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| Canadian Homecoming - A' Tilleadh a Canada | |
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09 September 2009 at 19:30
Open on Wednesday | |
| Venue | Talla Shomhairle @ Aros |
| Category | MUSIC |
| Description | Blas Festival presents Canadian Homecoming - A' Tilleadh à Canada with The Barra MacNeils As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture and history. Their numerous critically acclaimed recordings have included their own original songs as well as tried and true standards, both instrumental and vocal. The Barra MacNeils live concert experience brings so much more to the stage than most live acts ever can. Multiple lead vocalists, beautiful sibling harmonies, top drawer instrumental prowess on a wide variety of acoustic, stringed, percussion and wind instruments, dancing, storytelling, Gaelic songs and a journey through an ancient culture. Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship. Family entertainment at its highest level. Tickets: £10 earlybird to end of July. £12, £10 senior citizens, £5 school children, £28 family. |
| Cost | Tickets £10 earlybird. £12, £10, £5, £28 |
