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December 25, 2013
Barras to honour tickets
GLACE BAY — Disappointed fans who didn’t get to see the Barra MacNeils perform Sunday, Dec 22, in Glace Bay will be given complimentary vouchers for next year’s show. While the Barras were able to make the drive from Halifax to the Savoy Theatre on Sunday for two performances, their producation company has said many […]
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December 17, 2013
The Barra MacNeils release third Christmas album, touring the country
The Cape Breton Post Tour lands in Mabou Thursday, Glace Bay on Sunday SYDNEY — The Barra MacNeils looked to their musical friends for inspiration on their latest Christmas album. “O Christmas Three,” a play on the fact that it’s their third seasonal recording, was released earlier this month, and the Sydney Mines siblings have […]
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December 14, 2013
A Barra MacNeils Christmas
By Stephen Cooke, The Halifax Herald Beloved Cape Breton family band gets set for festive concert tour. Some Christmas traditions just never get old. Just as anticipated as fruitcake and broadcasts of A Charlie Brown Christmas comes the annual holiday tour by Cape Breton’s Celtic family band the Barra MacNeils. If you have ever been […]
Read moreAugust 21, 2013
Music, food part of Open Hearth Park opening
The Cape Breton Post SYDNEY — The official opening of Open Hearth Park, which was created following the remediation of the Sydney tar ponds, will have a three-day celebration of cultural performances and concerts next month. Details on the new chapter in Sydney’s history were unveiled at a news conference at the Joan Harriss Cruise […]
Read moreJune 6, 2013
Concert to celebrate Immaculate Conception planned for Sunday
The Cape Breton Post SYDNEY MINES — The rich history of the Immaculate Conception parish will be celebrated during a special concert on Sunday at 7 p.m. at the parish. Performers scheduled to take the stage include a long list of current and former parishioners like the Barra MacNeils, Andrew Doyle, Leanne Aucoin, Kimberley Fraser […]
Read moreJune 1, 2013
November 1, 2013
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Read moreMay 13, 2013
The Barra MacNeils to perform June 12th at deCoste Centre
From Behind the Lights Thanks John for 30 Great Years at the deCoste Over the past 30 years the deCoste Centre in Pictou has presented over 2,000 shows. The list is long and diverse, ranging from magicians to international headliners. John Meir has steered the ship practically since the beginning, and his creative vision has […]
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October 11, 2013
The Barra MacNeils (plus guests) Celtic Colours International Festival Opening Show North Atlantic Neighbours Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Port Hawkesbury, NS – 7:30 PM, Tickets: $60/$50/$40, Reserved Seating http://www.celtic-colours.com/shows/north-atlantic-neighbours/
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