Ian Wilkes Irmisch - Co-Artistic Director
Ian has an extensive career in the professional arts. At the age of 5 he had already performed in the prestigious Great Hall of Hamilton Place, and he has never looked back since! Ian holds credentials with ACTRA (Alliance of Canadian Television and Radio Arts), Canadian Actor's Equity Association, the American Federation of Musicians (Hamilton Guild), and is a Fellow and Examiner for the Canadian Dance Teachers Association. He has trained at Sundance Studios in Burlington, Ryerson University (under the direction of Nadia Potts of the National Ballet), Sheridan College, and in New York City. Ten years ago, the Wilkes-Irmisch siblings formed the Tartan Terrors, and Celtic performances have bever been the same since. He has performed his way through Canada, The United States, and Great Britian. One of Ian's goals is to own his own bewery whose chief export is 6 ft tall bottles of Schooner Beer!

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Peter J. Corneil - Vocals, Percussion
Before joining the Tartan Terrors, Pete was a professional wrestler with the Hardcore Wrestling Federation, Extreme Wrestling Coalition, Neo-Spirit Pro Wrestling, Ring Wars and X-Treme International Championship Wrestling. This led naturally into his most recent certification with the National Guild of Hypnotists. (No…Seriously.) He has also appeared in numerous film, theatre and television productions including: Tweflth Night, Sarastoa, Florida, Snow White and the MAgnificinet SevenWith, Ross Petty Productions, Toronto, ON, First Night, SkyDome, Toronto, ON, “Godsend” and the Jesse Ventura Story. He has degrees in Sociology, Psychology and Computer Science, he is putting his University education to good use!

Meg Wilkes Irmisch - Comedian, Percussion, Bass Guitar
A graduate of the University of Richmond, Meg is pleased to join the Tartan Terrors as the reek mischief around the globe. A classically trained actress, Meg has appeared in hundreds of productions from Shakespeare to Improv all over the US. Named Female Actor of the Year in 2003 by the International Model and Talent Association, her credits include HSN, Navy Exchange, Iron Monkey, LG InfoComm, Marvel Wineries among many others. Meg has appeared on the cover of Renaissance Magazine and Vittoria Natel’s Hair and Make-up book. Meg has leant her skills in Improvisation and Interaction to projects launched by several production companies, including her own with her husband, Lochleven Productions. Her reminder to our fans: Lassies like beer, too!

Blake Braswell -- Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Vocals
After graduating with the "Outstanding Senior Performance Award" from East Carolina University, NC, Blake began a professional performance career that has spanned a decade of entertaining audiences all over the world. An American Equity Association Actor and Director, this true southern boy has brought his deft touch with comedy, music and interactive theatre to standing room only audiences in Japan (Tokyo Disney), Scotland (pubs and bars of Stirling), Florida (Orlando Theatre Project, etc) and everywhere in between. He is excited to be bringing his Bluegrass infused finger-picking guitar style to the Tartan Terrors's funky Celtic beats and is ready to captivate music lovers with his soulful grassroots voice. Certified with the SAFD and FDC, an assistant stunt coordinator with KFX for film and television, and a member of the AFM, Blake wants to prove that even boys from Buzzardtown, NC can make it through a Canadian winter. Diga-Diga-Diga!

Sean McKeown - Bagpipes, Smallpipes, Penny Whistle
Sean began learning bagpipes at the age of 12, and went nearly undefeated in amateur solo competition in North America over the next four years. From 1994 to 1997, with the Milton Optimist Pipe Band, he won the 1994 Juvenile World Championships, 1997 Grade Three World Championships (both held in Glasgow), and multiple Ontario, Canadian, US and North American titles. In 1997, a lung collapse and surgery to remove a small portion of it led to his bagpiping being sidetracked and a slow recovery. In high school, Sean took home awards for swimming, rugby and football, an Athlete of the Year award, and nominated for Best All-Round Student award. He went on to graduate from the University of Toronto in 2004 with a BPHE; playing on the on the Varsity Rugby and Football teams. Sean joined the Toronto Police Grade One Pipe Band in 1999, and was Pipe Sergeant from the 2004 season through 2006 season. As Pipe Sergeant, they won one Canadian title, three US titles, two North American titles, and overall Ontario Champion Supreme titles twice. He is now a member of the 78th Fraser Highlanders www.78thfrasers.net. Since returning to solo competition, Sean has won top prizes over some of the world’s top solo competitors at open and invitational contests, with tuition from Bill Livingstone. Sean’s compositions are currently being played by pipers at home, in Scotland and around the world. Last year Sean discovered that flatulence is worth $50, 000.00!

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Chrissy Cvetkovic - Dancer, Chief Morale Officer
In addition to her tour schedule, Chrissy is a dance instructor at The Academy of Film and Performing Arts. She is a member of the Canadian Dance Teachers Association (CDTA) and the British Association of Teachers of Dance (BATD), studying tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, hip hop, highland, lyrical and step dance. She is a fully certified school teacher, and when not performing, she is busy with her 8th Grade class in Oakville, Ontario. Chrissy has appeared in theatre, festivals, film and television show including: Canada Day Ceremonies, Sound of Music Festivals, Murder Mysteries, Friendship Festival, ‘The Recruit’, ‘Relic Hunter’, ‘Possessed’, ‘CH Morning Live’ and ‘Canada AM.’ She holds an Honours Degree in Sociology from McMaster University, a Bachelor of Education degree from Brock University and is completing her Bachelor of Arts degree in History from McMaster University. Chrissy is a devoted disciple of Janet Jackson, and a master at mowing grass around gravestones.

Todd Loughry - Percussion, Didgeridoo, Ukulele, Singing Saw, Triangle, Wash Board, Guitar, Kazoo, Nose Flute, Screaming Monkey
Todd’s devotion to laughter has taken him around the world in search of the perfect giggle. He has university degrees in English and Theater, certification with the Society of American Fight Directors, and an autographed picture with Mr. Belding.  Todd has studied with the prestigious Pig Iron Theater Company, and is an alumnus of Semester at Sea. Past characters include Edgar Allan Poe, Church Lady, Arlo Guthrie, Mad Tom and Ebenezer Scrooge. Todd devotes his spare time to the ‘Yakko Warner for President’ campaign.

Tone Valcic- Drummer
Bio coming soon!

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Kerry Jackson - Dancer, Flute, Percussion
We are delighted to have Kerry return after a six year hiatus. Her education includes dance training with the British Association of Teachers of Dance, CanFit Pro, and a degree in Law and Security from Mohawk College. Since we saw her last, Kerry has worked as a legal secretary in England, a fitness instructor/personal trainer in Australia and a kickboxer in Canada. She’s appeared in several films and tv shows, such as ‘Possessed’ and ‘Relic Hunter’. We look forward to hysterical tales from her latest, and most dangerous adventure: Postal Worker.

Alex Moore
Alex has been dancing since the age of five and has never looked back. She trained with Marjorie Anne Dent at the Macleod of Lewis Celtic Dancers studio in Burlington, ON. She is a member of the British Association of Teachers of Dance. Her credits include: Scottish Dance Company of Canada, River Run Centre, Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Virginia Military Tattoo, Copps Coliseum, Wintergarden Theatre, Heritage Theatre, Easter Seals Telethon, ‘Breath of Scotland Tour’, Toronto Convention Centre and numerous festivals throughout North America. Apart from spending her lifetime dancing, she is also studying Police Foundations at the University of Guelph - Humber. Yes, Alex does exist!!!

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