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Andrea Beaton & Wendy MacIsaac: Cape Breton Dance/Concert

Cape Breton musicians Wendy MacIsaac & Andrea Beaton bring their lively traditional tunes to the Canadian American Club for a Downeast style dance. Come learn the straightforward Mabou square set or simply sit and enjoy the music in the authentic atmosphere of the Canadian American Club. It's such a treat to have both of these remarkable representatives of the Cape Breton style!

Wendy MacIsaac is a renowned fiddler from Cape Breton who has been playing music for over 30 years. She is recognized as one of the "old school" style of players who has kept the traditional sound going and has a deep respect for it. She is highly sought after not only to teach the genre, but also to play at dances all over Nova Scotia where her style energizes the dancers.

Wendy is also an accomplished pianist and step dancer.

Her latest recording, Off the Floor, won ECMA Traditional Instrumental Recording of the Year. Her prior album, Seinn, recorded with Gaelic singer Mary Jane Lamond, was awarded Canadian Folk Music Award Winner Traditional Album of the Year in 2013.

Andrea Beaton comes from a long line of musicians, composers and dancers. She is an award-winning fiddler, tune composer and recording artist who is known for her powerful bow and driving style. She tours and teaches internationally and is in great demand as a teacher at music camps and fiddling/dancing workshops.

She has released 5 solo albums, one duo album with her father, Kinnon Beaton, and a book of her original tunes. she also recorded an album with her family "The Beaton family of Mabou" in 2007 for the Smithsonian Institute. Most of her solo albums were nominated for awards, and
her 2010 CD, 'Branches,' won the Canadian East Coast Music Awards Instrumental Recording of the Year.

Andrea travels the globe, sharing her culture as well as exploring and writing contemporary tunes. Her music, dance and comical stories are sure to delight any audience.