Biography,
Born Out of the Foothills of Glengarry County, Ontario, a small Eastern Ontario community, rich in Scottish & Irish heritage. The Group formed in early 2007, lead by singer/songwriter, Bradley McMillan on guitar and vocals, Michelle McMillan on tin whistle & vocals, John Kluver on bass guitar, Matt Cormier on percussion, and Alexander MacMillan or mandolin and banjo. Playing and writing Original music, as well as performing you’re traditional Irish, Scottish / Pub songs, they built a strong following placing emphasis on combining the sounds of traditional Celtic music and fusing it with rock and Canadian east coast folk. There original songs focus on there Celtic culture and that of living and growing up in Glengarry County. They Band has undergone some member changes over the years, but the core of the band remains securely intact. There love for Celtic music and Glengarry County, shine through every time the group takes to the stage.
They have released 3 albums to date, in 2008 the band released a 5 song EP entitled, "The Dungeon Sessions; the E.P sold in excess of 500 copies in 1 month, and is currently sold out. There debut full length release entitled, “Green Grass And Gravel Roads”, was released on June 6th, 2009 to a sold out crowd at the Glengarry Sports Palace, Where the band kindly Donated all the revenue from the night to the Children’s Hospital Of Eastern Ontario raising over $2800. The Album was recorded by John MacAulay at JMAC Studios and mixed by Ewen Macintosh (The Pogues, The Mahones, The Glengarry Bhoys) at the Glengarry Music Mill. To date the album has sold over 1500 copies. It has been shipped all over North America & Europe. It features 13 songs, all of which were written and performed by the band. Irish rock webzine ShiteNOnions, classified the album as honorable mention for 2009 Celtic Rock Album of the Year. In 2011 the band entered the Glengarry Music Mill, with producer and engineer Ewen McIntosh (The Mahones, The Pogues) to record, “Tales From The Glen”, the album features 10 songs 3 of which were written by the band. The album was mastered by Ryan Morey at Ryebred Mastering (Arcade Fire, Bedouin Soundclash, Saint Alvia Cartel) and is getting a lot of attention in the celtic circle.
In there recent past they have had the opportunity of being featured in a Canadian Moto Cross DVD, have enjoyed regular rotation on Montreal's CJAD 1200 AM & 1220 "Scots on Parade", as well as several internet podcasts and Internet Radio Stations all over the world. They have had the opportunity of performing at several high profile festivals such as The Glengarry Highland Games, Cornwall Kinsman’s Lift-Off Festival, The Russell Celtic Festival, The Canadian Solo Pipe bag Championships, Festival Du Monde, The Vankleek Hill Fair, The Williamstown Fair & Canada’s Irish Festival in 2009, 2010 & 2011. They have had the opportunity of sharing the stage with some of North Americas great musical acts such as the Makem and Spain Brothers, The 2 Paddy’s, The Mahones, The Town Pants, The Prodigals, Shanneygnaock, Kelly Trotier, Hadrian’s Wall and Neil Emberg, The Lazy Jacks, Ambush, Rob Currie and more.
The groups live performance is one that must not be missed; they’ll have you up and out of your chair, clapping your hands in no time.
Performance Highlights,
They have released 3 albums to date, in 2008 the band released a 5 song EP entitled, "The Dungeon Sessions; the E.P sold in excess of 500 copies in 1 month, and is currently sold out. There debut full length release entitled, “Green Grass And Gravel Roads”, was released on June 6th, 2009 to a sold out crowd at the Glengarry Sports Palace, Where the band kindly Donated all the revenue from the night to the Children’s Hospital Of Eastern Ontario raising over $2800. The Album was recorded by John MacAulay at JMAC Studios and mixed by Ewen Macintosh (The Pogues, The Mahones, The Glengarry Bhoys) at the Glengarry Music Mill. To date the album has sold over 1500 copies. It has been shipped all over North America & Europe. It features 13 songs, all of which were written and performed by the band. Irish rock webzine ShiteNOnions, classified the album as honorable mention for 2009 Celtic Rock Album of the Year. In 2011 the band entered the Glengarry Music Mill, with producer and engineer Ewen McIntosh (The Mahones, The Pogues) to record, “Tales From The Glen”, the album features 10 songs 3 of which were written by the band. The album was mastered by Ryan Morey at Ryebred Mastering (Arcade Fire, Bedouin Soundclash, Saint Alvia Cartel) and is getting a lot of attention in the celtic circle.
In there recent past they have had the opportunity of being featured in a Canadian Moto Cross DVD, have enjoyed regular rotation on Montreal's CJAD 1200 AM & 1220 "Scots on Parade", as well as several internet podcasts and Internet Radio Stations all over the world. They have had the opportunity of performing at several high profile festivals such as The Glengarry Highland Games, Cornwall Kinsman’s Lift-Off Festival, The Russell Celtic Festival, The Canadian Solo Pipe bag Championships, Festival Du Monde, The Vankleek Hill Fair, The Williamstown Fair & Canada’s Irish Festival in 2009, 2010 & 2011. They have had the opportunity of sharing the stage with some of North Americas great musical acts such as the Makem and Spain Brothers, The 2 Paddy’s, The Mahones, The Town Pants, The Prodigals, Shanneygnaock, Kelly Trotier, Hadrian’s Wall and Neil Emberg, The Lazy Jacks, Ambush, Rob Currie and more.
The groups live performance is one that must not be missed; they’ll have you up and out of your chair, clapping your hands in no time.
Performance Highlights,
- Glengarry Highland Games - 2011
- Cornwall Kinsmans Lift-Off - 2010
- Williamstown Fair – 2011
- Canada’s Irish Festival – 2009, 2010 & 2011
- Russell Celtic Festival – 2009
- Canadian Police Pipe bag Championships – 2009
- Ottawa’s City Hall – 2009
- Riverview, New Brunswick Summer Concert Series – 2010
- Vankleek Hill Fair – 2009 & 2010
- Toured Canada’s Maritimes 2009, 2010, 2011
Performance Dates,
December 31st, 2011 - Berrigans Irish Pub - Lancaster, Ontario
March 16th, 2011 - The Atlantic Hotel - Alexandria, Ontario
March 17th, 2011 - The Atlantic Hotel - Alexandria, Ontario
March 16th, 2011 - The Atlantic Hotel - Alexandria, Ontario
March 17th, 2011 - The Atlantic Hotel - Alexandria, Ontario
Contact,
"Tales From The Glen" 2011
1. Intro
2. Donald Macgillivray
3. Mari's Wedding
4. Thistle And A Rose
5. Black Velvet Band
6. Ise T'Y Bye
7. Tell Me Ma
8. The Rising Of The 45
9. Step It Out Mary
10. Loch Lommond
2. Donald Macgillivray
3. Mari's Wedding
4. Thistle And A Rose
5. Black Velvet Band
6. Ise T'Y Bye
7. Tell Me Ma
8. The Rising Of The 45
9. Step It Out Mary
10. Loch Lommond
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"Green Grass & Gravel Roads" 2009
Features 13 Songs, All Written By B.O.T.E
All Lyrics By Bradley McMillan.
All Lyrics By Bradley McMillan.
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