Bands Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/tag/bands/ Williamstown, Ontario Fri, 16 May 2025 14:54:14 +0000 en-CA hourly 1 https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/logo-transparent-250x250.png Bands Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/tag/bands/ 32 32 Fridge Full of Empties https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/fridge-full-of-empties/ Fri, 16 May 2025 13:18:11 +0000 https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/?p=5599 Formed at the Alexandria Curling Club in 2004, The Fridge Full of Empties has become a beloved fixture in Glengarry’s Celtic music scene. For over 20 years, they’ve brought traditional tunes to life with heart, humour, and harmony on hometown stages and throughout the region.

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]]> John D. MacLeod https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/john-d-macleod/ Fri, 16 May 2025 03:16:30 +0000 https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/?p=5595 John D. MacLeod of Dunvegan (1901-1968) was a driving force in preserving Celtic music in Glengarry. Founder of the Glengarry Pipe Band and champion of piping, drumming, and Highland dance, his legacy continues to inspire the community.

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]]> Regimental Pipes and Drums of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/regimental-pipes-and-drums-of-the-stormont-dundas-and-glengarry-highlanders/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:16:51 +0000 /?p=3379 To this day, The Regimental Pipes and Drums of the SD&G Highlanders is comprised of serving and retired members of the unit as well as civilian members. For 130 years this band has been known for their deep Celtic roots in Glengarry and adherence to the traditions of the Highlanders. Its roots in the Militia Companies of Glengarry, (No. 4 Company, Lancaster, No. 5 Company, Williamstown, and No. 7 Company, Dunvegan) have made outstanding contributions to Celtic music in Glengarry.

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]]> The Clansmen https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-clansmen/ Tue, 18 Jun 2019 01:21:47 +0000 /?p=3101 The Clansmen were formed in 1973 under the direction of Sylvester MacDonald. This was one of very few Scottish dance bands in Glengarry at the time and they would change the way dance music would be played in the area for many years to come.

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]]> The Ranger Family https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-ranger-family/ Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:12:20 +0000 http://glengarrycelticmusic.com/?p=2840 Omer and Angelina Ranger started their life together in Vaudreuil, Quebec, but moved to Glengarry County in 1911. They purchased land here and built their home. During their years in the brick home, they parented 12 living children. The house was filled with music and parties.

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]]> The MacQueen Family https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-macqueen-family/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:46:23 +0000 http://glengarrycelticmusic.com/?p=2467 The MacQueens from Skye were a very musical family who contributed to the music of Glengarry for over 50 years both as musicians and promoters.

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]]> The Glen Orchestra https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-glen-orchestra/ Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:42:30 +0000 http://glengarrycelticmusic.com/?p=2464 The Glen Orchestra was one of the most popular performance groups in Glengarry for over 15 years. They played from St Eugene to Berwick, but were most popular in the North Glengarry area.

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]]> Munro Family Orchestra & Pipe Band https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/munro-family-orchestra-pipe-band/ Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:28:20 +0000 /gcmhf/?p=621 The Munro family of Apple Hill were well known throughout the county and beyond for their musical ability. Headed by their father, Phillip Ross Munro and his wife, Catherine, they used to put on completer concerts around the county and area. Phillip and his son Sandy played the violins. Sandy also played the pipes along […]

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]]> The Glengarry Pipe Band https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-glengarry-pipe-band/ Mon, 07 Jun 2010 02:38:24 +0000 /gcmhf/?p=583 The post The Glengarry Pipe Band appeared first on Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame.

]]> The Lochiel Strings https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-lochiel-strings/ https://glengarrycelticmusic.com/inductee/the-lochiel-strings/#comments Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:12:04 +0000 /gcmhf/?p=545 The post The Lochiel Strings appeared first on Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame.

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