Tune composer Hugh Allan MacMillan, a member of The Glengarry Strathspey & Reel Society, when traveling in Nova Scotia, often visited friends Floyd and Gerri MacDonald who lived in Creignish, Cape Breton.
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Macklen’s Reel
Koryne wrote this reel for her nephew Macklen Fraser.
Springbank House
Lloyd MacCuaig, who is being inducted into The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame this month, played this tune at a Celtic music competition. (circa 1960).
Canada 150
This month’s tune, Canada 150 comes to us courtesy of Kelli Trottier, who wrote it to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary this year.
A Tune for Kinoly
This tune was written jointly by Connor and Olivia as a Christmas gift for Olivia's grandmother, Kinoly (Catherine) DeFreitas. [button...
Lori & Traci’s Reel
Inductee Kelli Trottier composed this reel for her sisters. [button...
Gerry Timlin’s Reel
Another tune by Ian MacLeod. The MacLeod Fiddlers were frequent guests of Gerry Timlin and often performed at his Shanachie Irish Pub on their annual trips to Philadelphia. [button...
Elwyn Bender’s Reel
Elwyn Bender is Connor MacLeod's grandfather and is one of his strongest musical supporters. Connor ranks among Ian MacLeod's top fiddlers and has played with The MacLeod Fiddlers throughout Ontario, Quebec, the Maritimes, USA and Scotland. [button...
Donaldson MacLeod’s Reel
This fine reel by Ian MacLeod also appears in the 2010 Highland Games souvenir program. [button...