Celtic Roots: A Celebration of Irish & Celtic Music

This show brings so much joy and community spirit to the people of Mississauga. The concert will showcase River North along with celebrated artists including fiddler Brigit O’Regan, with Percussionist/Bodhrán Player Jacob McCauley.

About River North:

With more than 100,000+ streams on Spotify combined, multi-award winning Mississauga artists Heather Christine and Matt Zaddy have connected their life partnership into a formal musical duo. Their music combines soaring vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar. River North have toured nationally, been featured on CBC Radio 2, and are co-writers of the City of Mississauga’s official anthem for #Canada150, “We Are The North.” In 2020 they released their debut single, “This Too Shall Pass”.

About Violinist Brigit O’Regan:

Brigit O’Regan is a violinist/fiddler with 25 years of practice and 16 years of professional, freelance performance under her belt. After being strictly classical for many years, she rebelled at a young age and now is most known for her Top 40 Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop, Fiddle and Bollywood. She is also known as “Violin Girl” by over 18 Million people due to the success of her FanExpo and ComicCon videos; filmed, edited and produced by professional videographer, Merissa Tse.

About Percussionist Jacob McCauley:

Jacob McCauley is an award-winning Bodhrán player (Toronto Fleadh Music Competition, March 2008), Detroit Midwest Fleadh May 2008, 2009) and most recently winning first place in the Chicago Midwest Fleadh (2010). Based in Toronto, he is an active recording musician, performer and touring artist, having played with many different groups of multiple genres around the world.