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Rachel is a vibrant young fiddle player who was born and raised in the village of Baddeck, on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island. Rachel began playing fiddle at the age of 12, learning first from her grandfather, Clarence Long. then studying with Karen Beaton for four years. Most recently, Rachel has studied fiddle with Kyle MacNeil and Stan Chapman through her studies at Cape Breton University. Now at age 22, she is a graduate of CBU with a Bachelor of Arts in Celtic Studies. Rachel has been a featured performer in the Celtic Colours International Festival for five years. During the 2007 Festival, Rachel was presented with the Tic Butler Memorial Award for outstanding contribution to the Cape Breton culture. And in 2009, she was chosen as the recipient of the Frank "Big Sampy" Sampson Award, given by the Festival Volunteer Drive'er Association, in partnership with Lakewind Sound Studios. It is awarded to an up-and-coming Cape Breton musician to make their first CD. She released her self-titled debut album in October, 2009. For the past several years, Rachel has been a regular performer at the Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh and The Normaway Inn in Margaree, C.B, as well as playing many venues on and off Cape Breton Island. She has played at theatres and house concerts in the Eastern United States for the past three years with Cape Breton singer/songwriter, Buddy MacDonald. They will also be traveling to Scotland in September, 2010, touring for nine days for the Blas Festival. Also in 2010, Rachel will be performing again in the Eastern United States with a tour representing the Celtic Colours International Festival, making stops at the Maine Highland Games, the Skye Theatre, and the American Folk Festival. Through appearances at Festivals, concerts and square dances, Rachel has earned a reputation as a talented and lively young Cape Breton fiddler. Listen to some of our latest songs:Upcoming Dates:
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