Event Info
Mairi Rankin, Eric Wright
Mairi Rankin is one of the hugely influential Rankin Family – legends on the C...
8:00pm - 10:30pm Doors at: 7:30pm
$24 ($20 members) *Kids are free under 12 *Half price under 25
Event Description
Mairi Rankin is one of the hugely influential Rankin Family – legends on the Canadian music scene – she plays fiddle, sings and also step-dances up a storm. Born in Mabou, Nova Scotia, Mairi has been influenced by some of the best Cape Breton traditional musicians and instructors on the island. She has developed her own unique style by being immersed in such a rich musical culture.
Eric Wright, cellist of The Fretless fame, joins Cape Breton fiddler Mairi Rankin in an inspired pairing. The duo has been collaborating on several music projects. Eric Wright picked up the cello at age 7, and began his musical career as a classically trained musician. By 13, he was teaching group and private lessons in Vermont, while playing in numerous chamber groups and orchestras. While he loved classical music, his father’s background in Irish and Old Time American fiddling was what really drew him in.
Venue
Mel Lehan Hall at St. James
In-Person Event
Sat. November 30th 2019 + Add to Calendar
Mel Lehan Hall at St. James
