Cape Breton fiddler Andrea Beaton will perform at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and at Unity College Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 19. (Photo courtesy the artist) SOUTH CARTHAGE — New England Celtic Arts will present Cape Breton fiddler Andrea Beaton at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.; and at Unity College Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. There is a pre-show jam beginning at 6:15 p.m. at Skye Theatre. Audience members are encouraged to bring their instruments and play for a few minutes with the artists.

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 making a name for herself in dance halls, concerts, ceilidhs, and festivals. Like the compelling tradition she represents, her reputation is growing, spreading beyond the island. Andrea Beaton is destined for great things.

Born in 1979, Andrea grew up surrounded by music and dance. She was playing a little at 10; 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.

These concerts are part of her U.S. tour to release her latest CD “Branches.” Hilda Chaisson-Cormier, wife of noted Cape Breton multi-instrumentalist J. P. Cormier, will accompany her on piano and Remi Arsenault on guitar.

Skye Theater is located 3 miles west of East Dixfield village at 2 Highland Drive off Winter Hill Road and U.S. Route 2 in South Carthage. Ticket price is $10 at the door. Call New England Celtic Arts at 562-4445 for reservations and directions.

Unity Theater is located at 42 Depot Street in Unity, Maine. Tickets at Unity are $11 online at http://www.unityme.org/theater/index.html or $10 at the door. More information is also available at www.necelticarts. com.