KIPLING - "The Fitzgeralds are standout musicians in our Canadian music industry … The caliber of musicianship is very high - I think together they are a beautiful blend of gorgeous fiddle music, and top rate, absolutely exhilarating dance routines.”
This quote from Cape Breton fiddling sensation Natalie MacMaster tells us what to expect from The Fitzgeralds. The Kipling and District Arts Council is proud to present this family group in concert on April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Kipling Community Centre.
The Fitzgeralds are a family group consisting of three-time Canadian Grandmaster Fiddle and Step Dance champions – Tom, Kerry and Julie Fitzgerald. With roots in Canada’s renowned Ottawa Valley, The Fitzgeralds have evolved to include a wide variety of material in their performances, including Celtic fiddle pieces, high-energy step dancing, and a strong focus on original compositions and arrangements.
Their extensive tour history includes performances with notable artists Natalie MacMaster, Ireland’s Nathan Carter, Leahy, Tony McManus, Cherish the Ladies, TheStepCrew and Lunasa. In 2017, The Fitzgeralds went viral on Facebook via Ireland’s leading newspaper Independent.ie, with over seven million views of their original choreographed dance routine.
It is the rare combination of exceptional musicianship, mind-blowing step dancing, audience interaction, evident love of performing and genuine sibling connection that resonates with audiences of all ages and sets this group apart.
The audience can expect a high-calibre, polished, varied, and action packed show, with some goofiness thrown in here and there. They even step dance and fiddle at the same time. You can check out The Fitzgeralds at http://www.thefitzgeralds.net.
This is the final show of this concert season, so they urge our patrons to use up their season tickets. Advance tickets are available at Balfour Pharmacy or www.ticketpro.ca for $25.
Price at the door is $30. Students ages 13-18 will be admitted for $10. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets will be on sale that evening for next year’s series of concerts, with three shows for $65. These tickets may be purchased at the door that evening or anytime at www.ticketpro.ca. A draw will be made from all tickets purchased before May 1 for a chance to win your ticket money back. For more information call 306-736-2263.
