What you need to know:

When: Monday, Oct 21st, 2024

Time: 6:30 doors, 8:00 performance

Where: Places Des Arts

Cost: $50,

Barra MacNeils Bio:

For more than three decades, Cape Breton-based family group the Barra MacNeils have been thrilling audiences of all ages, near and far, with their sparkling repertoire, vocals, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship.

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.

Their 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 ancientculture; 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.

Opening for the Barra MacNeils is Chad Rivette.

Chad Rivette has been entertaining and performing for over 35 years. He’s up for three awards on August 24, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia, at the International Singer-Songwriter Association Music Awards. His music is available on all platforms, with his latest song, written with Renee Frappier “Who Am I” marking his fifth Number 1 hit on radio’s top 10, top 20, and top 30 charts. With a New Original along side Natalie Crispo “Whiskey In High Heels ” Set to be released August 5th, 2024, on all music platforms. along with a music video.