Enter the Haggis continues their summer tour with a return engagement at Daryl’s House on Friday, July 14th. Showtime is 8:00 PM.
The band’s summer shows kick off at Pennsylvania’s Celtic Fling, hopscotch through New York state, skip across the border into home-turf Ontario, then back again through New England.
In the last year, Caroline Browning of Asheville has joined on bass guitar, adding more woman power to the line-up. Her musical talents include keyboard, mandolin, and vocal harmonies.
Craig Downie, founding member of Enter the Haggis, is excited to return to Daryl’s Stage:
“Daryl’s house has a unique atmosphere because the room is intimate, and at the same time there is mass accessibility when shows are broadcast live. When we play there it feels as if the wood walls and stage have been infused with the vibes of countless great musicians throughout the years.”
Downie is cornerstone to the band’s multi-instrumental prowess, switching between bagpipes, trumpet, Irish whistle, and harmonica. Front and center are lead vocalists Brian Buchanan (fiddle, guitars, keys) and Trevor Lewington (guitars, songwriting). Bruce McCarthy’s drum kit adds hard-hitting percussive drive. Rose Baldino (fiddle, vocals) and Browning balance out the previously male dominated group.
The trajectory of the Canadian Celtic rockers spans two decades since a 2003 PBS special, “Live at Lanigan’s Ball,” brought them into an American orbit.
Enter the Haggis lifted off into 2023 from January’s inaugural Camp Haggis. The band hosted a 3-day weekend of performances and participatory activities, taking over an entire lakeside resort in Vermont. The event was attended by 200 ETH fans from across the country and will repeat in 2024.
Daryl’s house club is a rustic American restaurant and live-music venue with frequent performances by national and regional touring artists. A full dinner menu ranges from steaks to sandwiches and includes a full bar. Table service is available on show nights starting at 5:00 PM. Enter the Haggis showtime is 8:00 pm. For more information call (845) 289-0185 or go to www.darylshouseclub.com.