Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

Inductee James Nixon has Passed Away

Inductee James Nixon has Passed Away

2011 Inductee James Nixon passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024. For over seven decades, he generously shared his musical talents, bringing joy to so many and often playing alongside some of the area’s finest fiddlers. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends.

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Come to Our Festive Ceilidh!

Come to Our Festive Ceilidh!

We are having a Festive Ceilidh on Sunday, December 1st from 2 - 4pm at the Hall. All instruments are welcome, including voice and dancing. There will be apple cider, punch and Christmas goodies. Goodwill offering proceeds go to the Hospice in Cornwall. We hope to see...

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Nomination Time

It is once again time to submit your applications for consideration of persons to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received by December 31st.** Due to the ongoing postal strike, please email your nominations to glengarryceltic@gmail.com **

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Annual Old Time Family Dance

Annual Old Time Family Dance

Join us on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at 8pm for the Annual Old Time Family Dance at McCrimmon Hall (7007 County Road 23A). Featuring the best of music, and a late lunch for $10 admission. Proceeds go towards Hall upkeep.

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Inductee Robert Kitts Has Passed Away

Inductee Robert Kitts Has Passed Away

We were saddened to learn of the passing of 2015 inductee Robert Kitts, and would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Excerpt from his obituary:“As a long time Pipe Major in several bands, Bob taught countless people to play bagpipes for...

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AGM – June 18th

The Annual General Meeting of the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame is on Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 at 10:30 am (at the Hall in Williamstown). Open to the public.

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Brian and Elizabeth Caddell

Brian and Elizabeth Caddell

In 1993, Brian and Elizabeth Caddell came together from different Celtic backgrounds and since that time they have worked to perform and promote Celtic music. Elizabeth (nee MacDonald) is a local girl who grew up in Glengarry. She took piano lessons at a young age and...

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Martin and Olive Ferguson

Martin and Olive Ferguson

Martin Cameron Ferguson was the son of Gordon Ferguson and Catherine Ann Bella "Kate" Cameron. He was born on the 20th of December, 1906. Surrounded by a musical family on the 7th of Kenyon, he began playing the harmonica at a young age, accompanying fiddlers at house...

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Announcing the 2025 Inductees

We are pleased to announce the 2025 Inductees into the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame. From approximately thirty nominees the following six have been unanimously approved for Induction: Living Inductees: Ross Davison Neil Emberg Group: Fridge Full of Empties...

Come to Our Festive Ceilidh!

We are having a Festive Ceilidh on Sunday, December 1st from 2 - 4pm at the Hall. All instruments are welcome, including voice and dancing. There will be apple cider, punch and Christmas goodies. Goodwill offering proceeds go to the Hospice in Cornwall. We hope to see...

Nomination Time

It is once again time to submit your applications for consideration of persons to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nominations must be received by December 31st.** Due to the ongoing postal strike, please email your nominations to glengarryceltic@gmail.com **

Rene Trottier Has Passed Away

We were saddened to learn that 2004 inductee Rene Trottier has passed away. Our deepest condolences to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. View...

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