St. Patrick's Day with Qristina & Quinn Bachand

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Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
9:30 PM to 12:01 AM

This young brother and sister duo from Victoria, BC, are quickly carving out a name for themselves as one of the hottest Celtic duos in Canada!

Nineteen year old Qristina Bachand is an expressive fiddler, with a unique personal style that is both edgy and smooth. At the age of seven, she began her musical
journey with classical violin lessons quickly taking an interest in folk fiddle. Though strongly rooted in the Celtic tradition, her versatility and interests also include Old-Time, Appalachian, Swing and contemporary folk music.

Fourteen-year-old Quinn Bachand, is a gifted guitar player and sought after accompanist who has been described as “one of the best guitar accompanists in the world.” He regularly accompanies Cape Breton's fiddling sensation, Ashley MacIsaac.

Blessed with an acute ear and an innate sense of rhythm, he continues to astonish fans with his diversity and skill, not just on guitar but also on fiddle and banjo.
Together, Qristina & Quinn Bachand create music that is challenging yet energetic, refreshing and fun.

Qristina & Quinn Bachand have performed across Canada, the US and Europe. They have opened and played with many well known musicians including Ashley MacIsaac, Le Vend du Nord, Lunasa, Battlefield Band, Lau, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Buddy
McMaster, The Barra MacNeils, Daniel Lapp and many more. They have been featured on television, radio and in print media in Canada, the USA and Europe and have built a sizable following over the last few years on YouTube.