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Here are some performers for the 2022 Phoenix Scottish Games

Wicked Tinkers

A Tribal, Celtic Sound Explosion
Prepare yourself for a wild ride with WICKED TINKERS! Pioneers of the growing Tribal Celtic movement, the Tinkers have been playing haunting, heart-pounding bagpipes and irresistible tribal drums as a professional touring band since 1995.

Wicked Tinkers

With the addition, several years back, of the mesmerizing drone of the Australian didgeridoo and Bronze Age Irish horn, the magic was complete. Sit back and be transported to an earlier time in Scotland and Ireland, when battle cries filled the air and strange, unheard-of creatures roamed the night. Or better yet, get on your feet and let your body move to ancient rhythms and forgotten sounds.

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Stoneybank

StoneybankStoneybank are a Phoenix based group whose performances are focused on traditional music from Scotland, Ireland and America.

The band is lead by Iain Walinck.

Iain was born and raised in Musselburgh, Scotland, and has been resident in the Phoenix Valley since 1996.

He brings a mixture of both original and traditional Scottish songs and tunes, with instrumentation including vocals, guitar, bouzouki and harmonicas.


Scott Jeffers

Scott Jeffers

A Celtic Rock/World Fusion one Man Orchestra, performing on double octave violin while singing as well as playing a stomp box invention with his feet, Scott never ceases to amaze the audience with a complex yet beautiful wall of sound that you have to see and hear to believe.

He has headlined and performed in festivals around the world with his band and solo including the USA, Canada, Morocco, Turkey and the UK.




Dé Máirt Ceol

Dé Máirt Ceol

Dé Máirt Ceol is a Phoenix-based group of Irish traditional musicians. They are the resident band for the third Friday ceili dances at the Phoenix Irish Cultural Center. The members have also performed on local TV shows, at the Arizona Irish Festival, the Tempe Festival of the Arts, the Experience Ireland program at the Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) and various other venues. They are proud to be returning for the 5th consecutive year to the Phoenix Scottish Games

Brian Harris is the leader of De Mairt Ceol. Seated: Ruth Christensen (fiddle), Jim Bidle (bodhran), Denis Franklin (keyboard) Standing: Tom Connor (uilleann pipes, tin whistle), Rick Boyle (bouzouki, guitar, vocals), Brian Harris (tin whistle), John Paden (banjo, mandolin), John Rausch (flute)


Appearing Throughout the Event

Chris Yates

Chris Yates

In addition to acting as Master of Ceremonies of the Opening Ceremonies, and also performing in his iconic roles of Woody McCloud (the World's Tallest Scotsman) - Chris is introducing a new act, Rusty Bawls - the Celtic Rock Comic, with the Scottish Rock BASSics show.

This is a unique, original, comedic take on contemporary Scottish rock and rock musicians, with songs and music you will know, but likely didn't know were Scottish. This is not about Loch Lomond or Paul McKenna, this is more about, Sweet Dreams are Made of This and Rod Stewart.


And, it's Just Rusty and a Bass Guitar. Hence, it's unique and well, BASSic, (Get it!?), and you're learning. Bring a drink, your knowledge of Scottish musical trivia and settle in for an interactive, silly set of Celtic Musical Jeopardy.

Chris and ‘Rusty’ will be appearing in both the KiltLifter™ Tap Room and the Learners Arms.

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