their album "Atlantic Favourites".

McGinty perform at the 1995 Stan Rogers' Tribute Concert and appear on the Live Concert CD recording.

McGinty record “Immigrant Shore” for their 1998 recording Atlantic Favourites II at Liam Clancy’s Ring Recording Studio, in County Waterford, Ireland, while touring Ireland & Iceland in February of 1998.

February 2001 sees McGinty make their 6th annual tour to Iceland where they do both concert and club dates.

October of 2002 marks the 25th Anniversary of McGinty performing together.

In April of 2003 McGinty perform for the second year at the “Caribbean Kitchen Ceilidh” series at the Luperon Beach Resort, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic.

In January 2004 McGinty perform at famed Birchmere Music Hall in Alexandria, Virginia for the World Folk Music Association’s “Tribute to Stan Rogers Concert Weekend”.

In October 2004 McGinty make their third appearance at the “Celtic Colours International Festival” in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.

In April 2005 McGinty is chosen by the Nova Scotia Government and the Music Industry Association of Nova Scotia to perform on the “Bringin’ it Home 2005” celebration of Nova Scotia Music Tour.

“With a name that’s synonymous with Maritime music, McGinty probably knows more about winning over an audience than any act on the Celtic Colours roster........ As an example of East Coast music industry longevity, you can’t beat McGinty’s love of playing and gusto.”

Stephen Cooke, The Chronicle Herald, Halifax, NS

“We are pleased to say that McGinty’s Sea Songs fits well into our programming. This unique album captures the sound and feel of Nova Scotia.”

Ronnie Hunter, Clan Music Radio, Perth, Scotland.

“Like the sturdy ships they often sing about, the Halifax-based trio has weathered it all..... Twenty-five years later, the band is still performing those indestructible good-time tunes that have been the foundation of their longevity.”

Sandy MacDonald, The Daily News, Halifax, NS

“Tight as a drum vocally and musically versatile. McGinty are worth discovering.”

John O’Regan, Rock n’ Reel Magazine, Limerick, Ireland

“A few selections of jigs and reels reveal McGinty’s instrumental prowess. The group’s real strengths are its members vocal abilities and irrepressible personalities.”

Ron Foley Macdonald, The Daily News, Halifax, NS

“Nobody has more fun than these guys!”

Max MacDonald, Festival Director, Celtic Colours International Festival, Cape Breton, NS

“In 1977 three guy’s came together to form what would be destined to become an institution of sorts on the East Coast Music scene. McGinty has positioned themselves as Ambassadors of Nova Scotia across Canada and the world.”

Anthony Ring, Editor, Atlantic Gig Magazine, Halifax, NS