Our Story
We are Farraige! That means “The Sea” in Gaeilge (Irish gaelic).
We perform lively Celtic and Maritime tunes and love to involve our listeners!
Our group consists of Keith Facey (vocals and bouzouki) and Mike Burley on guitar and bass as well as our new associates Marilyn Inch, Jeff Scott, Paige LeClair and Emily Peacock!
KEITH FACEY
Bouzouki and banjo
Keith was born in London, England and came to Canada at a very early age. Originally trained in classical violin, he started playing mandolin and learning world music. He sings and plays the Celtic Bouzouki and Banjo.
MIKE BURLEY
Guitar, Bass
Mike has performed with several esteemed groups in Eastern Canada, and has opened for such stars as Creedence Clearwater Revival and Randy Bachman. His technical wizardry with guitar and bass creates the unique sound signature that Farraige is recognized for.
Marilyn Inch
Even though Marilyn started her musical career as Bassoonist in the Newfoundland Symphony, it wasn’t long before the traditional music of Newfoundland and Ireland stole her heart! With her mastery of the Irish Whistle, she has since shared her new love of trad music with audiences around North America in the form of concerts, leading whistle workshops and on recordings for both herself and other artists. You can currently hear Marilyn weekly at the Trad Seisiún at the Cask and Kettle in Saint John but she is most pleased to be heard around the Maritimes on stage with Farraige!
Jeff Scott
Jeff Scott - Originating from Newfoundland, Jeff needs no introduction! A multi-instrumentalist, Jeff is in high demand with groups in the region, and can frequently be seen performing in local musicals. He will be joining Farraige this year with guitar, Mandolin, Bass and Percussion! Welcome aboard!
Paige LeClair
Paige LeClair, renowned fiddler and dance instructor hails from PEI. Winning accolades in Celtic Dance and fiddle, she has performed at numerous major events in the Maritimes with many of Eastern Canada's leading fiddlers and has even played for Royalty! Paige brings a whole new dimension to Farraige's sound, and as Dance Director for the Celtic Roots Dance Academy, we might even be privileged to see a dance step or two!
Emily Peacock
From her early days in Ontario, Emily Peacock has traveled the world, studying dance in such far-flung places as Indonesia! However, her primary focus is Irish, and, as Irish Dance Director for the Celtic Roots Academy she will be bringing some of her top performers to several of our shows