The evening starts with a few numbers from local folk musicians before we have two sets from top Canadian musicians Rachel & Darren.

Rachel Davis & Darren McMullen ignite the stage with a bold, fiery blend of Celtic tradition and contemporary folk energy. Their music is a thrilling fusion of driving rhythms, haunting melodies, and masterful instrumentation—at once deeply rooted and refreshingly modern. With a dynamic mix of vocals, fiddles, guitar, banjo, mandolin, viola, bouzouki, and whistles, they breathe new life into age-old tunes while crafting original songs that feel instantly timeless. Every performance is a vibrant journey through their unique sound - passionate, precise, and irresistibly alive.

With over a decade of international touring and recording as core members of the award-winning Cape Breton Celtic supergroup Còig, Rachel and Darren are now forging a new path with their latest collaborative project, Home. This bold new venture has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the 2024 Music Nova Scotia Award for Roots/Traditional Recording of the Year, and earning nominations from both the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the East Coast Music Awards.

Rachel Davis, a virtuoso fiddler and the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Award winner for Traditional Singer of the Year, is known for her emotive playing and rich, expressive voice. Darren McMullen, a highly respected multi-instrumentalist, brings deep musicality and rhythmic drive to the duo’s sound and flair. They have delighted audiences across Canada, the U.S., U.K., Denmark, Belgium, and Australia, and have been awarded multiple East Coast Music Awards and a JUNO nomination for their work.

Rachel and Darren are preparing for the launch of their new alum in the spring 2027, embarking on another milestone for these world class performers.