RIP: Bill Connelly of St. James Gate

By Greg Haymes On May 31, 2012

We are saddened to report that Bill Connelly – vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and founding member of the popular local Celtic band St. James Gate – passed away last week. He was 61 years old.

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Bill Connelly’s obituary at The Times Union

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Greg Haymes founded Nippertown, along with his wife Sara Ayers, in 2009. Greg was a musician, journalist, and ambassador to the Capital Region arts community. Greg passed in April of 2019, but his legacy continues.

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