Fiddlers’ Sons present Valentine’s Day concert

Award-winning P.E.I. group Fiddlers’ Sons is returning to the stage for a Valentine’s Day concert.

It takes place on Sunday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m., at the Emerald Community Centre. Admission is at the door

Courtney Hogan-Chandler, band fiddler and host of the Emerald Ceilidh, says the last year has been much different for musicians, and she’s looking forward to returning to the stage.

“We’re used to playing on stage together several nights a week. We’ve really missed entertaining and feel fortunate to be able to play music again, even if it’s in a smaller setting with some limits.”

Because of that limited capacity at the community centre, reservations are strongly recommended by calling 902393-0610.

The list of Fiddlers’ Sons accomplishments has grown to rival that of any traditional music group in the Maritimes. The group has been awarded numerous Music P.E.I. awards and has become one of the most popular groups around the Island.

Fiddlers’ Sons, which also includes John B. Webster and Keelin Wedge, 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. A long list of jokes and stories from around the Island have also helped them become fan favourites with Islanders and visitors.