July 16, 2015 Ceilidh

11223948_929861060385329_4912467900211909381_nThe 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 Marcellin as they remembered him well from his days working at the Port Hood Court House.

And we had the always entertaining Boys from the Hood with us – Edgar Cormier, Sandy Gillis and Gerard Walker. It is always a treat to hear them perform!

Glenda Campbell, a longtime friend and supporter of the Chestico Museum was in attendance and celebrating a birthday so all our performers joined in performing “Happy Birthday” to her.

You can view some photos of the evening on our Facebook page.

July 9, 2015 Ceilidh

11693834_926777954026973_4088242803303178010_nThe second ceilidh of the Chestico Museum’s 2015 summer ceilidh series was held on July 9th.

John Donald Cameron was our fiddler and he had everyone tapping their toes! John Donald also shared a few stories with us that were most appreciated.

Another storyteller we had with us was Peter MacInnis who sang a number of his own compositions. You can catch Peter this summer at Strathspey Place as part of the Cape Breton Summertime Revue and be sure to watch his “Cape Breton Chats” online!

And last but certianly not least, we had the talented Pius MacIsaac on hand. Pius played both guitar and mandolin and also sang for us.

We had a most appreciative crowd in attendance who enjoyed the evening immensely.

You can view photos of the ceilidh on our Facebook page.

Next Ceilidh: July 16, 2015

11651107_10204473336015989_462565435_nThe third ceilidh of our 2015 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 9 at 7 PM at the museum.

This week we will feature:

Dara MacDonald – Fiddle

Marcellin Chaisson – Guitar

Boys from the Hood – Guitar & Vocals

Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show.

Hope to see you there!

Next Ceilidh: July 9, 2015

11692507_925653330806102_4295867835711508617_nThe second ceilidh of our 2015 summer ceilidh series will be Thursday, July 9 at 7 PM at the museum.

This week we will feature:

John Donald Cameron – Fiddle

Pius MacIsaac – Guitar

Peter MacInnis – Guitar & Vocals

Admission is $5. Tea and light refreshments will be served following the show.

Hope to see you there!

July 2, 2015 Ceilidh

11695032_923814457656656_1744589366926090074_nThe Chestico Museum’s 2015 summer ceilidh series kicked off on July 2nd. This is our 9th year of Thursday evening ceilidhs!

The talented Stuart Cameron was our fiddler and he treated us to a selection of tunes.

Stuart was accompanied  by Kevin Levesconte, a tremendous piano player. We were fortunate to have Kevin perform a few solo numbers as well.

Siobhan Beaton was also with us and showed off some great step dancing.

And last, but certainly not least, we had the talented Campbell sisters – Mairinn , Eilidh and Seonaid. All 3 are beautiful singers and they performed a number of Gaelic songs. As well, Seonaid plays guitar, Eilidh plays piano and Mairinn plays the fiddle. Eilidh even showcased some step dancing!

It was a great start to another summer of ceilidhs at the Chestico Museum!

You can view some photos of the evening on our Facebook page.

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