THE AMERICAN ROGUES
Irish / Celtic Band
(6 Reviews)Country: United States
Based In: Montgomery, Maryland
Performs: Worldwide
From: $3500
Description
The American Rogues have extensive experience performing at corporate events, memorial services, monument unveilings, red carpet events, funerals, and wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, wedding-party dinners, renaissance festivals, Christmas festivals, and even events for the National Hockey League. We've also performed on cruise ships and at the Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas and the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City.. For many years we have helped Navy SEALs at their "Ash Swim-Out" dedications for their fallen comrades where one of our pipers has even contributed "Taps/Last P ... ost" on trumpet. On more than one occasion we have received special permission from the U.S. National Park Service to perform on the National Mall at the feet of Abraham Lincoln in front of the Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials, at the WWII Memorial for 800 Veterans, and at the National Marine Corps Memorial. We have performed at Pebble Beach Golf Club in California, Baltimore Golf & Country Club, Admirals Cove Golf Club in Florida, with the U.S. Air Force Orchestra at DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., at the Canadian Embassy in Washington on Independence Day, and in a hockey arena on New Year's Eve. We've played during storms when the power went out and all of the other bands had to stop, and at one point we hit 5 countries, 7 airports, and 30,000 km in 8 days to get the job done. All of this experience means one thing -- whatever you need we will make happen, with 2-10 musicians. Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions for any kind of event. info@theamericanrogues.com
Set-List
An example of some of the music we perform:
-- multiple jigs, reels, hornpipes, strathspeys, etc.
-- Amazing Grace
-- Scotland the Brave
-- Theme from Last of the Mohicans
-- Theme from Game of Thrones
-- Theme from Outlander
-- Theme from Highlander (TV Series)
-- Theme from Boondock Saints
-- Star Spangled Banner
-- O Canada
-- All of the US Military Service tunes
-- The Navy SEAL March
-- Sweet Child of Mine (GnR)
-- Hallelujah (Cohen)
-- Get Me Through December (Krauss)
Reviews (6 Reviews)
Experience
-- 2 shows at DAR Constitution Hall, Washington, D.C. with the Air Force Orchestra
-- corporate events at Pebble Beach Golf Club, Admirals Cove Golf Club, Baltimore Golf & Country Club, with the Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey League, red carpet Robert Duvall movie premiere, the roof of the Canadian Embassy in Washington on July 4, etc.
-- Navy SEAL and other Military memorial services
-- Navy SEAL monument unveilings
-- funerals
--- wedding ceremonies, cocktail hours, receptions, wedding-party dinners in Greece, the flagship Ritz-Carlton in Naples, Florida, and many more
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... renaissance festivals in Maryland, Florida, Texas, Michigan, Ohio, etc.
-- Christmas festivals in Maryland and Texas
-- Princess cruise ship performances on the main stage
-- Monte Carlo Casino in Las Vegas and the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City
-- we have received special permission from the U.S. National Park Service to perform on the National Mall at the feet of Abraham Lincoln in front of the Korean War and Vietnam War Memorials, at the WWII Memorial for 800 Veterans, and at the National Marine Corps Memorial
-- We've played during storms when the power went out and all of the other bands had to stop, and at one point we hit 5 countries, 7 airports, and 30,000 km in 8 days to get the job done. All of this experience means one thing -- whatever you need we will make happen, with 2-10 musicians. Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions for any kind of event. info@theamericanrogues.com
Previous Clients
Please visit our commendation page at www.theamericanrogues.com/commendations to read letters of reference from previous clients, including the Director of the National Navy SEAL Museum, festival directors in Scotland and other places, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, music award show directors, educators, US military base commanders, and more.
Suitable for
Anniversary Party Awards Ceremony Bachelor / Stag Party Bachelorette / Hen Party Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Birthday Party (Child) Bridal Shower Casinos Charity / Fundraising Event Christmas Party Club Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Community Event Concerts / Tours Conference / Meeting Corporate Event Cruise Ships Dinner Party Engagement Party Festival / Outdoor Event Funeral/Memorial Service Grand Opening Party Halloween Party High School Reunion Holiday / Theme Parks Hotel Event New Year's Eve Party Nightclub Event Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Restaurant / Bar / Pub Event School Event Session Work Theaters / Stage Trade Show / Exhibitions University / College Event Wedding Ceremony Wedding Cocktail/Drinks Reception Wedding Reception
Meet the Act
BAND LEADER AND MANAGER: NELSON "TIMPAN" STEWART -- Lead Vocals, Storytelling, Piano, Accordion, Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Bodhran, Tenor Drum, War Drum, Drum Kit, Harmonica.
Nelson is sponsored by Roland (www.rolandus.com) through Anderson's Accordion Service. Dubbed "Bon Scottsman" by fans, and "Timpan" by his grandson, Canadian Nelson Stewart has been a musician/storyteller for many years in such diverse musical genres as rock, Celtic, funk, punk, blues, folk, jazz, pop, soul, and classical. No surprise as he was raised on equal parts Soul Train, Hee Haw, and
... the Lawrence Welk Show. He is a singer/songwriter/producer who plays piano, guitar, accordion, bass, mandolin, sax, harmonica, bodhran, drum kit and various other drums, and he has also studied Japanese drumming provided by members of world-renowned taiko group, Nagata Shachu. When Nelson is not performing with the American Rogues he also appears with other groups. In 2018 Nelson was chosen as the Honourary Clan Chieftain for the Moncton Highland Games in Canada.
Nelson was a founding member of the popular Celtic rock band, The Swinish Multitude. He later formed The FictionMakers, becoming their lead singer and chief songwriter. Nelson has recorded with various artists as a studio musician and has shared the stage with Allison Krauss, Bruce Hornsby, Lindsey Stirling, Jully Black, Haydain Neale (JackSOUL), Tom Wilson, Our Lady Peace, Big Sugar, Ashley MacIsaac, Leahy, Kilt, Queen Cee, and The Mahones. Prior to the American Rogues show with the U.S. Air Force Orchestra the highlight of Nelson's musical career was headlining gigs by The FictionMakers in Toronto at the Horseshoe Tavern, the Opera House, and the El Mocambo, site of legendary shows by U2, the Rolling Stones, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. He continues to write, produce and record in his own facility, Mayhem Studios. The award-winning American Rogues album, 3 LBS. OF RAGE, was recorded at Mayhem. Nelson has helped to raise funds and awareness for various charities including the Cancer Society's Relay for Life, the S.P.C.A, the Good Shepherd, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Habitat for Humanity, the Canadian Diabetes Assocation, and Interval House. He was inspired to create DEAKSTOCK in 2007 to provide assistance for Armed Forces Veterans through the close friendship he has with various members of the military and through the deep respect he has for those who keep us safe.
Nelson graduated from McMaster University on the Dean's Honour List with a double major in English and History. He also received a Bachelor of Education from the University of Western Ontario, again on the Dean's Honour List. He teaches in Canada where he also conducted a stage band, a funk band, a concert band and coached soccer, volleyball, and football. Nelson also conducted and performed with a professional group comprised entirely of musicians who had been taught by him called the Waterdown Show Band. He was Assistant Producer of large, multi-cultural Martin Luther King Day concerts held in Canada, and he regularly performed at annual Black History Month concerts. His school bands also recorded their first album in the music room at his school. Entitled Rock & Soul, the album includes songs by Stevie Wonder, the Police, the Bar-Kays, the Beatles, the Commodores, Queen, Blink 182, Ozzy Osbourne, and Isaac Hayes, among others. His passion for education has led to his nomination for a Profiling Excellence Award, a series of designations recognizing and honoring exemplary programs and achievements within his school board (he was told he didn't win because it is only awarded to groups of people, not individuals).
Nelson is a contributing writer to the SENDS Science of Cyberspace White Paper, created by his good friend Dr. Carl Hunt, and he has been a writer for the SENDS Blog. Nelson has also been an early adopter in the use of cyberspace socio-technological convergence to popularize both the Celtic music genre and the other bands with which he has performed. He and his bands have pushed the envelope of cyberspace to produce, disseminate, entertain and solicit new opportunities through constantly growing interconnections. To learn more about SENDS please visit www.sendsonline.org.
In his spare time Nelson plays hockey, soccer, and golf (under the watchful eye of his golf pro, Dr. Carl Hunt), swims, and reads. His favourite thing to do is spend time with his grandson, Sid "Shorty" Malone, who is also a member of the band. While he loves all kinds of music, some of Nelson's favorite performers are: U2, Elvis, Coldplay, the Stones, the Beatles, Keane, Sam Cooke, Led Zeppelin, the Clash, Dave Matthews Band, Dean Martin, Muddy Waters, Ocean Colour Scene, Parliament, the Waterboys, Marvin Gaye, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Johnny Cash, New Order, Billy Bragg, Manic Street Preachers, Howlin' Wolf, James, the Stereophonics, Rob Dickinson, the Cure, Hunters & Collectors, Angels and Airwaves, Muse, and the Smiths. He also has a pretty serious crush on Wilson Pickett. He is a supporter of Manchester United, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and Team Canada.
His favorite actor: Steve McQueen. Hands down.
Virtual Services Offer
Online Performances
During the pandemic a number of the festivals and events we were booked to play asked us to move our concerts online. We can provide a virtual concert just as we would with an in-person show. Please contact us to discuss.
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