Cape Breton Music Roundup #17 - Tipsy Eve - Boxing Day 2014
Hey All,
So we didn't put out a list of recommended shows this weekend, instead we decided to wait to release this list of shows for tipsy eve to boxing day. Not going into great detail on each show, just going to drop a bigger list trying to cover as much of what's going on as possible. For a our full list of shows be sure to check out Music Guide Cape Breton.
- December 23 2014
- Jingle Blues with Highway 125 - Steel City Sports Bar, Sydney
- 9 PM
- Apollo Glen Roache - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 9 PM
- Eddie Cummings - Admiral Lounge Dining Room, Port Hood
- 8 PM
- Ashley MacIssac “The Christmas Ceilidh” - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse and Pub, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $10
- Ashley MacIssac “The Christmas Ceilidh” with special guests: Brenda Stubbert & Blanche Sophocleous
- Tipsy Eve 2014 - Centre 200, Sydney *Top Recommend*
- VIP Event at Governor's Pub before show
- 7:30 PM
- $25 advance, $30 at door, VIP tickets $60
- Slowcoaster, The Tom Fun Orchestra, Coig
- John Gracie Christmas Tour featuring Samantha Gracie - Band Shell Wentworth Park, Sydney
- 6 PM
- December 24 2014
- Mark Boudreau, Howie MacDonald, Robbie Fraser - Doryman's Tavern, Cheticamp
- 2 PM
- Ashley MacIsaac & Maybelle Chisholm McQueen - Le Gabriel Lounge, Cheticamp
- 1 PM
- $10
- December 26 2014
- Evolution Reunion - Steel City Sports Bar, Sydney
- 9 PM
- Kinnon, Betty Lou & Andrea Beaton, Joel Chiasson & Rodney MacDonald - Boisdale Fire Hall, Boisdale
- 9 PM
- $10
- Andrew Doyle & Corey Keeping - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse and Pub, Sydney
- 9 PM
- Aaron MacDonald & Neil MacQuarrie - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132 Captain Angus L MacDonald, Inverness
- 9 PM
- Boxing Day Dance with Drafted - St. Michael's Hall, East Margaree
- 9 PM
- $10
- In aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Group Lelievre - Doryman's Tavern, Cheticamp
- 9 PM
- Boxing Day Ceilidh with Buddy & Rachel - Royal Canadian Legion, Iona
- 7 PM
- A Boring Day Bash with The Red Shed & Tyler Mullendore - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 6 PM
- $8, After 10 PM
- Boxing Day Bash with Eddie Cummings Band - Judique Community Centre, Judique
- Boxing Day Ceilidh with Wendy MacIsaac & friends - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 3 PM
- $8
- Boxing Day with Backpocket Material, Awkwerd, Jake Florian, and more! - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Boxing day dance with music by Barrettes Privateers - Royal Canadian Legion, Port Hawkesbury
- 10 PM
- $5
- Boxing Day Bash with Garrett Mason Band - Community Centre, St. Mary's Parish Hall, Mabou
- 10 PM
- $20
- Michael Lloyd Trio - Main Event, Glace Bay
- 10 PM
- Bandit - Le Gabriel Lounge, Cheticamp
- 10 PM
- $10
Various - New Years Eve Celebrations - 2014
Here is our list of event`s for New Year`s Eve going on around the Island for 2014. We are always on the lookout for event`s as they are announced so check back often for updates.
- Pride Cape Breton New Year`s Eve Bash
- Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Sydney
- $30
- Dance - Music with DJ
- Doors open at 9:30
- New Year`s Eve Bash
- Main Event, Glace Bay
- $12
- 10 PM
- Highway 125
- Mike, Steven and Jordan New Year`s Eve Party
- The Martin Arms Hotel, Sydney
- $20
- Mike and Steve from Sloco, Jordan Musycyn
- New Year’s Levee at Cabot Shores
- Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort, Indian Brook
- Polar Bear Swim on New Year`s
- BYOB
- (902) 929-2584
- RSVP by December 28, 2014
- New Year`s Eve Gala
- Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- $35
- 10 PM - 2 AM
- Semi Formal Dress
- NYE Celebration 2014
- Emera Centre, North Sydney
- $60
- Dinner Catered by Jodi Oakley 7 PM
- Music by Clockwork
- 10 PM - 2 AM
- New Year`s Eve Dance
- The Doryman Pub and Grill, Chéticamp
- 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM
- Phantom
- New Year`s Eve Extravaganza
- Flavor on the Water, Sydney
- $100
- Champagne and Hors`D`hoeuvres 7 PM - 8 PM
- 4 Course Dinner 8 PM - 10 PM
- Dancing 10 PM - 1 AM
- Flo Sampson, Keith Mullins and Special Guests
- New Year`s Eve Blast
- Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
- $10
- 9:30 PM
- The Privateers
- New Year`s at Ski Cape Smokey
- Ski Cape Smokey Ski Lodge, Ingonish
- 9 PM
- $15
- DJ Adam Rasmussen
- Rock The Fiddle - NYE Party 2015
- The Big Fiddle, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $30
- Nitelife DJ
- New Year's Eve Dance
- Fire Hall, Boisdale
- 10 PM
- $10, 19+
- Music by Arnold Rolson
- Cold plate served after midnight
- New year's Eve Dance
- Fire Hall, Christmas Island
- 9 PM
- $15, 19+
- DJ Hector MacNeil
- Lunch will be provided.
- New Year's Eve with DJ XL
- Le Gabriel Lounge, Chéticamp
- 10 PM
- $10
- New Years Party with Eddie Cummings Band
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 132 - Captain Angus L MacDonald, Inverness
- 9 PM
- $25
- New Year's Eve Dance
- Millville Community Centre, Millville
- 10 PM
- $10
- DJ Jeff Hawley
- New Year's Eve dance with DJ Mike Whitty
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch 19-Armstrong Memorial, North Sydney
- 9 PM
- $10
Cape Breton Music Roundup #16 - December 12 - December 14 2014
Well the weather is just being awful, so no Thursday recommendations this week, there are some great shows going on though check out Music Guide Cape Breton for more info, just no recos (seriously blame the weather). We have a full weekend is another reason why we're cutting it down to Friday night and the weekend proper, including our first recommendation for the Phoenix in North Sydney featuring Black Tooth Grinn. The Jayne's are at Governor's and Zaum at the Fox Den on Saturday. We've got a great ceilidh in Judique on Sunday as well as multiple weekend Christmas shows from Lyrics & Laughter in Louisbourg and Happy Ha Ha Holidaze in Glacebay. Seriously, just a ton going on this weekend, check it all out at Music Guide Cape Breton and our recommendations are below the YouTube playlist.
- Friday December 12 2014
- Lyrics & Laughter Christmas - Louisbourg Playhouse, Louisbourg
- 7:30 PM
- $23
- Back for a weekend run for the Holiday's is the always entertaining Lyrics & Laughter. With a cast that includes Colin Grant, Michelle Hollohan,Jason MacDonald, Adam Young and new addition, Chrissy Crowley. Free tea and oatcakes for everyone will help go along with the show to get over the recent weather. Also shows on Saturday at 2 PM and 7 PM.
- Keith Mullins - Legion Grandona Branch 1244, Iona
- 7 PM
- Supper served before music from 6 PM - 7 PM
- Adult plate - $12; Child/Senior plate - $8
- Second week in a row we're recommending the Friday show at the Legion. If you haven't been out to one of these, make it an evening and get on out. Start out the evening with a delicious roast pork diner followed by Keith Mullins to make your evening complete.
- Black Tooth Grinn, Wazzo and Machinegun Headlight - Phoenix Nightclub, North Sydney
- 10 PM
- $8
- Our first recommendation for the Phoenix Nightclub in North Sydney features the always hard rocking Black Tooth Grinn with Wazzo and Machinegun Headlight. If you need some hard rockin' in your weekend, the north side is the place to be.
- Saturday December 13 2013
- Happy Ha Ha Holidaze - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 7 PM
- $36.50
- The ensemble of Stephen Muise, Jenn Sheppard, Terrance Murphy, Richard Burke, Howie MacDonald, Aaron Lewis, Emily Dingwall, Lyndon MacKenzie and Jordan Crocker will take to the Savoy stage again. After a successful run last year, the group is back to spread their unique brand of holiday cheer. Shows also on Sunday at 2 PM and 7 PM.
- The Jaynes, Rad & Subtract and Long Island Road - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $8
- Indie rock quartet The Jaynes bring their unique sounds to Governor's on Saturday night joined that evening by heavy rocking Rad & Subtract and bluesy Long Island Road. This show has a really unique mix of sounds so if you're looking for something different with some variety, check it out.
- Zaum, The Full Effect and Stepwise - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Zaum, based in Moncton New Brunswick takes their atmospheric, heavy sound to the Fox Den on Saturday night along with The Full Effect and Stepwise. Zaum has very heavy, trippy sound. Come out and get locked into a trance and whisked away to far off land.
- Sunday December 14 2014
- Donna Marie DeWolfe - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 3 PM
- $8
- Sunday Ceilidhs in Judique, a must if you are in or near Judique if not, here's the plan, pack up some friends or a significant other or both and head to Judique for some great tunes on a Sunday. It's a bit of a long trip if you are on the eastern side of the island but a drive across the Island is beautiful any time of year and some great tunes on the other side is always worth it.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #15 - December 4 - December 7 2014
The holidays are ramping up with a few great Christmas related shows this weekend. We've got David Myles in Port Hawkesbury along with The Eddie Cummings band, which is not listed below because we couldn't get the show time but "Hawkesbury" seems like it could be the "place to be" this weekend. The challenger to the crown of "place to be" could very well be Louisbourg which features holiday shows by the Yarnells as well as the Beaton sisters. The Yarnells will be rocking the playhouse and the Beatons will be at the Fortress in what really is a rare chance to take in a holiday show in the King's Bastion chapel. Check out all our recommendations below and as always check out Music Guide Cape Breton for our full list of shows.
- Thursday December 4 2014
- Décota McNamara - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $6
- Many of our recommendations start with a Thursday night show at Governor`s, and for good reason, excellent shows like this to get the weekend started early and correctly. Come out an enjoy some great songs and amazing guitar playing from Decota MacNamara.
- Friday December 5 2014
- Dave Sampson and Carleton Stone - Kiju`s Restaurant, Membertou
- 7:30 PM
- Call for reservations
- An intimate setting for this one for sure. Dave Sampson and Carleton stone will be up close and personal at Kiju`s in Membertou for an evening of stories, song and delicious eats.
- Pius MacIsaac & Kevin Levesconte - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, Iona
- 7 PM
- Dinner at 6 - Adult $12, Child/Senior $8
- We've mentioned the weekly Friday Ceilidh in Iona before. If you are in the area it's definitely worth the trip out, if not, get in the area. Dinner is served before the show, this weeks Ceilidh features Pius MacIsaac and Kevin Levesconte, so a great show with some wonderful food.
- Saturday December 6 2014
- David Myles - SAERC Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- 8PM
- $28
- David Myles hits Port Hawkesbury performing songs from his aptly titled "It's Christmas". Just in time for the holidays and sure to bubble up the Christmas spirit in all attending. This is our top recommendation of the weekend.
- A Christmas Evening with the Yarnells - Playhouse, Louisbourg
- 7:30 PM
- $15
- More Christmas fun, this time at the Playhouse in Louisbourg. The Yarnells featuing some of the best young musicians the Island has to offer and will be kicking out the Christmas cheer all night long.
- John Paul & The Grassfire, The High Tide & Tony McQuaid - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7
- Our non-Christmas recommendation for Saturday is a night of great pop, rock and folk featuring John Paul & The Grassfire, The High Tide & Tony McQuaid at Governor's pub. So if your not feeling the Christmas spirit or just aren't able to make the holiday events, Governor's has you covered.
- Sunday December 7 2014
- Dawn and Margie Beaton - Fortress of Louisbourg, Louisbourg
- 2 PM
- $25
- This is a once a year kind of event. The Beaton sisters in the Fortress King's Bastion chapel for a special holiday performance. A very highly recommended show for us, you really won't get another chance to take something like this in for quite a while.
- Annual Christmas Daddies Telethon
- Saturday December 8
- 11 AM - 6 PM
- CTV (Check your listings for channel number)
- http://www.christmasdaddies.org/
- No explanation necessary, if you can, give and make someone's holiday's a little brighter
Cape Breton Music Roundup #14 - November 27 - November 30 2014
The list is a little slanted toward the old Industrial part of the Island with an opportunity to get started on Thursday, yet again, with a series of great shows in Sydney at Governor's, some green beats at the Fox Den and local favourites The Old Triangle. The Triangle has some top notch live acts all weekend including a special Latin trio matinee on Saturday afternoon. Smack dab in the middle of all this is an album release from Jordan Musycsyn with "The Pitch" on Friday night. As always check out our Music Guide Cape Breton for our complete list of local shows we could track down and see below for our recommendations.
- Thursday November 27 2014
- Vic Tomiczek, Ian MacDougall and Blair Lucas - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $6
- Getting your weekend started at Governor's yet again with this great evening of tunes from a trio of great local musicians.
- Andrew Doyle - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
- 7 PM
- No Cover Charge
- Local favourite Andrew Doyle will be at the Triangle all weekend with shows Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Always a good time, if you have a chance, make sure to get out and check him out.
- Stickybuds with Kris O'Neil - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $15 before 11, $20 after
- There may be a certain aroma in the air at the Fox Den for this show. If you are a herbologist or not this is going to be the place to be to shake your butt to some great rhythms this weekend as West Coast DJ Stickybuds drops the beats. Opening will be local DJ Kris O'Neil to get the rump shaking started
- Friday November 28 2014
- Jordan Musycsyn Band "The Pitch" album release party - World Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou
- 10 PM
- $10
- A great show featuring Carmen Townsend, Brian Cathcart, John Gill and Anthony Burke and of course the Jordan Musycsyn band joined on pedal steel guitar, Ben Furry on mandolin and guest fiddler Morgan Currie. Having been listening to a lot of Jordan Musycsyn recently this gets our top recommendation of the weekend.
- Saturday November 29 2014
- Latin Jazz Trio - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
- 5 PM
- Free Admission
- From Cuba to Cape Breton or "Island to Island" come on out for this unique show featuring Augusto Enriquez, Jeff Goodspeed and Carl Getto. This is your best chance for a jazz fix and a show that shouldn't be missed.
- End of MOVEMBER Crustache Party w/ The Shithawks, Rad & Subtract, and Keith Doom & the Wrecking Crew
- 10 PM
- At well past the age when a 'stache' should be well within my grasp what I can grow is best described as a Crustache. Get out and celebrate the end of Movember and rock yourself before you shave yourself. This is definitely going to be the most high octane show of the weekend.
- Sunday November 30 2014
- The Christmas Guest with Johnathan MacInnis - Highland Arts Theatre
- 7 PM
- Get in the spirit of the Holidays with this annual show at the Highland Arts Theatre featuring Johnathan MacInnis, Dave Gunning, JP Cormier and Kyle Mischiek. A show with songs to soothe the soul and kick of the Holiday season.
- Capers Pizza-Go Game Day - The Pit Lounge
- Local start-up Pizza-Go has teamed with The Pit Lounge for Game Day events during all Capers Basketball Games. This is your last chance for a Capers Game before Christmas.
- Wings are on special for $5.75 and The Pit Lounge has direct entrance into the Sullivan Field House.
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.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #12 - November 13 - November 15 2014
Back with another Thursday night recommendation to help you get the weekend started early again this week, sizing up to be another great weekend of shows around the Island. Our personal top recommendations this week include two(!) shows with the Scientists of Sound, featuring former members of the Jimmy Swift band delivering some thundering rhythms to get you moving. Either night would be great a show, both would be even more better if you can handle it.
If electronic isn't your thing or you're simply not in the area, a great country show is a top recommendation in Chéticamp this weekend, featuring Brian Mallery and Georgette Jones. Get on your cowboy boots and hat, come out for a great show.
For a larger list of shows happening around the Island make sure you check out Music Guide Cape Breton. Whip yourself up a YouTube playlist while your there featuring some or all of the great artists playing around the Island this weekend.
Check out the YouTube playlist here.
- Thursday November 13 2014
- Brian Cathcart & Colin Gillis with John Paul Bergeron - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7
- Kick off your weekend early with a great show featuring two of the members of Pretty Archie along with John Paul Bergeron at Governor's. A show sure to get the good times going
- Friday November 14 2014
- Scientists of Sound with Awkwerd and Wobblefish, Mat The Looper - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $15 in advance
- A double bill with the Scientists of Sound at the Fox Den, with shows both Friday and Saturday night. Don't let the recommendation for Friday throw you, these will be great shows either night. Friday featuring Awkwerd and Wobblefish, Saturday with Jake Florian and both nights with Mat the Looper. This will be a get off and shake your butt show. Get out one or both nights and enjoy.
- Saturday November 15 2014
- Brian Mallery with Georgette Jones - Doryman's Tavern, Chéticamp
- 9 PM
- $25 or $27 with debit/credit card
- Looking for a country fix? No better way to get it then Saturday night at the Doryman's with Brian Mallery and Georgette Jones, daughter of Tammy and George Jones. Limited seating, tickets may still be available.
- Carmel Mikol - Chanterelle Country Inn & Cottages, North River Bridge
- 8 PM
- $15
- A wonderful setting for an intimate show featuring the lovely tones of Carmel Mikol. A multiple ECMA nominee, Mikol's infuses her music with stories built from collections of experiences on and off the Island. A great way to unwind and enjoy and evening.
- Old Friends, New Songs: a songwriter’s showcase with Jordan Musycsyn, Carmen Townsend, Rob Harris & Danny MacNeil - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- A great chance to hear some local favorites play some new tunes, join Jordan Musycsyn, Carmen Townsend, Rob Harris and Danny MacNeil at Governor's Pub on Saturday night as they bust out some new great tunes.
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.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #10 - October 30 - November 1 2014
Quite the variety of shows going on for the Halloween weekend. Thursday night kicks it all of with a couple of big shows, Lennie Gallant release party and Cape Breton Smile on the second of two evening performances in Sydney. Friday brings us no shortage of great shows especially in Sydney but fear not for those who will be elsewhere, plenty of great Halloween shows and dances, you can get a list at Music Guide Cape Breton. Then more great shows on Saturday including a great fundraiser in Sydney. Check out our recommendations below:
Cape Breton Music Roundup 10 YouTube Playlist
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- Thursday October 30 2014
- Lennie Gallant - Membertou Trade And Convention Center, Membertou
- 7 PM
- $25.00 advance, Table of 8: $175.00, $27.50 at the door
- Come out and help celebrate the launch of his latest album, "Live Acoustic at the Carleton" and new book “Peter’s Dream”, a collaboration with visual artist and sibling Karen Gallant.
- Cape Breton Smile - Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $42
- If you didn't have a chance to catch it this summer in Baddeck, come out and enjoy this show featuring top local talent and a selection of songs to match. Both an audio and visual show, a must for fans of Cape Breton culture.
- Friday October 31 2014
- Black Tooth Grinn Halloween Horror Show - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $10
- Black Tooth Grinn along with Rad& Subtract and John Paul and the Grassfire will be cranking the spooks and amps up to eleven with this Halloween show at the Fox Den. So get wired up on Halloween treats and join in with the mayhem.
- Creepy Beats - Governor’s Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- Looking for some electronic fun on Halloween, Governor's Pub will be featuring the creepy beats of Wobblefish, Spindyl, Jake Florian and Dirt Squirrel and Gatza. A high energy event for those who need to burn off the sugary Halloween candy.
- The Stogies, The Fourth Well - Carriage House Lounge, Port Hawkesbury
- 9 PM
- The Stogies back on our list again this week. This time a double CD release party with the Fourth Well. This is a great chance to rock your way through Halloween.
- Saturday November 1 2014
- Sweet Jazz Fundraiser - St. Patrick's Church Museum, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $20
- After all the Halloween excitement of Halloween come out and get down with Chris McDonald, Trombone James Munroe and special guest Janice Esther Tulk. A museum fundraiser, it's going to be great tunes for a great cause, so this is is highly recommended show to check out this weekend.
- Robert Bouchard, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, St Peter's
- 9 PM
- $10
- Need your country fix for the weekend, check out Robert Bouchard at the Legion Branch 47 in St Peter's. A great way to send out October and begin November with a Merle Haggard sound.
- Ian MacDougall & Mac Morin - West Mabou Hall, West Mabou
- 10 PM
- $8
- A great way to get your November started on the west side of the Island. Ian MacDougall and Mac Morin will be helming this round and square dance, so put on your dancing boots and get yourself on the floor.
- Halloween Hangover - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydeny
- 10 PM
- Another great show at the Fox Den for the Halloween weekend featuring The Wazoo, Stepwise and The Bazooka Joe Comicz. If you have any energy left from the night before or even if you don't, a great way to spend your Saturday night.
**Special Non-Music Weekend Shoutout!! ***
- The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger
- Thursday October 30 - Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $10
- Popcorn and Pop provided.
- Cape Breton's own cult horror movie The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger is getting a special Halloween screening at the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. Not suitable for kids but fun for everyone else. If you haven't taken in The Psychotic Forest Ranger then you must get out and check this out, if you have, we'll you probably already have your tickets.
Various - Santa Claus Parade / Christmas Tree Lighting - 2014
Holy Holiday Celebrations Cape Breton Island! Looking for information on the various Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Tree Lighting's happening around the Island, check out below. There are many great events planned around the Island, we're looking to update the list as we get more information on each parade so check back often for more info, or if you don't see information for your area posted yet.
More Cape Breton Christmas Events
SYDNEY MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, November 15th
- Formation: 1:30 PM - Shore Road near corner of Main Street
- Kick Off: 2 PM
- Parade Route: From Shore Road, left onto Main Street, along Main to McKay Street turning left into the parking lot of Holy Family Parish Hall for disbursement. After parade you are invited to the Holy Family Parish Hall on Main Street for awards ceremony and to meet with Santa. Storm date is November 16th
INGONISH - North of Smokey Parade of Lights - Saturday, November 22nd
- Kick Off: 6PM
- Parade Route: St. Peter’s Parish Hall to Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa
LOUISBOURG - Parade & Christmas Tree Light-Up - Friday, November 28th
- Formation: 6 PM – George D. Lewis
- Kick Off: 7 PM
- Parade Route: Main Street to the Fountain and ending back at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall. (Rain Date- Saturday, November 29th – 7:00 p.m.)
- Christmas Tree Light-Up & refreshments to follow after parade at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall.
- Plaza Deck, Civic Centre, Esplanade, Sydney
- Entertainment, treats for kids, mailboxes for letters to Santa.
SYDNEY - Santa Claus Parade – Saturday, November 29th
- Formation: 4:30 PM – North end of George Street
- Kick Off: 6 PM
- Parade Route: South along George St., right along Dorchester St., left onto Charlotte St., proceed along Charlotte to Townsend St., proceed along Townsend to George St., left onto George St., north along George to Prince St., right at Prince to Disco St., proceed on Disco to Victoria Rd., north on Victoria Rd. to James St., left onto James St. to Pier Mosque (Formerly Holy Redeemer Parish Centre)
BADDECK - Christmas in Baddeck - Saturday, November 29th
- Formation: 12:30 PM - Alexander Graham Bell Museum
- Kick Off: 1 PM
- Parade Route: From Museum up Chebucto St, left at Bethune's Corner, left again onto Lower Twining St and along Water St up to Chebucot and back to the Museum
- 4H Group Volunteers will accept food bank donations along route
- Mr. & Mrs Santa at the Bell Museum after the parade
- Free candy cane and gift for kids
- Live Christmas music
- Free refreshments
DOMINION - Santa Claus Light Parade - Sunday, November 30th
- Formation: 3 PM - Duggan St.
- Kick Off: 4:15 PM
- Parade Route: Commercial St., Royal Ave., King's Rd., Neville St., Reserve, Atlantic St., Mitchell Ave., Commercial St. & return to the Fire Hall for disbursement & award ceremony.
- Canada Post Letter Carriers will be collecting children's letters to Santa along the main route.
- Hot Chocolate and Soup will be served at the Fire Hall following the parade along with the presentations of Parade Awards.
- Parade Award Categories are:
- Fire Chief's Pick
- Best Business Entry
- Best Individual Entry
- Most Original Entry
- Overall Best Entry
- "Most Festive Pet"
WHYCOCOMAGH - Christmas Parade - Friday, December 5th
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Along Main St.
- Christmas Tree light up at St. Andrew's Church following at 7 PM
RESERVE MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 12 PM on Tompkinsville Street
- Kick Off: 1 PM
- Parade Route: Sydney Road, up Main Street to Neville, up Holland, down Centre, back to Main Street Fire Hall for treats
GLACE BAY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 4:30 PM - Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Hall, 81 Reserve Street
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Leaving Fire Hall, down Union St., Commercial St., Brookside St., Park St. Back to Union, then down Reserve Street back to Fire Hall for prizes and hot dogs & treats for children.
NORTH SYDNEY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 6 PM - Blowers Street
- Kick Off: 6:30 PM
- Parade Route: Pierce St., left onto Regent St., left onto Commercial St., left to Blowers St.
PORT HAWKESBURY - Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 6th
- Formation: 5 PM - Provincial Building Parking Lot
- Kick Off: 6 PM
ISLE MADAME - Noel Isle Madame Community Christmas - Saturday, December 6th
- Lenoir Landing - Isle Madame Waterfront
- 2 PM - 5 PM
- Christmas Tree lighting at 4:15
MARION BRIDGE - Christmas Tree Light-up - Sunday, December 7th
- 6 PM - Mira Manor
- Santa to follow at the Marion Bridge Recreation Hall Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies will be served
- Also serving hot dogs for $1.50 & homemade chili & roll for $5.00
NEW WATERFORD - Christmas Parade and Light Up - Sunday, December 7th
- Formation: 4:30 PM - near the K.O.C. Hall
- Parade route departs from lower Plummer Avenue, proceeds up King Street, Emerald Street, down Mahon, to Plummer Avenue ending near the K.O.C. Hall
- St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting non-perishable food item donations along the parade route.
- Canada Post letter carriers will be collecting letter to Santa. Be sure to have yours ready!
- Holiday Lights along Plummer Avenue will be illuminated on this evening.
INGONISH - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Sunday, December 7th
- 6:30 PM
- Front lawn of the Island Inn
- Christmas cards, cookies and hot chocolate!
- Food bank donations will be accepted.
PORT HOOD - Lighted Santa Claus Parade - Sunday, December 7th
- Formation: Parking lot of the Ceilidh Co-op at 5:45 pm
- Kick Off: 6 PM
- Parade Route: Begin at the Ceilidh Co-op and go through Port Hood the Court House
- The lighting of the Christmas tree Parade at Central Park will immediately follow the Parade. There will be hot chocolate and Tim Bits.
LITTLE NARROWS - A Little Narrows Christmas - Monday, December 15th
- When: 6:30 PM - 8PM
- What: Local Entertainment, hot chocolate and more.
- Outdoor Tree Lighting with Santa at 7:30 PM
- Non-perishable food donations for Barra food bank will be accepted.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #9 - October 23 - October 25 2014
Well with Celtic Colours now done for another year, there seems to be a slowdown in the ammount of shows for this week but still lots of great one's to see.
Our big recommend for the weekend is Celtic Oktoberfest in Port Hawkesbury. This will be Cape Breton's first craft beer and local food festival and features some great entertainment to go with. For more information and a link for tickets check out our post on Cetlic Oktoberfest from a few weeks ago.
If you can't make it to Port Hawkesbury or the craft beer and food isn't your thing, there are lot's of other great shows happening around the island, our complete list can be found at Music Guide Cape Breton, as well, we highlight a few more shows below.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #9 YouTube Playlist
- Thursday October 23 2014
- Brian Cathcart, Mike Le Lievre & Colette Deveaux - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $6
- Our early weekend start comes with this recommendation. Come out and check out Brian Cathcart of Pretty Archie, Mike Le Lievre of Slowcoaster and Colette Deveaux. If your getting the weekend started early, get it started it here.
- Friday October 24 2014
- Cyril MacPhee - Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124, Iona
- 6 PM
- $12 Adult Meal, $8 Child/Senior Meal
- Sending a little love out Iona way. This is a part of the regular Friday Supper and Ceilidhs at the Legion. Supper is at 6 PM, Ceilidh begins at 7 PM. Happy Hour is from 4:30 PM until 6 PM. If you are in the area, a definite good time. If you're not in the area, not too many more weeks left to get out enjoy the drive and enjoy the time, so get out and check it out.
- Saturday October 25 2014
- Rheal LeBlanc, Richard Bourque - Doryman's Tavern, Cheticamp
- 9 PM
- $20
- In the mood for some country, check out the Doryman on Saturday night to get your fix. Mix some Acadian flavoured country music with the fall foliage and you`ve got one heck of a Saturday Night.
- Celtic Oktoberfest - Civic Center, Port Hawkesbury
- 6:30 PM
- $70
- Our highest recommendation of the weekend comes in here. Cape Breton`s first craft beer and food celebration. Entertainment will include Wendy MacIsaac, Mac Morin and Party Boots. The food, beer and music lineup are all top notch, if you are in the area, a must, if have to spend the night, done. Check out our earlier Celtic Oktoberfest post for more details and some fine recommendations for great beer.
- The Stogies, Static in Action and The Wazzo - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $8
- If you're in the mood for something a little more rock oriented, then come check out The Stogies in from down the road in Halifax supported by local talent Static in Action and The Wazzo. The Stogies are touring in support of their latest release "Hoot". A great downy and dirty rock group, this is going to be a great show.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #8 - October 16 - October 18 2014
What a week! If you are a fan of music and haven't been enjoying all that is going on around the Island, get out and take in some shows.Tthere is still some Celtic Colours left to go, including a great final show in Sydney that as of this writing still had some tickets available as well as some excellent non Celtic Colours shows (Old Man Luedecke in Port Hawkesbury FTW!).Check out Celtic Colours schedule for an overview of the remaining shows and for more details and more shows check out our Music Guide Cape Breton web app.
- Thursday October 16 2014
- Celtic Colours - Festival Club - Gaelic College, St Ann's
- 11 PM
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- The Festival Club at the Gaelic College in St Ann's actually closes out every night Celtic Colours. It features impromptu performances from the evenings performers and often times will feature special guests. It starts at 11 and may not shut down until the sun is coming up (again, even).
- Friday October 17 2014
- Keith Mullins with special guest Jonathan Kanary - Governors Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $8
- Performing in support of his latest album "Island Sol", come out and check out Keith with special guest Jonathan Kanary, who has a co-writing credit on the album as they share some great tunes. Should be a great time.
- Saturday October 18 2014
- Old Man Luedecke - Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- 8 PM
- $20
- If you can`t tell from my aside above, I`m quite a fan of Old Man. Just Mr. Luedecke and his banjo taking names and kicking butt! In all seriousness, he is one of the better singer/songwriters out there and I can't recommend this show highly enough.
- Celtic Colours - Together Again: Natalie’s Reunion - Center 200, Sydney
- 7:30 PM
- $60/50/40/25, Reserved Seating
- Celtic Colours big final show in Sydney. The finale show is always a great one and this one is shaping up to be no exception. Featuring Natalie MacMaster, Sharon Shannon, J.P. Cormier, Tim Edey, Beòlach and Tim Ede. Tickets were still available at the time of writing, another high recommend.
- Floodland with special guests Carmen Townsend Band & Jordan Musycsyn - Governor`s Pub
- 10 PM
- $8
- Floodland is an up and coming indie band from Halifax, dynamic, intricate and infectious tunes highlight their repertoire. Also featured will be local favourites Carmen Townsend and Jordan Musycyn. Should make for an interesting show.
- Thirty Aught Six, Snap the Butterfly, and Keith Doom and the Wrecking Crew - Fox Den, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Looking for something a bit more hard rocking for your Saturday Night. The We Unite series continues at the Fox Den featuring Thirty Aught Six, Snap the Butterfly, and Keith Doom and the Wrecking Crew, expect a night of high energy and heavy tunes.
- (Slightly NSFW for language)
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.
Fortress of Louisbourg - Ride Into The Past - 2014
For the bicycle enthusiast out there or just for someone looking for something interesting to do and good for you, check out this Bicycle tour of from the Royal Battery at the Fortress to Kennington Cove beach. Hosted by Velo Cape Breton, this is a dirt road, mountain bike would be best. If you need to arrange a rental beforehand, touch base with Eliot (the tour host) who can direct you to the local bike shop for meeting your needs.For more information on this event please contact:
Velo Cape Breton
efrosst@hotmail.com
(902) 674-0936
Price: $10
Sydney - Ghosts & Legends of Historic Sydney Walking Tour - 2014
A few dates remain for these walking tours of Sydney. Happening each Thursday inclusive to Oct. 23rd, come out and join with costumed guides on this spine tingling tour of the North End of Sydney. You'll hear stories of every haunted house, graveyard and ghostly visions that will keep you on edge. It's a great way to get out and hear of the colourful history of the area and also the walk is great for keeping in shape.Each 90-minute tour departs and ends at St. Patrick’s Church Museum, 87 Esplanade, with a cup of teas and traditional Cape Breton sweets.
Admission: $13
Reservations are required.
To make reservations phone 902-539-1572.
For more information see the Old Sydney Society Website
Cape Breton Music Roundup #6 - October 2 - October 5 2014
Seem as though the old Industrial Cape Breton area is getting more mention that other parts of the Island this week, and a bit last week as well. I think this will be changing in the next couple of weeks as Celtic Colours ramps up and launches in the next two weeks. As always more shows can be found on our Music Guide Cape Breton page, which is updated often so check back often to see what great shows are going on around the Island. Make sure to check out below as well for a great pseudo music event happening Saturday night.
- Thursday October 2 2014
- Lyrics & Laughter - Louisbourg Playhouse, Louisbourg
- 8 PM
- $23, Students/Seniors - $20, Children 6 to 12 - $10
- Lyrics and Laughter returns to the Louisbourg Playhouse for a three night run starting on Thursday. Fiddler Colin Grant, vocalist Michelle Hollohan, singer/songwriter Jason MacDonald, and pianist Adam Young are the returning lineup this time and will bringing their usual spirited performance back for these three shows.
- Michael Dalton with special guest Colette Deveaux - Governors Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7, 19+
- Michael Dalton brings his folky stylings to Governors for an evening performance ranging from quiet, finger picking ballads to energetic, bluesy outbursts.
- Friday October 3 2014
- Greg MacPherson w/ Justin Vallis & Morgan Currie and Emilee Sorrey - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $10
- Multiple Polaris Prize nominee Greg MacPherson brings his intense live performance to Sydney in support of his latest release Fireball. The show also features locals Justin Vallis and Morgan Currie as well Emillee Sorrey of P.E.I.s Colour Code.
- Saturday October 4 2014
- C.B. Searchlight Finalists On Stage - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 7 PM
- Hosted by The Magic Ranch, of C.B. Selfie, this event features Cape Breton Winners Ragged Mane and last years winner Mark Boutlier as well as Gayle Lahey & Dragonfly Frequency, Tess Carrigan, The Norfolks, Lena Murphy, and Wendy Owens Abbott. Along with special guests, Amy and Rachel Beck 2013 winners of PEI Searchlight. This should be a great event with a full night of music.
- Sunday October 5 2014
- Rodney MacDonald & Friends - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 4 PM
- $8
- Rodney and Friends at the Red Shoe Pub for a late afternoon show, great way to close out the weekend. Make sure to check it out if you are in the area.
- **Non Music Shoutout**
- Welcome to Cape Breton Launch - Fox Den Bar and Grill
- 9PM
- Not really music related per se although will feature sets by dj mattmaclean, dTox, and The Full Effect. Come out and support Tar Pond Productions as they launch the second season of Welcome to Cape Breton, a hilarious web series shot in Cape Breton about Cape Breton. For more info and episodes see the Welcome To Cape Breton Website
Cape Breton Music Roundup #5 - September 25 - September 28 2014
A couple of great fundraisers headline the top shows on the Island this weekend, a great chance to get out, hear some great tunes and support some great causes. Lots going on, so for this first week of autumn make sure to check out Music Guide Cape Breton for the complete list of events we have listed.- Thursday September 25 2014
- David Rankin - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 9 PM
- $8
- A great show to kick off Autumn in a great location. If you are anywhere nearby, get out to this one, even if you're not nearby, get out and enjoy the start of fall properly.
- Friday September 26 2014
- Country Explosion - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $35 each. Tables of 10 for $300
- This fundraiser for feral and abandoned cats features 'Gone Country' performing from 9 PM - 1 AM as well as line dancing lessons and a silent auction. Get out to support our furry friends as well as have a great time.
- JP Cormier, Dwayne Côté, Howie MacDonald - The Normaway Inn & The Barn, Margaree Valley
- 8PM
- $10 at the door
- The 3 Fiddler Concert Ceilidh at The Barn sounds like a great way to spend the first Friday of Fall.
- Pretty Archie with Danny MacNeil - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Cost: NA
- The bluegrass sounds of Pretty Archie headline this great show at the Fox Den. Nothing like some banjo and harmonies to send off the Summer and kickoff the harvest season
- Saturday September 27 2014
- We Unite! Saturdays: Soho Ghetto/John-Paul and the Grassfire/Citywalk and Robbie Simms - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Cost: NA
- Halifax based Indie-folk / pop musicians Soho Ghetto will be taking their big harmonies and hook laden anthems with them to Sydney and the Fox Den. They will be supported by local indie rockers John Paul and the Grassfire, Mark Butlier and Citywalk as well as Robbie Simms of We Are The Sparks and Aries Latitude. Another great Saturday night show at the Fox Den.
- Sunday September 28 2014
- 5th Annual Cancer Patient Care Benefit Concert - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $27.50
- Another great fundraiser, another great show. This event features performances by Dave Gunning, Coig, Buddy Mac Donald ,Blues Merchants, Gillian Head and Dano Paul, Brandon Johnson & Friends as well as James Munroe, Joe Waye Jr. ,"Red Mike " Mac Donald & Johnny Hawkins performing during the wine and cheese. Make sure to check this out.
- ** All Weekend Shoutout **
- Rowdy Dow - Old Triangle, Sydney
- Apparently serving as the 'artist in residence' for the Old Triangle this weekend. Rowdy Dow will be playing various sets from Thursday to Saturday Night, including a late afternoon set on Saturday. They're putting in the effort so if you're in the area, check em out.
- 4th Annual Lumière Festival - Around Sydney
- Not necessarily strictly a music event but always quite enjoyable. With events and workshops taking place Thursday and Friday and the Art at Night installations taking place Saturday with the official after party at Flavour on the Water staring at 11 PM. For more info check out the Lumière Festival website. This is a great chance to get out and walk the city, meet other people and generally have a great time. Highly recommend taking at least some of it in.
Port Hawkesburry - Celtic Oktoberfest - 2014
This will be Cape Breton's first Craft Beer and Local Food Festival. As a big fan of craft beer this event comes with a huge recommendation from me. See below for a list of breweries (with my own personal favorite beer from each) and food establishments that will have offerings. There will also be some live entertainment to go with the deliciousness, Party Boots and Mac Morin/Wendy MacIssac.
The Beer:
- Rare Bird Craft Beers
- Full Steam Stout
- Boxing Rock Brewing Co.
- The Vicars Cross Double IPA (Double Recommend, this beer is one of my all time favorites)
- Propeller Brewing Company
- Revolution Russian Imperial Stout
- Rockbottom Brew Pub
- Fathom IPA
- The Townhouse Brewpub & Eatery
- One of the few I have not tried! If there is an above and beyond from them, let me know on Facebook or Twitter)
- Big Spruce Brewing (Cape Breton's Own!!)
- Cereal Killer Stout FTW!!
- Garrison Brewing Company
- Irish Red Ale
- Sea Level Brewing
- Blue Heron Special Bitter
- Uncle Leo's Brewery
- Smoked Porter
- Hell Bay Brewery
- English Ale
The Food:
- Cabot Links
- Fleur de Lis Tea Room
- Millers Tap and Grill - Maritime Inn
- Clove Hitch Bar and Bistro
- Haven Coffeebar
- NSCC Culinary
- Dancing Goat Cafe and Bakery
- Rare Bird Pub
The Tunes:
- Party Boots
- Mac Morin/Wendy MacIssac
Saturday, October 25, 2014 6:30 pm
Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre
For more information and suggestions for accommodations see the Celtic Oktobertfest Website.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #4 - September 18 - September 20 2014
Quite a bit going on around the Island this weekend. Since everyone knows the weekend starts on Thursday, let's start with a very busy Thursday and move straight through to a great final performance for a show on Sunday. As always, more showtimes can be found at our Music Guide Cape Breton page.
- Thursday September 18 2014
- Eddie Cummings - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 9 PM
- $8
- Last chance of the season to see Eddie Cummings perform an acoustic set. If you are in the area make sure to get out and check this show out.
- Maxim Cormier - Cape Breton Fudge Co., Sydney
- 7:30 PM
- $12 in advance or $15 at the door
- Join award winning guitarist Maxim Cormier at his release concert for his latest album 'Maxim Cormier 2'. Cormier's acoustic guitar work ranges styles from jazz, blues, folk, classical to traditional Celtic music.
- Murder Murder with Pretty Archie and East Coast Love Story - Govenor's Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- Stellar lineup for an evening of music here. Ontario bluegrass band Murder Murder will be joined by local talents Pretty Archie and East Coast Love Story for a night of high octane twangy-ness. Highly Recommend.
- Friday September 19 2014
- Evans & Doherty - Louisbourg Playhouse
- 8 PM
- $25
- East coast music veterans Evans and Doherty will be bringing their lively blend of traditional, original and contemporary with a liberal sprinkling of stories and humour to the Louisbourg Playhouse
- Saturday September 20 2014
- LouisRocks: Founder's Feast - Fortress of Louisbourg
- 7:30 PM
- $100
- A truly unique experience, 18th century culinary event followed by a concert in the military chapel. Tickets are sold out online, some may still available in select locations, click the link above to see locations.
- We Unite! Saturdays: Static in Action / The High Tide / Rad & Subtract - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- NA
- Made up of long time locals band members Harry Doyle, Alicia Penney and Hector Smith of Static in Action will be kicking out the indie/punk rock jams along with fellow locals The High Tide and from out of town Rad & Subtract. This should be a high tempo, high energy evening.
- Sunday September 21 2014
- Portals - The New Dawn Center, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $20
- If you haven't had the chance yet, come check out the final public performance in 2014 of Portals, created and directed By Robyn Cathcart. The show is well worth checking out and this is your last chance.
Celtic Colours 2014 - Schedule
See below for a schedule of events happening for Celtic Colours 2014, around Cape Breton Island. Check back often as we are hoping to get some more info and videos up for some of the dates and performers.For more details on shows, check out our Music Guide Cape Breton web app.
Schedule:
- Friday, October 10th
- The Ties that Bind
- 7:30 PM
- Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- $60/50/40
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $10
- Saturday, October 11th
- Such Devoted Sisters
- 2:00 PM, St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness
- $25
- A Taste of Friendship
- 7:30 PM
- Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- $50/40/30
- Friends for Life
- 7:30 PM
- Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre, Wagmatcook
- $30/25
- Kelly’s Dream
- 7:30 PM
- Boularderie School, Boularderie
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Sunday, October 12th
- Pipers’ Ceilidh
- 2:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $30/25
- Bards of the World
- 2:00 PM,
- Cape Breton University Boardmore Playhouse, Sydney
- $40/30/25
- Step Into the Past
- 6:00 PM
- Fortress of Louisbourg Chapel, Louisbourg
- $100
- A Pittance of Time
- 7:30 PM
- Marion Bridge Recreation Centre, Marion Bridge
- $30/25
- Raising the Roof
- 7:30 PM
- Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department, Boisdale
- $30
- Celtic Cabaret
- 7:30 PM
- Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou
- $35/30
- Whycocomagh Gathering
- 7:30 PM
- Whycocomagh Education Centre, Whycocomagh
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Monday, October 13th
- Family Matters
- 2:00 PM
- Christmas Island Fire Hall, Christmas Island
- $20
- Whitney Pier Welcome
- 2:00 PM
- Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church Hall, Sydney
- $30/25
- Buddy’s Birthday Bash
- 7:30 PM
- Judique Community Centre, Judique
- $35/30
- Celtic Cabaret Too
- 7:30 PM
- Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou
- $35/30
- Putting on Airs
- 7:30 PM
- St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney
- $30
- From Celtic to Creole
- 7:30 PM
- D'Escousse Civic Improvement Hall, D'Escousse
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Tuesday, October 14th
- Close to the Floor
- 7:30 PM
- Strathspey Place, Mabou
- $35/30/25
- Reunited in l’Acadie
- 7:30 PM
- Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson, Cheticamp
- $30/25
- A Touch of the Irish
- 7:30 PM
- Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River Inhabitants
- $30/25
- Matches Made in Heaven
- 7:30 PM
- Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River
- $30/25
- Orangedale Whistle
- 7:30 PM
- Orangedale United Church , Orangedale
- $25
- The Boys and their Ballads
- 7:30 PM
- Port Morien Legion / Community Center, Port Morien
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Wednesday, October 15th
- Keys to the Cape Breton Piano
- 7:30 PM
- Strathspey Place, Mabou
- $35/30/25
- Strings Across the Miles
- 7:30 PM
- North Highlands Elementary , Aspy Bay
- $30/25
- From Ceòlas to Cape Breton
- 7:30 PM
- St. Mary's Parish Hall, Glendale
- $25
- Louisbourg Crossroads
- 7:30 PM
- Louisbourg Playhouse , Louisbourg
- $35/30/25
- Ceilidh on the Canal
- 7:30 PM
- St. Peter's Lions Club, St. Peter's
- $30/25
- Acadian Welcome
- 7:30 PM
- Étoile de l'Acadie, Sydney
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Thursday, October 16th
- Guitar Summit
- 7:30 PM
- Judique Community Centre, Judique
- $35/30
- Fretless Friendships
- 7:30 PM
- Greenwood United Church , Baddeck
- $25
- Irish Roots & Rhythms
- 7:30 PM
- L'Ardoise Community Centre, L'Ardoise
- $30/25
- Full of Panache
- 7:30 PM
- United Protestant Church of Sydney River, Sydney River
- $30/25
- Brothers and Sisters
- 7:30 PM
- St. Peter's Parish Church, Ingonish
- $25
- Pure Celtic Heart : A Tribute to Maybelle
- 7:30 PM
- Cape Breton Highlands Academy, Belle Côte
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Friday, October 17th
- Music of the Night: Musique de la nuit
- 5:30 PM
- Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg
- $150
- Gigging with the Galway Girl
- 7:30 PM
- Inverness Education Centre/Academy, Inverness
- $30/25
- Feisty Friends
- 7:30 PM
- Highland Village Church, Iona
- $25
- String Fever
- 7:30 PM
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines
- $30
- Tunes for all Time
- 7:30 PM
- Big Pond Community Fire Hall, Big Pond
- $30/25
- Celtic Pub
- 9:00 PM
- Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department Community Centre, Baddeck
- $25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Saturday, October 18th
- Dancing Up a Suête
- 2:00 PM
- Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson, Cheticamp
- $30/25
- In Good Hands
- 2:00 PM
- St. Mary's Parish Hall, Mabou
- $25
- The Cape Breton Fiddlers
- 2:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $30/25
- Together Again: Natalie’s Reunion
- 7:30 PM
- Centre 200, Sydney
- $60/50/40/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Labels: 2014 , baddeck , cape breton events , celctic colours , cheticamp , glacebay , ingonish , inverness , iona , judique , louisbourg , mabou , marion bridge , membertou , music , port hawkesbury , st ann's , sydney , wagmatcook , whycocomagh
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