Principal Percussionist - Bill Mclellan
Bill has been playing percussion since the 1940's. He has been a permanent member of Shotts Band since the mid 2000s. Recently married to Moira, his favourite pieces are Ravel's 'Bolero' and 'Puttin' on the ritz'. Bill's speciality is the drumkit but he also happy to be first to give us a song when the occasion calls for it!
Percussion - Francis Sweeney
Percussion - Michael McLaughlan
Percussion - Lachlan Mclean
Percussion - Mark Duffy
Mark has played with the band on many occasions at concerts and contests over the past thirty plus years and he is a regular on our street engagements
He started his brass band career with the Shotts St Patrick's junior band before progressing into the senior band in the 1980's.
He started his brass band career with the Shotts St Patrick's junior band before progressing into the senior band in the 1980's.
BASS Drum - Peter "Boom Boom" Buggy
Peter keeps the band marching to the beat on the street
He comes into his own at "The Trip" each year where he is known as "Boom Boom" Buggy - if you've been at the trip you'll know why!
Peter keeps the band marching to the beat on the street
He comes into his own at "The Trip" each year where he is known as "Boom Boom" Buggy - if you've been at the trip you'll know why!