Fiddlers’ Sons back at the Boxcar

Prince Edward Island fiddler Courtney Hogan welcome back the boys from Fiddlers’ Sons to her weekly Emerald Ceilidh tonight.

Since 1997, the list of Fiddlers’ Sons accomplishments has grown to rival that of any traditional music group in the Maritimes.

The band has been awarded numerous Music P.E.I. awards and has become one of the most popular groups around the Island.

Fiddlers Sons was originally the idea of lead singer Eddy Quinn of Cardigan, who performed regularly in a country/ rock band. But, with a strong interest in traditional music their playlist now reflects the Scottish and Irish roots of the Island and includes many original songs written by the band members, not to mention their long list of jokes and stories from around the Island have helped them become a fan favourite with Islanders and visitors alike.

In fact, Quinn’s stories have become so popular that he wrote a book, “Island Characters”, which will be available Friday evening.

The band will be joined by Hogan’s friend and popular Island step dancer, Kristyn Visser.

It all takes beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Emerald Community Centre.

The Boxcar Pub & Grill will also be open at 5:30 p.m. for food and drinks and the venue is air-conditioned and licensed. Admission is at the door and guests are encouraged to arrive early as the last appearance with Fiddlers’ Sons was sold out. Copies of Fiddlers’ Sons and Courtney Hogan’s CD’s will also be available, along with souvenir ceilidh T-shirts and 50/50 tickets.