Get ready for the brand-new Celtic Family Christmas…PARTY!

You’ll have plenty of time to sip eggnog by the fire, 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 exhilarating exploration of the Christmas season. Featuring exciting new versions of all your classic Christmas favorites, Natalie & Donnell are determined to raise the roof, rejuvenate the heart, and set your spirit ablaze with a most lively Celtic Family Christmas PARTY!

In the early 2000s, they balanced raising seven musically gifted 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 Platinum 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, continuing their tireless 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 Artist – 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 Chieftains), Leahy Live from Gatineau

• Extensive touring with Shania Twain (176 shows)

NOTABLE PERFORMANCES

Performed at prestigious festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival, Tønder, MerleFest, Dublin Irish Festival, Milwaukee Irish Fest, and, Celtic Connections.

Collaborated with legendary artists including Béla Fleck, Faith Hill, Carlos Santana, The Chieftains, Don Henley, Buddy MacMaster, and Jesse Cook.