Cape Breton Music Roundup #7 - October 9 - October 12 2014
What a weekend we have coming up this weekend on the Island. As mentioned last week, the rest of the Island has many great shows going on this weekend as Celtic Colours gets kicked off. Starting Friday and running through next Sunday, Celtic Colours has multiple shows running around the Island each day, see our Celtic Colours Schedule for more information.Also this weekend, the tradition that is Gobblefest continues. I attended many of these shows in my wild youth and always had a great time. A mix of all ages and 19 + shows around Sydney all weekend. See Music Guide Cape Breton which has all the shows listed.
- Thursday October 9 2014
- Jimmy Rankin - Strathspey Place, Mabou
- 7:30 PM
- $38 - Advance
- Before Celtic Colours gets kicked off, make sure to get out to Mabou to check out Jimmy Rankin. A great way to get the weekend going early on Thursday, should be an amazing show.
- Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling - Masters Concert, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 7:30 PM
- $20 + tax advance, $25 + tax at the door
- Would you like some fiddling to get your weekend going? I have the answer for you, the kickoff concert for the Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling features some amazing talent. A must for fiddle fans
- THIS IS A DANCE PARTY! featuring DIRT SQUIRREL, WOBBLEFISH & KRG - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $6
- Looking to get some dancing done, come check out this dance party at Governor's Pub. DIRT SQUIRREL, WOBBLEFISH & KRG drop the beats to help you get your weekend started.
- Friday October 10 2014
- Celtic Colours - The Ties That Bind - Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- 7:30 PM
- $60/50/40
- Excellent show kicks off Celtic Colours in Port Hawkesbury. Family and friends is the theme for this show featuring Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Ashley MacIssac, Wendy MacIssac, Sabra MacGillivray & Celtic Touch Dancers, Väsen, The Campbells of Greepe, Mac Morin, Nic Gareiss and Nuallan. What a show for sure!
- Saturday October 11 2014
- Celtic Colours:
- Friends for Life - Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Center, Wagmatcook
- 7:30 PM
- $30/25
- Kelly's Dream - Boularderie School, Boularderie
- 7:30 PM
- $30/25
- A Taste of Friendship - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 7:30 PM
- $50/40/30
- Such Devoted Sisters - St Matthew's United Church, Inverness
- 2 PM
- $25
- For artists featured in each of these shows please see Music Guide Cape Breton
- Sunday October 12 2014
- Carleton Stone, Breagh MacKinnon, Dyland Guthro - Joan Harris Pavilion, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $20 advance, $25 day of show
- Great show on the waterfront in Sydney to end the weekend. Features a songwriters circle at 7 PM.
- ** All Weekend Shoutout **
- GobbleFest XX
- As mentioned above, Gobblefest always has a special place in my heart. If you are looking for some great music by great young musicians this is the weekend event for you. Check out Music Guide Cape Breton listings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for shows and artists. All are highly recommended.
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