TARTAN DAY PERFORMERS
Formed in 1996, the Guard has eight
members all MacGregors and all volunteers. They have presented the colors for
the opening of Scottish Highland games in Bellingham and Kelso for many years,
also at the opening of Seahawks, Everett Aquasox games and others, marched in
the Auburn Veterans Day Parade, Massing of the Colors at Fort Lewis.
MACGREGOR'S OWN SCOTS GUARD
Jug of Punch
Jug of Punch. This talented quartet of multi-instrumental Celtic musicians has appeared throughout
Washington performing at the Tall Ships Festival, Ethnic Fest Tacoma, Lakewood
Summer Fest, Irish Day at Emerald Downs, Bob's Java Jive, the Pacific Northwest
Highland Games, numerous Scottish and Irish events, weddings, and private
functions. Members: Annie Henry, Carolyn Moore, Jamie Marshall and
T.J. Freeby. For info:
http:\\jugofpunch.com/contact.aspx
Clan Gordon Pipe Band
MacRae Highland
Dancers
The Tacoma
Scots Pipe Band,named the official Pierce County Sheriff
Department Band, was founded in 1971 by Pipe Major Bill Micenko. The band,
wearing the Sinclair tartan in true Highland tradition as tribute to Pipe Major
Micenko, has provided music and ceremony to literally thousands of people in the
Pacific Northwest for over 30 years.
Members are available as a band, small group
or individuals for parades, funerals, parties and other events.
For info contact: www.tspb.org
Tacoma Scots Pipe Band
Red
McWilliams has become one of the most recognized names in
Celtic music in
the south and southwest. Combining a percussive guitar with a
rich baritone voice
and a positive attitude has created the perfect blend of
"entertainer.”
Ready to play at the drop of a hat, there is something in his
nature that drives him to
"entertain" his audiences and encourage
participation. Red has been known to get people
from the crowd to sing a
song, tell a story, dance or just sing along.
During his career in Celtic music, Red has performed, sung with
and/or opened for acts
such as Battlefield Band, Brother, Men of Worth
(Donnie MacDonald and Jimmy Keigher),
Seven Nations, Sian James Band (Welsh
triple harpist), Alex Beaton, Carl Peterson, The
McIlroys, Joni Madden
(Cherish the Ladies), The Fureys, Noel Nash, Patrick O'Flaherty
(Celtic
Folk), the late John Gary, Wolfstone, Brendan Grace and others.
Red wishes to thank and extends his gratitude to all of the
Scots and Irish who have helped
make this all possible. Without their and
your support, there would be no "Red McWilliams".
Look for him at an Irish
festival or Scottish Highland games, a pub or an elementary,
high school or college near you soon! http://www.flash.net/~celtsong
© 2009
NTDWA
Daniel J. Brown - 2009 Master of
Ceremonies
Daniel J. Brown is an Electrical Engineer graduating from the University
of Washington and has worked at the UW, NOAA, Boeing, Weyerhaeuser, and several
start-up companies. He has pursued a lifetime of musical interests with
singing, piano, guitar, saxophone, and accoustic/electric bass. His
uncle's family, the Frank Jenkinsons from Spokane, were pillars of the Angus
Scot Pipe Band for many years, marching in festivities around the Inland Empire
and piping at family gathering. Daniel might be seen singing in the
Vashon Island Chorale; the bluegrass band,
EELgrass; the Celtic band, Geordie's
Byre; his barbershop quartet, The High
Tides; the maritime sea shanty singers, Blue
Peter; or festivities as the DJ for a wedding party. Daniel
can be contacted at (206) 463-2159 or djbrown@centurytel.net.
The
Muses
The Muses, featuring Tanya Brody and Matthew Gurnsey,
each play a plethora of exotic instruments ranging from bohdran & concertina
to harp & hannered dulcimer; psaltery, pennywhistles, fiddle & bones to
name just a few. Tanya and Matt have been performing since childhood
singing in various choirs and madrigal groups as well as a great deal of time
treading the boards both in school and professionally. Upon meeting they
realized their strong partnership in music. This passion for musicshines
brightly making for a lively and entertaining performance. For info
contact: The Muses, PO Box 23, Jamestown, CO 80455, (888) 526-6587 ext.
712. http:\\www.themusesmusic.com
Northwest Junior
Pipe Band
The Northwest Junior Pipe Band consists of young
people
between the ages of 10 and 18. Most of these young performers come from
the Auburn and Lynwood areas. Members of the band wear the MacKenzie
Modern Tartan. In one trip to Scotland the lads and lassies of the
Northwest Junior Pipe Band achieved: Crieff Highland Games - 1st of 14
bands in Grade 4; Word Pipe Band Championships - 5th of 23 bands in Novice
Juvenile; Perth Highland Games - 1st of 24 bands in Grade 4; North Berwick
Highland Games - 7th of 11 in Novice Juvenile March Medley, 5th of 7 in Juvenile
Medley Selection. The band performs at many events throughout the
Northwest. http:\\www.nwjpb.org
MacRae Highland Dancers. Robin Hegge-MacRae
Exhibition and competitive Highland dancing. For info: macraedance@comcast.net 
The Clan Gordon Pipe Band was founded in 1955 by
sponsorship of the Clan Gordon Lodge of Scottish Clans. The original band
consisted of seven pipers and four drummers led by Pipe Major John
Montgomery. Now the band has over 25 pipers and drummers led by Pipe Major
Van Bradley, Pipe Sergeant Jack Montgomery and Drum Sergeant Larry Lopez.
Today, the band has evolved from the parade and show band of the past to a
highly competitive pipe band participating in numerous Highland Games across the
Northwest. They are accepting new talent in both the Pipe and Drum
sections and provide instruction to new members. For info contact:
Clan Gordon Pipe Band, PO Box 1322, Tacoma, WA 98401.
http:\\www.cgpb.org
Red McWilliams - America's
Celt
