The Cape Breton supergroup Coig is returning to Colebrook for a Christmas concert at the Tillotson Center next week. The group will be performing songs from their recent holiday album release, entitled “Carols.” The 7 p.m. concert takes place on Tuesday, December 8, and is sponsored by the Great North Woods Committee for the Arts.
CÒIG ("Ko-ig". Gaelic for '5') is one of Cape Breton’s most captivating young bands. Originally coming together for a promotional tour for the Celtic Colours International Festival in 2010, the formation proved to be something special, and the group decided to continue to tour together as a band. Proving to be a serious force to be reckoned with in the traditional music scene with their driving tunes, haunting songs and infectious energy, Còig is a treat for the ears of every audience they meet.
With a combined total of over 30 nominations and awards, each of Còig’s talented musicians have released their own successful solo albums, and have toured both at home and abroad before coming together as this exciting super group. Còig’s much anticipated debut album was released on June 10th, 2014. That album won Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year at Nova Scotia Music Week: the Canadian Folk Award; and the East Coast Music Award for the same category in 2015.
The new album will release on December 1 and will put a new spin on some very traditional tunes and songs. Featured are: The Wexford Carol; In the Bleak Midwinter; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Oh Holy Night; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; and Swingle Bells.
Information on this and other upcoming GNWCA shows is available by calling 237-9302 or 246-8998, or by visiting www.gnwca.org. You can also find out how you can become a supporting member of the GNWCA, which hosts over 20 concerts each year featuring performers from around the globe.
With a combined total of over 30 nominations and awards, each of Còig’s talented musicians have released their own successful solo albums, and have toured both at home and abroad before coming together as this exciting super group. Còig’s much anticipated debut album was released on June 10th, 2014. That album won Traditional/Roots Recording of the Year at Nova Scotia Music Week: the Canadian Folk Award; and the East Coast Music Award for the same category in 2015.
The new album will release on December 1 and will put a new spin on some very traditional tunes and songs. Featured are: The Wexford Carol; In the Bleak Midwinter; Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring; Oh Holy Night; Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas; and Swingle Bells.
Information on this and other upcoming GNWCA shows is available by calling 237-9302 or 246-8998, or by visiting www.gnwca.org. You can also find out how you can become a supporting member of the GNWCA, which hosts over 20 concerts each year featuring performers from around the globe.
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