Enter the Haggis
Enter the Haggis, also EtH or Haggis is a Canadian- Scottish folk rock band from Toronto, Canada. The group has existed since 1996. In Germany they first emerged in 2005 as part of the folk in the castle festival in Bonfeld near Heilbronn on. Many fans of the band in North America and Europe call themselves " Haggis Heads", in Germany according to " Haggisköpfe ". Haggis is a Scottish national dish.
The music of Enter the Haggis is sometimes referred to as " Celtic fusion " or " Newgrass " - derived from Bluegrass - referred to. Your typical sound is created by the combination of " Celtic " folk instruments with modern rock music. By played by band founder Craig Downie Great Highland Bagpipes recalls the band's music to Scottish folk music.
Since the band's formation Enter the Haggis undertook many tours in Canada, Europe and the USA. In addition, they performed at many large international folk and folk-rock festivals.
Band Members 2010
- Brian Jonathan Buchanan from Ottawa, Ontario
- Craig Downie from Glasgow, Scotland
- Sidney Trevor Lewington from Toronto, Ontario
- Mark Andrew Abraham from Hamilton, Ontario
- Bruce McCarthy from Toronto, Ontario