Hadrian's Wall

Audiences can expect an energetic, professional performance featuring powerful vocals, world-class fiddle, memorable original songs, and Celtic favourites that have entertained audiences across North America since 1995.

Whether performing at a festival, theatre, concert series, corporate event, private celebration, or Highland Games, Hadrian’s Wall tailors each performance to the audience. From lively singalongs and dance tunes to heartfelt ballads and award-winning musicianship, every show combines authenticity, humour, and over 30 years of live experience.

Our goal is simple: create a memorable experience that keeps audiences engaged from the first song to the final encore.

Touring North America since 1995, Hadrian’s Wall is a Canadian Celtic band from Glengarry County, Ontario. Blending powerful vocals, soaring fiddle, driving rhythms and memorable songwriting, the band has become one of Canada’s longest-running Celtic acts, performing at festivals, theatres, concert series, Highland Games and special events throughout Canada and the United States.

With 10 albums, more than one million streams, and over three decades of touring, Hadrian’s Wall combines traditional Celtic influences with contemporary songwriting to create energetic, engaging performances that appeal to audiences of all ages. Whether presenting an intimate concert or a full festival performance, the band delivers authentic musicianship, strong vocals and a memorable live experience.

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Technical Requirements – Hadrian’s Wall (Trio)
Stage Inputs
Neil Emberg – Lead Vocal / Acoustic Guitar
* 2 × XLR outputs (Acoustic Guitar)
* 1 × XLR (PorchBoard Bass Pedal)
* 1 × XLR (Drone Pedal)
* 1 × Vocal Microphone
* Preferred: Shure Beta 87A
* Acceptable: Shure Beta 58A or equivalent
Total Inputs: 5


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Ashley MacLeod-McRae – Fiddle / Piano / Vocals
* 1 × XLR (Fiddle DI)
* 1 × XLR (Keyboard/Piano DI)
* 1 × XLR (PorchBoard Bass Pedal)
* 1 × Vocal Microphone
* Preferred: Shure Beta 87A
* Acceptable: Shure Beta 58A or equivalent
Total Inputs: 4


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Richard Irwin – Drums / Vocals
Drum microphones:
* Kick Drum
* Snare Drum
* 2 × Overhead Microphones
Vocal:
* 1 × Shure SM58 (or equivalent)
Total Inputs: 5


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Monitor Requirements
Three (3) floor monitors preferred
Monitor Mix 1 – Neil & Ashley (Shared Mix)
Please include:
* Neil Vocal
* Ashley Vocal
* Acoustic Guitar
* Fiddle
* Piano
* Mandolin (if used)


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Monitor Mix 2 – Richard
Separate mix preferred (if available)
Please include:
* Neil Vocal
* Ashley Vocal
* Richard Vocal
* Acoustic Guitar
* Fiddle
* Bass Pedal
* Kick Drum (light)
* Snare (light)


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Power Requirements
* Standard 120V AC power at:
* Neil’s position
* Ashley’s position


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Front of House
Please provide a professional PA system appropriate for the venue with an experienced sound technician.


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Input List Summary
Channel Source
1 Neil Acoustic Guitar (L)
2 Neil Acoustic Guitar (R)
3 Neil PorchBoard Bass Pedal
4 Neil Drone Pedal
5 Neil Vocal
6 Ashley Fiddle
7 Ashley Piano
8 Ashley PorchBoard Bass Pedal
9 Ashley Vocal
10 Kick Drum
11 Snare Drum
12 Overhead Left
13 Overhead Right
14 Richard Vocal
Total Inputs: 14