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- Glengarry Highland Games: Quick Fire Questions with The Brigadoons
- What kind of music do The Brigadoons play?
- Is this the first time you will be attending Glengarry Highland Games?
- How do you decide your set list for each performance?
- How was The Brigadoons formed?
- What is the coolest thing you have done while being a part of the band?
- How did you come up with the name The Brigadoons?
- What is your favourite part about attending Highland Games?
- What is your favourite tartan?
Glengarry Highland Games: Quick Fire Questions with The Brigadoons
The Glengarry Highland Games are almost upon us and here at ScotlandShop we could not be more excited. Anna and Emily have arrived in Canada and are hard at work setting up the tent ready for Friday. The Brigadoons are one the bands performing at the games and we were lucky enough to steal them away for a quick fire style interview.
The Brigadoons were first formed in 1971 and have been performing at Highland Games and Scottish Festivals in North America and Canada for over 30 years. However, the band have not stayed as the same 5 members for these almost forty years, old members have left and new members have been introduced, currently the band is made up of Denis (Vocals & Percussion), Paddy (Vocals, Guitar & Fiddle), Reg (Vocals, Guitar & Irish Bouzouki), Ashley (Fiddle) and Dan (Bass & Vocals). Their music is extremely successful in Glengarry, which is why they have been performing at Glengarry Highland Games for years now. They were even included in The Glengarry Celtic Music Hall of Fame in 2006.
What kind of music do The Brigadoons play?
The Brigadoons play Traditional Scottish along with some Irish and Canadian Celtic Music.
Is this the first time you will be attending Glengarry Highland Games?
We have been a featured at the Glengarry games for many years.
How do you decide your set list for each performance?
At the games we play popular Scottish Tunes along with some local Glengarry favourites.
How was The Brigadoons formed?
Local Glengarry musicians under the leadership of Rob Taylor formed a musical group called the Brigadoons.
What is the coolest thing you have done while being a part of the band?
Being asked to play for the Queen during the Ontario Bi- Centennial Celebrations. And playing at EPCOT in Disney World.
How did you come up with the name The Brigadoons?
It came from the Broadway Musical.
What is your favourite part about attending Highland Games?
The Massed Bands
What is your favourite tartan?
If you are attending the Glengarry Highland Games this weekend be sure to hunt down our tent as we will have lots of products in clan tartans and Emily and Anna are on hand to help you discover your own family tartan! Later on they will no doubt be enjoying a well earned local beer and listening to the Brigadoons for themselves, so be sure to get them to buy you a drink!
