Ceilidh Tent
Long confirmed as one of the most popular events on the Highland festival circuit for spectators and competitors alike, the Montreal Highland Games continue to engage top-notch performers to entertain you throughout the day and evening. Be sure to get a spot in the ceilidh tent after the closing ceremonies for a genuine jam session with the winning pipe bands and for the always-popular drum fanfare. Things really get rocking at this time.
The ceilidh tent features a cash bar. |
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2024 Bands
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Gleadhraich
"Scotland's premier bagpipe rock band" Gleadhraich ("glee-AD-rick") are a celtic rock band formed in Carnoustie, Angus in 2010 while students at school. The band is made up of Craig Weir (Bagpipes/ Vocals), Ross White (Guitar/ Vocals), Paul Weir (Percussion) and Graeme Ritchie (Bass Guitar) with a live addition of a backing band which includes saxophone, trombone, accordion, keyboard and fiddle. Gleadhraich released their debut EP, ‘Pipe Dreams’ in 2014 which was quickly followed up by the Glasgow 2014 Single, ‘Skirling Ska’. The band was made Angus’ Cultural Ambassadors for 2013/14. The follow up to ‘Pipe Dreams’, ‘Where We’re From’ was released in March 2015 to critical acclaim. At a Dundee performance in 2016 Gleadhraich welcomed Britain’s Got Talent winner, Jai McDowall and Bay City Roller’s onstage to play with the band as special guests. The band released their latest record, ‘Definition’ which was well received with Jim Gellatly including the track, ‘Face Palm’ in a list for the Scottish Sun of the top tracks released in the country that month as well as Piping Today describing the record as “putting it’s own stamp on the sub sub-genre” of celtic rock. Visit Gleadhraich's website! |
Mariner's Curse
"Celtic, Canadiana music from Montreal with twin fiddles, guitar, keys, thunderous drums and blazing vocals" Mariner's Curse, formed from the bubbling cauldron of several previous bands, features Celtic and Canadiana music with tightly knit counterpoint and multi-part harmonies. Thierry Arsenault, on percussion, imparts a deep seated knowledge of time, meter and space with his precision drumming. Rocky Dalonzo, on guitar, has been a mainstay of the Montreal music scene for many years and his soaring tenor caps our vocal sound. Ron Jenkins, on keyboards, infuses the music with counter melodies and classical voicings and is the glue that fuses the band's sound. Alex Kehler, on fiddle and cittern is an eclectic musician, mastering a wide variety of musical disciplines for his own distinctive sound. Jonathan Moorman, on fiddle and guitar, powers his instruments with raw emotive energy, delivering an amazing connection to the music. Visit Mariner's Curse Facebook page! |
