What’s happening
July 6, 2018
Sydney Mines on August 1st
The hometown concert has become an annual event for the family band and this year, the concert will take place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The group is touring this year in support of its latest release, “On the Bright Side.” It’s an upbeat album, with fiddle tunes that should erupt into a flurry of step-dancing on stage. The recording and shows will also feature the first single from the release, “Living the Dream.”
Tickets are $30 for general seating, and the doors open at 6 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. They are available now at Shoppers Drug Mart in North Sydney, Pharmasave in Sydney Mines, or reserving by email at f.johnston@bellaliant.net or 902-736-2508.
June 23, 2018
The Barra MacNeils at home
Purchase on line at barramacneils.com or reserve by email at fjonhston@bellaliant.net Ticket also available at: Shoppers Drug Mart (North Sydney) and Sexton’s Pharmasave (SydneyMines)
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Music review of the day: On The Bright Side
…the new album has kicked off a string of live dates the last few months, partying it up in Toronto this week. Having caught one lately, I can report they’re kicking up a storm. What has always set the group apart has been the flexibility of the family, each member able to bring something different to the table.
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June 7, 2018
NEW MUSIC: The Barra MacNeils display Cape Breton proudly with On The Bright Side
Iconic Cape Breton band/family The Barra MacNeils have graced the ears of the East Coast once again with their newest album On The Bright Side. The ten-track recording is packed with everything an islander loves; an abundance of the fiddle, a jig here and there, and even Cape Breton staples like a full Gaelic track are present in The Barra MacNeil’s latest. The Celtic music powerhouses are no strangers to success, and On The Bright Side is bound to be a pleasing return for listeners old and new.
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June 2, 2018
On The Bright Side at Orillia Opera House
The Barra MacNeils are beloved for the rollicking blend of fiddle-driven tunes they deliver with cheerful abandon and a foot-stomping beat. While the band’s latest release, titled On The Bright Side, would appear equally sunny in its outlook, there is a dose of something deeper, and slightly darker, in some of these grooves…
All of it is delivered on a bed of instruments that range from piano, accordion and guitar to fiddle, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, Celtic harp, bouzouki and flute.
Crash postpones Orillia show – rescheduled for June 6th
The outage has forced the postponement of tonight’s scheduled Barra MacNeils show at the Opera House. It has been rescheduled for June 6th.
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May 27, 2018
Barra MacNeils to bring Celtic sounds to Pembroke
MacNeil said that they are eager to revisit with fans both new and old as they travel across Ontario and make a stop at Pembroke’s Festival Hall on May 27. For those who have yet to experience a live Barra MacNeil’s performance, MacNeil said that they there will be a nice mixture of beautiful vocal harmonies, step dancing and a multitude of instruments on stage. or tickets to The Barra Macneils on May 27 at Festival Hall, visit festhall.ca or call 613-735-2182. cip@postmedia.com
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The Barra MacNeils are step dancing their way to Cornwall
The celtic Canadian group The Barra MacNeils are coming to the Cornwall Aultsville Theatre on May 28, performing songs from their newest album On The Bright Side.
The new album will contain some songs in Gaelic, some traditional music and some newer, more upbeat songs. Stewart wrote some of the songs himself and he believes that his sister Lucy’s vocals have never sounded better. Stewart is grateful for having the opportunity to perform with his siblings for over 30 years.
The Barra MacNeils return to the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25.
The Barra MacNeils are getting back to their roots.
Armed with a brand new CD showcasing, an exquisite collection of everything their fans love, The Barra MacNeils return to the Academy Theatre for Performing Arts stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 25.