Cape Breton Music Roundup #13 - November 20 - November 22 2014
Another great weekend of music around the Island. Featuring a double shot of the Stanfields as well as a couple of great fundraiser shows on Saturday, this is a busy weekend for music around the Island. For a complete list of shows we have check out Music Guide Cape Breton. As always, our recommendations for the weekend are below.
- Thursday November 20 2014
- Songwriters Session with Dave Sampson, Carmen Townsend and Decota McNamara - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7
- Great chance to kick off another early weekend at Governor's with this songwriter's sessions featuring great local talents Dave Sampson, Carmen Townsend and Decota McNamara.
- Friday November 21 2014
- The Stanfields - 3 L'Arche Lane, Whycocomagh
- 7 PM
- $7
- A double dose of The Stanfields is coming to the Island this week. First show is happening at L'Arche Cape Breton on Friday evening and the second is at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Center on Saturday Night. The cost for the Saturday night show is $20 and starts at $9. With a unique sound and a great live show, these are high recommendations for the weekend.
- Crowdis Bridge with Jordan Musycsyn - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $8
- Come out for an evening of foot stopping, hand clapping country blues and bluegrass featuring local quartet Crowdis Bridge and Jordan Musycsn. An excellent chance to kick back and enjoy some great folk tunes or get up and dance the night away.
- The Relatives - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 9 PM
- $10
- The Relatives have been rocking since the 80's. Their 1999 debut album "Shining Star" was nominated for Best Aboriginal Group Award in 2000. Get out and enjoy this long-time local group at the Fox Den on Friday night.
- Saturday November 22 2014
- North Side East Bay Ceilidh - North Side East Bay Fire Hall, Northside East Bay
- 7 PM
- Food Drive Donation
- With a great lineup of musicians to play and a simple food drive donation to get in, this is another great show for a great cause kind of event. With featured performers including Rodney MacDonald, this is a great way to Ceilidh your Saturday.
- Autism Rocks - Steel City Sports Bar, Sydney
- 2 PM
- $10
- Yet another great lineup with a great cause on the Island this weekend. Autism rocks is running all day (2 PM - 2 AM) at the Steel City. Featuring acts such as Black and Grey, Rock Ryder, Alter Ego and many more this is great way to rock your Saturday up and contribute to a great cause at the same time.
- Belkolora Quintet - Coloratura Art Gallery, Indian Brook
- 7 PM
- $25
- If you are looking for something very unique with a great atmosphere on the Island this weekend, this show is for you. Featuring five of the most talented musicians on the Island Laurie Gorman on clarinet, Richard MacAulay on flute, Peter MacDonald on piano, Barb Stetter on oboe, Jenny Tingley on harp and flute coming together to create and develop their multi-coloured sound.