The ceilidh on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Irish Cultural Centre, 582 North River Road, with the award-winning Island folk music group Fiddlers’ Sons featuring Eddy Quinn and John B. Webster joined by Fiona MacCorquodale and Blu Gillis. This is the second last ceilidh for this season at the Irish Cultural Centre.
The event includes a 50/50 draw and complimentary “Tea and Treats” at intermission. The Hall is air-conditioned and licensed. Note: the elevator is currently out of service. Doors open at 6:30. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets are available at Locarius or at the door. $20 adults and $5 (under 12).
Eddy, the lead vocalist, also plays guitar and bodhran. He has released two solo albums for which he has received four PEI Music Awards. In 2017 the Fiddlers’ Sons marked the anniversary of twenty years in the music business with the release of a compilation album of their most requested songs. The album is titled “Fiddlers' Sons: The Best of Twenty Years” contains 22 selections that explore Island life and its people.
John B. Webster is the group’s lead guitarist and back up vocalist. He grew up on the Station Road in Cardigan. Webster’s father, Jackie, was a fiddle player and his grandfather, Jack, had a band called “Jack Webster’s Orchestra” which played all over King’s County. Webster met Eddy Quinn at guitar lessons in Lorne Valley and the rest is history. In addition to Webster’s singing and playing he has written a number of songs on the five CD’s Fiddlers' Sons has released over the years.
Fiona MacCorquodale is a local musician who has been playing traditional fiddle music at ceilidhs and other events across the Island for over a decade. She has recently crossed genres with the local country bands “Brooke & Brad” and “Quittin’ Time”. MacCorquodale will be sharing some lively tunes and accompanying the folk songs in the Fiddlers' Sons repertoire.
Blu Gillis is an Island musician who plays bass and sometimes vocals in bands and with other musicians at venues such as the Village Musical Acadian and the Deckhouse. Blu’s bass playing was featured on the song "Pogey Beach" for a P.E.I.-made movie in 2018.
For more information call Clare at 902-213-4578. The hall will be at capacity for this popular group, so reserve early to make sure you get a seat.
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