BFL Canada 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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Special events in the BFL Canada Ceilidh Tent!
Address to the Haggis
2:00 p.m. Don't miss this traditional Scottish ceremony! After the haggis is ceremonially piped into the tent, Jeff McCarthy of the Black Watch Pipes and Drums will perform a dramatic recitation of the Address to a Haggis by Robert Burns. Cheer him on as he slays the wee beastie in its "groaning trencher"! |
Haggis Eating Contest
2:15 p.m. Four volunteers will be called from the audience to challenge Montreal Highland Games President Scott Mackenzie to see who can eat an entire plate of haggis the fastest! Who will be crowned the Haggis King or Queen? |
2023 BANDS
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The Hallions
The Hallions, a high energy Celtic Rock group, have been performing since 2016. The lively sound of the fiddle combined with passionate rugged vocals gives The Hallions their unique Celtic Canadian sound. The Hallions core trio sound is often compared to a Canadian version of the Pogues, mixed with a rich east coast sound such as Great Big Sea. Major music influences also included The Mahones, Dropkick Murphy’s and Flogging Molly.
After combining booming drums and bass guitar to the mix, the band was able to obtain a unique and energetic sound. Although the fast paced music attracts an energetic audience, the melodic sound of the fiddle makes The Hallions a perfect blend of traditional and modern “Celtic Rock” music. The Hallions are performing their original and traditional songs emerging from Glengarry, Ontario. Visit The Hallions Facebook page! |
Mariner's Curse
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! |
