2025 Performers
The 96th Highlanders Pipes and Drums, Inc.
The 96th Highlanders Pipes and Drums Inc of Jamestown, NY is under the direction of Pipe Major Pamela Silver. They are proud to represent their region of Jamestown, NY and Chautauqua County.
Buffalo Niagara Scotia Society Pipes & Drums
One of WNY's newer pipe bands, BNSS is dedicated to strengthening Scottish pride in the region, through the art of playing bagpipes. They welcome newcomers of all ages.
Caledonian Pipe Band of Buffalo
The Caledonian Pipe Band of Buffalo was formed in 1958, and is a family-based organization. They field in Grade 4 and Grade 5 competitions.
Catch and Release
Catch and Release is a 5-piece high-energy Celtic influenced band out of Rochester, New York. They cover both traditional and modern Celtic/Irish songs, as well as some standards, polkas, and even a few surprises.
Celtic Spirit Pipe Band
Based in WNY, The Celtic Spirit Pipe Band is famous for their lively music performances, enhanced through keyboard, guitar, whistle, flute, and fiddles. Their performances span festivals, traditional parades and high profiles shows.
Crikwater
Born in the rustbelt Irish American neighborhood of South Buffalo, NY, Crikwater have become the premier Irish-American Traditional Folk Band in WNY. The pub-scene veterans offer up a mix of fiery fiddle tunes, rowdy pub sing-a-longs, elegant ballads and original songs.
"D" Company Buffalo City Guard Gordon Highlanders
The Gordon Highlanders were formed in 1837 in defense of the City of Buffalo. They are the oldest continuing organization in the City of Buffalo.
Emerald Isle Band
Emerald Isle plays a mix of traditional Irish, Scottish and sea chanties on fiddle, accordion, bass, guitar, penny whistle, bodhran, harmonicas and banjo.
Feadán Òr Pipe Band
The original Feadán Òr performed for about 18 years, and was one of the most known bands in the area. Their newest incarnation's aim is to promote traditional Scottish bagpiping, drumming and dancing, in performances and through teaching.
The Irish Lassies
The Irish Lassies are a 6-piece American Celtic folk band native to the green hills of New York's Finger Lakes region. Enjoy a musical journey from Ireland to America that will move your spirit and rouse you to dance & sing-along.
Kilrush
Based out of the Southern Tier region of New York, Kilrush is the premier band specializing in a wide range of musical styles from traditional Irish to contemporary Celtic and Celtic rock.
MacKenzie Highlanders' Pipes and Drums
With roots dating back to 1913, the band has had many incarnations over the years. Now the tradition continues... The MacKenzie Highlanders' offer free bagpipe and Scottish drum lessons to all interested in becoming a member.
McCarthyizm
McCarthyizm blends 60’s garage and 80’s underground rock with a tasty measure of Celtic flavoring for a cocktail with a punch that delivers one helluva good time, all the time.
Niagara Regional Police Pipes and Drums
The Niagara Regional Police Pipes and Drums is located in Niagara Falls, Canada. They perfom locally and across Canada and the USA at Scottish Highland Games and other Celtic events, both as a concert and competition Pipe Band.
O'Braca Irish Band
O'Braca has been entertaining WNY with traditional Irish music since 2011. They're an all acoustic band singing songs with lively vocals. Members of the band are seasoned musicians...playing & recording in multiple bands currently and over the years. A fun bunch of guys!
Rochester Scottish Pipes and Drums
The Rochester Scottish Pipes & Drums is the city of Rochester’s Celtic Ambassador to the world. The band has greatly expanded its repertoire to include both traditional martial music and more modern tunes.
Three Parts Whiskey
Three Parts Whiskey is a trio of friends who truly love entertaining. Born out of the critically acclaimed Penny Whiskey, 3PW offers the best in music from both Ireland & Scotland along with home grown bluegrass, folk influences and a few surprises along the way!
Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross
Firmly dedicated to preserving Scottish and Irish heritage through song, Tom Keefer and Celtic Cross delivers music from their ancestors. Having played all over New York, in Pennsylvania, Virginia and Canada, they are "road-ready" for Celtic entertainment.
