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Name: Brigid McCarthy CommentsI like your music Name: Donald Veach CommentsHi Lucy, I was on a bike tour in Cape Breton some years ago and I caught your act at I think it was St. Annes - something like that. Years later you were in Boston I called out as you were walking around - and said "Hi Lucy. Thank you" with tears in my eyes. Name: G. Turner CommentsI saw your show in Charlottetown in early December and I just wanted to thank you all for a great evening ! I enjoyed it so much that it made me homesick (I am a Cape Bretoner too)! Come back again soon to PEI, I will be in the audience. Best wishes for a healthy and happy new year ! Name: Diane Winteringham CommentsYears ago you sang Old Lang Syne the "old original" way and I haven't heard it since. It's beautiful. Are there any sound clips so I can hear it once more?? Name: Carol Commentswhere can I get the wedding music played in the movie The Little Kidnappers? Name: Dave Munroe CommentsCaught your show at the Dal Arts Centre on Dec 19th...Wow! What a performance. You've gone from great to GREAT! We were particularly impressed with Lucy's remdition of Ave Maria - just perfection. Many thanks for your dedication to your exceptional talent and the drive to hone it to razor's edge! Name: Derrick Muise CommentsDiane and I so much enjoy your Christmas show at the Savoy and this year was no exception. I swear in the middle of O Holy Night when you all chime in with "fall on your knees" I almost do. Thank you all so much for all the hard work you do to provide us with an evening of immense enjoyment. Name: Don Kowalchuk CommentsMissed the tour in BC this year but your dvd brought all the magic back. Merry Christmas from the Kowalchuks. God Bless. Name: Julie Hickey CommentsYour christmas concert at the Savoy was awsome!!! Thank you for such an amazing show. I actually got goose bumps when Lucy sang Amazing Grace and Ave Maria. I never enjoyed anything so much as I did your show last night, again thank you. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your families Name: Susan Wadden CommentsThank you for such a beautiful concert at the Savoy last night! I attend every year and you never disappoint! Merry Christmas and all the best in 2012! Name: Darlene MacDonald & Ian MacLean CommentsThoroughly enjoyed your show at the Savoy!! Great way to start the Xmas season. Enjoy your time home!! dar and ian Name: Dan Young CommentsGreat show at the Savoy on Dec. 20!!! Name: PETER GASKELL CommentsSavoy Theatre, fantastic show Name: Natasha MacInnis CommentsWell...tonight was the first time I had ever went to a Celtic concert..and what a great surprise it was to see you folks. Totally different music then what I am use to. Had such a great time and a wonderful experience. Can not wait to do it again. Happy Holidays! :) Name: Tunney & Georgina Betts CommentsJust home from your amazing concert tonight at the Savoy - definitely a highlight to our Christmas Season. Thank you all so much for your wonderful gift to us this night. Name: Elaine MacLellan CommentsGreat show at the savoy tonight, you folks are the very best. Name: Ben Creech CommentsWhat a plesant surprise! The Symphony Nova Scotia Live CD in my mailbox. Did I drop too many hints? Nay – Nay! It was worth the wait. The addition of the Symphony really filled out the sound. Very well done One small thing – a translation for those of us who don’t speak Gaelic? Name: Danny & Leah Ray CommentsHi : My wife and I attended your concert at last night. It has become our Name: Lori Joyce CommentsAttended the 4:00 PM show on December 19, 2011 at the Rebecca Cohn and thoroughly enjoyed the entire performance. Name: veronica gaetz CommentsThank you for another magical musical Christmas gift! We have made this a Christmas tradition! Merry Christmas! Name: josie wilkinson CommentsI was at your show on Dec 17 ,at holy Heart Theatre.I enjoyed it very much,I love all ,your family. and allyour music, Merry Christmas to you and all your family from Newfoundland Name: Brenda CommentsRyan's playing and Lucy's rendition of Ave Maria was the best I have ever heard. You gave it such a full sound, not thin like some singers/players do. Ditto with O Holy Night, one of my favourite Christmas songs. Name: David & Shirley Williamson CommentsWe attended the concert last night in Halifax. Quite likely the best one to date of the eight we have attended. To quote: "now it is officially Christmas". Name: Paul Kennedy CommentsThanks for another first-rate concert. Seaside fm is honoured to be associated with you. Sorry we didn't get a chance to chat after the show. Safe travels and Happy Holidays. Thanks again for a classy and entertaining evening. Paul Name: Terence Dwyer CommentsSaw you tonight (Dec19). One of the best shows I have ever seen....ever. You looked like you were having so much fun. The audience was singing, you were playing on that...it was wonderful. There were tears in my eyes half the time. Outstanding performance. Name: Karen McKinnon CommentsYour Halifax concert was awesome... the addition of the Irish Dancers was an unexpected pleasant surprise... we loved it... thank you and Merry Christmas. Name: Shelley CommentsOur family tradition of seeing your Christmas show each year has expanded, This year we added 3 more grandaughters. They loved it. Such talent ! Name: Sabine Scheffler CommentsDear Barra MacNeils, I was at your christmas concert tonight in Halifax. It was the first time I heard your music and I really loved it. You make great music. Sabine Scheffler Name: Nancy & Eric Horton CommentsFANTASTIC concert!! Just left the Rebecca Cohn! You certainly are a wonderful tradition every year especially when we are lucky to get front row seats! MERRY CHRISTMAS! Name: camille aucoin CommentsSaw your Xmas concert last night in Annapolis Royal along my wife & 2 other friends.We really enjoyed it---soo good that it's hard to express in words.camille aucoin--from Belle Cote--CB Name: Cheryl Rogers Isenor CommentsMy first Barra MacNeil Christmas concert at the Cohn,but definately not my last as long as they continue.It was a birthday present and maybe my best ever.Thank you for such a great performance and the spirit of Christmas! Name: Brian/Sandra Morgan CommentsMy wife and I thoroughly enjoyed your visit to St. John's and fabulous music and singing. Looking forward to your next return. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you all. Name: Joanne Frost CommentsHad front row seats last night in Annapolis Royal. What a treat!! It feels like Christmas now. I have vowed never to miss another Barra MacNeils Christmas concert in the valley again! Happy Holidays. By the way, sure could use your voices in my Pub for Robbie Burns! (Auld Lang Syne) Name: Tiffany Butler CommentsHad a wonderful time! Truly a class act by all band members...Great Job will definitely go again! Name: Yana Petley-Jones CommentsLoved your concert last night at Kings Theater in Annapolis Royal. Will definitely watch for you in concert again and recommend you to all our friends! We are listening to one of your Christmas CDs that we bought last night!!! Name: Theresa MacNeil Campbell CommentsGreat show in Annapolis Royal last night. We saw a few of you perform at the ALS fundraiser in memory of my Uncle Ronald a few years ago in Iona, but this was our first time to see the whole family in concert. We loved it. Name: Dave Buchan CommentsVery tight and professional performance tonight in Annapolis Royal; well worth the drive through the snow from Digby. Class act by all band members coming out to meet and greet at the end of the show. Name: Lynn G. CommentsHi..this is Johanna's mom.. I thoroughly enjoyed seeing you in concent again. The last time was in Wolfville a few years back. Thanks for the rollicking good time. My hands are still tingling from clapping. Name: Mary and Tom Sullivan CommentsFabulous music, fabulous show ... St. John's - Dec 17 Name: Graham & Linda Geddes CommentsEnjoyed your show Dec 15 at the Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro. It was our time seeing you live and you didn't disappoint. We are so glad Canada joined Cape Breton and we can say you are one of us. Good health to you all. Name: Doreen Dray CommentsThanks for being in St. John's, NL twice in one year. We really enjoyed seeing you both times, and we hope you come back again soon! Name: Dave Vokey CommentsI saw your show last night in St. John's. You guys are phenomenal! I'm a musician and I know how much work goes into practicing, writing, arranging, recording and performing. Outstanding musicianship from everyone in the band, beautiful vocal harmonies, great sound. 10 out of 10!! Name: Diane Kavanagh CommentsThank you for such an entertaining night Merry Christmas to you and your families Safe travels God Bless Name: Cheryl Keats CommentsThoroughly enjoyed your show in St. John's - you are a group of immensely talented individuals and we thank you for sharing your gifts with us! Hope to see you one day again soon, a fantastic way to start this joyous season! Cheers! Name: Isabel Hickey CommentsI just got home from your concert in St.John's, NL and I wanted to let you know that my friend and I enjoyed it immencely. What a beautiful way to start Christmas! Name: Erin & Jeremy Hoskins CommentsWe just attended the Christmas show in St. John's, NL. Absolutely fabulous! We loved it! Definately got us in the Christmas spirit. Come back soon. Thanks so much, Erin & Jeremy Hoskins, Arnold's Cove, NL. Name: bob evans Commentssaw your show in saint john,s last night,loved the show enjoyed it very much.thank you. Name: Ralph Chancey CommentsYour CD with SNS arrived yesterday Thanks sooo much Name: Emma MacEachern CommentsI loved your show at the Marigold in Truro, Nova Scotia! I danced with you guys at Truro Elementary School and when I saw you play the fiddle it made me go home and get mine out which I haven't played in months! Thank You! Name: Ralph Chancey CommentsAnother great show in Liverpool. Show the Newfoundlanders how great you are. We dipped our cookies in brown cane sugar with ginger, they were great Lucy Name: David Tait CommentsTruly inspiring concert Friday night at the Marigold in Truro. So hyped up I couldn't get to sleep for hours after returning home. Keep up the fantastic music. Name: Barbara Overmars CommentsI attended your concert it Truro last night & I have no words to express how much I enjoyed it!!! You are a wonderful, talented 7 joyous group, who have such a love of what you do!!! Thank you so very much for jumpstarting my Christmas season!!! Name: Patricia Higgins CommentsVery much enjoyed your concert in Truro this evening, with my husband, David, and my mom and dad (all of us born and raised in Sydney Mines). We all agreed that it was a wonderful beginning to the Christmas season! What a talented family you are!! Name: betty macdonald CommentsThoroughly enjoyed your show in Truro this evening, Dec. 15th...It is the first time I heard you perform and I am looking forward to hearing you again in the future. Name: Maryke Sluis and family CommentsWe came as a family to your concert in Oakville with our twin 6-year old daughters. It was a special Christmas surprise for them and they loved the concert. It will long be a treasured memory for all of us. Name: Cathy Hammond CommentsI saw you last night at The Astor in Liverpool.You were amazing. I enjoyed everything about your show. You are a wondefully talented family. Merry christmas and all the best in 2012 Name: CommentsExcellent show in liverpool. Didnt think it possible you get better all the time Name: John Collins CommentsEnjoyed your concert at the Astor last evening and went away wanting more. Great show. Last time I saw you perform I paid $3.00 to see you at the Lunenburg Fisheries Exhibition and that wasn't yesterday. Name: Sandi Jones CommentsThe performance at the Astor in Liverpool, NS was just wonderful! We especially love your rendition of Auld Lang Syne. Please come back and treat us again! Name: Jim & Kathy Corbett CommentsSaw your show at the Astor Theatre, Liverpool last night with my sisters Barb and Ann. It was amazing. I think you guys get better every show. Lucy you and Kyle's version of Ave Maria was off the charts amazing and sent chills up my spine. Name: hay Commentshi Name: Kristie Lawrence CommentsMy husband and I attended your concert tonight at the Astor Theater in Liverpool tonight.You were absolutely amazing.Thank-you so much for sharing your music.We look forward to the next time you visit the Astor Theater.happy Holidays and safe travels. Name: LENAMALONE CommentsIT WAS A WONDERFUL, AMAZING SHOW U GUYS ARE ALL GREAT AND HAVE SUCH GREAT TALENT SURE HOPE U WILL BE BACK TO LIVERPOOL,NS SO I CAN BRING THE REST OF THE FAMILY,THANK U AND HAVE A GREAT CHRISTMAS Name: Jennifer Chase CommentsAwesome show tonight in Liverpool. As amazing as always. We try and catch your show at least every other Christmas andit's always the best way to get in the Christmas mood. On a plus side at least it wasn't a 2 hour drive in a major snow storm this year unlike the last time we saw you at the Cohn Name: Bob & Margaret CommentsJust returned from your Liverpool concert. What talent and energy, we were blown away. Thanks for coming. Name: Margaret McClintock CommentsAttended your concert in Liverpool tonight. Wow! What talent you have. I'm Irish and used to great gaelic music, but can play with the best of them. Lucy, your voice is wonderful.Thank you for a great evening. Name: Barb CommentsFabulous show tonight at Liverpool; be sure to come again!!! Name: kevin gehue Commentshi berra macniels we enjoyed the show that you guys and girl put on in liverpool ns at the aster theather tonight hope you come back next year Name: dawn weir CommentsThank you for another delightful evening!(in Moncton) Far too short as always. I am already looking forward to next year. Have a very merry Christmas! Name: Donna Savoie CommentsWhat a beautiful concert last night in Moncton. My friend and I were sitting right in front and we clapped our hands and stomped our feet throughout the entire show. Merry Christmas to all of you and your families and all the best in 2012. Hope to see you again this time next year!! Name: Robert Scott CommentsFantastic concert (As always). My late wife and I attended your shows on many occasions, and she had your music on her "Favorites list" which she played daily. So glad I attended this one! Name: Penny Fleury CommentsI was at your concert last evening at St. John's United Church, Moncton. Thank you so much you were absolutely wonderful; I enjoyed every moment. Thank you again and may each one of you and your families have a very Merry and Blessed Christmas. Name: Martha Robertson CommentsJust back from your concert in Moncton....Thank you so much for a lovely evening....just added more Christmas cheer for me....your voices blend so beautifully and the instruments you all play are amazing....can't wait to see you again...hopefully next year...Merry Christmas Name: Tammy Logan CommentsSeeing your show at my church St.Johns united in Moncton is one of my holiday traditions. Lucy's rendition Ava Maria was so beautiful. Name: Carol CommentsReally enjoyed the show in Welland on the weekend, as did my boy. A lovely, lively mix of music and instruments (including feet!) Name: Heather CommentsThank you Barra MacNeils for a wonderful show on Saturday night in Welland Ontario. Oh, and Mom and Dad MacNeil-ya should feel very proud of your clan. Those music lessons didn't go to waste! Merry Christmas from Port Colborne Ontario Name: Ben Creech CommentsOakville concert was great - much more than worth the drive from Michigan. I'm looking forward to the Toronto Symphony album (get on home and start licking the stamps - I'm camping by my mailbox). I'll try the cookies - they'll not last long ;-) Name: Carol Shore CommentsJust enjoyed your performance in Welland . In June I toured the Outer Hebrides. Barra was a must because the Airport runway is the beach, What a thrill to have seen it . Thanks for a beautiful evening. Lucy, your renditions of Ave Maria and O Holy night gave me goosebumps. . Name: David Abraham CommentsSaw the show in Welland. Very, very impressed with the talent, especially Lucy. Only negative, the electric bass semec to have a "snap, crackle & pop" at times. Name: Lauren Graham CommentsThank you for uplifting and inspiring in Oakville. Oh, the harmony, the purity, the joy in your playing! I've borne witness to the best of live music, but I've never enjoyed a concert as thoroughly as I did this one. Thank you for rekindling the magic in my Christmas, and the ceilidh in my soul. Name: Leslie Kennedy CommentsSaw you tonight in Welland, ON. It was an absolutely wonderful concert. We couldn't help but think what parties at the McNeil house must be like . . . so much fun!! Merry Christmas to you all!! Name: Steve and Lorraine CommentsWonderful in Welland! A real Christmas treat! Name: Liz Wightman CommentsReally enjoyed your concert tonight. Thanks for coming to Welland! You've got some loyal fans here! Hope to see you on our Illuminaqua stage someday. Name: Andrew Barkhouse CommentsJust put up my Christmas tree. I contuined my tradation of playing my Barra's Christmas CD. Lucy's verion of "O Holy Night" is still AMAZING!!! Thanks for helping me find the Christmas spirit again this year. Name: Karen Houlton CommentsMy husband and I thoroughly enjoyed your concert last night at The Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts. This was the first time we'd seen you live in concert....what a wonderful treat! God bless you and may you have a blessed Christmas and a Happy, healthy and prosperous 2012! Name: Siobhan CommentsPlease come to Florida! Please please please! Tampa would be sold out as well as Orlando, Florida Name: Margaret McCrae CommentsJust saw your concert last night at the Oakville Centre. Absolutely fantastic. O Holy Night brought tears to my eyes - very moving. MERRY CHRISTMAS Name: Tibor & Erika Muszik CommentsWe just got home from your amazing concert in Oakville, Ontario. The only way to describe this night is magical. We were totally lost in the music! Please, please come back to Oakville, Ontario again soon, With loving best wishes for a blessed Christmas to you and your families, Name: Randy Martin CommentsJust came from your performance in Oakville. Excellent performance. Great way to end the week on a high note...so to speak! Name: Pius Hennessey CommentsHi. I am just wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. I just watched your Christmas special on tv and it was great. Hope to see you in Campbell River this year coming. I would make it a priority to go to your concert and get to say hello. Name: judy reiser Commentsandi check out the music shop pg 1st item is the rerelease of the Christmas video which is in stock and shipping right away got my copy this week judy Name: andi Commentshi All! Have you considered re-releasing the Christmas Dvd? I would love to have a copy. take care, Andi Name: claudia rayner CommentsHi there. We took your show in at the Charlottetown Confederation Center last night and we enjoyed your performances immensely! What an amazing group of "FAMILY" performers you all are. WE Thank-you, and Merry Christmas, to you all!! Leonard & Claudia Rayner Name: Irene Doyle CommentsLast night in Charlottetown was wonderful. So lovely and well done. Thanks Name: Anne & Michael Palmer CommentsWe attended your show last night and both thought it was amazing. Keep up the good work. I bought your Christmas cd and enjoy it very much and it will be part of our Christmas party this Saturday. Name: judy CommentsI was at your show last night, and it was amazing, you are one talented family. I cried when lucy sang Oh holy Night.. great show Name: The Hamilton Family CommentsHi Everyone! Thanks so much for a fantastic show last night! Thank you, too, for being so kind to our girls after the show. God bless you all and Merry Christmas! Tom, Paula, Rachel & Susie Name: Cindy Macrae CommentsAttended your performance last evening at the Confed Centre in Ch`town and had a wonderful evening!! Sure put us in the Christmas spirit & you all have such amazing talents!! I could sit for hours & listen. Thank you for sharing your talents with us! I had a great evening!! Come back again soon!! Name: roy chaston CommentsMy wife and I saw your performance in Unity, Maine Dec 3 and we were awed by Lucy's voice as she sang Ave Maria, O Holy Night, and Old Lang Syne. Her Angelic voice is a gift from God, and we were priviliged to hear her sing. Thank you to all the MacNeils for a wonderful evening of Christmas music. Name: Bronwyn Ives CommentsI had the pleasure serving the Band today at the Lucy Maud Dining Room at Holland College. I am a Hotel & Restaurant Management Student here, and the band was my first table for Fine Dinning Service. I'll admit my service wasn't perfect, I think I gave Kyle both a coffee and pop. But well enjoyed! Name: "Sue from Maine" CommentsWhat a wonderful show in Unity Maine! Thank you so much! It was wonderful to see each of you in "my neighborhood", know you are welcome any time! Your music, playing, songs, arrangements, acquaintance and short visits warmed my heart ! Happy Holidays and Safe Travels home!! fondly, Sue Name: judy reiser Commentsyou outdid yourselves at unity sat. night. lucy what can i say but you did it again. also loved uncle hector's song very much. and the dancing, too many high points to list. home safe. Name: Sarah Ryan Commentslove your music and have for years, am formally from Cape Breton but now live in Vancouver. Have a very great musical Christmas. Name: Jane & Bob Nadeau CommentsSeen your show at Skye Theatre. 12/4/11 What a great show! Name: Joelle Parsons CommentsI just saw you for the 2nd time at Skye last night. Great show again. Todays "singers" could learn a thing or 2 from all of you. Name: Lori Lewis CommentsLoved seeing you last night at the Skye theater in Maine - the best show I think I've ever seen there! Thanks for a wonderful evening! Lori Lewis Wilton, Maine Name: Sandra & Tom Caton, Phillips, ME CommentsWe heard you at Skye last night for the first time...you were all amazing. It was a real thrill for us. We hope to see and listen to you again in the future. We purchased CD's for ourselves and our daughters. Name: Bob Bennett CommentsGreat concert last night in Unity. Just the thing to stir up the Christmas spirit. As a lapsed musician, I really appreciated and admired both the intensity and feeling that you all showed. Have a great holiday season. Bob Bennett Name: the Quinns Commentsenjoyed your Christmas show last night at Unity center in Maine! Your music fills the spirit with joy and a glimpse into the MacNeil sibs is fun too! Name: Gloria DeNicola CommentsExperienced you for the first time, last night at Unity Theater and it was beyond terrific! You took me back to my own roots, a Scotch Irish mining family, themselves very musical. Thank you for sharing your culture, your talent and your hearts. Name: wendy chaston CommentsYou were my Christmas gift ! You are fantastic and have 2 more fans! My husband descibed Lucy's voice as angelic to our family and I loved it all, stomping & clapping, snapping my fingers- so much fun. Thankyou, thankyou !!!!! Merry Christmas ! & a Blessed New Year! Name: Bettie Briggs CommentsSaw you at the Clark in Williamstown, MA on Dec 2. Great show...amazing how many instruments each of you can play.....and dancing too! A treat! Name: Kelly CommentsWe flew in from Denver to see you at the Clark last night. We have followed you for 10 years, got to meet you at our own Irish Fest a few years back. So you are actually our Christmas present to ourselves this year, and we loved the music in our favorite small museum in the US. Name: Jolanda CommentsVoor de derde keer gaan wij weer naar de Barra Macneils in Halifax. De afgelopen jaren waren fantastisch en onvergetelijk en een echt begin van de kerstperiode. Name: Dan Fee CommentsThe whole family is fondly remembering your Christmas show in Spruce Grove last year. It was terrific. Name: Bernie CommentsSorry to note that you will not be coming to Ottawa this December. Will miss your wonderful concert but nevertheless will be enjoying your fine CDs. Wishing you well for Christmas and the new year. Name: Elaine Sampson CommentsEnjoyed the concert Saturday in Port Hawkesbury Name: Samantha & Brianna Stewart CommentsMy 8yr old daughter and I went to your Christmas Concert at SAERC last night. We really enjoyed the show - her favorite part was singing along with "Christmas in Kilarney" - which her school choir is singing for their Christmas concert. Thank you for an unforgettable performance!! Name: Janice Touesnard Commentsgreat concert at SAERC last night, Lucy wonderful job on Ave Maria and Silent Night. Your girls are beautiful and I make the same cookies. Name: Elaine & Richard Cook CommentsWhen and what year did you play at HOly REdeemer church in Whitney Pier . We were in Port HAwkesbury tonight and we have not missed a. Christmas concert since . Loved you best at the SAvoy especially the one without power and are you heading for Fort MCcmurray this year or next Name: Tabatha Bourguignon CommentsI just got home from the Port Hawkesbury show of the Christmas Tour - you guys were absolutely FANTASTIC. Thank you so much for the great show. :) Name: judy reiser Commentsjust saw the Christmas dvd listed for sale HOORAY been wanting to get this for a long time and just placed my order see you next sat at unity stay well ps lucy's cookie rec looks good Name: Arielle Robinette Commentswho were the kids who sang Virgin Mary (Had One Son) on your pbs special? is that song available to purchase somehow? i thought it was so great. Name: Jennifer and Bill CommentsFeeling a little heartbroken - no Christmas concert dates for the Peterborough/Lindsay (ON) region. Christmas won't be the same without you :( Name: Donna Gainey CommentsMy three year old granddaughter watched your christmas special last year on TBN. She absolutely loved it. Can I purchase a dvd? Also will your Christmas program air this Christmas? Thank You Name: Donna Gainey CommentsMy three year old granddaughter watched your christmas special last year on TBN. She absolutely loved it. Can I purchase a dvd? Also will your Christmas program air this Christmas? Thank You Name: Celina CommentsHi. I was wondering if you had your music written out so that others could play it (or try to!). I really want to learn how to play some of your instrumental Christmas music, such as the Snowplow Set, on my violin. Thanks!:) Celina Name: Shelagh forsythe CommentsWe really hope to see you in Guelph at the River Run Centre again this Christmas. we have been fans for years and really love to see you! Name: andi CommentsSheumas, I hope your birthday was happy and filled with all the people and things you love. Name: Jude McLeish CommentsThanks so much for the workshop session at the Kiwanis Theatre Centre last Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie. Something we will never forget nor will the young fiddlers. Friday evening's concert was great. Keep well. j. Name: Jude McLeish CommentsThanks so much for the workshop session at the Kiwanis Theatre Centre last Saturday in Sault Ste. Marie. Something we will never forget nor will the young fiddlers. Friday evening's concert was great. Keep well. j. Name: Christine Fougere CommentsPlease, Please, Please post dates for Toronto!! I was having a baby last year and missed your concert! I need a good dose of Barra MacNeils Christmas! Name: judy reiser Commentssheumas a very happy birthday to you today. hope you get the chance to enjoy it with those you love. october really is a great month. i'm checking the tour schedule for a maine concert. judy Name: andi CommentsHappy Belated Birthdays to Stewart and Lucy. Hope your days were happy and filled with all the things and people you love most. Name: judy reiser Commentshappy happy birthday lucy. you deserve a wonderful day for all the people you make happy. have a great day with your girls. judy Name: Mary French CommentsSaw your performance last evening in Sault Ste Marie. Lovely.....will be dancing in the kitchen Name: Brian Renwick CommentsGreat show at the AlgomaCeltic Festival earlier this evening . Must have been a lot of fun times in the MacNeil residence as you all grew up .Travelled three hours from Sudbury to catch your performance and Ashleys . Hope to see you next summer at the Sudbury Celtic festival and Highland Games . Name: Yvonne Emmerson CommentsCame from Sudbury, Ontairo to see you's at the Algoma Celtic Festival,just loved you all.Hope to see you's in Sudbury at the Celtic Festival next summer:) Name: Mary Callaghan CommentsYou lifted my spirits and brought tears to my eyes, the only word I have to describe you is beautiful. Name: Marie Thorp CommentsWhat a wonderful concert tonight in Sault Ste. Marie. (Oct. 21st) Loved "Don't call me early" Name: judy reiser Commentshappy birthday stewart. hope your day is the best ever. enjoy it, you deserve it. Name: David McNeil CommentsHi There, Would love to see an Ottawa visit on your planned tour dates for Christmas. One day I would really like to see a Celtic summer music visit. Regards .. Dave MacNeil Name: betty cameron CommentsPlease let me know yout Xmas.concert dates. Thank-you Name: Jerryldine MacDonald CommentsDo not see "Charlottetown PEI" on the schedule what a shame always enjoyed the Christmas show, guess we will have to travel to Truro or Halifax!! Name: Ralph Robinson CommentsLooking forward to seeing you on Dec 9 in Oakville.. Are Bunny & Hector Dipersio still with us? Name: Christine Fougere CommentsI'm hoping you make it to, or close to Toronto at Christmas! You make the season for me! Name: stephen greathead Commentshey barra mcneil's this is Stephen Greathead my mom and I love your cd see you December 9th Name: Mike Lalmond CommentsAny chance you might make it to Milwaukee Irish Fest next summer, Aug 2012? Please give it consideration. I first saw you there maybe five years ago and immediately bought four of your CD's. Sure wish you were touring somewhere nearby this year. Love your music! Mike Lalmond Germantown, WI Name: Cathy & Bill Gillis CommentsGreat Show at the DeCoste Centre in Pictou on Friday night. Fabulous!!!! Name: Anne Nichols CommentsAttended the concert at the DeCoste last evening and it was great. I especially enjoyed Kyle's fiddling. You are an exceptional fiddler, and my father-in-law would have appreciated that you didn't dance and wave the fiddle around while playing. As an old-time fiddler, that annoyed him. Name: Harry & Charlene Knoester CommentsYour show tonight was excellen - Augs. 12. The last time we saw you guys perform was few years ago Xmas. After the show we went to the Pub. They live entertainment too. Craig MacEachern and Scott MacEachern. Scott told us he played with Boyd & one of your other brothers. Thank You Name: Tony Belly CommentsGUARANTY TRUST LOAN PLC Have you tried to obtain loans from banks without success? Reply to this e-mail:gtloans001@gmail.com Regards Tony Belly Name: Lynn Seward CommentsI really enjoy your music. My favorite song is called The Island. Name: Michelle Fry CommentsHi i also graduated in 1981 and am trying to find out who to contact about the 30th reunion of Memorial high class of 81.If u have any information on who i should contact it ,would be a great help .Thank u so much. Name: Spencer Porter CommentsI saw you guys at the sound of music in burlington, AWESOME SHOW! I really would love you see your band again. Im going to be in pictou NS july 25- aug 08th I see you guys are playing there on the 12th of Aug. I wish I could saty a little longer just to see you play. Name: Sandra MacPhauk CommentsLooking forward to seeing you at sound of music fest in burlington. Have enjoyed your music for very long time. Name: Dan Fee CommentsOur family enjoyed seeing you at the Christmas Show in Spruce Grove. Our kids still talk about it and about meeting all of you afterwards. Thanks again and can't wait til your next trip out this way. Sincerely yours, Dan, Kathryn, Emily and Adam Fee Name: KEELY JONES CommentsI LOVE YOU ALL Name: Norman Hector MacNeil CommentsMy parents were from N.S. My father's family from Bara. I was born in Mass., now live in Ca. I've played the fiddle (violin) for 72 years. Studied N.E.C. of Music. Admiringly, yours, Tormod Hechun Mac Niall Name: Norman Hector MacNeil CommentsMy parents were from N.S. We lived in Mass. I now life in Cal. I've played the fiddle (violin) since 1930. Your music is marvelous. Admiringly, Tormod Eachun Mac Niall Name: sarahmacdonald Commentsjust checking Name: Commentsbig foot Name: sarahmacdonald CommentsHi all, Great concert in Halifax Sat. night - top of the blender - Lucy I can't find the right word but your voice is so matched, complimentary,? really good anyway with the symphony. Name: patricia seliy Commentsjust wanna Name: Kimberley CommentsGreat show at the Cohn tonight with SNS! Look forward to the new CD. And Happy Birthday Kyle :-) Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Kyle, I hope this year is fantastic to you. Name: judy reiser Commentshey kyle have a great birthday judy Name: david warwick CommentsI was a great fan of slainte mhath. I hope you'll playing over in UK at some point ? Name: Greg Goodman CommentsPlease come to Seattle !!!! Name: mary roseleen walsh CommentsI've just today found out that we are related, My name used to be Sarah Ryan, Frank{Francis}Ryan is my biological father, My grandmother was Mary MacNeil from Iona, my biological mothers side was from Arichat, Richmond County. Love your music Name: Nicholas Hersom CommentsI enjoyed greatly your performance on Friday 8th April at the Calgary Folk Club. Name: brian thurgood CommentsGreat show at the calgary folk club last night! You are still the best! from a fellow cape bretoner (born in Sydney, lived for 6 years in St. Peters, then all of me but my heart and my mind headed west). Slainte mhath! Brian Thurgood Name: Allison Haskell CommentsJust came to your concert at the Calgary Folk Club. Fantastic. We were thoroughly entertained. I loved all the instruments and variety. Your vocals are dynamic. A memorable evening. Thank you. Name: Maureen Kingsbury CommentsLoved your concert tonight at Folk Club in Dalhousie (although the venue was hot & crowded). Marvellous harmonies & great talent as you traded instruments & clogged. Name: Bonnie Wasser CommentsLoved your concert at Roy Thomson Hall last night!! Name: Beth Patterson CommentsI saw your concert with the TSO on April 6th. It was fantastic. Thank you for a great evening of music. Name: bev Commentsenjoyed your show last night with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.... Name: Susan Gaetan CommentsThank you for a delightful concert along with the TSO in Toronto at the Roy Thompson Hall. It was very enjoyable. Name: Allison CommentsThoroughly enjoyed your concert with the TSO tonight. Perfect blend of all your talents with the orchestra. John Morris Russell kept the orchestra in check so your music soared. The young dancers were an extra treat. Thank you for a super evening. Name: Jo-Ann CommentsCongrat's it was a wonderful concert. I heard many favorable comments leave Roy Thompson Hall. It sounds like the TSO needs you more than you need them to livin' the joint up :) Name: Elda Duboff (aka Andrea lehrer) CommentsDear Barra MacNeils, When a lone California woman crossed the causeway for the second time on Boxing day 2010 the radio was playing a song that I had never heard before...The Island... (more) Name: Sharon David CommentsI attended your concert in Kelowna and thoroughly enjoyed it. I play with an Irish music group. I loved the song "Children's Winter". We perform at a lot of seniors homes and I would like to be able to sing that song. How can we go about getting music and permission to do that? Name: Barbara Maria Mac Neil CommentsMy father's name was James Gordon Mac Neil he was born in Canada and I know that the family belongs from somewhere here may I have some news about the family? I live in Italy now and married an italian. Name: andi CommentsHappy Belated Birthday, Ryan. Hope it was a good one. :) Name: judy reiser Commentsryan, just realized you had a birthday on the 7th. happy belated birthday hope it was a great one for you. judy Name: Marlene Cameron CommentsI live in Dartmouth Nova Scotia,but originally from Sydney Mines.Lived on Pitt Street. Graduated from SMH in 1973. I was just wondering what yout first names were as I might remember your family. Name: Sandra McNeil Izaguirre CommentsVery exciting! Name: John Crosby Commentsa little late but loved the Brockville show. My signed hat will look great in my Bar when the wife lets me build it. LOL. see ya Name: Mike Bates CommentsHI guys, how she go'in,bye I hope to see you all soon. Kyle, I just like to know how the twins are doing?? are they Baaaad? Ha HA TALK LATER Name: Sylvia Weaver CommentsI so enjoyed your fabulous concert in Lindsay just prior to my departure for my native Scotland for Christmas. Now, you MacNeils have the power and ability to educate the North American population in the proper pronounciation of Syne. i.e. SYNE and not ZYNE. (Means "since"). Name: judy reiser Commentsyes, happy belated birthday to Boyd great work on the tour blog judy Name: andi CommentsHappy Belated Birthday Boyd. Hope it was wonderful Name: Gene & Beverly CommentsWe love your music Name: hadeel Commentshow r u?? i am hadeel from jerusalem i want your song "on the bank of the roses" ft joani madden as mp3 i have been searching for this from 4 months plz i wanna hear it again this is my e mail hadeel_8(at)hotmail.com regards Name: hadeel Commentshi how r u?? i am hadeel from jerusalem i want your song "on the bank of the roses" ft joani madden as mp3 i have been searching for this from 4 months plz i wanna hear it again this is my e mail hadeel_8(at)hotmail.com regards Name: andi andrzejewski CommentsMerry Christmas All! Name: Anne MacLeod CommentsJust wanted to let you know that the last music Paula's Aunt Ada listened to before she passed from this life was the Christmas Album. It brought a little bit of home and happy memories of family gatherings to her hospital room in New Hampshire, and I thank you for that. Name: Peter Nickless CommentsSaw the family perform December 14 in Ottawa. In spite of what must have been a long and tiring trip and delay, the performance was wonderful. I never tire of your inspiring Christmas music year after year. Name: Elaine Boland CommentsJust wanted to let you know that your Christmas CDs are my favourite recordings of the season. On the top of my list is your version of "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" - just love it! It is nice to hear some religious Christmas songs in this day and age! Thank you. Name: Bernie M. CommentsWonderful energy- and talent-filled show in Ottawat! Also your TV special. Those Acadian ladies were outstanding too. Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year to you all! PS I hope you can include my favourite Christmas carol ("Hark the Herald") in a future Christmas concert. Name: Dan MacDonald CommentsExcellent show on Monday night at the Savoy. It's always such a pleasure to watch you folks in action. Merry Christmas to one and all!!! Name: Shelley CommentsHi: Another great show. We have made your concert a family tradition. Name: Chitra Nayak CommentsI had the chance to hear your concert in Dal, Halifax as my friends took me for that. I am from India and I really enjoyed it. You guys did a great job and bring out the Christmas spirit. Name: wanda earhart CommentsJust want to say THANKYOU for a wonderful evening at the Savoy! Perfection from start to finish! Merry Christmas Wanda Earhart & Family Name: Pierrette Brousseau CommentsThank you for providing us with yet another unforgettable experience in Ottawa last week. Your Christmas concerts never fail to lift my spirits! We hope that you won't have so many winter driving challenges the next time you come to Ottawa. Your fan, forever, Pierrette Brousseau Name: Victor Tomiczek Commentsyour show at the Savoy in Glace Bay was fantastic and once again the Berra Mac Neils have proven that its possible to keep getting better end better. Lucy singing "o holy night "is worththe price of admission . It makes my Christmas. Thanks. Name: Riley Morris CommentsI loved your concert at the savoy.It really put the christmas spirit in me and my mom. Name: Candee McCarthy CommentsWe look forward to your Xmas show every year at the Savoy, esp Lucy singing O Holy Night as its my father's favorite; he always played it while we decorated our tree as kids. Last night my husband and I brought our sons for the 1st time. Its become a very special part of our Christmas. Thanks :) Name: Sonia MacVicar CommentsMy first time to your concert last night at the Savoy and it was amazing. My favorite was Ave Maria and Oh Holy Night. Amazing! Thankyou for making my Christmas even more special. Name: Bruce & Audrey Robinson CommentsEnjoyed your show last night at the savoy. Christmas is special for us, and your family has always been a part of it. We can tell that you really enjoy what you do, it's not just a job, and thats why your concerts are so much fun. Dont ever lose that. Name: Linda Oram CommentsAt the Savoy tonight(Dec 20) ---Excellent show---WHOW!!!!!! Name: Kathy MacCuish CommentsJust got home from the Glace Bay show. My husband and I had a wonderful time - the music and the Washabuck stories were great. Thanks so much for sharing your music. Name: Mary Neill CommentsCheers and God Bless your Family this Holiday Season. Name: Lois MacLean Boudreau CommentsLast night in Halifax was truly magical. I laughed, I cried and I did lots of clapping and toe tapping. It will be a new family tradition from now on. A must, being from Sydney Mines. Amazing to see how God has given so much talent to a family. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us all. Name: Anne Snyer CommentsFabulous concert in Halifax. Will attend your concert with Symphony NS next Spring. Name: Penny and Terry Bremner CommentsHi! Merry Christmas! We really enjoyed your Christmas Concert at the Rebecca Cohn[4:00 show] Manny Thanks! We bought 2 CD"s to send to relatives in England and Saudi. They will really enjoy them. Name: Joyce Wallace-Hills CommentsAwesome concert on sat Night, What a talented family, I come from a family of 13, we can't play anything except we can talk alot. Your Mom and Dad can be very proud. It made my day and both my husband and I loved it. thank-you I Name: veronica gaetz CommentsWell you did it again. What a wonderful performance last night. You put the magic in Christmas. Looking forward to the show in April. Merry Christmas! Name: veronica gaetz Commentshi Name: Carla Bunch/Scotiabank CommentsI was fortunate enough to attend your concert last evening in Halifax and did the intro.I am so proud that we,Scotiabank,have been sponsoring such a talented group.Your Christmas CD is playing in our branch at this very moment so staff and customers alike can enjoy some great Christmas music. Name: Elaine Downes CommentsWe were at the concert on Dec 19 So nice to hear traditional and original Xmas music and not the much hackneyed "christmas carols". Beautiful singing - thanks so much for restoring our faith in Xmas ! Best wishes to you all for a happy, family Christmas Elaine D ! Name: Tracie CommentsWe attended yesterday and I became a fan. The sounds that came from that concert from the angelic voice of your favorite sister to the great playing of the bass and everything in between, I was brought to tears a few times!! Name: Connie C. Moore CommentsI attended your 2010 Christmas Show at the Cohn yesterday.What a wonderful Christmas gift ! Name: Vin Vinson CommentsI hope you will be at North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas again in March 2011. I really enjoyed you this year and made it a point to see your show twice. I'm a Scot and will be there with Clan Gunn. I've traced 5 of my families to Scotland. Name: Loretta Randall CommentsGreat Show! I really enjoyed your performance in halifax. Its nice to see over the years some families all go their seperate ways and with new families of their own and here you all are still so close together and having fun with it! I love it! Name: Holly Curtis CommentsIt is a most wonderful moment when all the worries and problems this world offers just fall away and are totally gone. Your family brings this moment to so many. Thank you. Name: David & Shirley Williamson CommentsGreat concert at the Cohn Sunday evening. We always feel that the Christmas season is "officially" here when we attend the Christmas Concert. Name: Cathy Hopkins CommentsJust got home from the show in Halifax, it was my first time seeing your show and it won't be my last. Name: Philip Reeves CommentsI had the pleasure of volunteering for your Christmas show at the Imperial Theatre. It truely put us all in the Christmas spirit. I particularly enjoyed the beautiful gaelic numbers - they brought back fond memories of "me mum" who was a true Scot. Wishing you all a blessed and happy hogmanay! Name: Andrew Barkhouse CommentsSaw your Christmas Show in Antigonish. Love your Christmas Album. I rely on it to put me in the Christmas mood every year. It was great to finally hear it live. Thanks for an AMAZING show. Name: Blaine Jessome CommentsJust saw your Dec. 18 concert at Bloomfield Centre St. F.X. The show was as usual, amazing! I'm from Florence , C.B. I attended Memorial High School and graduated in 1981. Can't wait until next year. I've lived in Antigonish since '88 Slainte Mhath Slainte Mhath Name: keith and joan lewis CommentsAntigonish concert - Fabulous! Enjoyed every song - you are a terrific family. Please keep singing and entertaining as long as you can. God Bless, have a wonderful Christmas! Name: Shelly Mac Gillivray CommentsI attended your show tonight (Dec.18) in my hometown of Antigonish. From the bottom of my heart thank you guys (& girl!) for the most amazing experience. Lucy, your voice is straight from Heaven, as are your brothers. A GENUINE, immensely talented family. What a show!! Name: Gladys Ross CommentsI want to thank you all for making my Christmas so special. Your performance was so fantastic as My Friend Larry Reid got the ticket for the night of December 10, 2010 in Kingston, Ontario. A Very Merry Christmas & Happy Healthy New Year to you all. Gladys Ross & Larry Reid Name: Quenton Wagstaff CommentsGod Bless all of you. Name: Ann Marie Kerr CommentsJust back from the great concert at the Imperial Thank you. Was wondering if your Mother is doing any writing.....met her in North River at writers workshop. Name: judy reiser Commentsmerry Christmas to you and your families. after all my anticipation i cant make it to st. john tonight. 2 mt seats in the first row are mine and my daughters. will be there in spirit though judy Name: Susan Spurrell CommentsMerry Christmas from the students and staff at Jubilee. Amelia says, "I miss you!!" Kenna says, " I can't wait to see you!!" Name: Susan Spurrell CommentsMerry Christmas from the students and staff at Jubilee. Amelia says, "I miss you!!" Kenna says, " I can't wait to see you!!" Name: Susan Spurrell CommentsMerry Christmas from the students and staff at Jubilee. Amelia says, "I miss you!!" Kenna says, " I can't wait to see you!!" Name: Susan Spurrell CommentsMerry Christmas from the students and staff at Jubilee. Amelia says, "I miss you!!" Name: Janet Lousley CommentsAttended your wonderful concert in Brockville Wednesday night. You are truly a great musical group and now I am singing along with your CD's for the next days to Christmas. Hope you all have a good holiday as you need it after this long trip. Name: marie Commentsps you guys were amazing ! Name: marie Commentsmy mom and i spent a wonderful evening with your family at the academy theatre in lindsay december 11th we smiled the whole night long it was especially nice cause it was my moms 86th birthday Name: doug smith CommentsReally enjoyed your show in Lindsay Ont. I,am a former resident of C.B. spent many of my summers in lower Washabuck,the show brought back many memories of old friends.Please wish your parents a Merry Christmas on your return to C.B. for me,Colombo knows me very well Dougie Name: doug smith CommentsReally enjoyed your show in Lindsay Ont. I,am a former resident of C.B. spent many of my summers in lower Washabuck,the show brought back many memories of old friends.Please wish your parents a Merry Christmas on your return to C.B. for me,Colombo knows me very well Dougie Name: Brian Morton CommentsTremendous show in Brockville last night. My wife and I had great time. Looking forward to seeing you here again in the near future we hope. Man from Yarmouth Name: lynn CommentsEnjoyed your concert in Brockville on Wednesday even after the delay from Monday. We arrived on Monday ready to hear you perform to hear of the snow delay. Tis the season. Hope you have a safe journey and a Merry Christmas. Name: Carolyn, Ian, Shannon and Craig CommentsWell, your show on Sunday in Sarnia was fantastic! On the way home to Strathroy we ended up in whiteout conditions and had to follow a tanker truck's tail lights to a truck stop. We were stuck there for 48 hrs. Was it worth going? You bet! It was a life changing experience! the Johnstons Name: Sherry Macdonald CommentsI wanted to say thx. I took my mom 2 see you in Lindsay & it was nice to see her smile 4 a change. My father passed away late last summer after a long & rough illness & my mom has been feeling guilty over her relief from it. It was nice to see her forget & enjoy something 4 a couple of hours. Name: Juergen Haenel CommentsHello from Germany, hope you'll come back to Germany one day soon, or at least to Europe so I can visit your concerts. Name: Anika Gnaedinger CommentsI love your music Name: CommentsmIssed you Name: Colin Aird CommentsWonderfull X-mas show in OTTAWA All X-mas music for 1 hour and 40 minuits. A rouh trip; Lucy looked tired. Best of X-mas and the new year. TY, CBA Name: Benjamin Creech CommentsThe Sarnia Show was Great. Not so the snow. Getting there was no fun. I started during Detroit's rush hour, and some of the worst of the snow fall. I was just across the bridge to Port Huron when I heard that the 402. Your wonderful performance made it all worthwhile. Name: Dwayne MacKinnon CommentsHiya folks, Great to see you all, as always. Truly, truly impressed at the speed you managed to get set up for the Ottawa show. A job very well done, especially considering the length of travel time it took to get here. Happy Holidays and all the best to you & your families. Safe journey home. Name: James MacNeil CommentsHope you come to Kitchener Ontario some day Name: Kathleen CommentsThanks for the great show in Ottawa. We're glad you didn't cancel because of the snow! Name: cathy ann mac phee CommentsJust a quick note'so you can tell your mum how fab you all were last night.Considering your trip'you all looked so relaxed'and the music was just incredible'I am proud to say I know you and can't wait till you come back.Will be thinking off you as I head to Barra next week xxxxxx Name: Kim in Ottawa CommentsDecember 14 in Ottawa. Excellent show, and thank you for perservering and showing Mother Nature who's boss! You were worth the wait...see ya next year! Kim Name: Cammie Ritchie CommentsGreat show tonight in Ottawa. I appreciate the effort you made to get here.I am sure you must of been tired and frustrated. Hope the rest of the tour goes smoothly. It was my first time seeing and hearing you. It was a lovely delight. I can't wait to listen to the cd I bought at the show. Name: Kathleen O'Ray CommentsI wanted to thank you for an incredible evening here in Ottawa. It was such a pleasure to hear the fiddle music I grew up with and my fifteen year old daughter (after a 3 year rest) want's to Irish Dance again. Congratulations! Name: George & Sandy Brown CommentsFantastic show tonight in Ottawa! You are truly inspirational! Merry Christmas! Name: Angela CommentsReally loved your performance on Sunday night in Sarnia. The show was well worth the (somewhat frightening) drive to and from Sarnia Sunday night. THANK YOU for putting us in true Christmas spirit. Completely wonderful show!! Name: Cheryl and Bob Taplay CommentsWe enjoyed your show immensely. We hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. You certainly made our Chrismas season alot brighter. I am the lady who gave Lucy the little poodle. Thanks Cheryl and Bob Taplay 216 Leonia St., Cornwall, Ontario K6H 5L9 Name: Annie CommentsSo sorry you got stuck in Sarnia. I can't get to the rescheduled show on Wed. night in Brockville. Maybe next year. Merry Christmas and safe travel for the rest of your tour. Name: Anne CommentsIt seemed like so long ago that the Barra MacNeils had played Cornwall. It was worth the wait. The performance was wonderful. Thank you for making Cornwall one of your stops. Looking forward to next time already. The energy from the show was outstanding!! Name: Judy Burns CommentsHello folks; Attended your performance in snowy Sarnia. I introduced a couple of my friends to your musical marvels. Margie wanted me to pass on that you are all "awesome". I of course, have been a fan for years and know this to be true. Merry Christmas ------Judy Name: Kevin & Melina CommentsHello, all- Saw you in Sarnia last night. Met you after. Weather aside, we had the most wonderful time! The show was fantasicl! We are looking forward to your next visit to the area. THANK YOU. Our prayers that your travels keep you safe. God bless, and Merry Christmas! Kevin & Melina Holly, MI Name: Jim Cantwell CommentsGosh and begorrah!When are you comming out west?I could use a little bit of home out here.Merry Christmas,Jimbo in Fort Mac Name: Sharon Bardwell CommentsFabulous concert last night! Thank you for coming to Sarnia, even though the weather was not cooperating. I see that it took my sister Debbie, who posted below, 3 hours to get home...your concert was well worth it! A very Merry Christmas to all of you! Name: Debra Bardwell-Simic CommentsWonderful Sarnia concert last night. It was beautiful and lots of fun-thankyou. I took home your 2 Christmas CD's with me. (It took us 3 hours to drive home in the blizzard from Sarnia to Forest though). Name: David Ward Commentsid love to sing with you guys - in lindsay last week (acadamy theater) - an awesome show - i will cherrish the signed cd forever Name: Mike Leach CommentsHey guys, it was nice to see you all again. This was my first Barra ManNeil concert. I have never before seen so much talent on stage at the same time. Great show, you put me in the Christmas spirit. Drive safe and have a Merry Christmas. Name: Rebecca Phillips CommentsIt was so awesome to see you at the concert in Lindsay, and even better that we got to talk to you! It was neat to hear stories about you and my parents (Bob Phillips and Dianne Robertson). I'm very proud to say that I've met all of you. I really enjoyed your concert. Merry Christmas! Name: Sara Fraser CommentsJust got home from the show in Sarnia-absolutely amazing! The songs, carols,stories,laughs,dancing-incredible. You'd never know there was a blizzard outside,the warm stories,beautiful music...one of my new favourite Christmas memories. The harmony was outstanding-your music is truly inspirational. Name: CommentsName: Benjamin Creech CommentsI'm getting ready to hit the snow and skid on up to Sarnia for the show today. I'm really good at driving sideways. I got my training in Michigan's UP. See you there. Name: Benjamin Creech CommentsJust getting ready to slog thru the snow to Sarnia. Just as well that I drive really well sideways. I got my training in Michigan's UP - eh. Name: Dorothy Black CommentsFabulous concert in Lindsay December 11th. So much talent in one family. Your parents should be very proud. Keep up the great work. You deserve a rest at Christmas. A very gruelling schedule this year. will enjoy the double CD. Name: eileen Commentssaw your show in Kingston last night - such a talented family!!! Oh so impressed w/ your musical abilities. You are all amazing singers - but, wow, all those instruments you can play!!! You are all so talented. I come from a family of 6 siblings too - it must be fun to work together!! Name: David Balcarras CommentsThanks for the great concert tonight in Lindsay. Bought a cd - and will blast it at my family Christmas gathering in Waterloo ON. Many thanks - thinking about exploring my ancestral Gaelic roots too. Name: Jacqui CommentsI enjoyed your concert in Lindsay Ontario very much. I hope that you come back. Name: Julia Noakes CommentsThanks you so much. This is a difficult year for both my mom and I. Her because my father has passed and me, my husband and I are splitting. Your concert tonight gave both of us a boost that was needed and we both so enjoyed the concert and are making plans to go again next year. Thank you Name: The Avery Family CommentsGreat show! Thanks for coming down to Kingston again! Name: Kathleen Umanetz CommentsWhen the Lord is worshiped the angels appear. Such was the case Friday night in Kingston at the Grand Theatre. As your group was singing, I sensed an angel in our midst at one side of the stage. Name: Cathy Targett CommentsThoroughly enjoyed the show in Cornwall, ON. It brought some tears to my eyes and gave me a little taste of home this Christmas! Thank you and God Bless you all! Name: Stephanie Aubertin CommentsLoved your show in Kingston last night. You are always amazing but I particularly like the lovely harmony - the word that comes to mind is gentle. Enjoy your Christmas - I would love to be in a Cape Breton home during the holidays! There can't be any more fun in the world! Name: Heather CommentsAmazing concert in Kingston. Name: Tara Stephenson CommentsWe saw your performance at Horizon stage in Spruce Grove , AB. You make me truly proud to be from NS. The amazing talent, and warmth you transcended as you danced, sang and played. My cousin told me to attend, and what a treat . Great way to start the holidays... Merry Christmas to you all. Name: maryrose doucette CommentsI saw your concert in Belleville, and it was amazing! I loved the song Lucy did in Gaelic on the harp. I bought the Christmas c.d. and I love step dancing to the fiddle songs!!!! Thank you so much! Name: Lisa White CommentsSaw you in Port Hope last night! It was fantastic. Your Christmas CDs are our favourites and have been for 8 years! We try to see you on every tour. Merry Christmas! Name: Sherrilyn Harman CommentsWe took my parents to your show in Port Hope last night for a Christmas present. Mom is a MacNeil from Barra, too. We all loved it. We did the same last year. We can never get tired of your music and singing. Beautiful! Name: Letty Rosendale CommentsWe love your music. Wish you would schedule a concert in Anchorage, Alaska. Best of luck to you all and Happy Holidays. Name: Meggy CommentsMy family and I went to the concert in Peterborough last Friday. It was the best concert ever! You are all so talented and amazing, thanks for the great night! Name: susan spurrell CommentsLucy, Amelia did an excellent job at the Christmas concert tonight. She looked sweet! Your mom dropped off your rose. Name: Lorne Cameron CommentsHi there, I just wanted to pass along my Thanks! for a wonderful concert in Orrillia Sunday night! -it brought back a lot of memories. I and my family are from Inverness - I wasnt there log as a child, (that was along time before Boyd was even born!) Merry Christmas! Lorne Name: Cathy ann CommentsCan't wait to see you all next week in Centerpointe :) x Name: Susan Schmidt CommentsWe really enjoyed you Celtic Christmas concert in Huntsville on Dec.6/10. You are ALL so talented and you truly have a very special gift. Our dog passed away on Sunday, but your sister gave us peace and hope again. It has been a real blessing to us. May the Lord continue to bless you and keep you! Name: ROBERT & LINDA OAKDEN CommentsSAW YOU AT THE OPERA HOUSE IN ORILLIA & HAD YOU SIGN SOME CD'S AFTER THE SHOW. WHAT A WONDERFUL CONCERT! YOUR TALENT - INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY IS SECOND TO NONE. ALL THE BEST FOR THE HOLIDAYS & IN THE NEW YEAR. Name: Deirdre Renaud CommentsRon(husband) and I enjoyed your Celtic christmas in Huntsville on Dec.6/2010.Bought your CD and will have countless hr. of music.Fasinated with the different instruments. God Bless Name: Debra Hayes CommentsThank you for being my Christmas present. My husband got tickets for me and my best friend to attend your show in Guelph. My friend even bought us your new Christmas CD as a momento. We had a most enjoyable wonderful evening. I am finally in the Christmas spirit. Name: Kim Armstrong CommentsMy mom and I just got home from your concert in Huntsville, Ontario and we loved it! My father passed away on October 30th and we've been struggling but your beautiful vocals and amazing musical talent certainly left us feeling more like celebrating. Name: George and Lorraine CommentsI would happily miss five hockey games to see your show again. G. I would miss almost all hockey games to see your show again.L Name: Sharon Browne CommentsSaw you guys in Guelph on the 4th. Was a fabulous concert. Loved your rendition of Carol of the Bells. All of you are so talented. Lucy sings like an angel. Sheumas should do an instramental album. Merry Christmas and Thanks for Lovely evening Name: Ed & Petra CommentsWe enjoyed your Christmas concert at the River Run in Guelph,Ont on Sat. Dec.04/10. My wife said that Lucy sang like an angel. Name: Joanne Robertson CommentsThank you so much for the Orillia concert last night!Joe's family began in Tabusintac, NB and we visited family in Florence, NS this summer.What a pick-me-up for Joe just started chemo for cancer.You did better than that...he's got Christmas Spirit!Love,Joe & Joanne Robertson Name: Robert and Dawn Critchley CommentsGreat concert at the Orillia Opera Huose last night. Please come back again. Thanks Rob and Dawn Name: Bab and Allison Ormerod CommentsThanks for giving us such an excellent show in Orillia on Sunday Dec 6th. You were superb, and so versatile - but Lucy's voice? Wow! Hope we'll be seeing you again! Bob and Allison Name: Christine Pacheco CommentsI thoughly enjoyed the show Name: Jackie Bedard CommentsWas a fabulous show. Name: Laurie Hacker CommentsSaw the Barra MacNeils last night at the River Run Centre in Guelph, ON, Canada for the first time and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Great Celtic Christmas music! Would highly recommend to anyone who loves Christmas and Celtic Music to go see this fabulous show!!! Name: N. Ohashi CommentsFabulous concert last night in Guelph! We really enjoyed it. We purchased your Christmas CD II and it is wonderful! Thanks for a wonderful evening! Name: Cassi Cameron CommentsWow! I loved your concert in Peterborough! I went with my roommates, and we all clapped so much that our hands went numb. Name: John, Christine & Lorraine Serhienko CommentsWe got to enjoy an evening with you Nov. 27, 2010 in Saskatoon. Thank you so much for coming and giving us a great start to the Christmas season. Your voices and music are certainly a gift from heaven. Take care and have a very Merry Christmas. Name: Emma Kelly CommentsThank you so much for coming to the River Run..I remember seeing you all live in concert 7 years ago for your Christmas tour and loving it. I was 8 at the time, so after buying the CD and playing it every Christmas since then, it kind of became a part of Christmas at home. It livens up any holiday! Name: Ed Winstanley CommentsThanks for a great evening, I caught the show in Peterborough , the variety of instruments and sounds is amazing. One of my favorite music experiences was one of your shows in the Sydney Mines area , Name: Peter Brouwers CommentsA few days ago I was at your concert in Peterborough. I had the time of my life! Thank you so much! You are all amazing talents. Keep up the great work and keep spreading the Christmas cheer! Name: elaine beattie CommentsThanks you! I saw you last night for the first time in Guelph. It will not be the last! Name: Mike & Knolly CommentsYour show tonight in Guelph was a real treat. Thank you for helping us to bring in the Christmas spirit. Safe journey home and Merry Christmas to you all. Name: Ingrid Butts CommentsHello Everyone, Just wanted to say that we enjoyed the show tonight at the River Run in Guelph. It is always the best way to ring in the Christmas season for us!! Nice to see you all again. Safe home and God Bless. Ingrid Name: Sandra Lockwood CommentsSaw your show at Showplace Peterborough last night and loved it. You are all so talented. Merry Christmas to you and your families. Name: peter murphy Commentsgreat show,loved it Name: mary mcavoy Commentswould like to join mailing list....love your blog too! Gave wrong e-mail on earlier message Name: Mary McAvoy CommentsWhat a great show in Belleville!!! As I mentioned to Lucy and Kyle, Dec 2nd would have been my mother's 100th birthday...she passed away at the lovely age of almost 96. Ave Maria was always her favourite and I know that she was listening with a smile on Thursday night! Thank you! Name: Janet McNeill Mackinnon CommentsSo glad to have found your Christmas concert on TV -- what great McNeill family gifts your CDs will make! Hope to get to Barra one day... Name: Mary-kate Glover CommentsSaw your show in Ptbo. Amazing! Thanks for helping me relive my Nova Scotian experiences I had in university. You are amazing God Bless and Merry Christmas! Name: Bob Rosenberg CommentsDec 4, 2010 2:am I'm in Miami Fl. your Xmas special was aired on a local station, and I must say, you touched my Irish roots in a way that hasn't happened in MANY years! I loved your show. I wish you would come to the S Fl. area! Thank you for sharing your gift with me. Merry Christmas! Name: Cynthia Brumpton CommentsWe saw you in Peterborough tonight. You were magnificent. Lucy's version of O Holy Night is the most beautiful version I have ever heard. Bravo!! Name: marilyn CommentsSaw your performance in Belleville at the Empire Theatre Dec2 and it was awsome. Your parents must be so proud of you all Name: Don Kowalchuk CommentsYour tour blog is great fun. Thanks for taking us along for the ride.Your talent is matched only by your warmth and grace. Congrats to Boyd on becoming a newlywed. Merry Christmas to all. Name: George couperus Commentsyou's were in belleville and I thank you very much.I appreciated your christmas flavour on song selections especially to our savior.I thank you and you know you can have so much fun with your style of music Wow and dance in front of the Lord thanks once again. Name: Heather McCuaig CommentsI didn't have space to say this in the first message, but you're wonderful, and you just get better and better. there's nothing as wonderful as one of your concerts. Thank you for what you bring to the Christmas Season. Name: Heather McCuaig CommentsI JUST got home from your Belleville concert. I've seen you each time you've been here. I am hoping that sometime soon you'll come back for a non-Christmas concert. All of your music is so amazing, it's a shame to not be able to enjoy some of your other songs live too. Name: George couperus Commentsyou's were in belleville and I thank you very much.I appreciated your christmas flavour on song selections especially to our savior.I thank you and you know you can have so much fun with your style of music Wow and dance in front of the Lord thanks once again. Name: George couperus Commentsyou's were in belleville and I thank you very much.I appreciated your christmas flavour on song selections especially to our savior.I thank you and you know you can have so much fun with your style of music Wow and dance in front of the Lord thanks once again. Name: Lynda and Al Norman CommentsIt was a wonderful show and we thank you for that and for the autograph on the card we presented to a very special lady who was babysitting for us. Merry Christmas to all of you xox Name: Colleen CommentsWonderful concert tonight here in Belleville on , thanks so much , god bless and merry christmas to you and yours xx Name: Ken Brown CommentsThanks so much for an amazing concert tonight in Belleville! Our kids have grown up with your music; in fact, our "official" Christmas always kicks off when I put on "Christmas in Killarney" and everyone dances 'round like crazy folk! Cheers and Merry Christmas to you and to your families. Name: Ken Brown CommentsThanks so much for an amazing concert tonight in Belleville! Our kids have grown up with your music; in fact, our "official" Christmas always kicks off when I put on "Christmas in Killarney" and everyone dances 'round like crazy folk! Cheers and Merry Christmas to you and to your families. Name: Fran Rose CommentsEnjoyed your show on Pender Island! Name: Fran Rose CommentsEnjoyed you show on Pender Island! Name: Fran Rose CommentsEnjoyed you show on Pender Island! Name: Marilyn Taylor CommentsWe enjoyed your Christmas show in Spruce Grove very much. We wish you good health, safe journeys and peace and many blessings, as you bring joy and the Christmas message to your audiences across Canada. Name: Darrell Stewart CommentsSaw you guys Nov 28 in Winnipeg--You never fail to put on a amazing show. I moved here to Manitoba from Nova Scotia 6 years ago and it;s always great to get a taste of the east again. Name: Jessie Thibodeau CommentsEvery year a group of 8 of us get together for a Christmas function.This year our get-together was at your concert. Your talent is immense. We could not stop our feet from tapping and our hands from clapping. Thank you for stopping in Saskatoon. God Bless you all and the best of the season, Name: BMacM CommentsAttended your show last night at the West End Cultural Center in Winnipeg, and as always, thoroughly enjoyed the concert. I have attended approximately 15 of your concerts over the years and your family's musical talents never cease to amaze! Love the harmony. Many thanks for a great evening. Name: Bev V CommentsI saw your performance last evening (Nov 28th, 2010) at the West End Cultural Centre in Winnipeg. My husband is from Nova Scotia, and he was SO excited for music from 'back home. It was awesome! Thanks! Name: Marcel Comments(part 3 of 3) Thank you, MacNeils - I've enjoyed going to the East Coast twice now and next time I will have an additional reason to smile when I'm there. Name: Marcel Comments(part 2 of 3) And your version of Auld Lang Syne was simply haunting. I could go on and on, but in closing, I would like to also mention how much I enjoyed your harmonizing. No one wanted to be the "star" (I could tell Lucy held back...) and as result you absolutely, without a doubt, delivered. Name: Marcel Comments1 of 3: I had a chance to your Christmas show at the West End Cultural Centre on Sunday, Nov. 28. I had listened to your music before (CD), however, your live performance blew me away. I was more than impressed with your talents. Highlights? Lucy's voice.. wow. She absolutely NAILED "Oh Holy Night" Name: Colleen and Dayna Toye CommentsMy dau and I loved your concert in Halifax at the Nurses Conf this spring so we were very excited to see you coming to Saskatoon. Sat evening was spectacular! It if not often I have tears in my eyes at a concert. Thank you for coming to Saskatchewan.....please come again. North Battleford Sk Name: Sheila & Ron Snider CommentsWe just came home from your concert at the West End Cultural Center, what a fabulous night! Thank you for making our day. Hope to see you back here, in Winnipeg, real soon. Tomorrow would be wonderful. Hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Sheila and Ron Name: Glenn Morison CommentsLoved the concert in Winnipeg tonight. The first time I saw you was at SAERC in 1993- The Gaelic sing along was better there. I had a strange moment I thought I heard Mark Almond's The City in the background of the Carol of the Bells! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTqs7_9pyZM Name: Lisa Veltri CommentsPlease add me to your mailing list. Also, is Sarnia the closest you will be to the Detroit, Michigan area this season? Name: Paul Bennett CommentsExcellent show on Frinay night in Spruce Grove, AB. Brings back wonderful memories of home in Corner Brook, NF Name: Quentin CommentsJust watched Ryan's Fancy doing "The Squid Jigging Ground" on your Blog. Sheumas should have sang Uncle Hector's "The Tourist Hotel" for the cab driver. Will see you in Halifax. Slainte Name: Ray & Donna CommentsJust came home from Saskatoon concert. Excellent! Great job, MacNeils. Thanks for coming to our city. Have a great tour. Name: Gerry & Mary Lopaschuk CommentsExcellent concert the song Oh Holy Night brought tears to my eyes. Will be looking forward to seeing your family in Saskatoon again. God Bless and Merry Christmas. Name: karen richards CommentsWe were at the show last night and it was truly wonderful. We have waited 3 long years to see you , and it was worth the wait. Christmas truly did begin last night, thanks for the gift of your music, we wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a safe journey home. Happy Holidays.Karen Richards Name: kathy CommentsYou were all amazing last night. Thank you so much for bringing a bit of THE ISLAND to us for Christmas. It meant so much to me. I wish you all a wonderful Christmas. Thanks again, Kathy Name: Dany Long CommentsI've been missing the East coast something fierce! Thanks for a great show in Spruce Grove tonight. Loved it! Name: John Mac Neil CommentsGreat show in Brooks guys.It was great seeing you all.Have a safe trip back to God's country and say high to all the family.Hope to see you again soon. Name: Emily CommentsMy husband and I saw you for the first time in Spruce Grove last night! We had never heard your music before, but we loved it! God bless you all on the rest of your tour and may he send you home safe to your families for Christmas! Special shout out to Ryan with the shakers... great recovery ;) Name: Tim and Rhonda Miller Comments3rd time seeing you all, unbelievable, last night in Spruce Grove, thanks for spreading the Christmas cheer..........sending christmas cheers and a safe journey back.. Name: Barbara & Neil White CommentsLast night at Spruce Grove. Awesome concert: all the things we love- family, music, Canadian culture, and CHRISTMAS! Thanks for incorporating the Stan Rogers song into your program: "At Last I'm Ready for Christmas". Maybe we'll get to the Island sometime- but thank you for coming to Alberta. Name: Derlene Mohr CommentsAwesome show!! I was at Spruce Grove,Alberta Nov 25 , 2010. Awesome,Awesome and Awesom!!! Amazing talent!! and oh yeah, AWESOME!!! Name: Bob Mac Dougall CommentsExcellent show last night in Calgary gang. First time since I have seen the group live since the Corral in Sydney Mines in 1984 when you were just getting started. Sheumus and Kyle - next time you make it to Calgary - drop me a line and I will buy the beer. Well done. Cheers Name: Jackie Blair CommentsWhat a fabulous concert. Thank-you for starting the Christmas season with such wonderful music and dance. I have never seen so much talent all in one place. God Bless you, and Merry Christmas. Name: Marcia Dark CommentsEnjoyed my personal kickoff to Christmas with your family and my neighbours from Nova Scotia. Knox Church was a wonderful venue. Being a prairie girl it took me back to watching Singalong Jubilee. Thanks for a memorable evening of fun and song. Merry Christmas to You Name: Ron Read CommentsPrior to last night in Calgary, I didn't know your group. What a fine introduction it was! Thanks for guiding me back to my Christmas happy place. I wish you all the best of the season and a happy and healthy 2011. Now if only I could find that rum cake recipe… Name: Lynda MacNeill CommentsJust arrived home from your wonderful Christmas Concert in Calgary. This was the first time I heard you and am delighted that I've brought you (your CDs) home! Thank you for such a delightful and moving experience! I look forward to hearing you again the next time you visit Calgary. Name: Arlene Penner CommentsAttended the concert lastnight in Brooks. What a wonderful way to warm up on a very cold night! Thank you for putting so much effort into pleasing this small town crowd. Would have loved to hear a Barra rendition of The Boar's Head. Maybe next time. God bless each one of you and your families. Name: Janet Perkins CommentsWhat a great way to kick off the Christmas season here in Brooks, Alberta! I really enjoyed your show. As usual you put on a fantastic show and Brooks would love to have you back in the future! Good luck with the rest of your tour! Name: Mike Bates CommentsHi everyone, Hope tour is going well. Hey Kyle, hope you have your woolies on. Ha Ha see you in Dec. Mike: alive and well in CB Name: Teresa CommentsAttended your concert in Brooks, Alberta last nite. What talent you have - and all in one family. Loved every song - every minute. Thanks for such a wonderful evening of entertainment. Name: Ann Travers CommentsAfter hoping for years I finally got to hear you folks live in Cranbrook. It was so worth the wait! I hope to see you in Cranbrook again many times. Thanks and Merry Christmas Name: Linda, Tate and Ginger CommentsThank you for the wonderful heartwarming performance you put on for us at Brooks, Alberta. Travel safely and a very Merry Christmas to all of you. Name: Timothy MacNeil CommentsLove the music! I suspect we're related! I'm from the MacNeil Clan from Barra. I'll try to make a concert. Best Regards, Timothy Sean MacNeil Name: Leslie CommentsLoved your Christmas in the Kootenay's show last night. Just what I needed to get into the spirit and not be like Stan Rogers!! Even my 13 year old was clapping along! Thanks for a wonderful evening - hope you got the laundry done. Merry Xmas Name: Ann Trousdell CommentsThanks so much for coming to Powell River! Moved back 4 yrs ago after 12 yrs in Halifax. Bought 2 CDs. 1 was yours Jamie. So good to hear your marvellous bass playing again, and the 2 Dougs!! Thanks again! Best of luck on the tour - great blog, eh! Name: Dan Murphy CommentsLoved your concert in Cranbrook. I now have seven new friends. Meyy Christmas to all of your families. Name: Doreen Hockley CommentsYour show in Cranbrook was awesome. The "Holly and the Berry" was my favourite but couldn't find it on a cd. Also I'm hoping you come out with a dvd I can purchase in the future. Name: Struan Robertson CommentsHey .. when step-dancing, the audience looks at your feet. Get a wee tin of black shoe polish and give all your shoes a rub. The gray shoes didna look very professional. Thx. Name: Struan Robertson CommentsEnjoyed your concert in Cranbrook last night. Thanks for ending with Auld Lang Syne in original tune. Lucy you have a lovely voice and it was moving when you all backed off and let the audience sing a chorus. Thanks again. .. Struan Name: EDNA and FRED Commentsour hands are sore from clapping , our hearts are full of song. WELL DONE THANKS FOR THE CONCERT IN OUR CITY . Name: Lynn Winthrope CommentsI attended your concert in Kelowna BC and loved it! You take me back to a simpler life, when family was success, not money and the trappings. Name: Ellen CommentsLast night's Cranbrook concert was really wonderful. Thanks. Loved your rendition of Ave Maria and Auld Lang Syne. Lovely evening. Name: Don Kowalchuk CommentsLast year's tour didn't come here. That year my tree burned down and my cat died from some bad nog. This year I saw the concert in West Van. Next day I got email from a lost relative in Algeria who left me some $$. Coincidence? I think not. It's not a Merry Christmas without the Barra MacNeils. Name: H.B.Lademann CommentsWe just came back from your concert in the Key City Theatre in Cranbrook. What a powerful presentation it was just awesome and a wonderful start to the Christmas Season. Thanks a lot Name: Ron&Darlene Demaniuk CommentsWe were at your incredible concert tonite in Cranbrook. WOW & WOW again.We toured your area this summer & enjoyed every inch & the people were sooo friendly.Thankyou for coming to our area. Name: Llewellyn G. Dunlop CommentsEnjoyed the concert tonight and great to see you Stuart, last time was 2005 at McInnis reunion when we stayed with Ann and Joe. Grahame was working so did not attend. Put me in the spirit. Susan Dunlop Name: Colin & Jane Campbell CommentsThanks for the great and wonderful show, we loved it, hopefully you will have a safe trip to Brooks, not nice weather for a drive. We'll see you next time you are in Cranbrook, warmest regards. Name: Lela Flannigan CommentsThanks for performing in Cranbrook. The show is a wonderful way to get in the Christmas spirit! Wonderful and very talented ensemble!! Name: Jenny CommentsWonderful Concert in Cranbrook tonight - Thank You. However my grandaughter now wants to replace her violin with an electric version and the other grandaughter wants jigging lessons. Can you help?!!!! Just kidding. Name: Heather McKenzie CommentsJust got back from your concert in Cranbrook, BC - it was magnificent! The music was very engaging and Auld Lang Syne was spellbinding! We hope that you will bless our city again! Safe travels this winter and have a wonderful Christmas with your families! Name: Connie-gay and Michael Boyce CommentsWonderful performance from start to finish. There wasn't a toe not tapping nor a face not smiling. We hope to see you back very soon in Kelowna. Safe trip and a wonderful Christmas to all and your families. Name: Yvonne Waines CommentsWhat a fabulous show you put on last night in Kelowna. This is the third time we have seen your performances - they just get better and better. Music is really a gift of life. Thank you for an entertaining evening. Name: Bev McNamara CommentsGreat meeting you in Kelowna! It was a beautiful concert; with the songs bringing tears to my eyes and many a smile to my lips. What a gruelling schedule you have but know your talents are appreciated. A true pleasure...... Slan!! Name: Michelle CommentsI caught your TV performance a few years ago, and finally saw you live - in Kelowna tonight. Thank you for a wonderful show; your talent is amazing and the fact that you are siblings makes it even more special. Name: John Tribe CommentsThanks for the great concert (Nov 20 in Kelowna). We really appreciated the variety in your concert and the fact that we didn't need to use hearing protection. Best of luck in the rest of your tour. Name: Ed & monique sadler Commentsgreat show in kelowna thanks ed Name: Sharon MacKinnon CommentsI so enjoyed your concert last night in Kamloops. I am also a decendent of the Barra MacNeils'. You do us proud. I come down the line from Raonaid of Barra to Ranaoull (Ronald) to John R MacNeil to Josephine my grandmother. Name: rob and vic Commentsgreat to see you all be safe and have fun on the tour Name: Susan Collins CommentsThank you so much for such an enjoyable and uplifting evening!! An absolutely stellar performance from beginning to end!!. From our home to all of your homes... Have a very Blessed and Merry Christmas.. Susan and Doug Collins, Kamloops, B.C. Name: Annette CommentsJust got in from seeing the Kamloops show - WOW. You made me cry, laugh, and remember. Doesn't get any better than that! thank you bunchezzzzz! Name: Dianne M. CommentsThank you for bringing your fabulous Xmas show to Nanaimo! The first time I heard Lucy sing "Oh Holy Night" in Banff, a decade ago, it moved me to tears. Always will! No one could ever perform this song more beautifully! Thank you all for a truly magical evening! Name: Margaret & Bob Vergette CommentsWe attended your concert on Pender Island and thoroughly enjoyed it! We loved your music,music, music, anecdotes and stage presence. What an inspiring evening. Ava Maria was a standout. We feel very fortunate that you came to Pender Island.Thank you. Name: Ellie Donahue CommentsThank you so much for sharing you music with all of us on Pender Island. In 1994 my husband and I were in Sackville, to attend his 50 year reunion. We heard you then and last night was just as wonderful. Thanks so much Name: Ray and Judy Neil CommentsWe loved your concert last night. Thank you so much for fitting Pender Island into your schedule. The music was enchanting, the energy was inspiring, and the repertoire was magnificent. God bless you for giving us a Christmas concert that wasn't ashamed of Christmas. Name: MOIRA COLLEEN WHITE CommentsI really enjoyed the concert on Pender Island. I am house sitting here and it was a nice treat. I actually live in Ruskin (Mission) , BC I am a former Pipe band drummer, highland and scottish country dancer. Long line of Irish and Scottish musicians in the family. Thank you Name: Avril Commentsso much music on that stage last night! I wish I could do it all over again tonight. Once in Royal David's sung in Gaelic...shivers. Please come back to Pender Island sometime... Name: Ali Bales CommentsLoved the concert last night on Pender. Thanks for coming to our small piece of paradise. Your voices are wonderful and uplifted my heart. Name: Barbara Johnstone Grimmer CommentsWe enjoyed your performance last night on Pender Island. It was an early start on the ferry this morning for you, but I hope the scenery makes up for it. Please come again. Name: Joanne Enns CommentsWe saw you folks last night on Pender Island. Absolutely wonderful. How did the parents produce such a talented family? Next time, stay longer so we can show you our beautiful island with 130' tall trees! Joanne Name: anna knister CommentsI saw your show on Pender Island, b.c.(Nov 18) and it was wonderful. thanks for all the enjoyment. Name: Christine Grimm CommentsThoroughly enjoyful concert tonight on Pender Island. Your enthusiam & delightful music enjoyed by our group. It is too bad you couldn't have stayed longer to enjoy this beautiful island. Have a safe & happy tour. Name: Janet and Brian Ellis CommentsThank you so much for travelling all the way to Pender Island to present your wonderful concert! We loved every single minute.Your amazing and veried talents and great enthusiasm were truly delightful. Please come again! Name: marilyn dakin CommentsCranbrook calling-we are sooo very excited about your visit here. afe driving. See you soon. Name: jim foster CommentsGreat concert last night , last time I saw your xmas concert was at new West 9 years ago , addition of 2 more sibs has added to the sound and variety of show, tried 2nd xmas album this pm , it is a great album , goes well with vol 1, good luck on the tour , come back soon, Jim Name: Susan Vlasich CommentsWe so enjoyed your show last night in West Vancouver. Your East Coast music brings sunshine to our West Coast. Thanks so much for starting my holiday season with warmth and puting me in the Christmas Spirit. Name: Carla Murray CommentsFantastic show at the Kay Meek Nov17/10 my mom is from Guy Street. Name: Jinny Hobson CommentsThanks for bringing a little bit of Cape Breton to Vancouver's North Shore! Lucy's Ave Maria and O Holy Night are truly magical- not too many dry eyes in the house. Name: Rob CommentsJust checked for a christmas tour date in Newfoundland. I was so sad that there was none:( Name: Martin and Trudy Emig CommentsWe enjjoyed your show in Powell River last night. Thank you for keeping the faith by including our Saviour in your Christmas music. He is all to often missing! Bless you all. Name: teresa bennett CommentsJust attended you concert in Powell river. FANTASTIC. Just one little comment. You should introduce everyone at the beginning of the concert. Just to familiarize everyone. Again great concert. Name: Joan Munson CommentsLoved your concert in Powell River tonight. Thanks for coming. All the best to you all. And Merry Christmas. Name: Wayne & Eileen Junck CommentsJust a short note to express our appreciation and enjoyment of the Powell River concert. It's 11 pm and we're enjoying it again by listening to the cds. Thank you for a great evening. Name: Lorraine CommentsThanks so much for coming to Powell River. I LOVED every minute of the concert! Merry Christmas to all! Name: Josephine Morrissey CommentsJust home from your Christmas concert in Powell River. Enjoyed it immensily as I did a couple of years ago in Campbell River. May each and everyone of you enjoy your Christmas and all the best in the New Year Name: Paddy McCluskey CommentsI saw your Christmas concert tonight and really enjoyed the show. My favorite is your version of Christmas Comes But Once a Year...it reminds me of Christmases growing up on Keats Drive in Westmount. Have a great Christmas tour. Merry Christmas Name: margaret macdonald Commentscan you tell me when or if the Barra Macneils will be in ONtario and where they will be playing as we would like rto get tickets thank you Name: Sandy CommentsYou guys are awesome! Was lucky enough to be invited to concert by sister and we enjoyed "every minute"! Our cousin Jim Turple from Pictou said we would love your performance! He is so right! Thank you. Name: Marissa Millie CommentsI just watched your concert at the Port Theater an hour ago and we (my mom, my husband and I) loved it. Lucy's performance of "Ave Maria" and "O Holy Night" is my favorite christmas song and she sang it so beautifully. More beautiful even than Maria Carey's and Celine Dion. BRAVO! Name: James Madison Thomas CommentsI've got some photos posted of the Barras in Pinellas Park, Florida from a few years ago. Visit the website if you're interested... Name: Beverly Romeo-Beehler CommentsHi guys: Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday night - it will be lovely to have a little bit of Cape Breton Christmas here in Victoria. Take care and say hi to Ma for me :) Name: Beverly Romeo-Beehler CommentsHi guys: Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday night - it will be lovely to have a little bit of Cape Breton Christmas here in Victoria. Take care and say hi to ma for me :) Name: Gibb & Nova Gordon CommentsWe are looking forward to your long awaited visit to Powell River, BC on Nov. 16th. Gibby will be the one with the 'gum boots' on. Name: Gibb & Nova Gordon CommentsWe are looking forward to your long awaited visit to Powell River, BC on Nov. 16th. Gibby will be the one with the 'gum boots' on. Name: Gibb & Nova Gordon CommentsWe are looking forward to your long awaited concert in Powell River, BC. on Nov. 10th. Gibby will be the one with the 'gum shoes' on. Great web page! Name: Don Kowalchuk CommentsYeah, The Barras are coming to spread Xmas cheer. see you in N Van. Bless you all. Name: Kenneth Cleverdal CommentsHi I have just ordered your "new" CD In concert and I am really looking forward to listen to it. I have almost all of your CD:s and I must say I like everyting you done so far. And your voice, Lucy , is marvellous Love from kenneth Name: Moira CommentsPlease come back to the Sault soon! Will you be in P.E.I. this summer? My family are going home to visit & stay with my aunt & cousins. Maybe I can go see you then! thanks, Moira Kathryn Name: Phil & Barbara Thibodeau CommentsBest , most influential sermon we have ever witnessed; also the longest! Those 90 minutes seemed more like 9. Thanks so much for your discipline and energy God bless you Name: Sue Burns CommentsSaw your uplifting show in Bathurst Nov. 7 You are all so gifted.....thoroughly enjoyed! Name: Carole Carlson CommentsAm sooooo looking forward to seeing and hearing you perform in Nanaimo on the 13th of November. Love you, love you. A Nova Scotian by birth. Carole Name: Judy Hornbrook CommentsSaw the Barra MacNeils at Holy Family in Bathurst, NB tonight. Amazing - totally, amazing! Name: joan wheeler CommentsI messed your concert while you were in Bathurst, because we had a concert of our own. I'm very sorry that I did Name: dorothy blais CommentsWere you ever in Barra ? Seeing a documentary on Barra and the wealth of musical talent there made me ask the question. Name: Doreen Huestis CommentsI saw your Cathedral show last night in Charlottetown and I was blown away. One of the best concerts I have ever seen. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Name: Gloria Doncaster CommentsAttended the Cathedral Performance in Charlottetown last night & I was enthralled by the performances. Such Talent I have never seen ...the girls gave me goose-bumps! WOW You are amazing! Name: LIANNE HOGG CommentsI was at Trinity United Church this evening and wanted to tell all of you are inspiring and amazing! I Love your music and voices Lianne Hogg Name: Brenda Forrester CommentsSaw Cathedral tonight in Charlottetown. Thank you for the inspirational and entertaining evidence of talent, soul, and love. Name: judy reiser Commentsreally enjoyed the Cathedral concert in Fredericton last night. haven't stopped telling my daughter about it i think the whole performance was fabulous from the entry to the last note. would go back tonite for a repeat hope you bring it to Maine . thanks for everything. judy reiser Name: Missy Gee CommentsThere is no question yours is an extremely talented family but I was disappointed in the Cathedral show. Very little 'clap your hands' music. The crowd luved when u gave us a wee peek of the music we love. I was 1 of 3 who didn't enjoy the show. Again, it did not lack talent but it did lack fun. Name: Ann Balch CommentsJust got home from the Moncton Cathedral performance - absolutely wonderful. Brilliant blend, the organ with your instruments and singing. Full of passion and joy, the sound was. All the best presenting it - we'll be looking for a live recording of it at some point! Name: Lori CommentsAccidently loaded your Christmas CD on the way home last night. A very fortunate 'mistake' -- I sang all the way home! Wish you all were going to be in Unity ME again this year -- but at least we have the music. thank you!!!!! Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Sheumas, hope your day was wonderful! Name: Andi Andrzejewski CommentsHappy Birthday Lucy, hope your day is amazing. Name: Francine and Gordon Brown CommentsHi. We are going to your concert in Moncton and would like to know if anyone wears a kilt for the show. My husband would like to wear his. Thanks. Name: Andi Andrzejewski CommentsHappy Birthday Stewart, I hope your day is as special as you are. Name: judy reise CommentsHappy Birthday to Stewart today and Lucy on the 24th and Sheumas on the 26th enjoy your special days judy Name: Ann Marie CommentsHoping you'll be back in NH or Maine soon! You are one of my favorites! Name: judy reiser CommentsHappy Thanksgiving to all of you. Turkey leftovers start tom. lol judy Name: rachel dunn Commentshey its me rachel im doing a project on musicians and i chose you. Name: laura murray CommentsAre you one family? I wondered if we were related since my great grandmother was Mary Macneil from Barra Scotland and she married Angus Gillis from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When I saw your name it just made me curious. Name: William S. Neal, Esq. Lt.Cmdr.Ret Commentsadd to mailing list: The Neal Law Offices, The Hudson 8377 Woodhaven Boulevard, Suite 3A Woodhaven NY 11421 Name: judy reiser Commentssaw the clip for Cathedral yesterday absolutely fabulous so, i got my ticket for the frederickton presentation for oct 30 my birthday great present wish you all the best judy Name: Scott M Mitchell Commentshi ,great to see you all ,I'm also a Mc Neil,on my mothers side and I love my Clan,and the isle of Barra and Kismul Castle ,I'm from Ballston Spa ,NewYork,I hope to meet you all at Irish 2000 Fest,thank you..... Name: mmacdonald Commentscaatheral fantasitic Name: Erinn Nicholson CommentsWe can't wait for your Christmas Tour again this year. I give my parents tickets each year (both from Cape Breton) now living in Ontario. It is always so great to see and hear you play. Thanks!!! Name: Robin Habermehl CommentsThis message is for Jamie Gatti. Hi buddy . this a voice from the past in Ottawa during the 80s. Just saw you on You tube the Barra MacNeils and wanted to say hi and see you you are doing. cheers man Name: Irene CommentsJust saw you at the CNE Bandshell last night...phenomenal!! Thank you Name: Marie Anderson CommentsThanks so much to all band members for the autographs at the cne bandshell. It was great to see you. Thanks to Ryan who came to see my daughter Tanya at the end of the show.Really appreciated that :o)take care cause we care, hope to see you here again soon and many thanks again Marie Name: edwina neill Commentsis there anyone out there who is related? My grandfather who was thomas william neil. from sterling and ended up in the met police in london , married to ethel baker. Dad T.W. Neil was born in 1929 i think.????eight Name: Claudio CommentsI 1st heard you when I was living in CDN 10 years ago. I've just "rediscovered" one of your CDs now that I'm back in Switzerland. My daughters (3 and 5) just LOVE your music and love to dance to it. We simply can't stop listening to you guys. Thks for bringing some of your magic to the Swiss Alps. Name: Joy McNeil CommentsMiss Scotland and Barra. Was able to visit our castle in 1980 with 12 members of our family McNeil's in East Tennessee. Where can I get your music? Name: Mary Feller CommentsMissed you so much at Milwaukee Irish Fest last year and don't see you on this year's schedule. It"s not Irish Fest without you!!!!Please return soon!! Name: judy reiser Commentsgot my Christmas tour tickets for st. john a few days ago. we really want to see you here in maine, but if you cant come here we will go there lol hope you all enjoy the rest of the summer judy Name: Pierre Laframboise CommentsJust got tickets to see in Kingston. If you get a chance to grab a bite to eat or a pint while in Kingston check out the Tir Nan Og at the Prince George Hotel. Great pub, much like Halifax's The Old Triangle. looking forward to seeing you in December. Pierre & Laura Laframboise Name: BART KEARNS Commentsi first learned of your group many years ago when you were all on a show hosted by the late tommy makem may he (rip) am so glad to see you still around and do you have any plans to pay the states maybe southern california were i reside Name: Cassandra Martin CommentsAre you absolutely certain you don't want to add Thunder Bay to the Christmas tour sometime between the Winnipeg and Belleville show?! I will continue to re-evaluate why I moved here... Name: a Commentsscs Name: Eric CommentsHi Stewart. Remember that drinking session on your last night in Cuba in April? Greetings from the Scotsman who was amazed at your singing! You guys are fantastic! Please come to Scotland and gig! Perhaps we could finish that drink ;) Eric and Lynne Name: judy reiser CommentsHappy Canada Day! Hope you all get a chance to celebrate with family. Looking forward to seeing all of you back in Maine. Judy Name: Laurie Gillis CommentsLooking forward to your show at Pictou Lobster Carnival. Coincidentally, we are holding a MacNeil family reunion in Pictou the same weekend. You of course being MacNeils from CB are more than welcome to join us for a toast. Name: Everett Cameron CommentsAwesome show in Wainwright guys, we are still getting compliments about how successfull the show was. Look forward to having you back sometime. Name: Glenna CommentsGreat performance in Wainwright, LOVED the show. Hope you took some gophers back with you. Name: Dave Mac CommentsSeen you guys at the Junior Ranks in Wainwright, Great performance. It was great to have a taste of home in Wainwright. Long overdue. Music was unreal. Great job. Name: Johanna Goldenberg CommentsWell I had a great time tonight at your concert here in Wainwright! Just thought I'd write so your folks know you made it here in one piece :-) Name: Tiffany MacKinnon CommentsWe are soo excited to have you preform at our Jr Ranks this saturday !! I am a bartender but have the night off to party with some fellow Capers !!! Wainwright won't know what hit it !! Name: Karen Curry CommentsGreat show for the CNA conference last night. I had flashbacks to St.FX Christmas Ball in the early 90's ! Thanks for continuing to be inspired entertainers ! Your music and energy sets my Celtic heart and blood pumping ! Cheers Karen Name: Thomas Barry CommentsWould love to see you guys again Name: Bret van Kriedt CommentsHello from Australia. Name: Danny Ray CommentsSeveral years ago my wife and I discovered your xmas concert at the Cohn, now it as traditional for us as our xmas tree. You complete our xmas season. Thanks so much Name: Commentsc Name: Vicki CommentsI saw you a week ago in Bracebridge On, and am still listening to your 20th Anniversary Collection daily! What part of Cape Breton do you mainly hail from and what has been one of the highlights of your professional careers? How do you all get along - you must have dispersed.... Name: Kate S CommentsI absolutely loved the London show at Aeolian Hall! Being a violinist and sometimes fiddler, it gave me great inspiration. Name: Diana Bartlett CommentsSunday evening at Hugh's Room, what an enjoyable time it was. Great food, wonderful service and the best music ever!! Thanks so much. Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Kyle, hope your day is filled with everyone and everything that you love best. Thanks for everything. Name: jud reiser Commentshappy birthday Kyle wish you all the best judy Name: Amy McMurray CommentsAmazing show at Hugh's Room!! Name: Patsy CommentsI have been to one of your performances in NH and have some of your music. I play it to start my day happy. Thanks Name: Julie & Colin Winn CommentsWe loved your show at Hugh's Room last night! Great to hear you all do your a cappella thing on top of everything else. Stewart, we tried to get Trevor up for the show but Sunday night wasn't good for him. Next time for sure! Safe travels, all! Name: andi CommentsI've been trying to compose a thank you not all day, folks, there's simply to much to say and not enough space, Thanks, each one of you for more than you know - and last night's how was incredible. Love to all! Name: Amy, Steve and Will Thiele-Kuntz CommentsThanks again for playing at our wedding Oct04/Inverary- still talk about what a great show you treated us to. Nice piece on KID's CBC this week about a wee Cape Breton fiddler, thought we saw Sheumas-the Dad! Made us right homesick, and my toddler all curious! So cute. Best regards. Name: Maryann Sidon CommentsFantastic performance....so talented. Name: Sylvia Bell (Ludlow) CommentsLord luv a duck!!! My toes are Still tapping! Just loved every minute of your Bracebridge concert. I just might bump into you in Sydney Mines this summer. Happy touring...... Name: Jade CommentsThanks for coming to Parry Sound Ontario! you guys were great and hope to see you again! Name: Dorothy & Bart CommentsLoved your Parry Sound concert. Thank you so much for visiting us in our little town. We hope to see you again. Thank you Name: Shannon Johnston CommentsWe saw you in London on April 14, 2010. You were amazing!!! Name: Alex & Claire Burton CommentsSaw your show in Bracebridge , it was awesome,had a great time.It was so good to get to talk to all of you again.You were all fantastic!!! Give our love to the family hope to see you again soon. Name: sherry gray CommentsI saw your show in Bracebridge Ontario all I can say is Wow! how does one family have so much talent. Great show hope you come back this way again. Name: Enid CommentsThanks for a great evening - Baracebridge April 15, 2010 Name: Doug Wilson CommentsGreat concert in Bracebridge. What a talented family. I enjoyed the variety of ballads, dancing, reels and driving Celtic music. I especially enjoyed your a capella singing! Name: Ben CommentsGreat show at the Aeolian Hall at London Ontario was excellent. I enjoyed seeing you afterward, and snapping a few pix. Thanks for the autographs. Name: Carolyn CommentsWe had a "rattlin' - roarin'" time tonight!! Thanks again for another great show. The Johnstons Name: Brad Mills CommentsMy wife & I are expecting our first child any day, and my grandmother Joan Mills took us to the show at the Aeolian tonight. It was the first time the baby heard Celtic music and he or she was tap dancing like Lucy all night! We picked up a couple of CDs, thanks again, I loved the harmonizing Name: LeaAnn CommentsI just wanted to thank you for sharing your talent with the world. My husband and I got your 20th Anniversary Collection for the song "Dance with Me Daily". It was our song at our wedding and is still one of our favorite songs. One of, that is! Again, thank you. Name: judy reiser Commentsjust checked out the news clip on Cathedral looks and sounds like you folks have yet another winner all the best to you on sat. evening hope to see you in Maine again this year judy Name: CAROL CORNEY CommentsLove your music. Have seen you live a couple of times, not in the last few years. Understand your gig in Nanaimo was awesome. My grandsons, loved it. (So did Betty & Tim) All the best for the future. Carol Corney, Amherst NS Name: Mrs.Sylvia Bell (Ludlow) CommentsI was born in Sydney Mines, and had a friend named Margaret MacNeil who lived across the street (at) Fraser Ave & King St. Could she be related to you?? Name: andi CommentsHappy Easter All! Hope you're having a great Holiday! Name: Jan Monnier CommentsI'm from the USA... and would love it if you would come a little further south for a performance!! We live in Denver... you need to come visit :-) Name: Bobbi L Wisdahl CommentsLove you guys and gal. Had such a great time at your concert in Victoria. Name: Ben CommentsI'm looking forward to the album and possibly a DVD (please!) from your Cathedral concert. It should be really great. I'd like to see it, but the commute is a bit far from Michigan, I will be able to make the drive to London following Cathedral. See you there. Ben Name: Shannon Clark CommentsI saw you guys years ago when you performed in Red Deer, Alberta. I fell instantly in love with your music and performances. Please keep doing what you're doing. It makes those of us from Irish, and Scottish decent have a feeling of where we came from. :) Name: Belle MacDonald CommentsLoved your show at the Yukon Arts Center on March 17,2010!We are originally from Cape Breton,along the north shore.We lived here in Whitehorse for over 13 yrs and have been back home twice.Sure do miss it... Name: Carla Lowther CommentsMy husband Mike and I are very disappointed that you had to cancel your appearance in Fort St. John BC as we now live there. Hopefully you will have another chance to visit our western home (I'm from Oxford and he is from Glace Bay) in the future. Name: Don Kowalchuk CommentsGreat to see the gang and visit a bit. You've never sounded better. God Bless. The Kowalchuk's Name: Betty Bugley CommentsJust a quick thanks for the wonderful time listening to the music and hanging out afterwards in Nanaimo. It was fun meeting everyone and reminiscing about times past. Take care all and hope to see you at one of your Christmas tour dates. Cheers, Betty&Tim Name: Douglas Calder CommentsAmazing job getting a Nanaimo audience cranked up like that. We won't be quite as lively as a down home audience, but we'll be better prepared to sing choruses come your next trip ;o) Looking forward to your return to our Island; safe travels home to yours. Name: Heather Buchanan CommentsWe loved every single minute ofyour concert in Nanaimo this past weekend. I have just ordered CD's online and can hardly wait for the opportunity to see you live again one day. Name: Anna and David McIntosh CommentsWe thoroughly enjoyed your performance in Victoria last night. The music was fantastic, and your energy and warmth shone through. We also enjoyed the guest performers. Name: Pat Emile CommentsI saw you perform last night (Mar.22,2010) in Victoria, B.C. What a show!!!!! I look forward to the opportunity of seeing you again in the future, should you grace our Island once more!! It is such a pleasure to watch and listen to such a multi-talented family!! Name: Kathleen B. CommentsThank you for such a wonderful show last night in Victoria, BC. Your talent and energy are simply amazing! Name: Elizabeth Johnson CommentsSaw your show in Victoria, B.C. last night and had a great time. The music and the energy are awesome. Hope to see you again. Well done... Name: Don and Tina Fulton CommentsWhat a fabulous concert. We had such a great time. Name: Ed & Lillian Tickles CommentsAttended your fabulous performance in Victoria on March 22. It was the most enjoyable evening we have had in a long, long time.......and we attend live theater and the philharmonic regularly! Thank you for an incredible and unforgettable evening. Name: Ed & Lillian Tickles CommentsAttended your fabulous program in Victoria BC Monday evening, March 22. The best evening's entertainment we have had in a long, long time....and, we attend both live theatre and philharmonic concerts regularly!Thank you so much for a beautiful, unforgetable evening. Name: Norma and Roth CommentsTonight (March, 22, 2010) we went to your concert in Victoria, BC. Your song "Dance with me Daily" has inspire us, so much that we plan to play it in our first dance as a married couple (on August 29, 2010). Thank you so much for the wonderful and unforgettable night. N&R Name: Ken & Laura Munro CommentsWe thoroughly enjoyed your show in Kamloops. It is always a pleasure to have such talented entertainers perform in our community. Keep up the great work. Name: Karen Martin CommentsThank you for the wonderful performance in Vernon recently. I'm planning on going to CB Island next fall. Hope to catch up with you there somewhere!! Hi to your mom and dad...and tell them that you all did "AWESOME"!!!! Hope the rest of your tour goes really well!!! Keep safe!! KM Name: Dora Kelly CommentsI attended your concert at the Port Theatre last night in Nanaimo and thought it was wonderful. I especially enjoyed the pipe solo with special guest Rene Cusson and your wonderful pipist. I couldn't get the name of the tune but it sent shivers down my spine it was so wonderful. Name: Robin Paul CommentsAbsolutely loved the concert last night at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. Enjoyed speaking with all of you, my husband is the chap heading to the Vince Ryan tournament tomorrow. Safe home to all of you! Name: Sandra Coulter CommentsEnjoyed your fabulous show last night in Nanaimo...you are all so talented. Can`t wait to have the opportunity to see you again. Name: Judith Rae CommentsLovely Show last night in Nanaimo. Thank you for coming out our way! Name: Aileen van Boven CommentsLoved the show tonight in Nanaimo.....thanks for coming to our Island! Name: Linda Case CommentsWatched you perform tonight (March 21, 2010) and what a grand performance. Loved every minute. Thanks so much! Name: Eleanor Knudson CommentsJust came home from your concert in Nanaimo, and I am still pumped!! Thank you soo much for the great entertainment! Name: Joan Fortin CommentsJust home from the Port Theatre, Nanaimo concert. I sang, I laughed, my feet danced, I even welled up with a couple of Lucy's songs. Going "home" this summer... Thanks for sharing your awesome talents, and God Bless! Joan (MacInnes) Fortin Name: Janet Keats CommentsThanks for coming out to Vernon, BC. We've been out to Cape Breton a few times to spend some time at the Inverness School of Celtic Music, and the nightly dances all around the area. Seeing you last night was a little like briefly visiting there. All the best. Name: Leanne Stewart CommentsThanks for another fantastic concert in Kamloops!! We enjoyed every minute of it!! :) Name: Pauline and Vern Phibbs CommentsThanks from the bottom of our hearts for an evening of purest joy in Vernon. I have a dear friend in Fort McMurray who hails from Cape Breton. She claims there are only 2 kinds of people in this world, Cape Bretoners and those who wish they were! You make us believe it. Pauline & Vern Phibbs Name: Wayne & Joan Bennett CommentsWe saw you in Vernon last night, for the 5th time, and each time we see you, your shows get better and better and this one was different since Lucy did not play her harp and was on the bodran (hope I spelled it correctly) most of the night. Come back when you can. Name: Sue Commentsgreat show in Vernon! luv ya! Name: Maureen CommentsHey, one more thing years ago I met Marley Merrtit form Cape Breton and she was a wild lass, whom I quite enjoyed by any chance do any of you know here. I know silly request but it's worth a try, I think:) I met her in Combere Ont. at a Madonna House. thanks Maureen Name: Maureen CommentsI really enjoyed your concert tonight in Vernon, BC. I especially liked Lucy's voice, what a gift and one more comment was your song writing, Stuart is amazing, I cried through one full song. Thanks for the memories. Maureen Name: Sandra Goldie CommentsI was at your April 19th concert in Vernon, B.C. Loved every minute of it...come back soon! Name: The Vernon Christensen's CommentsAn excellent show. What a talented - your parents must be very proud!! Name: Carole Cameron CommentsI loved your concert last night in Maple Ridge, B.C. It was fantastic! Name: Kathy Stubley CommentsMy husband and I greatly enjoyed your concert in Maple Ridge last night, and will enjoy listening to our new CD's! Name: Peggy Heynen CommentsSaw you at the Art's Center in Whitehorse. Fabulous show! I'm a long lost McNeil from Reserve Mines,CB It was heartwarming to share a little bit of home. Plus looking at all those handsome men! (and your beautiful sister as well ;). I hope you won't wait another 17years before you come back again! Name: Melissa H. Clark CommentsCheers to more concerts and laughs ("V's" hair mishap, Lucy, is so funny)! Have a safe end of tour, good luck for April's premiere and see you in November. PS I can't get the Sidney picture on the facebook site so will try to email it. Best wishes Melissa, Helen and Walter Clark, Langley, BC Name: Mary Holland CommentsI was at your concert in Maple Ridge BC tonight and want to thank you for such an amazing performance. You are all so very talented. Thank you for bringing your music out West for us to be able enjoy. Name: karl CommentsGreat concert in Maple Ridge tonight! It's amazing how incredibly tallented each member of your family is. You make the complicated look easy. - Cudos! Name: Karl CommentsGreat concert in Maple Ridge tonight! Your family is incredibly tallented. You make the complicated look easy - cudos! Name: George Gottschall CommentsYour performance last night in Whitehorse was fantastic. Please come back. Name: Diana CommentsMy honey and I attend your show in Whitehorse last night!...what a happy and joyful show it was too! You're all incredibly talented and delightful. I'm from Newfoundland and it was like a little taste of home. Bless your hearts...please come back soon!! Name: diane d.c. mcphee CommentsI attended your concert in Whitehorse March 17, 2010 - absolutley wonderful. I was born and brought up in Scotland so I have a particular love of your music. Kind Regards, Diane Name: Karen Meawasige CommentsThoroughly enjoyed your show on March 16th. Hope you will return to the Yukon. Name: art CommentsHey ... we had so much fun at your concert in vicotria in Nov. 08 we have tickets for March 22nd concert.... I fly from Halifax that morning. so brace yourselves for Art and Wendy!!!! Name: Frank & Shirly Dalton CommentsBeing from Sydney we looked forward to seeing your show. We were not disappointed.Thank you for bringing all that talent to the YUKON. Name: Joe Kanary CommentsI really enjoyed your show in Whitehorse, Yukon, last night. I've been living here for almost 18 years, and the music made me both homesick and thankful for your visit. While I can't get home as often as I'd like, it was great to have part of home come to me. Good luck on the rest of your tour! Name: Boyd Campbell CommentsWonderful show in Whitehorse-great mix of tunes and tempo- hope to see you soon. Name: Sue MacDonald CommentsWe REALLY enjoyed your Whitehorse concert! Your music reminded us that we are long overdue to visiting family in Cape Breton again. Besides Yukon, Nova Scotia is the only other part of Canada that I would live. Thank you for bringing so much pleasure to my family. Name: Deborah CommentsThank you for a great concert at Whitehorse last night. Name: Alastair Cook CommentsI went to your concert in Whitehorse, and what a St. Patrick's day treat. What a feast of Celtic music, and amazing musicianship and voices. A real celebration. Thanks for making the effort to come up and play for us. It was most appreciated. Name: Jeanne Kucherean-Whitehorse,Yukon Territory CommentsWhat a wonderful mix of music that kept my feet tapping and a smile on my face all night long. If we seemed like a quiet crowd, it is because we all tend to behave very proper when attending functions at our beloved Art Center venue. Thanks to you for coming to our northern part of God's country. Name: Chris Mowat CommentsAirdrie Mar.12. Lucy your voice is so angelic sounding. I have never heard anything so pure sounding. The talent the whole family displayed was incredible. The tickets I had to your show were a gift from a friend of mine. Please come back to Airdrie so I may return the favor to her. Name: Julie Bishop CommentsGreat show at the Yukon Arts Centre last night! Don and I had a wonderful time and it was so nice meeting all of you! keep in touch! Name: Irena CommentsHi guys, You put on a great show in Calgary last Saturday. It was a pleasure to see you again. I had tears in my eyes when Lucy sang Dance With Me Daily. Name: Leanne Fortier CommentsI went to see you in concert in Whitehorse Yukon March 16. I brought my mom and aunt. We really enjoyed the show, and hope to see you and other celtic bands come our way soon. Name: Megan Bradley CommentsI saw your concert in Whitehorse,Yukon last night and it was fabulous! It made me homesick for Ireland And im not even from there! but i have visited. I look forward to your next visit! Name: Laura Clarkson, Whitehorse CommentsWe clapped, we cheered, we whistled, and our feet never stopped moving. We enjoyed every minute, and regretted the final ending note. Thank you for comming to the Yukon! Please come back soon. Name: Bill & Alice CommentsAwesome show in Sherwood Park, good to see you all again. The new cd is great. Hope to see you next time in CB. Bill and Alice Name: Marty Ratliff CommentsSeeing you at the North TX Irish Fest was a true delight. You even played "Haven't Got A Care" for me, but you could have played anything to tickle my fancy. Your music brings me great joy. Next stop, "Austin City Limits". You just wait and see. Till then ~ All the Best ~ Marty Name: Josiah Martin (Son of Tony Martin) CommentsExcellent performance at the Yukon Arts Center! Well done! ;] Name: Tony & Josiah Martin CommentsA wonderful show at the Yukon Arts Centre! It seems to me that your music is really a "celebration of life." Thank you for your inspiration and musicianship! Name: Noelle MacLellan (Gillis) CommentsWhat a fantastic show you put on tonight here in Whitehorse. Nice to get a taste of home for a change. I would have loved to attend the St.Patrick's Day show but it is my daughter's 6th birthday..talk about Luck of the Irish :) Name: Gordon Gigan & Corliss Burke CommentsWe just got home from your Tuesday concert in Whitehorse, Yukon. You have so much energy, it is contagous. Thanks for a lovely evening. Name: Kat & Doug CommentsJust a fantastic evening. Hard to stay in my seat and behave in the Arts Centre. I wanted to jump around the floor! Thanks for venturing north to Whitehorse!!! Name: Glenn Keeler CommentsGreat concert in Sherwood Park last night! Your consistent excellence, and your obvious joy in performing, make your concerts a treat. Name: Tim & Rhonda Miller CommentsAnother great performance. We saw the Christmas 2008 concert in Edmonton. I would pay double to these people anyways. Next time, we hope we are in eastern Canada when we see you again. Thanks again & take care Tim Name: Don Phillips CommentsReally enjoyed your show (at) Festival Place in Sherwood Park. Love your voice & songs Lucy! Hope to see you here for your Christmas Concert! Name: Wayne &Agnes Russell Commentsmy wife & I saw your show in Festival place-Mar 14. Great entertainment-we enjoyed your talents and especially the "tight" harmony. You are a friendly-"down home" group. Please say "hello" to my nephew-Gordon Belsher. Name: Sandie Black CommentsThanks for the concert Saturday night (13th) in Calgary!! I brought my parents (80 and 86 yrs old) who are moving back to NS at the end of the month after living in Calgary for 4 years to help me with my children. All three of us loved the music and the connection "home". You are all wonderful! Name: Janet Carle CommentsThanks for coming to Sherwood Park. You guys were so good. Loved every minute of it. I loved the piano guy. So good! Name: Mary Jane Dingle CommentsMy mother was born on Barra in 1910. Are any of your family born on Barra? I have one of your cds and love it. Would love to see your concert. Name: Ed & Audrey Warchol CommentsGreat concert in Calgary! Name: Ellen Fisher CommentsGreat concert in Calgary last night - loved it! Name: Wayne & Mary CommentsRegina show -- March 10 We really enjoyed it! Thanks so much for coming! And thanks for taking the wet, chilly weather with you. We're now back to dry and sunny. We did our best to make you feel at home while you were here but enough is enough. Hope to see you again. Wayne and Mary Name: John & Louise CommentsReally enjoyed the show in Calgary last night, thanks so much Name: Michelle O'Keefe CommentsI loved the concert! brought along a friend tonight who is in the middle of switching from performing classical to folk music. I, myslef, am classically trained, but I have loved folk my entire life. Thank you so much for calling out to us few Irish in the crowd tonight. Take care and God bless! Name: Cheryl Walsh CommentsAwesome concert in Calgary, March 13. And God Bless you for singing Happy Birthday to Elaine, it made both our days! See you again. Name: Jessie Peters CommentsSafe home from enjoying your wonderful concert at Mc Dougall United Church, Calgary, Alberta! Thank you for your music. Blessings. Name: L Miller CommentsWonderful concert tonight. Hope to hear you again, someday in CB. Name: Julie Kaukinen CommentsHey Jamie!! See you tonight!! Name: Dana and Lana Kaukinen CommentsHey Jamie!!!! See you tonight...march 13th in calgary!! Name: Janie CommentsAwesome show in Airdrie tonight. Really enjoyed myself. Especially liked Dance with Me Daily - you had me in tears. Peace Name: Owen Taylor CommentsMy dad was born in Westville, N.S. and I recall he once told me he went to school with Don Messer. My dad played guitar, banjo, harmonica, piano and organ. Did any of you ever get a chance to play with Don or to sing with Marg Osborne? Owen from Airdrie Name: Owen Taylor CommentsJust saw your performance at Airdrie, Alberta. The last time I saw you play was about 15 years ago at the Fire Chief's Convention in Sydney. Cheers. Owen Name: espln Commentsattented your show in Regina and it was excellent you just can,t beat that down east music . I hope you come by our way again Name: Wayne Nicholson CommentsI have lived here in Brantford on. for about 12 years now and I have not had the chance to see any down home bands since i moved here from Sydney so I'm hoping I get the chance to go and see the band when you come to London On. Name: lonnie macneil Commentsnever get to see you as much as i would like.....awesome music Name: Bev Kovatch CommentsSaw your performance last night at Regina's Casino, absolutely a great performance. Please come back soon. I hope to visit Cape Breton this summer and hope to drive around the country side...Good luck in the futyre. Name: Richard Smith CommentsI really enjoyed last night's concert in Regina, as well as the three shows I caught at the North Texas Irish Festival. I bet I am the only one to have caught both the NTIF shows and the Regina show! Name: MYRNA GREGG CommentsSaw your show last night in Regina. Enjoyed it even more than the last time we saw you. Hope you come back to Regina on your Christmas tour. You are a very talented family and you come from a beautiful part of Canada. We love to visit Cape Breton as often as possible. Name: andi Commentshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwk4K0dY3so
Name: andi CommentsLucy - you should see this!! Name: Lisa & Kervin Lewis CommentsSaw you this past Saturday at the Irish Festival in Dallas. Really enjoyed it. We first heard you in 2009 at the same festival and really were looking forward seeing you again. Name: John Mellby CommentsThanks for coming down to Texas for the North Texas Irish Festival. Your performance was great, and we all enjoyed you. Thanks, and come back! Name: Kim CommentsLeft CB and moved to Moose Jaw, SK September past......miss the Cape like crazy. We have tickets to your concert in Regina this coming Wednesday.....Psyched!!! Name: Jodi Keith CommentsEnjoyed hearing you at the North TX Irish Festival. You were such fun to watch and listen to. A highlight of the weekend! Thanks so much! Y'all come back soon! Name: Wayne L. Burnham CommentsYou guys're great! Thank you so much for traveling so far, from Nova Scotia to Texas! Recently into celtic music - Dallas group Killdares. Following since fall, while doing this ran into a girl in Ohio. We'll be at the Iowa Irish Fest in August. See y'all live again soon! Name: Julie Keith CommentsLast nights concert at the North Texas Irish Festival in Dallas, Texas was fantastic! We loved it! We are so glad we got the opportunity to hear you...your autographed anniversary CD will get lots of playing time. Thanks a for being here in Texas and sharing your love of music and talents with us. Name: Jaci Norwood CommentsEnjoyed your music at the North Texas Irish Festival. Hope you enjoyed your trip. Name: Jill (again!) CommentsWonderful to meet you guys. Thanks for the autographs! You were the highlight of the festival, I think. Wish your concert had lasted twice as long with three times as many in the audience. Safe travels! :) Name: Mary Cyrus CommentsCan't wait to see you all again at the NTIF today. The Maritimes presence this year makes me all sorts of giddy. I've been without live NS music since August! The horrors! Name: Jill CommentsBought two of your earlier CDs back in the mid-90s after visiting Nova Scotia. Looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend at the North Texas Irish Festival! Name: Garth MacGouan CommentsHello from the 1st. Sept of Clan Macneil of Barra. Please add me to your fan club. Name: Michelle Ellis CommentsWhat a great show at the Grand in Kingston on Feb. 26 . You are all so very talented and I love the dancing. Have seen you three times already and I really look forward to your next show on December 10. Thank you for the great entertainment. Name: Allen MacHattie CommentsGreta concert in Kingston on Feb 26th. I have heard your music while visiting my parents in Nova Scotia, but have never had a chance to see a live performance. Hopefully my wife and I can get tickets for Dec 10th. Name: Peter & Eileen Lawler CommentsWe saw your show in Owen Sound, Ontario and really enjoyed it. Great step dancing and loved the variety of musical instruments. Singing and harmony also excellent. Hope to see you back this way again. Name: Kim CommentsGrand Theatre Kingston: What an amazingly talented family! First time for me...won't be the last! See you Dec 10! Name: Allen & Marlene MacHattie CommentsWe attended your concert in Kingston. This was teh first time we have seen you. What a wonderful concert. Name: Janet Cruickshank Commentsloved your concert in Owen Sound. The dancing the music the Uilleann pipe and the Bodhran love those instruments. would certainly go again. Please come back - maybe in nicer weather :) Name: charlie macdougall Commentsenjoyed your show! owen sound feb.25/2010 Name: CHRIS MOULD CommentsGreat concert at Owen Sound thank you. Such wonderful inspirational sound! Name: Sherry Hutchison CommentsAttended concert in snowy Owen Sound last night and loved it! A fantastic performance! Are the cds available in any stores? Hope to see you again next year. Sherry Name: Alison Higgins CommentsI have seen you in concert here in Colorado. I would love to get tteh words for One Wild Rose - have looked all over the internet and youtube - do you have any suggestions? Name: Chris Lee CommentsHello MacNeills! This is Chris Lee from Hong Kong, we met in Halifax xmas concert on December 20, I really enjoyed the CD i bought, hope you guys are doing well and having fun during the tours! Slainte Name: carol m. smith CommentsWe attended your concert at the Confederation Theatre on Thursday night. Kudos!!! What entertainment. Just some constructive criticism. Needless to say the sound system was much to high. We were in row 4. Name: Nancy Coughlin CommentsHi, I attended your concert Thursday night in Charlottetown; amazing! I thoroughly enjoyed my first concert. I was amazed when I counted about 20 instruments being played throughout the night. You are all so multi-talented. Again, thanks for a great evening of entertainment. Name: Emily MacLeod CommentsHi guys! Wilma and Dougie MacLeods' daughter here. We had fantastic seats for your show last night in C-town. You guys know you're awesome. Every time I watch you guys step; I get the itch to learn again. If you know anyone teaching Cape Breton style in Charlottetown I'd be grateful for the info. Name: Ginny McGowan CommentsCaught your concert in Charlottetown last night--absolutely fabulous from beginning to end! Our group ranged from 23 to 62 years of age and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thanks so much and come back soon. Name: Debbie Joy CommentsThanks for an enjoyable concert! My youngest daughter and I attended one of your concerts years ago at the College of Piping in Summerside at her Highland Dance competition. I always feel close to her when I hear your music now that she is grown and moved away and I don't get to see her very much! Name: Heather Russell CommentsHughie Campbell's niece was there last night at your concert in Ch'town. Fantastic. Couldn't keep me feet still !! Love the music and your sound. You just keep getting better. Name: Craig Pierre CommentsGreat show in Charlottetown tonight. Every song brought me back home to the good ole CB. I wanted to grab my bodhran and jump up on stage with you. All the best Name: scott Taylor CommentsAwesome concert tonight at the Confederation Centre, great jobs guys. Name: Nancy Pearson CommentsI had the pleasure of meeting you after your Christmas show in Moncton Dec '09 - You are like fine wine, you have gotten better with age. Saw your show in Charlottetown tonight (Feb 18/10) and every note you play & sing is a joy to hear! Safe Travels Nancy & Mike Pearson, Chelton, PEI Name: Bob Gray CommentsGreat show in Charlottetown tonight, folks. You've been so wonderful for so long! Wow! Name: Wayne Wheeler CommentsI first saw you Dec. 2009 on PBS. I love your music. The Ennis Sisters were your guests. "A Children's Christmas" and all the songs brought tears to my eyes. God bless. Your New Found Friend, Wayne Wheeler. 02-14-2010 AD Happy Valentines Day Name: andi CommentsGood Luck on the New Venture, I am sure it's going to be fantastic! How about releasing a DVD of it? Name: judy reiser Commentsyour new venture Cathedral sounds great glad sheumas is getting to play the pipe organ again will look forward to seeing this show sometime in the future have fun in pei judy Name: Benjamin Creech CommentsAboard the Crown Princess: Great Cruise, a bit bumpy due to moderate seas. I'm really enjoying myself - even lacking celtic music. You steered me to a realy good thing. I'll try to catch you when yau're near Detroit. I look forward to a new album soon. Cruising and gaining weight ;-) Ben Name: Jean/Joseph CommentsHappy belated birthday greetings to Ryan from your godparents. Hope you had a great day. Name: andi CommentsRyan, a little bird told me that today's your birthday. Hope it's a very happy one - make sure to celebrate yourself. Name: judy reiser Commentsi agree we need another run of the Christmas dvd will gladly buy it hope to see you folks back in maine this year judy Name: Neil MacLean CommentsStumbler into your new and improved web site (shows you how often I check it out) from KLEE radio web site. Looks like I've missed a few CD's and will have to top up my collect. Take care and keep up the good work. Neil & Gale Name: andi CommentsI wanna second Mr Green's request. I would like a copy of that too! Maybe it's time for a second printing? Name: andi CommentsI wanna second Mr Green's request. I would like a copy of that too! Maybe it's time for a second printing? Name: Ralph Green CommentsHow can I get a DVD copy of "Barra MacNeils Cape Breton Christmas"? Name: Mike CommentsI heard In a wink of eye on Xm Radio Wow Name: Thomas Albert Duncan MacDonald CommentsI have seen your show on TV numerous times, I am now looking forward to your London, Ontario performance Name: Lori MacPhee CommentsThanks for the great evening at the Savoy Theatre in December. My daughter and I never miss a Christmas show! We were at the Savoy also the year "the lights were out!", what a night to remember! Special indeed. Love the Bunkers CD. Hope to find more out about the church venue. Name: Lori MacPhee CommentsJust wanted to thank you for the wonderful Christmas Performance at the Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay. It is a yearly outing for my daughter and I . We were also at the Christmas show the year the "lights were out!" and what a show that was as well! Very intimate. Love the Bunkers CB. Name: Doug & June MacEachern CommentsThank you for your presence on stage at St. John's United, Moncton --you bring an energy and an inspiration to the season. Continued blessings on your ministry! Name: Jen McMullen & Matthew Gudger CommentsWe live in Alaska & rarely get home to NS. This Christmas was our first trip home since our engagement & to celebrate with our parents we surprised them with tickets to your Dec. 20 show. We had a wonderful time & spoke of the concert all Christmas. We’ll always remember the night! Name: Mike & Pam Spearns CommentsJust a short note to let you all know how much we enjoyed and appreciated your Christmas Concert at the Cohn on Sun Dec 20/09 8 PM show Your music lifted our spirits " It would not be Christmas without YOU !!! " God's Best Pam & Mike Name: Terence Cassidy CommentsI was listening to an old Max Ferguson tape (CBC 2 mid '80's) and one of the songs I liked was 'No More Good Times'. I found your store and downloaded the album and the vocals are great. Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Boyd! Thank you for all the gifts you share with all of us, you're truly special. Name: andi CommentsHappy New Year to All! I hope this year brings you all the blessings you give others. Peace, Joy and Love, Laughter and dreams. You deserve all of them. Name: Anthony Mottolo CommentsMy wife and I attended our first Barra MacNeils show in Manchester, NH and we LOVED it! Your music is SO beautiful and it is a true blessing to those who hear it. Just picked up a copy of your 20th Anniversary CD. We hope you come back to New England again soon! Name: Johnny Walker CommentsMy first exposure to your awesome music was at 4:30 AM, Dec. 26, 2009. While surfing the TV channels, the voices of a young girl and a young boy playing a guitar had unbelievable attraction. The music and dancing that followed stirred within me an excitement and longing for my Celtic heritage. Name: mari newton Commentsjust saw your christmas special on TBN AND LOVED IT. I SEARCHED FOR A DVD but didn't locate a way to buy one, i have a neighbor Mr. Anthony McKay who has been an angel to us through hard times and i would love to give this to him. God bless you and your family your music is inspiring! Name: Robert & Raylene Young CommentsHi Everyone. We attended the Christmas concert last night at the Savoy. The amazing talent is always great but we certainly are moved by the sincerity and faith in which you present each number. We are certainly blessed to have a group such as yours present in Cape Breton. Name: J. MacGillivray CommentsJust loved your show in Moncton. However, I think you end with 'Auld Lang Syne' and then do 'Christmas in Kilarney' for the encore. I left the church bawling my head off after ALS. Name: pat almon Commentsi thoroughly enjoyed your concert on monday evening. i would love tohearl lucy do some celtic lullabyes , enjoy your holidays Name: Hilary Campbell CommentsThank you once again for sharing your delightfully unique brand of Christmas cheer! My family and I came to the 4:00 show in Halifax and enjoyed every moment. My mom joined us this time and loved it. May you all have a safe, happy and blessed Christmas. From the Campbells - with the Santa hats! Name: Michelle CommentsAbsolutely loved your Halifax Xmas show again this year! Your parents must have been so proud to be in the audience watching that night. I especially love the step dancing and harmony singing - the Sans Day Carol gave me the chills it was so perfect. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours! Name: ann/van nicholson Commentsamazing! some new things, over the top. liked the outfits. would Really like to hear you guys play the fairytale of new york also the huron carol . mom[joan] was there but her drive couldn't wait but she wanted to say hello. enjoy your well earned break!!! Name: john and olive spawn CommentsGreat show tonight in the bay. Your xmas music is always played in our house every year. In fact we sometimes have played it at summer partys. Then again wasn't the first xmas cd done in the summer? Keep up the great work we will continue to listen in the future. Name: lila & david briggs CommentsJust home fr the savoy, you have all gotten bettter,if thats possiable. Best concert we ever attended. & Lucy, you surpassed yourself again!!! what a family!!!!!!!!! Name: Corinne Reid CommentsI just came from the Savoy theatre in Glace Bay and my first Barra MacNeils concert.You guys are amazing! I was in the front row and took a few videos,I'll upload them to Facebook. I really enjoyed tonight's show! Name: Susan Wadden CommentsFabulous! Your show gets better & better every year! Thank you all so very much-Lucy, you have the voice of an angel. I'm already counting down the days until I see you again. Merry Christmas and all the best in 2010! Name: Bob MacEachern CommentsAwesome show in Port Hawkesbury on the 15th. Great to see you all again...Merry Christmas. Name: Kimberley CommentsWonderful concert in Halifax last night! Name: Shelley James CommentsFabulous Night...I love the show. You are each so talented. It is a family Christmas tradition to attend the show to kick off our holidays. This year our 16 year old niece joined us. Name: veronica gaetz CommentsAnother year, another wonderful Chritmas Show with the Barra Macneil's. We travelled more than an hour in the Wintery blast. But our hearts were full and warm. Thank you all again. Merry Christmas! Name: Collette CommentsYesterday, I also came to the realisation that I should pick my fiddle back up and enjoy the beautiful music that will now fill our house again over the Holidays!Thanks so much for all you gave to me and to everyone else in the audiance yesterday. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Name: Collette CommentsI too come from a large family...14!Unfortunately, we're not all able to be together each year but for those of us who are, the blessing of having a large family fills the air. to be cont... Name: Collette CommentsBefore yesterday, I was finding it really hard to get into the Christmas spirit due to stress being a teacher in an inner city school. You all brought the true meaning of Christmas back to me: family! To be cont... Name: Collette CommentsI hope you have all made back safe and sound to your respective homes.I attended the show yesterday afternoon in Halifax.I must say that each time I see you in concert, you just get better. To be cont... Name: Jo-Ann Martin CommentsHad a wonderful time. Thanks for some new Christmas memories. Hope to do it again next year. Adding it to my christmas traditions list. Name: Matt and Katie Wells CommentsThank you for the great show last night in Halifax! We came from Ontario to see you. What a perfect Christmas tradition. Merry Christmas! Name: Janice MacDonald CommentsA great show, i loved the music. Most of it I had grown up listening to. It was a great start to the Xmas week. I hope to see it again next year. Name: Jennifer MacInnis CommentsMy parents and I attended the Christmas Special Dec 20, 09 in Halifax. Filled me up with the Christmas Spirit and enjoyed the show thoroughly. Truely beautiful talented musicians! Words cannot express my thanks! Name: Julie CommentsI took my 2 girls (aspiring fiddlers!) to your 4 pm show and we were all inspired! Thanks!! Name: Sandra Rutherford CommentsDear MacNeil Clan, Had the pleasure of attending your concert tonight with my daughter(16),my Mom (79) and my twin sister.We all really enjoyed the evening. You are all so gifted and talented.Well done! You are always a very special part of our holidays. Name: jane trefry CommentsThe Halifax concert was sensational!!.It may have been better than last year, if possible. Anyway, my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and it definitely is becoming part of our Christmas tradition. Thank you for a great time & Merry Christmas Name: Nancy Horton CommentsJust got back from the Rebecca Cohn and enjoyed your concert temendously! Thank you for such a wonderful concert to enhance our Christmas this year. We were there last year too! Name: Donna MacNeil CommentsEnjoyed your Christmas concert in Port Hawkesbury. It was excellent. Would love to hear Ryan do a solo on the pipes perhaps at your next concert in the area. Name: Candy CommentsWe attended your 1st show at the St. John's Church in Moncton NB. We sat right in the front row. Some of your songs brought us to tears. It was my first show and I will be sure to follow you from now on. Thank you all very much for a touching afternoon. Merry Christmas to you all! Name: Aaron CommentsAmazing shows at St. John's United Church in Moncton last night. Truly beautiful. Thank you for a great time! Name: Bill Watson CommentsMy wife and I celebrated our second Christmas here by attending your concert last night at St. David's United Church, Moncton. We enjoyed your concert last year and didn't want to miss it this year. We were not disappointed. Your concert has become our Christmas tradition. Name: Denise Gallant CommentsThank you very much for the beautiful evening last night in Moncton. My husband and I had an amazing evening listening to your beautiful music and watching your family's amazing talent on display. Name: Sue Seaborn CommentsWe watched your show in Moncton. Totally loved it!! Brought tears to my eyes! Listened to your CD all the way home to Sackville. You are so fabulous...(Mount Allison's so lucky to have had you as students). I'll be phoning family telling them to catch your Calgary shows! Have a great holiday. Name: June Scribner CommentsMy daughter treated me to your afternoon concert at St John's United. What a wonderful concert and so special to share it with my girl. Come back next yr and we will bring more people. We already had one of your cd's and now have two..congrats and Merry Christmas from our family to yours. Name: Paula Somers CommentsCan't wait to see you all in Calgary in March!! Looking very forward to it!Happy Holidays to everyone :) Name: Hector MacIntyre CommentsMy wife and I were blown away with tonight`s show at St. John`s United. A perfect setting for such a fabulous group of musicians. Special hellos to Kyle (you taught me fiddle in th 80`s both at your home and in Big Bras d`Or) and Lucy (we were in high school band with Mr MacDonald together) Name: Shaun MacKenzie CommentsMy son Jonathan and I loved the show tonight in Moncton. Keep up the great work. Name: Phil & Jean LeBlanc CommentsGreat new CD, Hope to take in one of your Concerts while in Nova Scotia Name: Karl&Linda McNamara CommentsWe just want to say that we were to your Christmas Concert in Port Hawkesbury this past Tuesday and enjoy it very much.You put on a great concert.O Holy Night,Ave Maria and auld sang syne were unbelieveable.It brought tears to our eyes and goosebumps.The 2 hours went by so quick. Name: Jamie Small CommentsHi, I'm the Saint John's Church Afternoon Wooper. That was a houtananee of a show. I had a great time as did my family and I can't wait to WOOP it up at one of your shows again in the future! Name: June Russell CommentsI,ve been waiting for your christmas concert to come to Truro,my four daughters & I had a wonderful evening. Thank You, keep making beautiful music. Name: Don Kowalchuk CommentsMerry Christmas to the Barra Macneils and all the lucky east coast fans. Thanks for the blog of the tours. I guess instead of chocolate Santa's this year it will have to be bunnies when we see you next March. God Bless you all. The Kowalchuk family Abbotsford B.C. Name: Rae Ann CommentsAmazing show tonight!!!! I was brought to tears on more than one occasion. What a fabulous way to kick off the final countdown to Christmas! Merry Christmas to you all:) Name: Richard Bowness CommentsWe attended your Dec 18th Marigold show, and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Haven't seen you in years! Our loss....... Name: glenn forbes Commentsmarigold center dec17 4th time we saw you better show every time your songs will be stuck in my head for the next month Name: Ken Britton CommentsGood show on TBN. Loved the kids,especially Fiona (what a pleasant and clear voice !) Name: Connie McRae CommentsI attended your concert at the Marigold Centre tonight. What a fantastic concert!!!! Loved the christmas songs. Enjoy the holidays Name: Anitra Whidden CommentsI saw your concert at the Marigold and it brought tears to my eyes. It reminded me of my childhood when we would go to Cape Breton every summer to visit my relatives. Thank you for a beautiful evening, you are a very talented family. Name: John Elliott CommentsSaw you tonight in Truro-2nd time here; also Peterborough. . I arrived tired and left energized. I hear a Don Messer piano influence? Is it the left hand base line or something else? So glad to see a performance that is not ironic or by rote. From the white beard in the front row :) Name: John Elliott CommentsSaw you tonight in Truro-2nd time here; also Peterborough. . I arrived tired and left energized. I hear a Don Messer piano influence? Is it the left han base line or something else? So glad to see a performance that is not ironic or by rote. From the white beard in the front row :9 Name: Patricia Zak CommentsTerrific Concert in Truro!! What a great way to kick off the Christmas Season, no not "holiday" but Christmas! Best wishes to all of you and have a well deserved "break". Gods richest blessings to all of you. Name: Patricia Zak CommentsTerrific Concert!! What a great way to kick off the Christmas Season, no not "holiday" but Christmas! Best wishes to all of you and have a well deserved "break". Gods richest blessings to all of you. Name: Susan Irish CommentsLooks like you'll be touring Canada for a while! I'll be looking forward to seeing you at some point, hopefully in my home state of New Hampshire, or possibly back in Maine where we saw you in the past. Name: Cheryl Ellis CommentsI took my 8 yr old son to your concert at the Skye Theatre in Carthage, ME. What a beautiful night! There wasn't a person whose soul wasn't altered by the end of that night. Thanks for sharing your gifts with us in rural Maine, and for making it up that hill :). Name: David and Heather Stairs CommentsIncredible concert last night at King's Theatre in Annapolis Royal! A big thank you for making the Christmas spirit jump for joy in all of us! Looking forward to your next visit in great anticipation. Please come back soon! All the Best to you and your families! Merry Christmas! Dave and Heather Name: Carol Chase CommentsHello everyone...just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time we had at your performance at the Skye Theatre ! Phill was so excited to have you and certainly all of us who attended the show will spread the word ... we're definitely hoping you'll be back to our little "theatre on the hill." Name: Melony Robinson CommentsKing's Theatre in Annapolis Royal last night. show was awesome, the stories of home, the dancing, the music, the venue......what a wonderful childhood life it must have been, lugging the tobaggin up to Grand-ma's house, hearing the music, laughter and dancing as you approached her house. Name: Roger Pulver CommentsI was at the concert in Annapolis Royal last night at King's Theatre in the front row. Amazing. I could feel the wind of your shoes when you were step dancing. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Name: Sandra Turnbull CommentsThankyou for the wonderful concert in Kings Theatre Wednesday night. I am from Digby and my family and myself enjoyed it so much. Thankyou again and have a Happy Safe Holiday. Name: Jim & Jean McGinis CommentsWe attended a sold out Christmas concert at Kings Theatre in Annapolis Royal, Dec 16/09. What an incredible performance. Can't think of a better way to get in the Christmas Spirit. Merry Christmas!!! Name: Janice Pugsley Slauenwhite CommentsJust home from your concert in Annapolis Royal- I work at Kings Theatre but took the night off to be part of the crowd and enjoy your music! It was wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing your gifts with us and may God bless you all. Name: Gary & Margaret Mailman CommentsJust returned from seeing your show at Kings Theatre in Annapolis Royal. Amazing! You folks are so talented - we enjoyed every minute of the show. Hope you enjoyed staying at our cottages. We are thrilled to have you! Name: D. Kupczyk CommentsI attended you concert in Port Hawkesbury. It was absolutely fabulous!!! The acustics in that school gym definitely added to your presentation, but your presentation and talent could never, ever be matched. What a thrill it was to be present at your concert! Name: Mike Rempala CommentsHappy Holidays to you all....I have not been able to see ya in concert for over 2 years !! I miss ya......Have a great New Year Name: Commentsgreat show Name: Sarah Mac Donald CommentsPort Hawkesbury -Dec. 15, 2009 Top of the blender to the show. Just termendous. I am flying to Arizona tomorrow so will be raving about the show to Kayrene. Bought IN Session for Kayrene- there will be a few steps out of that in Arizona. be in touch in the New Year Sarah Name: Diane Wells CommentsMY TRADITION!! didn't have any, really, until I got yr CD in 2000. For me, decorating the tree to your "Christmas Album" CD is not Christmas without it. I absolutely LOVE ALL your songs & harmonies. SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL!! With LOVE, from YOUR MOST JOYFUL FAN in Burlington, ON. DY =o) XOXOXO Name: Shirley Davis CommentsGreat show at SAERC. O Holy Night and Ava Maria really touched a cord with me...memories of my Dad who passed away 7 years ago. He spoke Gaelic and loved the fiddle. God Bless you all! Name: Gordon & Jocelyn Bryson CommentsWe were at your Port Hawkesbury concert Dec 15. This was the first time at your live concert although we have of course heard your music on the radio. We were amazed at the versatility of the group and enjoyed it immensely. Hope you come back again. Name: Alicia CommentsI attended your beautiful Christmas concert in Port Hawkesbury. Thank-you all for sharing with others your amazing gift of music, it has certainly made our holidays special. Hope to see you in 2010. Merry Christams to all of you and your families , and have a Happy and Healthy New Year! Name: Jane Bennett CommentsConcert-Dec.15-2009...I had the pleasure of meeting some of you at the wedding of John MacDonald /Audrey MacChesney"s a few years ago,so when I heard you were preforming in P.H. I made sure I had tickets.It was a powerful evening,..Peace and Joy For 2010 Name: Hugh Webb CommentsMerry Christmas, caught your concert in Port Hawkesbury. AWSOME! Name: Catherine Eagles CommentsI thoroughly enjoyed your Port Hawkesbury show-- put me in the Christmas spirit. May you all have a Merry Christmas!! Name: George Landry CommentsFantastic show in Port Hawkesbury Name: Ann & Wayne McNamara CommentsEnjoyed the concert in Port Hawkesbury, absolutely love the dance performance and music,also so very glad I got to hear my favorite holiday song Christmas in Kilarney thank you and Merry Christmas. Name: Randy Commentsyou have to come back to Lindsay Ont. awsome show two years ago Name: Bernie and Margaret Swain CommentsWonderful show at the Astor theatre in Liverpool, NS, last evening. Your show is one of the highlights of our Christmas in these parts. Please come back soon. Name: John Devereaux CommentsI caught your concert a week or so ago for the first time at St. Anselms College in Manchester NH....and WOW!!! The performance was absolutely phenomenal. I've never been more "jazzed" about a Christmas concert in my life. Thanks!! Name: Greg and Dawn Townsend CommentsThoroughly enjoyed the Sunday night concert at the Astor Theatre, Liverpool, NS. First time seeing you in person; it was excellent. It is apparent that you all love what you do. Thank you for a wonderful early Christmas gift! Name: Maureen Acker and Richard Garnett CommentsWe were at the Astor Theatre last night for the Christmas show and it was magnificent! It will the highlight of my Christmas experiences this year! The sound of the penny whistle literally brings tears to my eyes for some reason and it was such a treat to hear it last night! Thank you! Name: Anne MacNeill CommentsCheers-husband Robert Michael MacNeill(your 2ndcousin-GrampyDan'sgrandson) and I want gotoGrassCove with kids Faren/ Dana in Aug & wonder if you are at High.Vill.Days-trying to steermyson Dana into MusicEng.-he isaverygood guitarist(mustruninthefamily) Name: Bob CommentsFrom Liverpool: As always, a beautiful evening of fabulous music. So much talent, such inspiring music for the Christmas season. Thank you for one of the best musical evenings I've had in a very long time. Name: Commentsput wrong address ast email Name: Janice Reynolds CommentsYour show at the ASTOR tonight was every bit as GREAT as I hoped it would be. Lovely Christmas music, fabulous entertainment. I sung all the way home. Thanks and Merry Christmas. Name: kevin and sherry Roy CommentsWhat a delight too watch and listen too you all tonite at the Astor Theater In liverpool NS.Thankyou for bringing the spirit of Christmas alive Name: Joan Henderson CommentsJust wanted to let you all know how much I enjoyed your concert in Liverpool tonight..Dec. 13/09 Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us. Name: Heather(Murray)&Amelia Brown CommentsYour Liverpool show was awesome, as usual. Amelia's first time seeing you in concert,and she loved it! Keep coming to Queens County. Name: Heather Fader CommentsJust got home from your show at the Astor Theatre in Liverpool, NS - it was absolutely amazing. Loved it. Can't wait till you come back again!! Name: Andy & Vi Kerr CommentsJust a note to say what a fantastic show it was at George Street Church last night - congratulations ! A really good start to the Christmas season, and make sure that St. John's is on the tour list for 2010 .... we'll be there (with bells on). Name: Steve Kelley CommentsMy wife and I saw you guys at St. Anselm's college last weekend. WOW. The best Christmas concert we have ever attended. You guys were really great. thanks and we will make sure and catch you act the next time you swing through NH. thanks stk Name: John Smith CommentsSaw the show in St. John's on December 12th. Thoroughly enjoyed it. An awesome way to start the Christmas season. Name: Leroy Edmonds CommentsMay I echo the words of Willie Nelson after hearing the harmonies of "Shaye" - Wow! Fu**ing WOW!! Name: Leroy Edmonds CommentsCaught your performance Saturday night, and it was just delightful; brought tears to my eyes more that once. I've always held that there's something special about sibling harmonies, and you guys proved it true once again. Many thanks for a wonderful evening. Come back again. Name: Gene and Shirley Manning Commentsgreat show come again real soon. Name: Mary Anne CommentsWhat a great concert and I particularly loved Auld Lang Syne and can that adopted brother play that base! I immediately came home and picked up my guitar for a few tunes. Merry Christmas to all of you Name: Cindy CommentsWonderful Show! Happy Holidays Name: David CommentsAwesome show tonight in St. John's. It helped set the tone for the holiday season for me. So glad the guys weren't wearing kilts, especially while step dancing, as we were in the front row, lol. Wishing you guys continued success. Cheers, and safe travels. Dave H. Name: Sam and Joan Tiller CommentsWe both loved your concert last nite at our 'old, beautiful' church as a lot of your family and group/workers remarked. A bit of everything, hymns, Christmas music, step dancing, etc. Name: Peter Quinlan CommentsWow! What a truly memorable show put on at the George Street United Church here in St. John's this evening. My wife Glenda & I (sitting 2nd row centre) enjoyed every song, & we're sorry our young daughters weren't there for this celebration. Thanks! Name: Len Sperry CommentsI loved, I adored, I was jealous. I was at the concert tonight in St. John's Newfoundland. Beautiful harmonies and great entertainment. I'm inspired to play and sing more. Thankyou thankyou. Name: shirley CommentsHi Your concert in Fredericton was the greatest. I was so happy to have my family and friends see you people. I forgot to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Be SAFE and I will see you in the New Year Name: Paul Thompson CommentsAttended your Christmas concert in Fredericton. It was the most enjoyable Christmas concert I have ever seen. You have to be the most talented group of siblings on the planet. Absolutely loved the concert. Paul Name: Sandy Gordon CommentsI enjoyed your concert in Fredericton on our stormy Wednesday immensely. Lucy seemed better than ever. It's pretty impressive to get such a full house when the radio announced so many cancellations. Name: Sandy Gordon CommentsEnjoyed your concert in Fredericton on that stormy night, Lucy was better than ever. Pretty impresssive to get that full a house when the radio was filled with cancellations due to weather. Merry Christmas. Sandy Name: Debbie Thomas CommentsWe attended your concert in Fredericton with my sister-in-law Shirley MacNeil and were blown away. She talks about you folks often so it was great to get to meet you personally and hear you sing. Amazing! Name: paula murray CommentsWhat a fantastic concert!! You just keep getting better & better!! I gave my 4 sisters, 1 brother & Mum your concert ticket for Christmas & we totally enjoyed our evening. And of course a little snow storm couldn't keep us away. Thank you for your gift of music. Merry Christmas!! Paula Name: brenda stubbert Commentshey guys your the best,, just like my father said hard to beat them young fellas fr sydney mines,, lol driver lol Name: Fanchea Barrieau CommentsHi There: This is a personal message for Lucy. Hi Lucy please send me an email. Would love to check up. Just talked to Brenda. Thanks PS When are you going to be in Toronto Name: J0e & Ida Maillet CommentsThank you for the great performance last night at the Fredericton Playhouse. You were excellent. It was Talents Galore. Name: Karen Broad CommentsMy mom and I braved the winter weather in Fredericton last night to see your Christmas show. You are all such talented musicians and a true pleasure to watch. It was an amazing and heart warming holiday experience for us both. Thank you and Happy Holidays. Name: Theresa Varenholt CommentsI marvel at the talent that your family posesses. Congratulations to all of the family. Thank you for sharing your talents with the world. Name: Etta Drost CommentsYour Christmas show in Fredericton last night was beautiful! Thank you for a wonderful evening! Name: adalia cullen CommentsKeep up the great work. Love your music. Name: Heather CommentsMerry Christmas, Thank you so much for the wonderful show last night at the Playhouse in Fredericton NB. You were CERTAINLY worth treading thru a storm for. All the best to you and yours !! Name: R Flowers CommentsWe were at your show last night at the Fredericton Playhouse.....AMAZING. We would have loved to hear Shamus sing a song by himself. How great it is to have your family together all the time....some of us have to wait for special times Name: T. McNeil CommentsFINALLY! Being transplanted Cape Bretoners (my husband is in the military) we finally were able to see the Baras in concert. Even the storm that hit Fredericton last night couldn't keep us away. The concert was wonderful and Lucy has an amazing voice. Thank you for a wonderful evening. Name: Cynthia Eldridge CommentsI've been meaning to see your show for quite a few years and tonite I finally did. I'm so glad the show didn't get cancelled due to the storm in Fredericton. It was a wonderful show. Definetely got me in the spirit of the season. I enjoyed the show very much. Merry x-mas! Name: Ian Walsh CommentsAttended your Fredericton show tonight; loved it, great performance! Name: Amanda CommentsI was at the show this evening in Fredericton (Dec. 9) and it was fantastic! Fun music and beautiful singing. Thanks for getting us into the Christmas spirit! Name: Mary Ellen CommentsWe braved the storm in Fredericton - and we're glad we did! The show was WONDERFUL! Thank you Mary Ellen, John, Suzanne & Wayne Name: SUSAN VIGUE CommentsI was at your show in Unity, i was spellbound, Lucy's voice was so pure during Ave Maria i cried for hours. Thank you all so much for a magical night, i will be coming to more concerts when you come back to Maine, have a Happy and Holy Christmas, you and your families, Name: James and Barbara Stewart CommentsWhat a fantastic show you gave us at Skye Theatre! Bought 2 CDs.....just wonderful. Love Ave Maria. Hurry back! Name: Janice Morong CommentsWe saw you at Skye Theater last Sunday and so glad we went. You are amazing performers. We were moved to tears by your rendition of Ave Maria. Wow! Hope that you come back soon. Name: Priscilla Bell CommentsI was so very happy to find yall,it blesses me to hear yall! Name: Clive Tucker CommentsJust wishing you a wonderful holiday season, and hope to see you in Niagara Falls VERY SOON!!! Name: judy reiser Commentsreally enjoyed your unity concert last night.also great chatting with you . only one word describes seeing you folks in concert WOW!!! hope you have a great time in newfoundland and of course the best Christmas ever. Name: Mike Boyd CommentsHi Folks, Just to say how wonderful it was to meet all of you and to say that you are by far the best I have seen. Carmen and I talked about the show all night. Merry Christmas, Mike and Carmen Name: Anni CommentsSaw you in Unity last night with my sister and I was thoroughly blown away! Lucy made me weep like a baby. So glad you could bring such sweetness and goodness to our small village. Merry Christmas to you and your families. Name: daniel crook CommentsRidiculous!!! how wonderful you all were at the Skye Theatre last night. What a treat! Thank you. Name: TheresaMatheson-Legge Commentsjust a short note to sat hi to all my fellow Capers you guys and gal are awesome.... Name: Bridget CommentsWe had a wonderful time at Skye Theater last night, it was just like going home! Name: Bill & Jody CommentsEnjoyed the Christmas show at Skye to the Max. Out of all the excellent groups that we've heard at Skye and elsewhere, we must say that you folks are in a class by yourselves, head & shoulders above & beyond. Can't wait 'til your return to Skye. Best Regards, Bill & Jody Name: Tim & Jackie Parent CommentsWe just got back to Rumford, Me after your fantastic performance at SKYE. All of your family are extremely talented. The Concert in one word superfragilisticaladocious. The Ava Maria was top hightlight. soon. A treat we'll never forget ! TIM & JACKIE PARENT Name: Julie Farmer CommentsI just got back from your Christmas concert at Skye Theater in South Carthage, Maine. It was absolutely fabulous!! You are a VERY talented family! I am so glad I got the chance to see you all perform. Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!! :)Julie Name: Betsy & Gil Riley CommentsWOW! What a performance you gave us tonight at Skye Theater in Maine. Have a Happy Holiday. Name: Betsy & Gil Riley CommentsWOW! What a performance you gave us tonight at Skye Theater in Maine. Have a Happy Holiday. Name: Jane McNeill CommentsJust heard about this website. Name: Steve and Karen Merhalski CommentsThank you so much for the wonderful Christmas show you put on at the Dana Center (St Anselm's College) in Manchester NH. We loved your performance and wish your entire family a blessed and joyous holiday season. Name: Noelle MacLellan CommentsHello Guys!!!! I am sooooo excited that you are coming to Whitehorse this March. The last time I saw you perform was in Calgary back in 2001 or 2002. Hope all is well back in the Cape. Cheers, Noelle(Gillis)MacLellan :) Name: andi CommentsThank you for a fanstastic show at St Anselm's. You were amazing. Kyle and Stewart - I was in awe watching you. As Usual. Lucy thanks for the chat and Ryan, this might sound weird coming from me but you are appreciated more than you know. Thanks. Name: Marc and Janet Lehoullier CommentsWe loved your concert at St. Anselms College in Manchester NH- we bought one of your Christmas CD's and have listened to it all day- We hope it doesn't take 5 years for you to return!! Name: Chuck Phillips CommentsWOW - a great opening night of a new Christmas show. Particularly liked the arrangement of Carol of the Bells and the Auld Lang Syne encore. Did you forget to introduce the group? We've enjoyed you at Colours and caught an Indian Brook ceilidh --lovely addition to appreciating you and your music. Name: Jane Kennedy Penney CommentsGreat concert, lovedit Name: Jane Kennedy Penney CommentsWOW!!! Great concert, Loved every minute Name: F Daley CommentsDrove up from MA to see your show at the Dana center. Well worth the drive . Enjoyed every minute of the show and it really helped to get us in the spirit of the season. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us. Merry Christmas, Thanks again for an awesome show. Name: F Daley CommentsDrove up from MA to see your show at the Dana center. Well worth the drive . Enjoyed every minute of the show and it really helped to get us in the spirit of the season. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us. Merry Christmas, Thanks again for an awesome show. Name: Helen Moore CommentsJust wanted to let you know that your "Christmas Album" is the very first one I reach for when the holidays roll around. For me, it completely sets the mood for the whole season. Many many thanks for a magical musical start to Christmas. Have a great one yourself. Name: John/Judi Murray CommentsEnjoyed your delightful concert last evening in NH. It brought back many memories of visiting relatives in the Colchester County, NS area, Where many musicians would gather at the Gunn home for a night of wonderful fiddle music. Thank you. Name: Keith & Sharry Morse CommentsSaw you at the Dana Center, St. Anselm College - Great Show! Wonderful way to celebrate the holidays. Thank you. Name: Denyse Walsh CommentsThanks for great concert at Dana Center last night- Wonderful evening--Please come back to NH soon. I grew up in CB so this certainly made my holiday so special---Thank again Name: Alan and Erica MacKillop CommentsMy grandfather was from Grand River where there is still family. Cape Breton is so lovely in an almost mystical way, and you brought that whole tradition of music and hospitality to life with this evening's experience. God bless. Name: Mary CommentsWe saw you at Saint Anselm last night (Dec. 4th). What a great show! Thank you so much for entertaining and delighting us with your incredible talent. You are a blessing to those who hear your music. Merry Christmas! Name: Lauren Boyce CommentsJust saw you guys tonight here at Saint A's and it was great! Skipped pipe band practice to see it :) Name: Brenda MacDonnell CommentsREALLY looking forward to your concert here in St. John's on the 12th! Name: Ted McLean CommentsLooking forward to seeing you guys in Halifax on the 20th, have not seen you for a while but remember some great concerts from the past. One highlight was at the Richmond fair outside Ottawa, where John Allan opened the show, it was great as usual. Will say hi on the 20th cheers Ted Name: Nancy Dove CommentsI caught part of your Christmas Special on TV and pray that you will release it on DVD! You are all blessed but Lucy and your guest Fiona have voices that are just to beautifull for words. Name: Carrie Orcutt CommentsJust finished watching you on TV - can't wait to see you in concert on Dec. 7th at Unity, Maine. You were awesome on TV I bet you're even better live!! Name: John Pikor CommentsJust discovered your music and it is great to listen to. Keep up the good work. JP Name: John Pikor CommentsJust discovered your music and it is fantasic. Keep up the good work. JP Name: janice watters CommentsYour show was very enjoyable especially all the Gaelic music and tap dancing. I never miss any of your shows.This show was my 5th one the song that i love the most is the song of peace that all you sing.Take care,God Bless until we meet again. Kyle,Stewart,Ryan,Boyd,Lucy and Staminos. Name: Melodie Greissel CommentsMy husband and I saw you about 5 years ago on TV at X-mas. We loved your performance. I just saw that you will be in BC in March. Do you sell CD's? I would prefer to use the mail system to purchase items... is this possible with a check? Melodie Name: keith mercer Commentsnice music loves it Name: Peader CommentsDear Barras, Does Sheumas knit your touques? Lonely in PH Name: Sean Parkinson CommentsGreat to see you at the Blas on BBC Alba Name: vivek CommentsI love your music and purchase ur albums but am a little dissapointed that I cannot listen to a few of them online... it used to be easier while travelling so I did not need to carry all the cds Name: Darrell keigan CommentsAll the best to the Barra MacNeils!!!!! Canada's premiere Irish/Folk group!!!!!! Name: Dennis Adams CommentsHope to see you soon in Vancouver. Name: Glenn Rowden CommentsExcellent and engaging music. It's a pity you are not venturing over to the Celtic capital of B.C. "Victoria ! " Cheers Glenn Name: Jenny McNeil CommentsHi! My sis and I saw the Barra MacNeils in Victoria last November and we want them to come back!!! Name: Jean McGuire CommentsPlease comeback to the lowermainland area of BC for a christmas concert. We miss you sooo much! Name: andi CommentsSheumas, I know your birthday is sometime this month, hope it was happy! :) Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Lucy! Hope you have a wonderful day and a fantastic year. Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Stewart! Hope your day is perfect and just the start of a wonderful year Name: andi CommentsHappy Birthday Stewart! Hope your day is perfect and just the start of a wonderful year Name: Robin CommentsWe love all you music. And have enjoyed seeing you all play. Just wish you could all come down to southern Calif. some time. (that's down here by Disneyland.) Name: Jackie Austin CommentsThanks for a gerat concert at Portree in September. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The variety of instruments, voices and dance made for great entertainment. Name: Galen Thurber CommentsTake care 4th cousins Name: John and Bonnie Pikor CommentsDiscovered your music thru listening to the Great Big Sea. Listening to your music fills a gap that was waiting to be filled. Keep up the good work! Schenectady NY Name: Rev. Ericka Shimkonis CH, CommentsHope to see you (at) St. A's Name: Ally CommentsCaught your show at Major's Hill Park this morning and I wanted to say I (and my wee boys) thoroughly enjoyed it! Couldn't have chosen a better way to spend a beautiful September morning! Name: catriona Commentschord a chonsairt rium aig Clashmore; ach de mu dheidhinn puirt Dougie MacDonald is a mach leis na h-uiread de phuirt eireannaich! Name: Coinneach CommentsBha mìorbhaileach an ceol agus an dannsa aig drochaid Ruadh anns am Braighe. moran taing dhuit Name: margaret CommentsI was at your show in Clashmore 11/9/09 and you were brilliant. An incredible talent. your parents must be so proud of you all. Please come back again to Scotland. Love to you all. Margaret Mackay. Name: David Johnston CommentsAfter many years finally caught up with your set at Roy Bridge. An absolute treat, ceilidh music at its best in the heart of the West Highlands, the place I call home. Hope to see you back in Scotland in the not too distant future. Thanks for a wonderful night. Name: Diane Littlejohn CommentsI thoroughly enjoyed your concert at the Roy Bridge Village Hall. Lucy did particularly well considering her mammoth journey to get there....Thanks very much for a suberb evening!!!! Name: Bryan Hall CommentsWhat a great night at Carnegie Hall (11.09.) A really fine performance, greatly enjoyed by my group of friends and myself. Hope you'll be back again. Well done guys, and the very best wishes for the future, Name: Christian Goskirk CommentsGreat show in Carnegie Hall on 11th Sept Name: Marion Sutherland (nee Mackay) CommentsJust home from the Carnegie Hall-Clashmore. Another great night in the presence of masters (and miss!?) of their craft. Different instruments, different styles, different tempos and those close harmonies - wow! Not forgetting the step-dancing - stunning stuff. A huge thank you - and hurry back! Name: mairi jo campbell Commentshello guys, thanks very much for an enjoyable evening last night. your step dancing was amazing! i was really impressed. (: thanks again. - hope to see you in the future - you should come back to fort william, or even barra (: - from your girl who showed you out of the school (: x Name: ABED MALHAS CommentsCASA-ART OLYMPIC-NOBEL PRIZE 4 CHILDREN-GLOBAL GENIUS-GLOBAL GOURMET-WORLD TOUR.DONATION EXH.FRANCE- PARIS- LOUVRE(99 Country- 574 Artist-growing)ART IS GODLY UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE THANK ALLAH GOD FOR ALL HIS BLESSINGS www.casaart.org Name: Ann Mackintosh Commentswonderful concert in Roy Bridge last night My feet are still tapping Name: rachel hassall Commentssaw you in DORNOCH scotland, good work!! Loving it. Hope to see you again soon! Name: Claire Delaney CommentsBha mi aig an consairt blas anns an drochaid ruadh leis mo mhathair. Chord e rium gu mor. Bha a h-uile port agus oran direach mearbhallach gu h-araid an oran a sgriobhadh Stuart?? airson a bhean. Cheannaich mi an c.d ur agus a nis tha mi airson ag eisteachd aig a huile am.. tapadh leibh. Name: Euan Wilkie CommentsChunnaic mi thusa aig Talla Drochaid Ruaidh aig Blas. Bha e uabhasach math! Tapadh leibh! Name: Susan Hapgood MacNeill CommentsGreetings ! Saw your ad in local paper of May 22 at the Strand in Rockland, Maine, but I couldn't make it. Best of luck to you and yours and have a wonderful Holiday season. Regards, Sue MacNeill - from S. Maine area Name: pete whitehead Commentsany plans to tour Western Canada? ..specifically Calgary? Name: David Torgerson CommentsMy late wife maiden name was MacNeil she was related to you and my biggest regret was that she was too sick to go to the isle of Barra. If you make to the East Coast of the US i will try to get to see you Name: andrew barkhouse Commentssaw you guys at the Festival of the Tartans in New Glasgow (aka "Pictou"). Very good show. Name: Linda CommentsAwesome concert at Festival of the Tartans. Good to see the nieces and nephews enjoying your music! Name: Beverley Montgomery CommentsI'm going to your concert at the Ch-town Civic Centre tomorrow night and I'd love to hear the tune you played in the film "The Littlest Kidnappers" - the wedding scene. I don't know the name of it, but it was wonderful. Name: chuck kelland Commentsiam from tobin road, sydney mines and i really enjoyed the concert in new glasgow aug 8\09!! you are my favorite group ever!! i know most of your songs as well haha. hope to see you guys again soon Name: Margie Grant-Walsh CommentsAttended the Festival of the Tartans concert. As usual, you pulled off another amazing show! Lucy...the voice of an angel. You are all truly blessed with a gift, how lucky you are. I work with Big Brothers Big Sisters and you are truly such great role models for young people....keep rockin' Name: Denise Murray CommentsMy husband and I attended outdoor concert at New Glasgow's Festival of the Tartans...show was awesome! Lucy, your bodhran solo was awesome...I have one but haven't learned how yet.... Congrats on a terrific show from a fellow Sydney Miner....... Name: Marsha Sutton CommentsReally enjoyed your performance last night at the Festival of the Tartans in New Glasgow, "Pictou County". Your music is wonderful, and makes me want to dance! Bought a cd. Name: roland and peggy Commentsenjoyed the show at the Festival of the Tartans in New Glasgow Name: heather maclellan Commentsgreat show...loved hearing "Caladonia"... Name: Julie & Leah CommentsMy daughter takes Highland Dance lessons and enjoys the Celtic Music. My evening with her cost me about $80.00 .. Smile on a 8yr old face .. Priceless Yarmouth N.S Name: margaret Commentshi hope u get 2 come back again. Name: Kimberley CommentsGreat show as usual! Thanks for making the trip down to Yarmouth. Safe travels! Name: Ann MacNeill CommentsI just attended your show and it was so awsome . I live in Massachusetts but was in Yarmouth this month , Do you ever perform in Boston ? I would so love to hear you all again . You atr all great .... Name: larry blake Commentswhat a good show in yarmouth took my girlfriend and my 10 year old son to it you guys are great my girlfreind wanted to find out were the next stop was and follow ha ha Name: Charles & Linda Poole CommentsWe just got home from the concert in Yarmouth. Wonderful concert! Such energy & Lucy has a beautiful voice. Thank you! Name: margaret Commentshi hope u all enjoy your stay here in yarmouth. Name: Don Bailey CommentsFirst saw you on PBS in the late 90's Cape Breton Family Christmas. Trying to find DVD of the show. Planning to bring family to Halifax for the Dec. 20 show, if everything works out. Watching for ticket information. P.S. we live in West Virginia, USA, so we never get to see your shows. Name: Tom venne CommentsPlease come back to Chatham, Ontario. I enjoyed your concerts from your two previous visits to Chatham. I love your music and your style. Name: William S. Neal Commentswe enjoyed very much hearing the music of the group in Nova Scotia Name: Carrilee Eddy Commentssuch a great show in Windsor, NS last night!! thanks so much for coming and I hope you had fun as well. Name: Brian Vidito CommentsI love east coast/traditional music and you are my favorite group by far. I am not one to sit and listen to music, but always do when one of your pieces is played. I am hoping to make your concert in Chtn in Aug. Name: Lois Good CommentsI attended your show last night in Bathurst and enjoyed it very much. You folks are so talented with all the instruments you play. It was a great evening. Thank you for coming to bathurst. Name: irene white Commentsi'm writing from bathurst nb. we saw you concert last night and we enjoyed it very much... thank you for making us a part of your tour. all the best in your upcoming tours. Irene Name: M. Meagher CommentsSaw the show in Bathurst last night, awesome performance!!!! Enjoyed it thoroughly!!!! Name: Donalda Hicks CommentsGreat show in Bathurst.I kept thinking of my parents'tales of summer kitchen parties and dances almost every night of the week somewhere.My mother told me that no matter how late they stayed up,all hands were on deck for the waiting work.Is Barra the name of where you come from? Name: don Stymiest Commentssaw you for the first time in Bathurst....fabulous show...great music...please come back Name: Stacy Hickey-Buraglia CommentsHad the priviledge of seeing you in concert in Bathurst, NB on July 22, 2009! You were FANTASTIC! Would have loved to have heard Home Is In the Heartland and In The Wink of an Eye! Maybe next time! We would love to have you back in Bathurst anytime! Name: Charlotte MacCuish CommentsAttended your wonderful show last night here in Bathurst, felt like being back home in Cape Breton! Thanks! Name: Mary Alma Riordon Cormier CommentsHi Attended your concert in Bathurst and enjoyed it emmensely. Wonderful to have such a talented family. My family is Irish and my dad knew and sang gaelic, so I really appreciated hearing your family this evening. Thanks for the memories. Alma Name: Mary Alma Riordon Cormier CommentsHi Attended your concert in Bathurst and enjoyed it emmensely. Wonderful to have such a talented family. My family is Irish and my dad knew and sang gaelic, so I really appreciated hearing your family this evening. Thanks for the memories. Alma Name: Ron Melanson CommentsJust returned from your live Bathurst appearance. I was well pleased to hear you giving an excellent live performance.You are a very talented family. Name: Edward Smith CommentsIs there any place I can get the lyrics for Song for Peace --- there is one word I cannot decipher & it is driving me crazy!!! Name: bill.kennedy CommentsThe 1st romantic holiday with my wife, i introduced her to "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan". We will see you July 22 in Bathurst, NB. her childhood hometown. Should you play our song, it would be one of the finest moments in my life. See you there, Bill and Solange. Name: Ben CommentsMy friend Kelly clued me in to the new album releases - GREAT! I'll try to catch you in Ontario in the fall. Certainly on the cruise. I'm looking forward to learning a little step dancing ;-) Ben Name: Kim Campbell CommentsThank you - had a lot of fun tonight at the SOGC fundraiser. Name: Bonnie Moore CommentsI was privileged to attend the SOGC Maritime Lobster Fest at Pier 21 in Halifax tonight(June 19/09) and was thrilled to see you in person!!!The music was wonderful!!!I'm sure you awakened many people to Celric music tonight.Bravo!!!! Name: Janice Graham CommentsYour show at Pier 21 for the SOGC was fantastic - thank you Name: Kathi Wilson CommentsGreat concert at the Women's Health Foundation fundraiser tonight, people!! Thanks for Barrett's Privateers. Still miss Stan Rogers. Name: andi CommentsThe new site looks great! Hope to see you all soon. : )
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