Cape Breton Music Roundup #11 - November 7 - November 8 2014
No Thursday shout-outs this weekend but the weekend as a whole has a variety of eclectic sounds all over the Island. From some great singer-songwriters on the central part of the Island to the hip hop in the Bay and some supremely talented musicians on Saturday, the Island has something for everyone this weekend. As always check out Music Guide Cape Breton for a complete list of shows and check our recommendations below.
Checkout the YouTube playlist for this week.
- Friday November 7 2014
- The Songbird Series wtih Catherine MacLellan - Little Narrows Community Centre, Little Narrows
- 7 PM
- $15
- Designed to mimic the intimate setting and mood of a house concert, The Songbird Series is definitely going to be a unique experience. The first singer-songwriter in the Series is Catherine MacLellan from PEI, touring in support of her latest The Raven's Sun. With only 60 seats available, get your tickets now.
- Keith Mullins - Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck
- 8 PM
- Making a last stop on the Island before heading off to Music Nova Scotia shows in Truro, Keith Mullins at the Bras d'Or Yacht Club in Baddeck is a great way to get the weekend under way.
- Jofo with Mitchell Bailey - Main Event, Glace Bay
- 10:30 PM
- $10
- Do you have enough live hip-hop in your life? If the answer is no then I have the solution, Jofo with Mitchell Bailey at the Main Event. With a unique blend of pop and hip hop, Jofo is carving out his own sound. If you've never been to a show like this, then it's a must do, hip hop shows like these are high energy, high danceability and high fun.
- The Motorleague with The Dying Arts and Dead Skanks - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- If you attend this show. It will be a good time (sung to the chorus of We are Chemical). Yes I know it's awful, my lyrics, not the Motorleague of course but the sentiment is correct, this will be an excellent show. Supported by the Dying Arts from Toronto and Dead Skanks, this seems like an excellent way to rock up your Friday Night.
- Saturday November 8 2014
- Dave Gunning - Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
- $20
- 8 PM
- Veteran East Coast signer-songwriter Dave Gunning is bringing his engaging and charismatic show to the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre. Dave's celtic/folk styling have been both award winning and a constant ear pleaser to anyone who's listened. A top recommend for the weekend for sure.
- Dan MacCormack - Cape Breton Fudge Co, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $10
- Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dan MacCormack will be bringing his pedal steel, banjo, mandolin and fiddle to the Cape Breton Fudge Co in support of his debut album Symphony of Ghosts. A laid back and thoughtful sound and a great way to ease into a Saturday night.
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