Wednesday, October 6, 2010

The Glengarry Bhoys

Recently I had the wonderful opportunity to do some photographic and video work for some friends of mine, The Glengarry Bhoys. In 1998, two members of a police department in Ontario Canada, Graham Wright and Ziggy Leroux formed the band. Currently they are joined by Ewen Brown, on bagpipes, and D'Arcy Furniss on the fiddle. From their humble beginnings of a love of music has lead to over 250,000 albums sold, concerts from Newfoundland to New Mexico, Ireland and Scotland, Florida to Maine, multiple plays on radio stations around the world, appearances on BBC, PBS, Canadian TV, and Radio specials all over the US. Also out of 51,000 members the Bhoys have received awards for best song and best album from the Music Organization for Folk Artists and the 2009 "Celtic Instrumental Songwriters Award" Apart from all their accolades, their good humour, terrific personalities, and tremendous energy they bring to every concert they play. Their music spans genres from traditional ballads, celtic rock and folk, and appeals a large demographic. Liked by children and grandparents alike, no one is allowed to sit down at their concerts and above all else everyone is encouraged to SCREAM!!!