Back to where it all started last year!
We debuted at Celtfest 2022, so we were delighted when the organizers reached out to us to appear again this year. The trip to Almonte began with a bang, as we blew a tire during the drive from Ottawa. However, Matt was kind enough to pull over and help our Dad change the tire while Mom protected them both by waving traffic around them. We arrived later than we planned, but still in time to perform as scheduled.
In every way, we tried harder to put on an even better show this year.
Last year we were backed by recorded music, but this year we were gratified to perform to live music from fiddler Chad Wolfe and pianist Mark Allen.
We debuted new dances this year, and did our own introductions (in English and French!) to explain the cultural significance of each.
And as a special treat, we reached out to the Métis community we’ve met through our work running Kîšâc Cultural Workshops. We invited kids to learn traditional jig with us over the month leading up to this performance, and they performed with us on the Main Stage At Gemmill Park! So cute! They stole the show.
If you’d like to have us at your event, write to us at sisters at trl.ca for booking information! Or, reach us through our Instagram or Facebook page.
