When Ashley MacIsaac burst on the worldwide scene with 1995’s Hi, How Are You Today? (A&M) he scored the kind of coup instrumental artists often dream of. Going triple-platinum in Canada and breaking down radio barriers with the Gaelic single “Sleepy Maggie,” Ashley became an immediate pop icon, rebellious and exuberant, resplendent in kilts, army boots and combat pants. Copying from rockers’ sensibilities, Ashley made an aesthetic of it onstage, effortlessly blending his Celtic heritage with contemporary elements such as punk, electronica, hip-hop and grunge. On this tour though, Ashley delves back to his Cape Breton roots, bringing to the stage an impressive array of traditional East Coast fiddle tunes – performed with a virtuosity not seen or heard from any other artist.
Plays at The Homburg Theatre, 8 p.m.
Tickets: $28