Last of Summer Season

Today will be the final ceilidh for the summer season. Mike and Jennifer will close out before our annual Labor Day holiday.

The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh will resume indefinitely as of Sunday, September 12th and will run as long as the crowds keep filling the hall.

It's not over yet, folks! Don't worry if you are yet to make it - more to come in September!
The clock is ticking, however - don't put it off forever!

To reiterate: BGC will be closed from August 29, 2010, to September 11, 2010, reopening for the Autumn run on September 12th.

See you at the ceilidh!

"A slice of paradise"

Man, it was a full house here Wednesday night! We rearranged chairs and converted dancing areas into seating areas, and made do! It was a great time though! Such an appreciative and engaged crowd.

In the words of one extremely satisfied patron visiting from Toronto, "I've been travelling all around this island, and it just seems like paradise everywhere I go... but this, this was like an absolute slice of heaven. I'll remember this night as long as I live. I'm serious!"

Not much better compliment, Jennifer and Marion.

We may take our music and dance for granted (naah!!), but when we see the eyes light up in someone who is experiencing it for the first time, a simple ceilidh takes on a whole new meaning.

Fiddlers, play on!!

See you at the ceilidh!

another best? oh yes!

We may sound like a broken record, but it can't be helped! It seems we've said this so many times before, but the 27th was one of the best ceilidhs ever! Lots of visitors who wonder if they'll like this music and dance - but what's not to love? They are always quick converts!

A local friend in attendance showed her steps that night, and Christy Campbell, a well-known and beloved strathspey got her on the floor a 2nd time! Weren't we happy when Frederick from Quebec City came BACK and played accordion, with Shelly on fiddle and Allan on piano.

We'll never be bored of OUR job!!

What great square dancers on the 28th! They got into the groove right away and no wonder! Jennifer and Marion make great music together, nice rhythms and tunes!

On July 29, yet another great ceilidh with Melody, Derrick and Lisa Cameron. There were lots of visitors in Baddeck and both we and they are so happy they find our music!

We had a wonderful, appreciative crowd on the 30th who were in awe of Margie and Dawn Beaton. Folks who couldn't get into the hall stood outside and listened! A few said they may be back on Sat to catch another.

August 1st we got to see some Washabuck folks, who all loved Rachel and Donnie!

Wonderful tunes tonight with Mike Hall. He continues to amaze and thrill us! After the ceilidh, Jennifer stayed late and taught a step dance lesson to a Greek ballerina! She is now a dance teacher in Florida, and she and her daughter picked up "the hop" to take back with them and add to their repertoire of dance steps.

Dark-haired Andrew from Connecticut played 2 pieces of tsugaru, a traditional Japanese music that has been adapted to the violin. What a phenomenal performance! So moving and engaging. What a treat.

You really can't afford to miss our ceilidhs- as you can see, there's always something new and different, unexpected and surprising!

See you at the ceilidh!