Enter the Haggis

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Enter the Haggis is a Canadian Indie/Folk Rock world-fusion band based in Toronto, Canada. Commonly called ETH, the band has been playing and recording since 1996. Their latest studio album, "Whitelake" is the band's ninth album. The name is a reference to the diverse nature of the band's sound. Like Haggis (the food) the sound of ETH is a mixture of diverse and unusual elements, brought together to create something new. Since its birth in 1996, ETH has kept a rigorous concert schedule, playing in wide ranging venues in Canada, Europe, and the United States. They have made appearances at such events as the Folk im Schlosshof in Bonfeld, Germany, the Vancouver Island MusicFest in Courtenay, BC, Irish2000 in Albany, New York, The Philadelphia Folk Fest in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the Texas Scottish Fest, Rocky Mountain Highland Games and Scottish Festival, the Ann Arbor Folk Fest in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Cayamo (2011, 2012), MusikFest in Bethlehem, PA, the world famous Irish Fest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, The Great American Irish Festival in Frankfort, NY, and the Dublin Irish Festival in Dublin, OH. Band members edit: Brian Buchanan edit: Instruments: Vocals, fiddle, keyboard, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, accordion, Gear: Violin by Wojciech Topa (2008), bow by G. Werner, Thomastic Dominant strings, Nord Electro 3 73, Fishman V300 Pickup, Alvarez acoustic guitar, Indie hollowbody electric guitar., Birthplace: Ottawa, Ontario, Craig Downie edit: Instruments: Vocals, Highland bagpipes, Deger pipes, Harmonica, Guitar, Keyboard, Tin Whistle, Trumpet, Saxophone, Tambourine, Glockenspiel, Gear: Henderson drones, MacLellan chanter, Boss and Ibanez pedals, Shure "Bullet" mic, Ampeg amp., Birthplace: Glasgow, Scotland, Influences: The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Early Genesis, Martyn Bennett, Trevor Lewington edit: Instruments: Vocals, guitar, octave mandolin, keyboard, Gear: Fender Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul, Fender Stratocaster, Larivee Acoustic Guitars, Fender Deluxe amplifier, Elixir Nanoweb strings (light gauge), Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Influences: Jag Tanna, The Edge, David Gilmour, Mark Abraham edit: Instruments: Bass guitar, Vocals, Gear: Lakland Joe Osborn Skyline 5 string, Euphonic Audio IAmp 600, Aguilar 4x10 Cabinet, Birthplace: Hamilton, Ontario, Influences: Tony Levin, Leland Sklar, Brian Minato (Sarah McLachlan), Scott Ambush (Spyro Gyra), Bruce McCarthy edit: Instruments: Drums, Gear: Yamaha drums, Vic Firth drumsticks, Birthplace: Toronto, Canada, Influences: Keith Carlock (Steely Dan), Ringo Starr (The Beatles), Buddy Rich, John Bonham (Led Zeppelin), Jeff Porcaro (Toto), James Campbell's retirement edit: On August 10, 2010, the band's drummer of eleven years announced via e-mail to the Enter the Haggis mailing list and a public note on Facebook that he would be retiring from professional music and from Enter the Haggis. Campbell cited his desire to work in air traffic control and the lack of time he would have to be trained in the coming years as he grew older as the primary reasons for his retirement. Following his final performance on September 18, 2010, long-time friend Bruce McCarthy has since assumed the position as the band's percussionist. On McCarthy, Campbell says: "I will be leaving you in the more than capable hands of my old friend Bruce McCarthy. Bruce, Mark and I all went to Humber College in Toronto together, and he's no stranger to music in any and all of its forms. Bruce's experience is far more diverse than my own, and he has proven himself to be an invaluable asset to more bands in the last few years than I've played with in my entire life. His presence in the band will be one of the things that will make me feel a little better about retiring, as I know you will all be left in the best of possible hands." Television appearances edit: The PBS Special edit: In July 2003 the band played a show to about 20,000 people at the annual Mayor's Cup festival in Plattsburgh New York. At the show, the band was approached by two gentlemen in the TV industry who proposed the idea of filming a live show and releasing as a DVD special to PBS (a network with whom they had many connections). In December that year, the band returned to Plattsburgh and recorded 2 nights of shows at Plattsburgh State University's "Hartman Theater" to throngs of ETH fans. The special was released months later to PBS and aired on many stations across the US. The DVD is available for purchase from the band's website. A&E Breakfast With the Arts edit: In 2006 the band performed two songs on the show: "Gasoline" from Casualties of Retail and "One Last Drink" from Soapbox Heroes. Live with Regis and Kelly edit: On March 16, 2007 the band performed on the Live with Regis and Kelly program before a live studio audience. The songs chosen were "One Last Drink" a song written by Lewington with a Celtic flavor from their album Soapbox Heroes, and "Minstrel Boy" a distinctive rendition of a familiar Irish tune. The latter song appears on their album Casualties of Retail. The band was probably selected to appear because their Celtic sound fit well with the approaching St. Patrick's Day. 1 Crowd Funding/Kickstarter edit: Enter the Haggis has had tremendous success utilizing the popular concept of crowd funding to raise funds needed to produce their most recent albums. Starting in 2011, the band used techniques popular on sites like kickstarter, Indiegogo and Pledge Music to create their own crowd funded campaign called the Haggis Helper on their bandzoogle based website. The band raised over $40,000 dollars which they used to produce their album "Whitelake". On July 8th 2012, Enter the Haggis launched a campaign on the website Kickstarter to raise the funds needed to produce their newest studio album "The Modest Revolution". The campaign featured a diverse set of "rewards" that fans could purchase in order to help the band achieve their initial goal of $20,000. The campaign was a huge success. The band achieved their initial $20,000 goal within the first 11 hours of the campaign and reached 895 total backers and $66,035 when it was completed on Sept 3rd 2012.

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Tour Dates

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  • May 30 Thursday
    Wilmington, DE, US World Cafe Live at the Queen
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  • Jun 1 Saturday
    Sellersville, PA, US Sellersville Theater 1894
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  • Jun 2 Sunday
    Asbury Park, NJ, US The Saint
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  • Jun 3 Monday
    Thomas, WV, US Purple Fiddle
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  • Jun 5 Wednesday
    Baltimore, MD, US Baltimore Soundstage
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  • Jun 6 Thursday
    Ithaca, NY, US The Haunt
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  • Jun 7 Friday
    Lake Placid, NY, US Smoke Signals
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  • Jun 8 Saturday
    New York, NY, US Rockwood Music Hall
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  • Jun 9 Sunday
    Portland, ME, US Old Port Festival - Wclz (98.9) Stage
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  • Jun 14 Friday
    Burlington, VT, US Higher Ground
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  • Jun 15 Saturday
    Boston, MA, US Rock and Blues Cruise - World Trade Center Pier (with Adam Ezra Group)
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  • Jun 21 Friday
    Shepherdstown, WV, US Shepardstown Opera House
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  • Jun 22 Saturday
    Lorton, VA, US Workhouse Arts Center
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  • Jun 23 Sunday
    Manheim, PA, US Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire - Celtic Fling
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  • Jul 12 Friday
    Plattsburgh, NY, US Olive Ridley's
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  • Jul 12 Friday
    New York, NY, US Mayors Cup
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  • Jul 13 Saturday
    Stafford Springs, CT, US The Palace
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  • Jul 14 Sunday
    Chicago, IL, US Irish Fest @ Irish American Heritage Center
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  • Jul 17 Wednesday
    Agawam, MA, US Agawam's "summerfest" @ Veteran's Green
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Brunswick, ME, US Thomas Point Beach
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  • Jul 20 Saturday
    Brunswick, ME, US Saltwater Celtic Festival @ Thomas Point Beach - Gates Open at 1pm
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  • Jul 25 Thursday
    Utica, NY, US Saranac Brewery
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  • Jul 26 Friday
    Frankfort, NY, US Herkimer County Fairgrounds
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  • Jul 26 Friday
    Frankfort, NY, US Herkimer County Fairgrounds
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  • Jul 27 Saturday
    Frankfort, NY, US Great American Irish Festival
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  • Aug 2 Friday
    Dublin, OH, US Dublin Irish Festival, Coffman Park
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  • Aug 3 Saturday
    Dublin, OH, US Dublin Irish Festival
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  • Aug 10 Saturday
    Springfield, MA, US John Boyle O'reilly Festival
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  • Aug 31 Saturday
    Greensboro, NC, US Guilford College
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  • Sep 20 Friday
    Bristol, VA, US Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Reunion
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  • Sep 21 Saturday
    Bristol, VA, US Bristol's Rhythm & Roots Reunion
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  • Nov 2 Saturday
    Tucson, AZ, US Tucson Celtic Festival
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  • Nov 10 Sunday
    Columbus, OH, US The Woodlands Tavern
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  • Nov 27 Wednesday
    Bethlehem, PA, US Musikfest Café
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  • Nov 29 Friday
    Norfolk, CT, US Infinity Hall
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Discography

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  • Modest Revolution (2013)
    Enter the Haggis
    Modest Revolution (2013)
    CD Baby
  • Whitelake (2011)
    Enter the Haggis
    Whitelake (2011)
    Firebrand Music
  • Gutter Anthems (2009)
    Enter the Haggis
    Gutter Anthems (2009)
    Enter the Haggis
  • Northampton (2007)
    Enter the Haggis
    Northampton (2007)
    United Opportunity
  • Soapbox Heroes (2006)
    Enter the Haggis
    Soapbox Heroes (2006)
    United For Opportunity/UFO
  • Casualties of Retail (2005)
    Enter the Haggis
    Casualties of Retail (2005)
    United For Opportunity/UFO
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