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Some shows past

2015

 

Fri Jan23 :  Skirmish Duo: Bill & Russell's Robbie Burns Party,  Royal Oak Pub,  Blair & Meadowbrook - our first gig at this particular east-end Oak, in my home territory so I hope to see some of my old friends there. 

 

Sat Jan 24: Skirmish Duo: Bill & Russell -- Perley-Rideau Centre - Burns Day Show --Playing Scottish music for our heroic seniors.

 

Sun Jan 25: Skirmish Duo: Bill & Russell --Duke of Devonshire retirement res--Burns Day Show (private)

 

Fri March 13: Skirmish Duo: Bill & Russell -- Royal Oak Pub @ Centrepointe Dr -- Pre-St Paddy's Day Party, 6-10 pm

 

Tues March 17: Skirmish Duo: Bill & Victor -- Royal Oak Pub Blair/Meadowbrook -- St Paddy's Day afternoon show 2-6 pm 

 

Tues March 17: Skirmish Trio: Bill, Russell & Victor -- Royal Oak on the Canal -- St Paddy's  Evening Show  8 pm - Midnight

 

Sat June 13, 4-8 pm--Lobsterfest, Royal Oak on the Canal, The Lobster Buoys

(Bill and Russell) our annual return to the wonderful surroundings of ye Oake in Old Ottawa East (221 Echo Drive, next to Pretoria Bridge) while they boil fresh lobsters for your messy enjoyment. 

 

Sat June 20, 6-10 pm--Lobsterfest, Royal Oak Barrhaven, The Lobster Buoys

(Bill and Russell) another Lobsterfest in the deep southwest, 4110 Strandherd Drive at Cedarview, handy to the 416 Fallowfield Rd exit. 

 

Saturday July 4, evening--Annual Surf and Turf Dinner, Long Island Marina, North Gower, The Lobster Buoys with Bill Russell and Victor. Private party but we can invite some friends, contact me to arrange dinner tickets bill.martino18@gmail.com

 

Sat-Sun August 1-2--Blue Skies Music Festival, Clarendon ON

Bill will be leading the Blue Skies Square Dance Band Saturday and Sunday @4 pm.

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Upcoming Gigs You Won't Want To Miss!
(Lobster Buoys Performances are mostly in Ottawa area, Bill also plays in the Maritimes)

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 For some of our past appearances, see the Past Gigs page 

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New gig listings for 2020:

( For late updates, check www.facebook.com/TheSkirmish )

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Burns Day: Jan 25

-Perley Rideau Centre,   seniors and veterans show

-Royal Oak Beechwood evening show

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-Sat Mar 14: Pre-St Pats Party: Montgomery Legion, 330 Kent St Ottawa

2-6 pm Featuring Lobster Buoys Trio

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St Patrick's Day Ottawa Double Header!

The Trio Rides Again!

(Starting in Westboro)  (surely you'll be getting off work early right?)

Tues Mar 17: Royal Oak Wellington 

1217 Wellington St, 2-6 pm   

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Later that same day....Westward Ho

Darcy McGee's Kanata

655 Terry Fox Dr, 9 pm - 1 am

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Saturday Mar 21: Tunes After Noon (with host Greg Kelly)

Moose McGuire's, 3320 McCarthy Rd, 1 pm start

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WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPDATES!

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May 15 - June 20: Bill in the Maritimes

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June 27: McDonalds Corners Farmers Market @ MERA

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July 4: McDonalds Corners Farmers Market @ MERA

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Looking ahead: NOW BOOKING Spring Summer Fall 2020

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Tentative schedule: 

-Ottawa area to end of April

-Maritimes early May-mid June

-Ontario June 20-July 7

-Maritimes July 17-Nov

-Ontario Dec - 

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Call us to play YOUR Lobster boil or Maritime/Celtic-themed event

Whenever you want it!

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Remember to check, like and friend www.facebook.com/TheSkirmish for quick updates

TESTIMONIALS

"We're always glad to have you back, Bill!" -Lauren P, Breton Brewing Co

"You guys made the afternoon perfect with just the right energy and songs" -Jenny Whiteley, Elphin RootsFest

​"Old school, great quality!" -Phil, mgr-owner, Old Triangle Pub, Sydney

"You're a good picker!  Drive 'er!" -JP Cormier

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