Get ready for the brand-new Cel:c Family Christmas…PARTY!
You’ll have plenty of :me to sip eggnog by the ?re, but not on this night… So buckle up and join Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy, their growing family, and their world-class band as they guide you through an exhilara:ng explora:on of the Christmas season. Featuring exci:ng new versions of all your classic Christmas favourites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Cel:c Family Christmas PARTY!
In the early 2000s, they balanced raising seven musically giWed children, running a farm, and performing over 75 shows a year. Now, with their children in their teens, Natalie and Donnell are back with their electrifying live performances.
Natalie, inducted into the Order of Canada in 2006, has won 2 JUNO Awards, 19 East Coast Music Awards, and released 3 Gold Albums. Donnell, known for his incredible stage presence, led the family band “Leahy” to Double Pla:num status, won 3 JUNO Awards, and starred in the documentary “The Leahys: Music Most of All.”
Together, they’ve sold out over 1000 shows in North America and collaborated with stars like Yo-Yo Ma, Michael McDonald, Allison Krauss, and Nickelback. Despite their busy schedules, Natalie and Donnell remain must-see live performers, con:nuing their :reless touring.
AWARDS & ACCOLADES
NATALIE MACMASTER
• Member of The Order of Canada (2006)
• Grammy Nominee for Best Tradi:onal Folk Album ("My Roots Are Showing")
• Featured on Grammy-winning "Songs of Joy & Peace" by Yo-Yo Ma
• 2 JUNO Awards for Best Instrumental Album ("My Roots Are Showing" - 1999, "In My Hands" - 2000)
• 5 Canadian Country Music Associa:on Awards (Fiddler of the Year, 1997-2001)
• 3 Gold Albums, 300,000+ sales
DONNELL LEAHY
• Founder and Frontman of Leahy (1996-2013)
• 3 JUNO Awards with Leahy (Best New Group, Best Instrumental Ar:st - 1998; Best Country Group or Duo 1999)
• Leahy's album: Double-Pla:num, No. 4 on Billboard World Music Chart
• Featured in 3 PBS specials: Leahy Live in Concert, Gael Force (w/ The ChieWains), Leahy Live from Ga:neau
• Extensive touring with Shania Twain (176 shows)
NOTABLE PERFORMANCES
Performed at pres:gious fes:vals such as Cambridge Folk Fes:val, Tønder, MerleFest, Dublin Irish Fes:val, Milwaukee Irish Fest, and, Cel:c Connec:ons.
Collaborated with legendary ar:sts including Béla Fleck, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, The ChieWains, Don Henley, Buddy MacMaster, and Jesse Cook.
Tickets: $55.77 + fees & taxes= $70.46
See the MacMaster/Leahy Family in Action in this video:
