Pianist

Join us at the Blackstone River Theatre for an exhilarating concert featuring Mari Black & Troy MacGillivray, titled "From Highlands to Islands," on June 15, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. This event is a highlight of the 2024 Take It Outside Concert Series, generously sponsored by Navigant Credit Union. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Blackstone River Theatre, from 4-5 p.m., attendees will be provided with chairs for their comfort. Should the weather predict rain, the concert will be moved indoors, ensuring the music plays on, rain or shine. Tickets are available for purchase in advance or at the gate on the day of the concert.

Prepare to be swept away by a joyous celebration of Celtic dance music as champion Scottish & multistyle fiddler Mari Black and the extraordinary Nova Scotia/Cape Breton fiddler & pianist Troy MacGillivray join forces. This unforgettable musical adventure will take you from the majestic highlands of Scotland to the vibrant musical island of Cape Breton, exploring the rich tapestry of Celtic music traditions. The duo will perform a dynamic range of tunes, including driving reels, majestic strathspeys, cheeky hornpipes, lilting jigs, and soulful airs. Their years-long collaboration brings a playful, masterful energy to the stage, promising an experience filled with laughter, sighs, and toe-tapping rhythms.

Mari Black has made her mark on the international stage as Scotland’s Glenfiddich Fiddle Champion, a 2-time U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion, and a 2-time Canadian Maritime Fiddle Champion, all within a span of three years. Troy MacGillivray has been captivating audiences since he was six years old with his step dancing, fiddle, and piano skills, earning numerous nominations and awards from the East Coast Music Awards and the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Together, they create a captivating performance that celebrates the depth and breadth of Celtic music.

Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in the delights of Celtic music with Mari Black & Troy MacGillivray at the Blackstone River Theatre. It's more than a concert; it's a journey through the heart of Celtic tradition and joy.

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Mari Black & Troy MacGillivray – From Highlands to Islands

Blackstone River Theatre

Bringing together some of the brightest lights in the Cape Breton, Quebec and Newfoundland Music scene, this evening celebrates the melting pot of traditions that make up the unique and diverse musical traditions of Eastern Canada. French settler culture, the Irish fishing industry, Mass migration from Scotland and of course, the indigenous music of the first nations in Canada will feature in this foot stomping evening of music!

Troy MacGillivray

Pianist

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Past events

Jun 15, 2024

Mari Black & Troy MacGillivray – From Highlands to Islands · Blackstone River Theatre

Sep 15, 2023

Opening Night: Quebec to Newfoundland · Rockport Music

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