Monday, Oct 13th 2025 @ 7:30 pm ADT
venue | Highland Arts Theatre |
locale | Sydney |
price | $50/$40 |
Performers: Glenn Graham & Rodney MacDonald & Howie MacDonald & James MacLean • Connie Kaldor • Ingrid Henderson & Margaret Stewart
Rodney MacDonald is an accomplished recording artist, composer, and step dancer. MacDonald comes from a family of musicians who are known for their traditional “Mabou Coal Mines” fiddle style, drive, compositions, and timing. His first recording, Dancer’s Delight, was followed by Traditionally Rockin’, recorded with his cousin Glenn Graham. He can also be heard on such compilations as the Smithsonian release, The Beaton Family of Mabou: Cape Breton Fiddle and Piano Music and Celtic Traditional Lullabies From Our Cape Breton. A former Premier of Nova Scotia, Rodney is a passionate advocate for Gaelic language and culture creating such organizations as the Nova Scotia Office of Gaelic Affairs and Cape Breton’s KitchenFest! festival. He is the current President of Colaisde na Gaidhlig [The Gaelic College] and Beinn Mhàbu. Rodney resides in Mabou, Cape Breton with his family and donates his time to numerous Boards and Charitable organizations.
venue | Highland Arts Theatre |
locale | Sydney |
price | $50/$40 |
Performers: Glenn Graham & Rodney MacDonald & Howie MacDonald & James MacLean • Connie Kaldor • Ingrid Henderson & Margaret Stewart