Enter the Haggis to play Union’s Sestercentennial

UNION — An Evening with Enter the Haggis will help kickoff Union’s Sestercentennial celebration weekend on Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m. on Union’s historic Common.

For over two decades, Toronto’s Enter The Haggis has combined bagpipes and fiddles with a rock rhythm section to create a distinctively eclectic sound. Their songs offer singalong melodies and deep, meaningful lyrics which tell the stories of everyday hard working people. Signature songs like “One Last Drink”, “Gasoline”, “Down With The Ship” and “Lancaster Gate” have been streamed millions of times, have appeared in Hollywood movies, and have been performed and recorded by artists around the world.

Enter The Haggis is clearly comfortable on the stage and develops an easy rapport with audiences, sharing the stories behind their songs and laughing through tour anecdotes. Their show is exciting and dynamic, featuring unpredictable and spontaneous moments.

Enter The Haggis’ commitment to putting on a great show every single night has made them a favorite at festivals and performing arts centers across the US and Canada. As a result, ETH shows have become an annual tradition on some of the most prestigious stages on the continent.

The free concert is sponsored by Holly and Elmer Savage, the owners of the former Savage Oakes Winery and hosts of popular summer concerts. The Savages, who are now retired, said they see this as a fun way to thank the people who supported them.

For a full schedule of weekend events visit the Celebrating Union’s 250 years Facebook page.

For those interested in volunteering to help with this and other Sestercentennial activities, please contact the Union Sestercentennial Committee at unionme250@gmail.com.