The Barra MacNeils

The Barra MacNeils (Sheumas MacNeil, Kyle MacNeil, Stewart MacNeil, and Lucy MacNeil, all born on Cape Breton island) are a Canadian musical group.

The MacNeil siblings began performing together in 1980, when they were still teenagers (and, in fact, Lucy MacNeil was at this point only 10); consequently, they were only able to perform on weekends, and to tour during school holidays.

In 1986, they released their first album on their own independent label.

In 1992, their third album, TimeFrame, won Album of the Year at the East Coast Music Awards, and the MacNeils were named Band of the Year. Consequently, they signed with Polygram, and their first two albums were re-released.

In 1993, their album Closer To Paradise earned a gold record, and they began opening for Celine Dion.

Since then, they have regularly toured Canada and Europe.

External links

[www.barramacneils.com the Barra MacNeils' official website]