Fortress of Louisbourg - LouisRocks - 2014
Fortress of Louisbourg - LouisRocks - 2014
The LouisRocks series returns for another year at the Fortress of Louisbourg. Come out and catch some great acts in an amazing atmosphere. Like no musical event you've been too before. Below is a listing of the each of the events. Make sure to check back as we'll be doing a rundown on each of these.
July 19th - LouisRocks! - Bluesfest
What a way to kick this series off. Bluesfest will feature some of the best blues musicians from the east coast.
Acts include Thom Swift, Carson Downey, John Campbelljohn, Kim Wempe, and Curtis Matheson. The event cost is $30. Fireworks will follow. Show goes rain or shine, no refunds
There will be an after party as well! Stop by the Louisbourg Playhouse after the show. Cost is $10 or $5 with a ticket stub from Bluesfest. The Privateers will be playing!
August 23rd - LouisRocks! – Jimmy Rankin and Cóig
Next up in the series is a celtic rock attack. Jimmy Ranking and Cóig will be performing as part of the SuperFête celebrations. Cost is $30. Fireworks will follow this show as well and it goes rain or shine, no refunds.
There will be an after party as well! Stop by the Louisbourg Playhouse after the show. Cost is $10 or $5 with a ticket stub from Bluesfest. The Privateers will be playing!
August 24th - LouisRocks! - Men of the Deeps and Barra MacNeils
Following up the next day with two Cape Breton staples, the Men of the Deeps and Barra MacNeils. SuperFête celebrations continue will this afternoon show. Paired with the concert from the evening before this sets up to be a great 24 hours of music at the Fortress. This event is not ticketed, normal park admission will be required to attend. Show goes on rain or shine, no refunds.
September 20th - LouisRocks! - Theatre Production by Robyn Cathcart
A three course meal followed by a stage concert recital by Robyn Cathcart at the Fortress Chapel will close out the series. The production will explore life in the Maritimes using the Fortress of the 18 hundreds as the backdrop. Show goes rain or shine, no refunds. Cost $100.
*Ticket prices were accurate at the time of posting.
For more information or tickets:
By Phone: (902) 733-3838 *messages will be returned
In Person:
The Cape Breton Curiosity Shop, 296 Charlotte Street, Sydney
The Louisbourg Playhouse, 11 Aberdeen Street, Louisbourg