Guitarists Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

Neil Emberg

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 16 May 2025 13:52:39 +0000

Neil Emberg has spent over 30 years sharing Glengarry’s Celtic heritage through music, blending tradition with original songwriting as front man of Hadrian’s Wall. A performer, mentor, and community volunteer, his contributions have helped carry Glengarry’s musical legacy across North America and beyond.

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Fridge Full of Empties

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 16 May 2025 13:18:11 +0000

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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Brian and Elizabeth Caddell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sat, 18 May 2024 22:12:22 +0000

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 with some encouragement and exposure from Don and Ann […]

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Hughie McDonell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 23:26:24 +0000

Hughie's family roots in Glengarry go back to the late 1790s. He grew up with eight sisters and five brothers on the family farm near Martintown. His father, William, had a great influence on Hugh, teaching him to play the guitar at the age of six. His siblings recall that there was always music in the house and their mother, Margaret Kennedy, frequently would dance with the children in the kitchen.

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John Paul Vachon

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 24 Jul 2016 02:41:41 +0000

John Paul was born in Apple Hill in Glengarry County on March 25th, 1930. He learned to play the guitar at the age of seven so that he could accompany his mother Laurette Ranger Vachon when she played the violin.

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John (Jackie) Smith

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 03:07:10 +0000

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James Nixon

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 02:57:46 +0000

James Stewart Nixon, born Oct. 19, 1931, was the son of Leslie and Margaret (Barton) Nixon. His musical ability stemmed from both sides of the family which included playing the piano, organ, accordion, guitar and fiddle. His grandfather (also James Nixon) would lilt mouth music for dances, his mother played the piano, his uncle Tommy […]

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Sid Plamondon

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 22:59:32 +0000

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Paddy Kelly

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sun, 03 Jun 2007 00:14:56 +0000

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