Dave MacIsaac
Canadian musician from Nova Scotia (born 1955)
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Dave MacIsaac (born 1955) is a Canadian musician from Nova Scotia who plays the fiddle and guitar, specialising in the Celtic music style.[1] He has two children, a daughter Mary Clare and a son named Angus.
Dave MacIsaac | |
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Dave MacIsaac (right) on stage with Louis Benoit (left) in 2019 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1955 (age 70–71) |
| Origin | Nova Scotia, Canada |
| Genres | Celtic |
| Occupation | Instrumentalist |
| Instruments | Violin, guitar |
Awards and recognition
- 1996: East Coast Music Awards - winner: Male Artist of the Year; Instrumental Artist of the Year; Celtic Recording of the Year (Nimble Fingers)[2]
- 2017: Honorary Doctorate from Cape Breton University[3]
Discography
- 1986 Celtic Guitar
- 1993: with Scott Macmillan, Guitar Souls
- 1995: Nimble Fingers
- 1999: From the Archives
- 2001: with Ashley MacIsaac, Fiddle Music 101
