Archive for October 18th, 2009

When I was small, our family spent summer vacations in Nova Scotia.  We traveled on the M.V. Bluenose and as our mighty ship (read tiny ferry frequently tossed about by ferocious Fundy waters) pulled into Yarmouth Harbour, we were greeted by the sound that announced our stay had truly begun – the bagpipes played by a musician dressed in the proud plaid of Nova Scotia.

You can imagine my delight to find a similarly-kilted piper standing on the special stage reserved for Disney’s favored sons – Off Kilter.

They define the phrase in more ways than one.  Yes, they are unconventional and a bit eccentric; how else to describe rock music with a bagpipe vibe.  But, in keeping with the Celtic influences in their music, they also wear dashing tartans; the red of the Stuarts and Nova Scotia blue.

Piper Jamie Holton had already been featured as a performer at both Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland when he conceived the notion of a band with a unique sound that would draw from the traditional and the modern; the expected and unexpected; the music of many cultures.   He brought together a group of talented musicians who were equally as enthusiastic about the idea (nary a Stewart nor a Nova Scotian amongst them!), and Off Kilter was born.

Supported by many long-time fans, Off Kilter attracts new ones daily with performances near the Canada Pavilion in EPCOT.  Grab a seat early and prepare to be entertained!

Off Kilter

EPCOT World Showcase

Currently daily 2:30, 3:30, 5:30 6:30, 7:30 p.m.; check Times Guide

30 minutes

Park admission required