Exit the Haggis: Revered Celtic Rock Outfit Calls it a Day After 30 Years

Every musician dreams of making it big, being in a long-running band. Craig Downie, founder of the Canadian Celtic Rock band, Enter the Haggis, can consider his band a resounding success. Formed in 1995 in Toronto, Enter the Haggis has built a reputation as a fun-loving, fan-dedicated, and talented band that uses traditional Celtic instruments […]

Enter the Haggis to visit the Capital District

Enter the Haggis continue their fall tour with an appearance at the Cohoes Music Hall on Friday, Oct. 20. This is the last leg of their 15-city tour covering New England and the mid-Atlantic. Caroline Browning of Asheville has joined on bass guitar, adding more female energy to the line-up. Her musical talents include keyboard, […]

LIVE: Enter the Haggis Sells out Center for the Arts of Homer

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Central New York is an annual tradition for many. To do so correctly, you must enlist the help of a great Celtic band. Enter Enter the Haggis. A sold-out stop at the Center for the Arts in Homer would be their second to last show on the Swallowed By a […]

LIVE: Enter the Haggis Returns to The Wescott

It was two years ago, March 2020, I would see my last show at The Wescott Theater in Syracuse, Enter the Haggis. Little did we all know at the time that the world would shut down and life would be different for the next two years. Fast forward to March of 2022, and I once […]

Central NY Irish Festival Announces Headliners

After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the Central New York Irish Festival has finally been able to announce it is moving forward with its inaugural festival this July. The festival will be held July 22 and 23 at MKJ Farm, in Deansboro and although similar to the one that used to be […]

LIVE: Enter the Haggis Rocks Syracuse Irish Fest

Central New York’s favorite Celtic rock band, Enter the Haggis headlined this year’s Syracuse Irish Fest and did not disappoint the huge crowd in Clinton Square Saturday night. The Moxie Strings brought their own brand of rock and roll fiddle music to the fest, leaving gaping jaws in their wake. View the 315 Music gallery […]

New York Welcomes Back Enter the Haggis

New York Welcomes Back Enter the Haggis

Celtic favorites, Enter the Haggis returned “home” to Central New York this past Saturday to an appreciative and excited crowd. The show at Lincoln Hill Farms, which is located right outside of Canandaigua off of Routes 5 and 20, is not your typical music venue. A working farm, this beautiful setting also hosts weddings, events, […]

Enter the Haggis Returns to the Wescott

Each year, Haggis Heads patiently wait for their spring/fall live fix for their favorite Celtic Rock band, Enter the Haggis‘s return to the Westcott Theater in Syracuse. With new music completed and release of their new album on the horizon, the band has just announced its Kickstarter campaign. Tickets are still available for the Friday, […]

Central NY Welcomes Celtic Favorites Enter The Haggis

Central New York  loves their Celtic music, whether it’s traditional or contemporary fans flock from all over the area to raise a pint and sing along.  One of their favorite bands includes Toronto based Enter The Haggis who recently made a pit stop at Syracuse’s Wescott Theater December 28th to close out the year. Comprised […]