Carnegie Hall presents Celtic group Tartan Terrors on Friday, Mar. 7, at 7 p.m. Guests are invited to come early to Club Carnegie from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room located adjacent to the Hamilton Auditorium. A cash bar and snacks are available.
Tartan Terrors bring their Celtic Invasion to festivals across North America, blending rock energy, humor, and stepdance. Members include Ian Irmisch (Bodhran, Emcee), Peter McArthur (Bagpipes, Whistle, Vocals), Emily Yarascavitch (Fiddle, Stepdance, Vocals), Charlie McKittrick (Drums, Vocals), Phill Hood (Guitar, Vocals), Chris Kerba (Bodhran, Guitar, Vocals), and Jake Saenz (Bass Guitar, Vocals).
Founded by Ian Irmisch in 1996, Tartan Terrors have reshaped Celtic performances. Ian’s extensive career spans stage and screen, with roles in productions like Death to Smoochy and Road to Avonlea. He is an avid collector of vintage memorabilia and resides in Muskoka, Ontario.
Peter McArthur, a seasoned bagpiper, joined Tartan Terrors in 2015. He’s performed with groups like the Chieftains and Seven Nations, and teaches piping in Fayetteville, NC.
Emily Yarascavitch is a top fiddler and stepdancer, with awards from the Canadian competition circuit. She tours with Tartan Terrors and teaches violin, fiddle, and stepdance in Oshawa, Ontario.
Charlie McKittrick, with a BMus in percussion, joined in 2016 and brings a passion for drumming, energetic showmanship, and an angelic tenor voice. He’s also a solo artist and has performed internationally.
Phill Hood, a Newfoundlander with a flair for east coast Celtic sound, has been with Tartan Terrors since 2011. He’s a successful songwriter and solo artist, known for his band “Phill Hood and The Exclamation.”
Chris Kerba, a 20+ year musician, contributes guitar, bodhran, and vocals to the band while performing with Eclectic Revival.
Jake Saenz, the band’s reliable bassist for over a decade, adds a deep layer to Tartan Terrors’ sound with influences from rock and electronic music.
Tartan Terrors have played major stages like The Iridium, Daryl’s House Club, and Freeman Arts Pavilion, bringing their unique Celtic sound to audiences across North America.
Tickets are $35. Thanks to the Carnegie Cardinal Fund, Greenbrier County Students attend for free, but still must reserve a seat. Discounts are available for Carnegie Hall members, senior citizens, and military.
To purchase tickets, call Carnegie Hall Box Office at 304.645.7917, visit www.carnegiehallwv.org, or stop by at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg. Carnegie Hall Box Office is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Carnegie Hall WV is a nonprofit organization supported by individual contributions, grants, and fundraising efforts such as TOOT and The Carnegie Hall Gala. The Hall is located at 611 Church Street, Lewisburg. For more information, please call 304-645-7917 or visit www.carnegiehallwv.org.