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A LESSON IN
LOVE
01
November 2006
Bagpipes play
mournful renditions of "Amazing Grace," they line the streets at
the South Side Irish Parade. Rarely are they the
instrument of choice for a strolling musician at a romantic,
candlelit dinner. But for Kitty Kirk and Dave McKee,
bagpipes helped start a love story that is still going strong 40
years later.
READ MORE HERE.
CHICAGO'S CELTIC
FEST
18
September 2005
The band was proud
to have participated in Chicago's Celtic Fest September 18th.
Here are a couple of photos taken by Joesph Kerzich & Kevin
Costello:
LIVE FROM LEMONT, it's SYKB & the GOON SQUAD cometh...
15
September 2005
Joseph
Kerzich,
a student of the band - was gracious enough to provide video of
the band stepping off at the Lemont Keepataw parade a few
weekends ago... The video can be viewed by clicking
here.
This parade was a
first for our newest bass drummer as well. A "hi-di-ho"
welcome to the to Thomas Costello. Tom comes to
us from Chicago's Southside and you should see him toss a
caber...
Cool Photos from the Waas clan
14
July 2005
Check out some
fiery photos from Midlothian's 4th of July celebration featuring
the Chicago Stockyard Kilty Band
here.
Chicago Games and Birthdays
18
June 2005
Congrats to the
drummers for scoring 3rd in a heat of 10. Five sides, 3
tenors and a bass!!! The band placed 6th overall. Happy
birthday to Luke on 18 June and Dave Jr. on 20 June. For
some pictures from the games click
here.
SHARKY DOYLES
A
piper friend of ours, Brian Cunningham (from the the glory days
of the Pipes and Drums
of the Emerald Society) is playing with a band which blends
elements of traditional Irish ballads and old-fashioned punk
rock, the Sharky Doyles have created a style of music all their
own. They even have a new c.d. coming out entitled "Back
of the Yards"...
Memorial Day 2005
Beverly Parade
The band was proud to take part in the annual Beverly memorial
day parade. Here are some pics from the event captured by
our own Irish Eye Marilyn.
BOB & NORA VICICH
WEDDING
August 18th, 1956
Dave McKee Sr. and Roddy McDonald played a wedding almost 50
years ago for the parents of one of our current Drummers - Dan
Vicich. Check out the two photos.
JH
PHOTOGRAPHY
06
January 2005
Attention Band Members // Jane Hasty's photos have been put
online and in the members only section for your perusal.
These photos are available for purchase in various size prints.
If you would like to purchase any of the photos please send Jane
an email and she can give you pricing information (jhastyrn@wowway.com).
The posters from the band dance will be available at band
practice.
Operating Engineers world-wide now know of the SYKB
07 July 2004
Matt McKee has once again brought
fame to the band with a shameless plug where he
describes himself as the proclaimed leader of the Stock
Yard Kilty Band. Be sure to take a moment and read the
article
here.
Drum Major Don "Stixx" Gribbon
30 May 2004
While
competing at the Alma Highland Festival this weekend the
band was delivered terrible news; our beloved friend and
Drum Major Don "Stixx" Gribbon lost his battle with
ALS (Lou Gehrig’s
disease).
The band would like to extend our condolences and
continued support to the family and friends of Don.
Donald J. Gribbon, loving father of Collin and Felicia;
devoted son of Agnes and the late Thomas; dearest
brother of Gerald (Jackie), Michael T. and Vikki; fond
uncle of Katie and Kristina. Interment St. Michael the
Archangel Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the
ALS-Les Turner Foundation in memory of Donald. Info
630-653-7666. Don, our love for you and your passion
for music will never be forgotten in the Stock Yard
Kilty Band...
Real People Video
31 March 2004
Back in 1982 NBC's REAL PEOPLE came out to Dave
McKee's home and filmed a wonderful story on the
traditions of Stock Yard Kilty Band. See if you can
recognize Dave Jr, Matt McKee and members of other
bagpipe bands in the Mid-West (it all started with the
yards). Check out the video in our "media"
section.
The Passionate Piper (by William Currie)
21 October 1973
In 1973 William Currie of the
Chicago Tribune wrote an
article on the Thrill of Pipes In Chicago. The
Stock Yard Kilty Band was that thrill. Download
an Adobe Acrobat version of the article
here.
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