Tag Archives: KC Beaton

August 28, 2014 Ceilidh & Book Launch

The final ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on Thursday, August 28, 2014. The evening was extra special because we also had Ron Caplan of Breton Books on hand for the launch of his latest publication Cape Bretoners in World War One: In Their Own Words. Stuart Cameron was our fiddler for the evening and… (more…)

Final Ceilidh & Book Launch: August 28, 2014

The final ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 28th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Stuart Cameron – Fiddle Allan Cameron – Piano KC Beaton – Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Step Dance Cathy Gillies, Phyllis MacDonald & Cathy Hawley – Songs of WWI The evening will also feature an appearance by Ron Caplan who will… (more…)

July 4th, 2013 Ceilidh

The Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 4th! We had a good sized crowd on hand and they were treated to a fine show. Maggie Beaton was our fiddler and she was accompanied by Cathy Hawley on piano – lots of great tunes! We were fortunate to have had 3 very talented vocalists with us –… (more…)

First Ceilidh of 2013!

The first ceilidh of our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 4th at 7 PM at the museum. Our opening ceilidh will feature: Maggie Beaton – Fiddle Cathy Hawley – Piano KC Beaton – Vocals Marie Aucoin – Vocals Bill MacDonald – Guitar & Vocals Siobhan Beaton – Dance Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children.… (more…)

July 7th, 2011 Ceilidh

The Chestico Museum’s 2011 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 7th! We had a great line up of talent with Wendy MacIsaac on fiddle, accompanied by Cathy Hawley on piano, Hughie John Beaton on guitar and vocals and KC Beaton performed some Gaelic songs while her daughter Siobhan step danced to some of Wendy’s tunes. We had the largest crowd we have… (more…)