Stewarts Glen

Paddy Kelly 

Paddy Kelly is an Irish/ Scottish singer/entertainer living in a Glengarry county, Ontario Canada. 

Born and raised in the Nation’s Capital, Paddy has his father to thank for his love of traditional Celtic music. His dad played with “Jug O’ Punch” and “The Celts” in the 1960s and, years later, Paddy followed in his footsteps. He joined an Ottawa band named “The Descendants” (no relation to the “Irish Descendants”) and fell in love with Glengarry when the group played gigs in Martintown and Alexandria hotels. 

Paddy has called Glengarry home since 1982 when he joined a local Scottish group called “The Brigadoons.” To this day, the ensemble continues to perform at highland games and celtic festivals across Canada and the U.S. The group originated in 1971 by Rob Taylor and is celebrating their 50th anniversary. 

In 1998, Paddy also teamed up with another talented musician from Ottawa, Pat Maher, to form “The Two Paddys.” For over 20 years, the duo has delighted audiences up and down the Ottawa Valley and Western Quebec. 

While Paddy’s main focus has been “The Brigadoons” and “The Two Paddys,” he often performs with other local musicians, including: Ashley MacLeod, Kelsey McDonell, Bobby Lalonde, Kathy Fraser-Collins and many more. His extensive knowledge of the Glengarry music scene allows him to assemble the perfect mix of performers for any occasion. 

Paddy has two solo albums, two CD’s as The 2 Paddy’s, and since 1982 approx 12 with the Brigadoons.  He has played on 19 Scottish cruises, 10 engagements at Disney’s Epcot Centre,  many US and Canadian Highland games including appearing as regular featured performers at the Glengarry Highland Games since 1982 

Always looking to share the stage with great upcoming talent, Paddy as formed a new coalition called Stewarts Glen.  The group came about when a group name was needed for the Scottish Society of Ottawa’s Hogmanay. 

Paddy, in addition to being an accomplished singer, also plays fiddle, guitar, banjo, bodhran and, on occasion, penny whistle. For his many contributions to the local Scottish music community, Paddy was honoured in 2007 with induction into Glengarry’s Celtic Music Hall of Fame. 

Noel Campbell 

Noël, is a multi-talented musician, born in Antgonish. He has just completed his musical education at McGill university in cello performance. He has obtained RCM performance diplomas in both piano and cello. Noël plays bass with with Celtic groups, The Hallions and Torridon.  He was a finalist in the first season of Virtuose, broadcast on CBC Radio-Canada, a television experience that led him on a tour through Quebec and Ontario, with Gregory Charles. Noël also composes repertoire for solo cello and has recently released an album, “8th Concession”. 

While Noël is multitalented and plays several instruments, with his down east background, has become proficient as an east coast style of piano accompanist.  A great addition to the group. 

Dan Leroux

Like many children growing up in Glengarry county, Dan first started playing the fiddle. His first teacher was well known Malcolm Dewar. 

In 1976, Dan started playing fiddle and mandolin with Brian MacDonell and played celtic music for a number of years.

Dan then moved over to country and rock and started several groups of his own ranging from classic rock to top 40. 

Swinging back to the Celtic folk scene, Dan picked up the bass guitar and joined the  group Antrim in 1995 and more recently The Brigadoons in 2008. 

While continuing to play with The Brigadoons, Dan has also now joined the ranks of Stewarts Glen.

Alastair Love

 Originally from Ayreshire Scotland, Al has made Canada his home.   At a young age, as most Scotish children do, their parent have them learn the accordion!  He learned and played until he was approximately 16.  He then took piano and after leaving Scotland for work,  left his accordion behind and played piano and contemporary music.  Now returning to his tradition roots, he has once again picked up the accordion after his mother decided it was time to get it out of her house!