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« on: February 16, 2026, 10:29:45 PM »

https://www.instagram.com/p/DSm_B0sEflG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

I found this post while doomstalking on Instagram (like doomscrolling, but you’re specifically stalking someone’s profile, or in this case, their mentions.).

I haven’t seen any other mention of him leaving CW, though, but on the other hand, it seems odd for some random person to post misinformation about a fairly niche subject.

But if this is true, this would imply some sort of mass exodus from CW. As I said when Lloyd Butler left, is this merely a cascade of circumstances causing people to leave, or is there some issue with management or something?

John Hunt did get married recently, so maybe he’s leaving to start a family? However, he hasn’t posted anything about his supposed departure. All of these departures have me so confuzzled  :o
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« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2026, 10:29:20 AM »

To me, it's not unusual that a group keeps changing members, especially when, in the case of CW, they started like 20 years ago. 

I keep getting emails from various venues in my area advertising various "tribute" bands.  When does CW become a tribute group?
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« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2026, 11:14:44 AM »

I tend to think it is true also. Although John Hunt's socials still say "Bagpiper for Celtic Woman". So I hope it is not official, and he comes back for the New Era tour. Too many changes...  :'(
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« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2026, 11:36:07 AM »

To me, it's not unusual that a group keeps changing members, especially when, in the case of CW, they started like 20 years ago. 

I keep getting emails from various venues in my area advertising various "tribute" bands.  When does CW become a tribute group?

Not to go off topic, but there is a CW tribute band:
https://www.cailini-band.com/
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« Reply #4 on: February 17, 2026, 12:38:57 PM »

To me, it's not unusual that a group keeps changing members, especially when, in the case of CW, they started like 20 years ago. 

I keep getting emails from various venues in my area advertising various "tribute" bands.  When does CW become a tribute group?

Not to go off topic, but there is a CW tribute band:
https://www.cailini-band.com/

Fun fact: they’re following me on TikTok :)
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« Reply #5 on: February 17, 2026, 12:39:50 PM »

To me, it's not unusual that a group keeps changing members, especially when, in the case of CW, they started like 20 years ago. 

Yeah, but what’s odd is how many people are leaving right now. This is just after Lloyd Butler left. It’s a bit jarring.
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« Reply #6 on: February 17, 2026, 11:02:40 PM »

To me, it's not unusual that a group keeps changing members, especially when, in the case of CW, they started like 20 years ago. 

Yeah, but what’s odd is how many people are leaving right now. This is just after Lloyd Butler left. It’s a bit jarring.

Various members announced that he was leaving in December. Lloyd posted John was leaving to start a family or something along those lines.
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« Reply #7 on: February 17, 2026, 11:06:41 PM »

To me, it's not unusual that a group keeps changing members, especially when, in the case of CW, they started like 20 years ago. 

Yeah, but what’s odd is how many people are leaving right now. This is just after Lloyd Butler left. It’s a bit jarring.

Various members announced that he was leaving in December. Lloyd posted John was leaving to start a family or something along those lines.

I didn’t know that. Huh. I’m glad I still got to see him live in December!

I wonder who’s going to be the new bagpiper?
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