The 7th ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2014 summer ceilidh series was held on August 21st. The evening was dedicated to the memory of renowned Cape Breton fiddler Buddy MacMaster who passed away on August 20th.
Dara (Smith) MacDonald was our fiddler. She reflected on how she had played once with Buddy and it was at the Chestico Museum. She felt it was fitting that she return to play in his memory.
Dara was accompanied on guitar by Marcellin Chiasson. Marcellin also performed a very amusing song “Tessie’s Wedding Gown” that was very well received!
We were pleased to have Hughie John Beaton back with us for a second ceilidh this summer. Hughie John had the crowd singing along to such favourites as “Out on the Mira”, “A Daisy a Day” and “I’ll tell My Ma”.
You can view some photos of the evening on our Facebook page.
