Hadrian’s Wall is a Celtic-Rock band from Glengarry County in Ontario, Canada. Taken their name from one of the worlds’ greatest monuments located on the border of what is now England and Scotland, Hadrian’s Wall has a loyal following, especially in Canada and among Scots/Irish Americans in the United States. They’re a rockin’ and reelin’ Celtic party band that have been entertaining audiences in North America, The Caribbean, and Europe for a decade and a half.
Hadrian’s Wall is Neil Emberg (Vocals, Acoustic Guitars), Richard Irwin (Vocals, Drums, Percussion), Terry O`Farrell (Vocals, Bass), Dave Gossage (Irish Flutes, Harmonica, Whistles and Electric Guitar), Ashley MacLeod (Vocals, Fiddle, Accordion) and Ewen McIntosh (Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass).
Come see why Hadrian’s Wall is a must see at any festival.
They have shared the stage with the following artists…
The Box Tops, Dougie MacLean, John McDermott, Natalie MacMaster, Ashley MacIsaac, David Wilcox, Eilleen Ivers, Great Big Sea, Seven Nations, Charlie Major, Bruce Guthro, The cast of Riverdance, The Elders, The Tannahill Weavers, Phil Cunningham, Aly Bain, The Barra MacNeil’s, Gerry O’Neill, The Brigadoons, John Allan Cameron, Stuart Cameron, The Paperboys, Beverley Mahood, Doc Walker, Rawlin’s Cross, Brother, Albannach, Seamus Kennedy, Old Blind Dogs, Gaelic Storm, The Commitments, Rathkeltair, Brian McNeill, Searson, Hughie MacDonnell, and many more…
Hadrian’s Wall have had the privilege of performing at some of the best venues around the world. Here’s a list of the ones we remember…
Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, Highlands of Durham Games, New Hampshire Highland Games, The Glengarry Highland Games , Mid-Winter Scottish and Irish Festival, The Pennsylvania Renaissance Fair, The Celtic Classic, The Fergus Highland Games, Almonte Celtfest, Almonte Highland Games, North by Northeast, Texas Scottish Festival & Games, Culloden Highland Games, Atlanta Celtic Festival, Gulf Coast Highland Games, Virginia Highland Games, Bonnie Brae Scottish Games, Syracuse Irish Festival, Great American Irish Festival, North Texas Irish Festival, Rio Rancho Highland Games, Illinois Highland Games, Niagara Peach Festival, Upper Canada Folk Fest, Lyndonville Fair, Maxville Fair, Carp Fair, Williamstown Fair, Vankleek Hill Fair, Renfrew Street Dance, Winchester Dairy Fest, Canadian Tulip Festival, Navan Fair, Jacksonville Highland Games, Tallahassee Highland Games & Celtic Festival, Ocala Highland Games, Stone Mountain Highland Games, Fairhill Highland Games, Capital District Scottish Games, Irish 2K, and many more…
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“Dynamic. Energetic. Unforgettable!“
Bill Reid – East of the Hebrides Entertainments.
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“A Good Excuse to Wear a Suit’ epitomizes the experienced and mature side of Hadrian’s Wall. Celtic rich traditional nuance combined with subtle tones of Jazz and Blues has resulted in some mesmerizing original tunes.
If you have a wide ranging musical pallet, this album will be sure to suit your tastes. With this type of musical mastery and obvious talent level, the mainstream music industry should brace itself!”Amazon.ca reviewer of A Good Excuse To Wear A Suit Album
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“Hadrian’s Wall had the crowd on its side throughout Sunday’s performance, consistently providing great tunes and good wit without pause for breath. They could have probably played twice as long without losing their audience.“
Tom Knapp – Rambles.net
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“Hadrian’s Wall ‘Live’ captures the essence of Celtic music at its best. Intense and passionate, this album is only for high energy Celtic music fans. The driving beat, fiddle & vocals are first class. This ‘live’ concert is well worth the price of admission!”
Amazon.ca reviewer of Live Album
