KitchenFest! House Ceilidh, 2017 featuring the Beatons of Mabou and Ashley MacIsaac

[@alneill1987]

Outstanding music played by some of Cape Breton's finest. Sure makes an old fellow homesick.

[@asmith1355]

And their entire respective families

[@michaelgallant2623]

Hi From Cape Breton.

[@morgan6321]

I'm from the opposite end of NS practically and it makes me homesick. close my eyes and see dories and lobster traps. I hate Northern BC.

[@allisonblair6254]

@@morgan6321 I grew up in Nova Scotia and grew up with this music .. I'm in Vancouver and wish to be back home

[@glindaquadling238]

You've still got it, AshleyMac. Maturing like a fine malt and Fine ,Thank You Very MUCH!!!

[@elizabethszilassy8916]

I am using your KitchenFest! House Ceilidh music to daily dance / jump / run to around the house (apartment), during the COVID-19 pandemic when we must practise Social Distancing and stay AT HOME. It is great, since it is over 1 hour long, which is equivelent to running 10 Km.

[@davidconnolly9369]

great stuff

[@sharilundy1060]

Great to do housework by.

[@zarinnie]

I found this by accident - and simply cannot tear myself away. Incredible!

[@downpoison13]

Nova Scotia strong and proud ♡

[@sasquatchbrett6331]

Just thank you for bringing me back home.

[@mafyukon]

Missing my Cape Breton home, Fantastic.....warms my heart. Thank you!!!

[@michelefitzgerald6603]

CRYING W SOME KIND OF MYSTERY FROM LONG AGO PLAYING ON MY HEARTS STRINGS

[@shaytyler16]

On my third continuous replay! Makes my heart so happy! Thanking God for your glorious talents!

[@198634]

The master hasn’t lost his touch !!

[@michaelgallant2623]

Ashley...Your A Madman...Fantastic...Just a Fan.

[@MichaelRichard-g4y]

Now this was a fantastic collection of music here bi-y' :)

[@sgarnett2416]

Tx all for sharing your amazing talents. Getting me thru coronavirus days, thousands of miles away (but in Cape Breton in spirit!)

[@SuperAndystewart]

Ashley Macisaac and the Beatons of Mabou are really great performers. Warm Heart of the Cape Bretoner.

[@stevegrieb6596]

Traditional music the way it's meant to be played and heard. 5 stars.

[@jflefort9490]

John LeFort here from Port Hawkesbury. Hello Kinnon, Andrea and Rodney. I'm sure I met more of you's but to all of you I want to thank for the goose bumps and tears.

[@johnpettipas3763]

FANTASTIC VERY VERY WELL DONE 👏 ✔️

[@janetkurnick1641]

God I love to see that pinkie up on your bow arm! Great music! So happy to hear these tunes but so very sad for what all musicians have gone through these last couple of years. Hang in there an thank you!

[@agustasantos6214]

Great¡¡¡Thank you.

[@Leanne88888]

I don't really have a bucket list, but one thing I crave is to attend a kitchen party at least once in my lifetime.

[@chrishoffman6974]

Thanks for the music! Watching on the West Coast ! In Vancouver B.C.! i have danced to Ashley MacIsaac's music here. I think his sister's music too!

[@alanschenker]

This music brings back wonderful visits to Cape Breton: music, people, rugged cliffs and green hills, ocean waves rolling in to shore ... so beautiful!

[@ahmadronald6389]

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[@nicholasbrock5093]

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[@nicholasbrock5093]

@Ahmad Ronald Glad I could help :)

[@TheNorm9999]

Andrea Beaton in my my opinion one of the best there is!

[@TW-ud6sb]

Best musically and pure entertainment!!

[@grant008]

That was wonderful. Thank you for posting this.

[@tothepowersthatbe]

What a treat! Thank you so much for this guys! On point all of you!!

[@chriswilson7411]

This just makes me happy

[@mikeross3418]

The kitchen music Cape Breton is famous for!

[@johnscanlon6437]

I wish I were back home ....any one else ?

[@armandolarade7861]

The King at work....with a wonderful supporting cast.

[@davidaucoin7280]

f anyone ever had any doubts as to what a kitchen party is ...let this be a FINE example of one! Some Very fine fiddlers.Piano and guitar players

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

This is stunningly great, ordinary human beings producing the best music and this is only a part-time hobby for those people

[@annmariekerr5577]

The very best of tunes!

[@ptmac333]

Love how the sheet music looks like sanscrit

[@Dandelionfleur]

Wonderful, it connects me to my g-grandmother from Port Hastings, born in 1844. Love listening to this!

[@valeriiamaslova2890]

It’s simply amazing!

[@richwesterman1391]

I'm a big fan of Kate Beaton. Are these here kin? Lovely craic!

[@rexmundi3108]

this is the real deal.

[@KristianBugge]

Wow, what a fantastic hour of music!!!

[@GeocachingKeats94]

A solid set of many tunes. I miss Cape Breton profoundly. My fiddle and I will be back. :)

[@johnpettipas3763]

FANTASTIC. FIDDLING. And. WONDERFUL. PIANO. MUSIC 🎵. Too TAPALET. , Merci

[@roisinniloirgneain815]

This makes my heart ache for Cape Breton and our plans for summer 2020. Thankfully, I've experienced the wonderful teaching, in classes and workshops, of a few of the fiddlers here - Glenn, Kinnon and Ashley to be precise. If you, reader, love Cape Breton music as much as I do, get yourself registered for attendance at the Gaelic College. You will not regret it, but be warned - you may not holiday anywhere else ever in future Augusts! But then again, who'd want to be anywhere else! Thank you to these amazing performers. Stay safe and healthy, everyone. Go dtí go gcasfaimid ar a chéile arís - - Slán agus beannacht. Bail ó Dhia oraibh uilig. До свидания и спасибо вам очень большое! 🇮🇪 🇨🇦☕🥯 (Ahem.... Tim Hortons....!)

[@Melhmd]

My parents were born and raise in Cape Breton, moved to Toronto got married and had my brother and I. We would drive to Cape Breton every summer for July and August and I never wanted to come back. I would cry most of the drive back to Toronto. My mother couldn’t believe it. I would move there in a heart beat if I could. Unfortunately that isn’t a option right now with me having such a bad back, had 2 operations. But now that my parents have passed I can’t get enough of this music.

[@danielshane6487]

@@Melhmd I can see why you didn't want to leave Cape Breton Mel. This is incredible music!!!! Mark Chapter 11:22- 24.

[@Melhmd]

Daniel Shane I would suggest you visit, people are so friendly and kind. Beautiful scenery, no wonder they call it “Gods country”!

[@danielshane6487]

@@Melhmd You're so right. Went to Gaelic College in '16 for a weeks fiddle instruction- Rachel Davis, Chgissy Crowley, Rodney MacDonald, Boyd and Lucy MacNeill. Dara Smith MacDonald provided evening fiddle entertainment. Also my cousin from Glengarry Ontario was providing fiddle entertainment.

[@danielshane6487]

Next year maybe to Gaelic College for a week in August.

[@JimMacLeod-if8bj]

Great traditional Cape Breton music at its best 🎻🎶🎶

[@pattyyuraitis1459]

Off to Cape Breton I go 🤗

[@armandolarade7861]

Kinnon Beaton is so good!!!

[@bonniehardy6983]

We're Looking forward to your Concert Sunday March 29th ~ listening to KZbin has me tapping my feet already !

[@juliewasney9540]

I.have seen Ashley Macisaac perform here.

[@annymcneil9581]

When are you coming to Belfast ?? Love you. I am a left handed fiddler. Late starter. Loving it. Inspired by you.

[@nskimharris]

The crossing the minch part was my favorite

[@RonBrownLightworkxStudio]

What a grate time, glad I was able to catch it.

[@cressidaritchie4411]

Loving this! Thank you!

[@alarmerads]

Vilken härlig film att få titta på. Härligt med spelande och dansande som verkar vara spontant. Påminner mig om en av mina resor till Ireland, många år sedan nu, Alla närvarande förväntades bidra med spel, dans eller sång. Så blev det min tur och jag sjöng, efter bästa förmåga,en svensk sång av folkmusikkaraktär och fick mina applåder. Jag tror att det var på västkusten , county Clare. Rent ljuvlig film där man också byter positioner vid pianot

[@thefiddleandthesea137]

Nice sélection of tunes Kinnon Beaton.

[@juliewasney9540]

Fun! Enjoying music on Canada's West coast .

[@kbow04]

East coast, darlin

[@robinmillett6346]

Still beautiful

[@zigsinclair]

everyone gotta see this

[@magnetbeatsmusic]

Nice Songs and very nice playing.

[@lynnettereede6887]

Marvelous! BEAUTEOUS!

[@armchairguru1921]

Ashley Mac Isaac is the BEST fiddle player on the planet, bar none! Some are close but never a good as he is!

[@armandolarade7861]

Agree, he's in a class of his own...

[@rhondapaquet9588]

You Are The World 🌍 Best! No One Can Ever Take Your Place! So Proud! You Are A Magician With The Fiddle! Love Your Music! ❤

[@planetaterra8713]

Espetacular*!!*

[@sasquatchbrett6331]

Love it; never get tired of real Celtic talent!

[@juliewasney9540]

In Burnaby/Vancouver B.C.Canada!

[@samandalexhardy1342]

I can't stop listening to this song it is so good👍,

[@heatheralice1974]

Is the dancer with curly hair in a high bun Margie Beaton? She's great too. This is a dumb question from a New Yorker...are they related? Dawn's style is closest to mine but I am not on their level. Or even the one below that lol. Anyway - great experience thanks for sharing it with us via YT.

[@gaeliccollege]

Haha Margie here! :) That was an awesome day! We would be related to this amazing Beaton clan, but a few steps out. Thanks for watching and asking!

[@maxpax4441]

Amazing! reminds me of Boxing Day at my uncle's in Toronto

[@lynnhussey6597]

Tamerack 'er down!!! Awesome!

[@armandolarade7861]

The best there is...without the shadow of a doubt.

[@captainbossman1016]

27:14 MacIsaac snaps a string

[@sgtcrab2569]

35:30 former Premier of Nova Scotia!

[@timcollins827]

A grand tone and well done!

[@Claudiahochow]

(Denmark) So beautiful concert from all of You 🎶 Also beatiful with your dancing. The left hand gui who plays the violin so beatuful can some one tell me the title of his Tune? 🌹🎶🌹🎻 🌹🎹🌹

[@florence813]

Bonne ambiance !

[@nicholasmacdonald3147]

Anyone know the full lineup of tunes?

[@helenramsdell1959]

Woo drive er boy!

[@carlhadley418]

I miss the Maritimes! Give 'er!!!

[@JustFiddler]

matur Suksma😊

[@maidenrulz73]

I never did realize how much kinnon looks like his father

[@sasquatchbrett6331]

Teach your children; lost art.

[@johnscanlon6437]

MacIsaak....smile bye !

[@nozecone]

Why? The music he plays isn't enough?

[@ashleymacisaac1833]

😀🎻

[@quasimododisney8765]

@@ashleymacisaac1833 By golly, john scanlon, ya gotcher smile, b'y!

[@NickArcher-bs8hj]

Not a thing on this round earth been or ever be like Ashley MacIsaac. Saw him like this in Cheticamp. There might not be another tidemark as high again in my life. Downhill from here

[@Sarah-bq1xs]

He's a maestro - a generational talent for sure.

[@johnpettipas3763]

FANTASTIC. /. They. Don t. Call. CAPE. BRETON. GODS. COUNTRY. : With. Out. GOOD. REASON

[@cameronpickard7456]

is he the best in world or something im canadian but dont know

[@horowitzjohn23]

Does anyone know the name of the dance they do around 50:00? It's similar to something we do at country-western dances in D.C. called the Barn Dance, although we switch partners in between rounds.

[@colaisdenagaidhligthegaeli124]

That's a Cape Breton square set, part of our rich square dancing culture. The specific set seen there might be known as the Mabou or Inverness set where it's commonly danced. There are different forms done in a variety of places on the island, some which switch partners like yourselves there.

[@horowitzjohn23]

@@colaisdenagaidhligthegaeli124 Thanks. I have no idea how the dance might have migrated to Washington D.C. in its present form.

[@harbourdogNL]

0:49 Nan with her perm, that's so East Coast...photobombing da b'ys no less.

[@michelefitzgerald6603]

💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️💜❤️ 🎻 🎹 🎹 🎹

[@Skipper-pr5nr]

Fiddle tune. Mary Mac mahon

[@johnmaceachen6517]

Memory for joe mcdonald

[@JamesCalico]

the first song they play here... what is it called?

[@varshvarsh9486]

Props to the dude on piano

[@captainbossman1016]

Those were Joey Beaton, Ashley Macisaac and Lawrence Cameron.

[@richardcharnell4985]

🤙🤙🤙👏👏👏👏

[@sasquatchbrett6331]

MY INTELLIGENT COUSIN; IN HIS MIND!

[@lotusbuds2000]

Is fiddler play bow with left hand or this just a transposed image?

[@alexsherman8338]

The fiddler is indeed left-handed and the violin is made for lefties. If you look at the music on the piano, you will see that it appears correct, not transposed.

[@sgtcrab2569]

Kinnon Beaton is also playing left handed but their fiddles are both strung for a right handed player. A purpose built left handed fiddle would have the sound post and bass bar reversed.

[@armandolarade7861]

Go figure, our best fiddler is left handed...when Ashley is on, no one can touch him.

[@LAZER_DUDE]

Thanks Ashley for having my back and kicking that millionaire from Florida out of that after party in 99 outside Montreal at your hotel room cause he had a problem with me cause I was from Antigonish. Punk Rock!

[@LAZER_DUDE]

All fantastic musicians.

[@ashleymacisaac1833]

Hey what are friends for..youbgot some good memory !

[@LAZER_DUDE]

@@ashleymacisaac1833 Ian MacGuinness was my buddy that brought me too the show. He was piping for you at the time. i was the little punk rocker he invited.

[@fcgarbage4815]

777th like

[@klaushakenberg5393]

He simply is an institution

[@northscot9862]

This guy is brilliant. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH