THE AMERICAN ROGUES

If the 78th Fraser Pipe Band sat down with the Waterboys, the Chieftains, the Rolling Stones, and the Dave Matthews Band, and then asked some friends from a symphony orchestra to join them at the table the resulting sound might begin to resemble the AMERICAN ROGUES. For years the performances of this CeltRock Folk World Classical group have electrified audiences on three continents. They have added to their ever-growing family of fans -- affectionately known as the Rogue Army -- at music festivals, theaters, Highland Games, renaissance festivals, clubs, pubs, and corporate events -- anywhere that presents top-quality, high-energy music. Their hard won road successes have established them as artists with bona fide international acclaim. Renowned for their musical skill, quick wit, and engaging stage show the AMERICAN ROGUES have mastered the art of creating an immediate connection with their audiences. The AMERICAN ROGUES are fast becoming a household name with music lovers around the world, loved by young and old of all backgrounds. With a unique, multi-instrumental sound that crosses the musical landscape to include traditional and original rock/pop songs, film soundtrack music, and Irish-based foot-stompers, the AMERICAN ROGUES are proving they have the creativity and the drive to conquer the combined worlds of Celtic, Rock, Folk, Pop, and Classical music.

* Successfully toured Japan, Guam, Italy, Spain.

* 7 combined World Pipe Band Championships.

* They appeared at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. where they headlined with the US Air Force Orchestra.

* Some headlining performances include:
- DAR Constitution Hall (Washington, D.C.)
- U.S. Naval Station in Japan, Italy, Spain, and Guam 
- Detroit Irish Festival
- Columbus Scottish Festival
- West Virginia Scottish Festival
- Almonte Celtic Festival (Ottawa)

* Members are adept at various styles of music including Celtic, Folk, Rock, World, and Classical spanning countries including Ireland, Scotland, Wales, England, the US, and Canada. Our instrumentation includes Highland Pipes, small pipes, fiddle, accordion, piano, mandolin, guitar, bass, bodhran, Scottish Snare, drum kit, whistles, etc.

Few bands like the AMERICAN ROGUES provide both the highly polished instrumentals that only elite musicians can perform, and the rousing songs that inspire crowds to sing. Indeed, listen to the audio tracks provided on this site's music player and you will see that the AMERICAN ROGUES are several exceptional bands in one.

The AMERICAN ROGUES continue to show their support of members of the military in need. They have raised thousands of dollars for individual veterans, the Air Force Aid Society, and Operation Ward 57, the amputee ward at Walter Reed Army Medical Centre. 

Note: Depending on budget, availability, and the type of show you require the AMERICAN ROGUES can appear with 4 to 8 musicians and tailor a show to meet your needs.