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Shades of Tartan

by Howie MacDonald

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strucker The epitome of the Cape Breton fiddle tradition by the entertaining, accomplished and multi-talented musician Howie MacDonald. Put on your dancing shoes and enjoy the spirited songs and wonderful accompanying guests.
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Mac's Tune 03:18
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J.H.A.N. 02:41
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The Dory Men 03:32
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You Guest It 04:15
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Concert Set 04:17
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Jolly Jigs 03:17
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This uplifting, energetic instrumental collection is just what the doctor ordered. Many brand new compositions of Howie’s will be heard for the first time, including Mac’s Reel, Brian and Tanna’s Jig, and Clarence Deveaux’s Trip to Belgium.

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released May 12, 2019

MUSICIANS:
Howie MacDonald : Fiddle, Piano, Rhodes, Snare, Electric Guitar
J.P.Cormier : Tenor Banjo, 5-string Banjo, Acoustic Guitar
Kristen MacDonald Lindsey : Step Dance Percussion
Mary Beth Carty : Acoustic Guitar, Accordion, Bones
Aaron Lewis : Steel Guitar, Bass Guitar, Percussion
Fred Lavery : Acoustic Guitar, Bass
Dave MacIsaac : Acoustic Guitar
Emmanuelle Leblanc : Bodhran
Colin Grant : Fiddle Harmonies
John Chiasson : Fretless bass
Jerry Holland Jr. : Percussion
Allie Bennet : Double Bass
Michael MacDonald : Piano
Hilda Chiasson: Piano
Natalie Haas : Cello
Mac Morin : Piano

Produced by Howie MacDonald, Mike Shepherd, & Mary Beth Carty
Mike Shepherd : Main Engineer, Mixing, and Mastering
Corey Katz: Photography
Margie Beaton : Graphic Design

This project is supported by funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency through the Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative.

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Howie MacDonald Nova Scotia

With eleven solo recordings already to his name, Howie MacDonald is a prolific composer and multi-instrumentalist from Westmount, Cape Breton, who released his first vinyl record in 1985. Shades of Tartan marks his 12th audio release!

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