May 26, 2006
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE BARRA MACNEILS featured on two new compilation albums

HALIFAX, NS - The Barra MacNeils are being featured on two new compilation albums - one in honour of the godfather of Celtic music - John Allan Cameron, the other - a celebration of the best in Atlantic Canadian traditional music.

"Yes! Let's hear it for John Allan Cameron" is a two disc compilation of tunes and songs from some of Canada's most beloved artists including Blue Rodeo, Jimmy Rankin, Ron Hynes, Ashley MacIsaac, John McDermott, Great Big Sea, J.P Cormier, and many more, including five tracks from John Allan himself. The project, under the musical direction of Sandy McIntyre and released by REL Records, serves as both a tribute to a living legend, and a fund raising initiative. The net proceeds from the sale of "Yes!" will be donated to the Cameron family to help offset treatment expenses for John Allan who is
currently battling cancer. "John Allan has opened doors for so many people, and everyone I asked was only too willing to contribute music to this project," says McIntyre. "He was playing Celtic music before Celtic was cool."

"Atlantic Standards", a new Warner Music Canada release, celebrates the rich musical talent Atlantic Canada is renowned for around the world. The compilation includes music from The Irish Descendents, Rawlins Cross, Rita MacNeil, Lennie Gallant, The Rankin Family, Great Big Sea, The Fables, The Cottars, and more! "If you haven't heard these songs, you're not from the East Coast," says Warner's East Coast representative John Poirier. "We wanted to, on this first volume, stick with high profile, recognizable artists that pretty well everyone on the East Coast knows, and retailers would be able to suggest to tourists and other customers," he says. "You just can't go wrong with this selection."

"Yes! Let's hear it for John Allan Cameron" can be purchased online beginning Thursday May 25th at www.scotsmarket.com.

"Atlantic Standards" is on sale NOW and can be purchased from coast to coast at Sam the Record Man, HMV, Indigo/Chapters, Wal-Mart and Costco. Also look for it in specialty stores and gift shops around the Atlantic region. www.warnermusic.ca 

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