Andrea Beaton

Genre(s): Celtic

Andrea Beaton comes from a long line of musicians, composers and dancers. She is an award-winning fiddler, tune composer and recording artist who is known for her powerful bow and driving style. She tours and teaches internationally and is in great demand as a teacher at music camps and fiddling/dancing workshops. Andrea has released six solo albums, one duo album with her father, Kinnon Beaton, and published a book of her original tunes. She also recorded an album with her family “The Beaton Family of Mabou” in 2007 for the Smithsonian Institute. Most of her solo albums were nominated for awards, and her 2010 CD, “Branches”, won the East Coast Music Award for Instrumental Recording of the Year. She released her latest album, “Andrea Beaton with Betty and Dave”, in the spring of 2016. Andrea travels the globe, sharing her culture as well as exploring and writing contemporary tunes. Her music, dance and comical stories are sure to delight any audience.