Entertainment - Poor Angus
Poor Angus is a Hamilton, Ontario-based Celtic ensemble that which mixes the music of past and present in an exciting and lun presentation of traditional and original Scottish. Irish and East Coast pieces. Formed in 2005, this collection of musicians sought a way to express their admiration for Celtic music in a manner that would appeal to both traditional purists and modern audiences equally. Having shared the stage with the likes of Blue Rodeo, Matt Mayes, Switchback, The Proclaimers, Bruce Guthro, and Jeremy fisher, they are equally at home on the big stage and in intimate pub settings.
Featuring the masterful highland & uilleann piping and tin whistles of Ross Griffiths and profound fiddling of virtuoso Andrew Bryan, this talented group is graced by the warm voice and finger-style guitar playing of noted folk music veteran Scott Cameron Smith and bodhran, guitar and mandolin of Brian leBlanc. Rounding out the Poor Angus sound is bass and keyboard player DJ Moons.
Poor Angus is noted specifically for impressive vocal harmony and this Celtic Quintet always gets feet stomping and leaves audiences of all ages roaring for more.
With their second CD (Prime Cuts) being released only weeks ago this line Celtic band is once again wowing audiences and concert goers throughout North America with a unique blend of sight and sound.
Every concert has something different making this group a must see and the new CD a sure-fire winner!
The combination of Scots, Irish and East Coast music styles in the Poor Angus performance bends every ear to delightful interpretations of Celtic music and ensures that one and all leave the show with a smile on their face and a song in their heart.
