Stage Bands & Entertainment

•Seven Nations is not your father’s Celtic band.  With a passionate, tender, and rollicking style that winningly veers from roots and folk to dance and fusion-rock, Seven Nations has earned a growing reputation as an adventurous band with a charismatic stage presence.

Seven Nations has been touring full-time since 1994 with successful stops in Europe, Canada, Puerto Rico, and virtually every state in the US.  The band has recorded a number of albums with over a quarter million units in sales.  The band’s latest album, Tales from the Eighth Nations, has been praised for “having the appeal of the original albums, yet a mature songwriting style.”

•The Brigadoons have been entertaining across Canada and the United States for over 25 years along with their tours with the McCulloch Dancers, performing at Disney World and Caribbean Cruises with Scotland Goes to Sea. People in the area have grown up with their music and their children are now doing the same.
Denis now leads the group and is the longest-serving member of the band.  Reg Portieous and Dan Leroux keep the sound going with fiddler Ashley MacLeod and former longtime Brigadoon, Pat Kelly added to the mix.  The Brigadoons still play that traditional music that has make them so popular over the years.  While new songs are always being added to their repertoire, they still perform all of the old favorites, “Glengarry My Home”, “St. Raphaels” and “The Martintown Song” at the request of their loyal fans.

•From 1978 to 1985 Donnybrook Fair were the darlings of the Irish club scene, traveling across the USA and Ireland doling out their particular brand of Irish folk music.  Kevin McKrell, David McDonnell and Jeff Strange combined strong and imaginative instrumentation with powerful and stunning vocals – and they have united for a few shows this summer including this stop at the Capital District Scottish Games. (Saturday 9/1 only)

•As a solo artist, Colin touches every emotion with his enthusiastic, high-energy, professional and artistic performance, tailored to fit any occasion, Scottish, Irish, Folk, Schools or Workshops. His captivating repertoire of Traditional Celtic-American, bluegrass and nationally acclaimed original material, delivered with his powerful tenor voice, and fiery quick guitar together with irrepressible good humor and stories. This mixed with sing-along songs and even some unbelievable yodeling appealing to audiences of all ages.

•Mike DeAngelis has been playing for audiences since 1972 when he began playing the folk mass at his hometown church.  He juggled professional musician duties while beginning a 30 year career as a Physical Education Teacher and Coach.  Upon retirement in June of 2016 Mike decided to pursue his music career on a full-time basis and began performing at retirement communities/facilities and schools.  Besides managing a very busy solo schedule, Mike play with renowned Celtic band, “Get Up Jack” and jazz quartet, “The Standard Clams”.  He also teaches every summer at, “Make the band” Rock Camp at Blue Sky Studios in Delmar, NY.  (Saturday 9/1 only)

Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray

• Andrea Beaton comes from a long line of musicians, composers and dancers.  Both the Beaton and MacMaster sides of her family are well known and respected as some of Cape Breton’s finest musicians, dancers and composers.  She is an award-winning fiddler, tune composer and recording artist who is know for her powerful bow and driving style.  She tours and teaches internationally and is in great demand as a teacher as music camps and fiddling/dancing work shops.

Andrea travels the globe, sharing her culture as well as exploring and writing contemporary tunes.  Her music, dance and comical stories are sure to delight and audience.  Andrea will be sharing the stage with Troy MacGillivray on both Saturday and Sunday of the games.

•Troy MacGillivray of Lanark, Nova Scotia, came into this world with a birthright. Heir to the centuries-old music his Scottish ancestors brought to Canada over 200 years ago, he has become a master of the fiddle and piano traditions that have been passed down through the generations.  Audiences around the world have been captivated by the flying fingers and energetic pace of this multiple award winner… and if you’re lucky, you just might get a little step or two out of him!  From a young age, he impressed audiences with his fiddle, piano and step dancing skills. Troy’s roots-centered approach to playing has the power to inspire any audience. This is repeatedly proven in his performances in Canada (including Nunavut), the US and UK, the Netherlands, Germany, Japan and Australia.

All stage sound and lighting by Live Sound Inc.