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The Rogues
Celtic / Folk

"The Rogues"

HOUSTON, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  7/1/2008
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   The Rogues: General Info
Member Since1/15/2006
Band Websitetherogues.com
Band Members

Randy Wothke: Bodhran, Scottish snare drum, doumbek, djembe, other percussion, keyboards

Nelson Stewart: Bodhran, doumbek, djembe, other percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards, accordion

Jimmy Mitchell: Great Highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 9 2008 10:00A
Washington Renaissance Fantasy Faire Belfair, Washington
Aug 23 2008 10:00A
Maryland Renaissance Festival Crownsville, Maryland

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   About The Rogues

Formed in Houston, Texas in 1994, The Rogues have become international performers, with appearances all over North America and Scotland. They have shared the stage with Natalie McMaster, The Battlefield Band, Steeleye Span, and Eric Rigler (Bad Haggis) and have become the favorite act at numerous festivals and Scottish events around the country. The band recently completed their seventh album, Roguetrip. Their fifth album, Rogues V.0, and their fourth release, Off Kilter, are listed six times in the Grammy book.

"... an impressive racket ... splendidly cacophonous duets ... All you kilted cowboys pull on your boots and stomp along!" — Dirty Linen

"It gives them chills. It's the kind of music that raises the hackles on the back of their necks." — E.J. Jones

Band Members' Bios:

Randy Wothke is a graduate of the University of Houston with a degree in Music Education. Randy was one of the founding members of The Rogues in 1994. In 2005, he had the honor of receiving an ASCAPLUS Award from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) for his original compositions. A former public school teacher, Randy began Scottish style drumming in 1986. He has competed at numerous Scottish Highland games throughout the United States in the open snare drum classification, and with the Hamilton Pipe Band from Houston, Texas when they became the Grade III World Champions in Glasgow, Scotland in 1998. Randy currently composes music for the Rogues and manages most of the band's business.

Nelson Stewart has been performing for twenty years in such diverse musical genres as rock, Celtic, funk, folk, jazz and soundtracks. He plays several instruments: piano, guitar, accordion, bass, mandolin, sax, harmonica, bodhran, and various other drums. Nelson was a founding member of the popular Celtic rock band, The Swinish Multitude, from Toronto, Canada. When the group later reformed as The Fictionmakers, he became their lead singer and chief songwriter. Nelson has been an educator since 1994, and currently teaches English and music in Canada where he also conducts a stage band, a funk band, and a concert band. His passion for education has led to his nomination for a Profiling Excellence Award, a series of designations recognizing and honoring exemplary programs and achievements within his school board. In his spare time, he enjoys writing music and working in his own recording studio, Duke Street, where he is currently helping to develop unsigned bands on his own indie label, Mayhem Records.

Jimmy Mitchell's piping journey began in 1981 when he enrolled in 4th Grade at St. Thomas' Episcopal School in Houston, Texas. He remembers his mother mentioning that the school had a bagpipe band, but he had no idea what that was. In the third week of school one of the seniors walked into his classroom and asked who was interested in joining the band and learning the bagpipe. A couple of his friends raised their hand, so Jimmy did as well. While the senior was putting his name on the band list he remembers asking him, "By the way, what is a bagpipe?" That's how his journey to playing the bagpipes began. In the summer of 1985, just after he had finished 8th Grade, the school's piping instructor Mike Cusack, took the band over to Scotland to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships. The band placed 1st in the Juvenile Division and this marked the first time an American band had ever won a World Pipe Band Championship. Jimmy graduated from the University of Houston with a business degree. During his years there, and after graduating, he was a member of the Hamilton Pipe Band in Houston. He competed with the band when they won the Grade III World Pipe Band Championships in 1998. In 1994 Jimmy joined The Rogues and performed with them for several years, playing on the band's first 5 albums, and writing music. Jimmy left the band in 1995 to pursue a successful solo career, and was welcomed back by The Rogues in 2007.

Rogues Discography:

Roguetrip (2005)
Made in Texas (2003)
V.0 (2001)
Off Kilter (1999)
Live in Canada, Eh? (1997)
Hollerin' for Haggis (1996)
The Scottish Rogues (1995)



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The Rogues's Friends Comments
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Nicole





Jun 26 2008 7:49 PM

Awesome show. I am really happy you came to Ohio at least once this year. I have a couple of photos from that night, so when I figure out how to send them I will. Cheers.
Jimmy


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Jun 26 2008 7:21 AM

Thanks for the add! Love the music, and love seeing you guys play live!
Linda





Jun 21 2008 5:00 PM

Thanks for the add. My husband and I go to Scarborough Faire each year for the main purpose of seeing the Rogues. We love your music!!!
PiperKev


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Jun 22 2008 11:46 AM

It was awesome Getting to see you guys again at the Celtic Celebration Concert in Cleveland Heights last night, and thanks for the shoutout, Nelson!! ;-D Hope to see y'all around these parts again!!

Cheers,
Kevin
The Walker Entertainment Group





Jun 18 2008 11:04 PM

Join us August 23rd for Keeping The Music Alive.
A Tribute to Luther Vandross, Gerald Levert and Barry White.
For more information visit our page or our website www.walkerentertainmentgroup.com
Rebecca





Jun 15 2008 3:20 AM

Posted picts of the TSHF on my page. Got some of you guys. The one i took of you Nelson and Randy are up there and some of Randy and Jimmy.
The Ghost Piper





Jun 13 2008 9:18 PM

my god i love you guys, thanks for adding a fellow bagpiper, a ghostpiper that is lol. you are with out a doubt a huge inspiration to me like you will never know
Warrior Poet





Jun 11 2008 5:26 PM

you guys are like my most favorite band. you have no idea how honored i am to be on your friends list. i myself am trying to set up my own band, i am a drummer. just keep playin the music and i will keep listening.
Cheryl





Jun 10 2008 7:27 PM

Glad I could kick my heels up with you at the Highland Games in Arlington!
Renn fair leather





Jun 8 2008 3:46 PM

Thanks for the Add
miknerak





Jun 7 2008 8:19 PM

Hi Rogues!!! I miss seeing you in H-Town....have fun in OhiO!
Rob





Jun 6 2008 8:02 PM

Thanks for adding a Flaming Idiot, Jimmy!
Vocci





Jun 6 2008 8:15 PM

My fiance Kyra is #6!
We are wicked excited about the new CD and can't wait for MD RennFest!
Long Live The Rogues!!!
-Kyra and Chris
Bob


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Jun 6 2008 1:55 PM

Thanks for adding me as a friend. I've been a fan for many years. Thanks for the great music
Neil & Mary





Jun 6 2008 9:29 AM

Just got the CD and love it! You all did a wonderful job. Thanks for all the great music!
Rebecca





Jun 5 2008 4:36 PM

OMG Cant wait to see yall this weekend. TSHF is the place to be this weekend.
Lady Renee





Jun 5 2008 5:00 PM

The Rogues in OHIO....HUZZAH!!!

I had almost lost hope that I'd get to see the band this year, so this announcement is very exciting!!

C-U in Cleveland!!!
Kevin





Jun 5 2008 5:11 PM

Great run at Scarborough again this year! Thanks for the music during parade ...and for those that don't have "American Highlander" yet.. GET IT!
-k-e-l-l-i-





May 28 2008 4:15 PM

It's always a pleasure to hear y'all. Thanks for the great music and a terrific Scarborough season. {{HUGS}}
Debbie





Jun 3 2008 9:57 AM

See you this weekend at TSF!!! Can't wait to get my hands on the new CD!
tanyaisa





Jun 4 2008 3:17 PM

So, when you RoGues comin' ta Mass.......hOw's the loVely kilt clad RoGue frIends of mine today?.....yUr tuRn.....
Calvin





May 19 2008 6:23 PM

Hey guys,
Just saw you at Scarborough Fair in TX
GO STARS!
Amazing show... Ya'll are the best!
MOAs Nonny





May 20 2008 9:13 AM

Thanx for the add! Florida? Anytime soon? Vicki too!... the ex Grammadukes
tanyaisa





May 22 2008 1:34 PM

Hello my lovely friends..............we still need 280 signatures on OuR petition to Stop the Govt. from the current GREY WOLF SLAuGHTeR.........
www.thepetitionsite.com/7/stop-killing-our-wolves-in-alaska-and-the-usa thank you for the support.....My LovelY frIends....................tanYa@tan's alt. movement
"L"





May 22 2008 3:47 PM

hey i saw you guys at scarborough fair. you guys are amazing...and not to mention sexy :) ill be looking forward to seeing you at the scottish festival in arlington.
Scots-Irish, American Lass





May 25 2008 7:54 AM

Happy Memorial Day!
Victoria somewhere between here and there...





May 25 2008 2:00 PM

Hope you guys have a great Memorial Day Weekend!

V :)
J. Sylvester





May 15 2008 6:36 AM

Thanks for the add! Please visit me at www.reverbnation.com/jsylvester
I am Britteny [Hear me ROAR]





May 15 2008 12:20 PM

Assuming you guys don't remember me, I used to come see you at the Great Lakes Fair in Ohio years ago; I'm Shannon's daughter. I just wanted to say that I miss coming out to see you guys and that you are amazing!
SeanGuy (Moved to Brenham)





May 15 2008 8:28 PM

hey just wanted to say thanks for being my friend! Hope you have a happy, fun-filled and MUSICAL day! :)
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