The Black Watch Military Tattoo – April 8, Bell Centre LiveEvents April 2, 2017 4168 The Black Watch Military Tattoo Evenko and the Royal Highlanders of Canada are proud to present the Black Watch Military Tattoo, Saturday, 8 April 2017 3 o’clock PM at the Bell Centre. The word ‘Tattoo’ comes from the early 17th century Dutch phrase, ‘doe den tap toe’ (‘turn off the tap’). Originally it was sounded by patrolling drummers and buglers to signal local taverns that it was time to stop serving beer and for soldiers to return to their encampments. The last time the Black Watch performed at a tattoo in Montreal was 25 years ago at the old Montreal Forum as part of the World Scottish Festival and Montreal’s 350 celebrations. The modern tattoo builds on the early beat of the drum and blast of the bugle to create a spectacular variety show based largely on military pipes and drums and brass bands but sprinkled with other displays of military skills as well as civilian performing artists. Timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge, our tattoo will be a family-friendly matinee performance paying tribute to that formative First World War battle fought by the Canadian Corps where it has been said our young nation came of age. It will also help inaugurate the coming summer’s Montreal 375 and Canada 150 festivities, offering an excellent jump-start to what promises to be an exciting and busy Montreal program. Tattoo Performer List MILITARY • Black Watch Pipes & Drums and Guard • 6 R22eR Band • Fusiliers Mont Royal Band • 438 Sqn Band • RMC St-Jean Precision Flag Party • RCEME School Borden (Jiffy Jeep) • Argyle & Sutherland Highlanders Pipes & Drums • Cameron Highlanders Pipes & Drums • Stormont, Dundas, & Glengarry Highlanders Pipes & Drums • RCAF Central Band • 2 CMBG Pipes and DrumsPOLICE & CIVILIAN • RCMP Pipes and Drums • Toronto Police Pipes and Drums • 78th Frasers QC and Mtl • Royal Scottish Country Dance Society • Montreal Highland Dance Society • Salty Dog (Celtic String Quartet) • Les Eclusiers de Lachine (Dance) • Montreal Chan Lion Dance Club • Celtic Grace Irish Dance Group • Black Watch and R22eR re-Enactors • Lames Ellis, The History Factor • Canadian Military Wives Choir • Kahnawake Traditional Mohawk Dance • 3e Batterie de Montreal Re-Enactors • Montreal Fire Department Rappel Team Black Watch Military Tattoo This exciting show will feature thrilling displays of military and police pipes and drums, brass bands, and skills. These fast-paced performances will be complemented by traditional French Canadian, Irish, and Scottish dancers representing the Fleur-de-Lys, Shamrock, and Thistle found in the flag of our fair city. The Mohawk community that occupied this area long before the founding of Montreal 375 years ago will be represented through their traditional dance. The Montreal Chan Lion Dance Club will be there representing the more recent arrivals and their contributions to our country and community. All profits generated through ticket sales will go to support the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ RESPECT campaign. For tickets and information: www.evenko.ca 514-790-2525 or 1-877-668-8269
