Haggis X-1 featuring Craig Downie of Enter the Haggis at The Iron Horse on Wednesday, February 25 2026

"Haggis X-1 is electric!!! This newly formed ensemble kept the dancing, music and beer flowing well into the wee hours... High energy, stellar musicians, quirky senses of humour and dapper tartan suits to boot; Haggis X-1 was the perfect band to help celebrate Fergus's 80th Anniversary!" - Deb Dalziel (Fergus Scottish Festival)After 30 years of touring with acclaimed Celtic Rock band Enter the Haggis, Craig Downie knows how to entertain. Enter the Haggis focused on the fan experience, creating music with a perfect balance between innovation and tradition, and making the band a staple at PACs and festivals. Haggis X-1 features Craig’s piping, vocals, songwriting and loveable sense of humour, surrounded by top-notch musicians including Tom Barraco and Trevor Lewington (Enter the Haggis) on drums and guitar/vocals, and Emily Yarascovitch (Tartan Terrors, Step Crew) on fiddle and step-dancing. Tom's dad, Rob Barraco (Dark Star Orchestra, Phil Lesh and Friends, The Dead) played piano and organ on the debut record. Haggis X-1 plans to draw fans into venues by promoting tour dates through Enter the Haggis’ extensive social media and email reach. The “Haggis” name association will further attract the attention of fans who have enjoyed Enter the Haggis in the past. As you’ll see from the video, this is a high-impact show that’s sure to please audiences looking for something upbeat with an Irish/Scottish cultural charm.