Cape Breton fiddler Andrea Beaton will perform at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and in Rangeley at Lakeside Theater on Thursday, Nov. 20. (Photo by kelly clark fotography) RANGELEY & SOUTH CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will host Cape Breton fiddler Andrea Beaton with Kinnon and Betty Lou Beaton at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage on Wednesday, Nov. 19 and in Rangeley at Lakeside Theater on Thursday, Nov. 20. A pre-show jam will start at 6:30 at Skye Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments.

One of Cape Breton's most promising young fiddlers, Andrea Beaton comes by her music honestly. Listen to her play, the power of her bow, the drive and swing of her timing, the crispness of her attack.

She's the youngest of generations of Beaton musicians. Her father, Kinnon, is one of today's most influential Cape Breton fiddlers, and you can hear some of his timing in Andrea's playing. Her mother, Betty Lou Beaton, is one of the great piano accompanists of her generation, contributing to that remarkable Beaton timing. Kinnon and Betty Lou will be joining Andrea on stage marking their first appearance together in Maine.

Born in 1979, Andrea grew up surrounded by music and dance. She was playing a little at ten; at 13 she took lessons from Stephanie Wills, a very fine traditional player. But it was some years later, when, missing home while doing a two-year course on Prince Edward Island, that she began playing in earnest. And it seems she never looked back.

Skye Theater is located 3 miles west of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Rd and US RT. 2 in South Carthage.

Lakeside Theatre is on Main Street in Rangeley.

Ticket price is $10 at the door. Call New England Celtic Arts at 562-4445 for reservations and directions.

More information at: http://www.necelticarts.com.