Promoters Archives - Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame

John D. MacLeod

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 16 May 2025 03:16:30 +0000

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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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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Martin and Olive Ferguson

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sat, 18 May 2024 22:05:54 +0000

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 parties and social events. Around 1928 he took […]

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The Rev. Msgr. Donald Bernard McDougald

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Sat, 18 May 2024 20:32:05 +0000

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Larry Lafave

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:34:02 +0000

Larry Lafave was a lifelong resident of Martintown. He was born on May 31, 1943, the son of Mabel Flaro and Joseph B Lafave. He was a well liked and respected member of the community. An avid musician, Larry played guitar in a few local establishments and in several hotels in West Quebec.

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Glenda McDonell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 00:57:32 +0000

Glenda McDonell has been a promoter of Scottish music throughout her life. The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame acknowledges her success in obtaining the space in our hall as well as her service as a committee member for two years.

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Duncan Alexander Macdonell

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:30:51 +0000

Duncan Alexander Macdonell was a major promoter of Scottish and Celtic Music in Glengarry for nearly 30 years. He was born in St Raphael's to Angus Alexander Macdonell and Marjorie MacKenzie.

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Gerry O’Neill

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 13:22:26 +0000

Drawn to Glengarry by the music and the people, Gerry has shared his Irish musical heritage with the county for over 40 years and is a worthy nominee for the Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame.

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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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Douglas Lloyd MacCuaig

Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 22:48:39 +0000

A native of Glen Sandfield, Ontario, Lloyd was born to Roddie and Edna MacCuaig (nee MacMillan) on Jan 12th 1935. Lloyd died on Jan 13th 2016. His mother Edna was a very accomplished pianist and influenced his style and choice of Scottish Music.

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