Tag Archives: Sandy Gillis

July 16, 2015 Ceilidh

The third ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2015 summer ceilidh series was held on July 16th. Dara Smith MacDonald was our fiddler and did a fine job as always. Dara has played at all of our Thursday evening ceilidhs since they began in 2007! Dara brought Marcellin Chaisson along to accompany her on guitar. Lots of people were happy to see… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: July 10, 2014

The next ceilidh in our 2014 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 10th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Kinnon Beaton – Fiddle Betty Beaton – Piano Michelle Greenwell – Dance The Boys from the Hood (Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Gerard Walker) – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3… (more…)

August 1, 2013 Ceilidh

The fifth ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2013 summer ceilidh series was held on August 1st and we had a huge crowd in attendance due to Chestico Days. The evening began with a slideshow entitled Chestico Stone Builds Fortress Louisbourg. It was a brief overview of how the French quarried stone in Port Hood to build Fortress Louisbourg. In keeping… (more…)

Next Ceilidh: August 1, 2013

The next ceilidh in our 2013 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 1st at 7:30 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: Melanie Holder – Fiddle Cathy Hawley – Piano Boys from the Hood (Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis & Edgar Cormier) – Guitar & Vocals The ceilidh will begin with a brief slideshow on the historic connection… (more…)

Final Ceilidh: August 30, 2012

The final ceilidh of our 2012 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, August 30th at 7 PM at the museum. This week we will feature: McKayla MacNeil – Fiddle Pius MacIsaac – Guitar Boys From the Hood (Sandy Gillis, Edgar Cormier and Gerard Walker) – Guitar & Vocals Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Tea and light… (more…)

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