Bang On The Ear

Official Home: http://www.Bangontheear.ca
Label: 2914 Records


Bang On The Ear, have been entertaining audiences all over North America since the band's formation in 2007. Fronted by husband and wife, Bradley & Michelle McMillan, they built a strong following placing emphasis on combining the sounds of traditional Irish music and fusing it with Folk, Rock, and that Glengarry County sound that has made the area's music so popular over the past 50 years. They have had their music featured on Radio, Internet radio & podcasts all over the world, as well as being featured in popular Folk, Irish, & Scottish magazines and local T.V . They have played for Canadian & world dignitaries, Top Chefs, T.V celebrities and more from around the world. To Date, they have released 1 E.P , 4 full-length albums and 1 compilation album. 3 of there releases were comprised of all original music written by the band, which garnered them much attention and acclaim for there original work.


With 500 plus live performances under their belt, the group's popularity and demand has exploded in recent years. They have been privileged to have performed at several of North America's top festivals and top drawing musical events such as the Glengarry Highland Games (5 Years), Canada's Irish Festival (5 Years), The Almonte Celtic Festival, Ottawa's Octoberfest, Ottawa Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival, The Russell Celtic Festival, Rideau Carleton Raceway Casino, The 7th Annual World Education Festival, Ottawa's Baconpalooza (3 Years) and The Prince Edward Island International Shellfish Festival (3 Years). The band has toured through Canada's East Coast, Ontario & Quebec many times through. They have shared the stage with Ashley MacIssac, The Trews, Jimmy Rankin, The Mudmen, The Next Generation Leahy, Signal Hill, Shanneygnock, The Mahones, Joey Kitson (Rawlins Cross) & The Makem and Spain Brothers to name a few.

Over the coarse of their musical career the band has always supported various causes and organizations by donating their time to those less fortunate. Their Love of Glengarry County & Performing live shine brightly every time this group takes the stage. ​With a unique sound and one that is their own, the band takes it to the next level every time they perform.