The Barra MacNeils to make Maritime stops on 40th anniversary tour

The Barra MacNeils, a Cape Breton-based family group, are pictured. (Source: The Barra MacNeils)

The Barra MacNeils, a Cape Breton-based family group, are set to play six Maritime shows this May as part of their 40^th anniversary tour.

The award-winning MacNeil siblings, from Sydney Mines, N.S., have deep roots in Celtic music. The group has recorded 17 albums, including three Christmas albums, and performs original and classic songs.

As part of their 40^th anniversary tour, The Barra MacNeils will regale audiences with stories from their four decades in the music industry.

“It’s incredible to think that we have been making music and maintaining a fan base for 40 years,” says Stewart MacNeil in a news release from the group. “So much has happened in our lives in that time. People come and people go. Music fads come and go. How people consume music has changed. Yet as a family we have beat the odds with the help of supportive family at home and supportive fans when we tour. And somehow we’ve managed to pick up new fans along the way. It really is something to celebrate.”

The Maritime shows run from May 22 to May 28, with stops in Halifax, Moncton, Truro, Summerside, Annapolis Royal, and Pictou.

Tickets are on sale now.