October 9–17, 2026
| date | Saturday, Oct 17th 2026 @ 2:00 pm ADT |
| venue | St. Mary of the Angels Community Hall |
| locale | Glendale |
| price | $45 |
| washroom | Yes |
| seating | General Admission |
Blue Mountain is situated southeast of Glendale and served as inspiration for the beautiful contemporary Gaelic song “Blue Mountain’s Lullaby” [Tàladh Na Beinne Guirme] written by Cape Breton Gaelic singer Goiridh Dòmhnallach and Brian Ó hEadhra from the Scottish Highlands, following a collaboration during Celtic Colours in 2024. While the lyrics chronicle the arrival, success, and decline of Gaelic settlers and their way of life in the region, Glendale remains a stronghold of Gaelic culture on Cape Breton Island. The area is well-steeped in Gaelic language and traditions, and the hall in Glendale has been an important gathering place for music and dance for generations. The community has always held their culture and heritage in high regard here with Glendale being the site of the first Festival of Cape Breton Fiddling in 1973. The fiddles will ring out again this afternoon with prominent Cape Breton fiddlers Glenn Graham and Rodney MacDonald accompanied on guitar and piano by Patrick Gillis and Jackie Dunn MacIsaac. Pine Tree Flyers wrap up their second visit to Celtic Colours with tunes from the New England style that is rooted in the Irish, Scottish, Cape Breton, and Quebecois traditions maintained by settlers in that region of the northeastern United States. Cape Breton
One of Cape Breton's most in-demand traditional fiddlers, Dr. Glenn Graham is also a prolific composer. Some of his many fiddle tunes, as well as his songwriting, have been featured on international hit TV shows, CD compilations, and in independent films. Glenn released a ...
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 ...
Jackie Dunn MacIsaac grew up in Lower South River, Antigonish County. She has strong Cape Breton ancestral and musical roots. Since stepping on stage more than 50 years ago, Jackie has performed and instructed across North America and Scotland as a fiddler, pianist, and ...
From Scotsville, Cape Breton, Patrick Gillis grew up with traditional music being played almost constantly in his home. His father, uncle, and two older brothers playing the fiddle gave Paddy a great appreciation and understanding of Cape Breton music. Along with his love for ...
Four of the finest players of New England's traditional music scene shine a renewed light on the tunes of the Northeast with excitement and respect. From festival stages and concert halls to raucous August nights at fiddle camp, the Flyers are here to make ...