Rankin Family back together for cross-Canada tour

Picture this. The Rankins are taking their Cape Breton sound across the country one more time. The Rankin Family Together Tour kicks off in March of 2027 and will feature 23 concert dates across Canada. Tickets went on sale Thursday. Word is the tickets for the pre-sale went very quickly and that's such a pat on the back. I'm going to go back and... We're always a bit nervous going into something like this, but we're excited and I think we're ready for it. It's the time. It's the family's first tour together since 2012. Heather and Jimmy Rankin have performed as solo acts while Cookie stepped away from the spotlight during this time. Now it's a chance for them to share their music once again and remember the siblings who are no longer here. Even rehearsing songs that they were so much part of. That part is tough, but at the same time, it brings you closer to them, even though they're not here with us physically. It brings you closer to them, and I'm just hoping that these tours, even though they're not present with us physically, Quickly, then. that I hope that the audience will, and I know that they will, they will keep them in mind as we go through our tunes. The fans are ready for this reunion, especially in Sydney, where the Rankin family will close the tour on April 3rd. It's timeless music. It represents this community, this island, all the people, and you go to every wedding, you're going to hear... You're going to hear the Rankin's. I just love their music. It's just got the beat to it, like, you know what I mean? Great music, great, they represent our culture here unbelievably. Good to see them getting back on and getting out there. They were certainly missed during their short absence. As the Rankin family continues to prepare, they aren't taking anything for granted. I've been doing my own thing for a few years, and it's a ton of work. But I'll tell you, sitting in a room with Jimmy and Cookie and singing those old tunes, it's a pretty special feeling. And I know many people feel the same way too. Colin North, CBC News, Halifax.