"Got a call a week or so ago from the wilds of Vankleek Hill, Ontario. It was my friend Neil Emberg, lead singer for the band Hadrian’s Wall. He let me know that the new CD was ready and asked if I wanted any. Naturally I said yes and he shipped them out. Well, I’ve got to tell you, I have enjoyed everything that Neil and Hadrian’s Wall have put out over the years but this is the best yet. Neil, along with
having a great voice and a talent for guitar, pulls together some of the most innovative arrangements of traditional tunes that I’ve ever heard. The 14 tracks on this CD include such favorites as “Sound the Pibroch,” “Courtin’ in the Kitchen,”
“You Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time,” “She Moved Through the Fair,” all arranged in new ways that you’ll love. This kid is a genius, though I guess I should stop calling him a kid since he’s a dad now. He finishes up the recording with his original “The Underwear Song,” a fun tune that tells the joy of touring. At some shows now where Neil is wellknown, folks pitch packages of underwear onstage when he performs this song. It has been my distinct pleasure to know Neil Emberg and Hadrian’s Wall for a long time and I can truly say that this is
a band that just keeps getting better.

One of my favorite fiddlers, Ashley MacLeod, now plays with the band and her unique talents definitely add to the bands rich sound. The rest of the crew are Dave Gossage on Irish flute, whistles, guitar, keyboards and harmonica; Jonathan
Moorman, fiddle and bouzouki; Bill Gossage, double bass; Richard Irwin, backing vocals, drums, cajon, tambourine, bodhran and percussion. They’ve worked long
and hard to achieve this sound and it’s a pleasure to hear them."

Jack Baker - Irish American News, November 2008

"Dynamic. Energetic. Unforgettable!"

Bill Reid - East of the Hebrides Entertainments.

"A Good Excuse to Wear a Suit' epitomizes the experienced and mature side of Hadrian's Wall. Celtic rich traditional nuance combined with subtle tones of Jazz and Blues has resulted in some mesmerizing original tunes.
If you have a wide ranging musical pallet, this album will be sure to suit your tastes. With this type of musical mastery and obvious talent level, the mainstream music industry should brace itself!"

Amazon.ca reviewer of A Good Excuse To Wear A Suit Album

"Hadrian's Wall had the crowd on its side throughout Sunday's performance, consistently providing great tunes and good wit without pause for breath. They could have probably played twice as long without losing their audience."

Tom Knapp - Rambles.net

"Hadrian's Wall 'Live' captures the essence of Celtic music at its best. Intense and passionate, this album is only for high energy Celtic music fans. The driving beat, fiddle & vocals are first class. This 'live' concert is well worth the price of admission!"

Amazon.ca reviewer of Live Album