Barra MacNeils Celtic Concert - Victoria

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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

As part of celebrations for the 10th Anniversary of Vancouver Island’s “Celtfest”, Canada’s first family of Celtic music, the “Barra MacNeils” will perform in Nanaimo on March 21 and Victoria March 22.

Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group sells out shows around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship.

As a group, the six MacNeil siblings are widely regarded as one of the greatest live concert acts in the Celtic world. Hailing from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, the family group is deeply rooted in Celtic music, culture, dance, language 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 blended with dancing, storytelling, Gaelic songs and a journey through an ancient culture; it is family entertainment at its highest level. Multi-award winners, the Barra MacNeils have released no less than 14 recordings.

Canada's Celtic ambassadors, the Barra MacNeils continue to perform to sold out audiences throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and Europe. From headlining major festivals, concerts, special guest appearances (Rita MacNeils CTV Christmas Special, performing with The Chieftains) television specials, film and television placement (Men with Brooms Soundtrack; Racket In The Attic) and their annual Christmas tour, they have set the course with a solid foundation for success.

Also featured on the program will be Vancouver Island CeltFest favourites master piper René Cusson and members of the Glengarry Highland and O’Brien Irish schools of dance.