Celtic Performing Arts and Knox presents...are thrilled to welcome The Barra MacNeils for an East Coast Chirstmas concert on Saturday, Nov 18th @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.00 each and are available online through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/celtic-performing-arts-knox-presentsthe-barra-macneils-tickets-727866045937?aff=oddtdtcreator or at local retailers Fireside Books and Close To You Boutique in Parksville.
For more than three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils has been thrilling audiences of all ages, near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship.
As a group, the 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.
Steeped in Cape Breton tradition with strong Celtic roots and musical artistry, this diverse and talented family group continues to wow audiences around the world with their captivating vocals, harmonies and extraordinary musicianship.