Mary Jessie Gillis

Mary Jessie Gillis

Mary Jessie Gillis, a native of Inverness, Cape Breton, began playing piano at the age of five. She learned from Maybelle Chisholm MacQueen, whose rollicking, powerful approach has been a strong influence on her style of playing. She performed and toured with fiddler Jerry Holland for many years.

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Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh

Blas Math Lunchtime Céilidh

Colaisde na Gàidhlig | The Gaelic College – MacKenzie Hall

Tap your toes to the sounds of live music when you join us for lunch! Swing by for a delicious daily special from the kitchen…

June 29, 2026
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm

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