Archival Tune: Rev. John MacPhail
This month we return to the fiddle as the Tune of the Month features Rev. John MacPhail. A native of St. Andrew’s, his first fiddle teacher was his father, Roderick. His passion for music led him to form several groups, namely a band composed of his family members...
Induction Dinner 2014
Our Eleventh induction dinner took place on Friday, May 23rd at the Bonnie Glen. We were proud to induct Kathy Fraser Collins, John Roy MacDonell, Donaldson MacLeod, Gerald McGillis and Carol Kennedy Zadorozny. The diversity of our Inductees is apparent again this...
Stewie’s Seven Dollar Fiddle
Chris Allen is one of Ian MacLeod's talented fiddlers. Chris wrote an explanation the origin of his tune's title, "Stewie's Seven Dollar Fiddle" and I thought it might be interesting to include it with the music. My great grandfather, Stuart McArton, owned a Roth...
Archival Tune: Johnny Forrest
This month, the Archival Tune features Johnny Forrest on the accordion. These tunes were recorded at a concert in Cornwall, but the year is not known. Johnny Forrest was a regular performer on Don Messer’s jubilee in the 1960s. Born in Carluke, Scotland (north of...
Paddy Kelly CD Release Party
Come celebrate the launch of Paddy Kelly's newest album, The Irish in Me. Paddy will be joined on stage by the Torridon Scottish Dance Band, and few friends. The festivities will take place at the Bonnie Glen on Sunday, May 25th, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Admission is...
2014 Induction Dinner – SOLD OUT!
All of the tickets for the 11th annual induction dinner have now been sold. We're looking forward to celebrating this year's talented inductees!
The Merry Piper
Carol Kennedy Zadorozny is being inducted into the Hall of Fame this month, as a pianist, fiddler, and composer. [button...
Archival Tune: Duncan Angus McRae
This month the Archival Tune is a few samples of Gaelic songs sung by Duncan Angus McRae of St. Raphael’s. Someone states at the beginning of the tape that these were recorded in 1918 for John McMartin, who was one of the owners of the Hollinger Gold Mines. No more...
Bob’s Place
We're featuring another fine tune by Malcolm Dewar this month. The Annual Music for Malcolm concert in Maxville is coming up on April 5th. [button...
Archival Tune: “Little” Jack MacDonald pt 3
We’ll finish the “Little” Jack MacDonald series of posts with Winston Scotty Fitzgerald’s recollections of MacDonald in Cape Breton Magazine, volume 46. Fitzgerald was visiting Buddy MacMaster in Cape Breton, and after a late night he was awoken by a visit from...