The Beaton Sisters

[Nathan]

Just came across this new fiddle duo. Dawn & Margie Beaton from Mabou, Cape Breton. They're smokin' on this You Tube clip. It's no surprise given that they're Beatons from Mabou (See also Andrea, Kinnon & Betty Lou, Joey and Karen....)

Anyway, this set from last year's Celtic Colours festival is just marvelous and Jason Roach from Cheticamp holds it down very nicely on the keys.

Notice Patrick Gillis chording on the guitar. He plays a right handed axe, left handed, so the lighter guage strings are on top (closer to his chin rather than his lap). This is because he learned to play on his right handed brother's guitar.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=...ture=endscreen

[Jock Scot]

I am sure the good lassies and their accompanying colleagues are very accomplished musicians and speaking as one who cannot get a note from a triangle, I honestly find that sort music grates on the ear, so its just not to my taste. Sorry.

[Singlemalt]

I think they are wonderful, they sound and look great to me. Nathan, thank you for introducing me to the Beaton sisters. Please keep the great music coming from wherever you find it.

[Nathan]

I think they are wonderful, they sound and look great to me. Nathan, thank you for introducing me to the Beaton sisters. Please keep the great music coming from wherever you find it.

Glad you enjoyed it. They are a real treat for fans of Celtic music especially traditional Scottish music!

I'll keep it coming for sure.

Jock: I know a guy in Inverness who teaches triangle and Gaelic culture appreciation classes. Let me know if you need his number ;)

[Jock Scot]

Glad you enjoyed it. They are a real treat for fans of Celtic music especially traditional Scottish music!

I'll keep it coming for sure.

Jock: I know a guy in Inverness who teaches triangle and Gaelic culture appreciation classes. Let me know if you need his number ;)

Thank you Nathan that's really helpful. Sadly though, my musical education ended rather disastrously some 60 years ago! As to Gaelic culture its a bit like the curate's egg for me. "Its good in parts."

[CameronCat]

I honestly find that sort music grates on the ear, so its just not to my taste.

Aw, Jock, up until that we had thought so much of you! <wink>

Now, about that triangle...