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
Various - Cape Breton Christmas Craft Shows
We are going to try and do a roundup of the craft shows happening around the Island for Christmas. We have a couple listed below but we are going to try and list more as we hear about them, so check back often and if you know of one not listed feel free to mention it in the comments.- Holiday Treasures Craft Show
- Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St, Sydney
- Friday November 14
- 5 PM - 8 PM
- Saturday November 15
- 11 AM - 5 PM
- Sunday November 16
- 11 AM - 4 PM
- $1, Children under 10 free
- Canteen Service
- Homemade soups, Lasagna, Sandwiches, Pies, Tea Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, Tea, Coffee and more
- Hourly Door Prizes
- Sewing, Knitting, Preserves, Chocolate, Decor, Baking and More
- A Holiday Affair: Gifts Made with Passion
- Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney
- Friday November 21
- 5 PM - 8 PM
- Shopping, Wine and Appies
- Saturday November 22
- 10 AM - 5 PM
- Muisc, Coffee and Shoping
- Featuring
- Peter Bauer Jewellery
- Bellmeade Farm Shoppe
- Big Hill Shoppe
- Wildlife Pottery
- Christmas at the Port
- Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion, 60 Esplanade, Sydney
- Friday November 21
- 4 PM - 9 PM
- Saturday November 22
- 10 AM - 8 PM
- Food vendors, crafts and more
- Santa!
- Donations in support of Salvation Army
- Annual Middle River Home & School Tea Sale
- Middle River Community Hall, 2656 Cabot Trail, Middle River
- Saturday November 22
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- Home baking, crafts, silent auction, tea room and much more
- Annual Christmas Elves' Fair
- Inverness County Centre For The Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness
- Sunday November 24
- 10 AM - 4PM
- 30+ Vendors
- Jewelry, Baked Goods, Photography, Quilts, Candles, Soaps, Greeting Cards, Pottery, Wood Art and More.
- Annual One Stop Holiday Shop
- New Waterford Legion - Plummer Ave, New Waterford
- Sunday November 30
- 11 AM - 3 PM
- Shopping made easy this holiday season.
- Purchase on the spot and/or place your order with amazing local vendors!
- Lots of great vendors!
- Kar's Fashion Jewelry
- For Goodness CAKE!
- Epicure By Joan
- Mary Mullins Bells
- AVON
- Shannon's Esthetics
- Party Lite
- Cathy Timmons
- Peg's Posh & Prettys
- Chantel's Hobbies & Gifts
- Younique
- George Campbell's Wooden Christmas Crafts
- Tania Nicholas Christmas Crafts
- Nancy Dickie Christmas crafts
- There will also be a basket raffle and door prizes!
- Knox Ladies Guild Annual Christmas Sale
- Knox Hall, Grant St, Baddeck
- Saturday December 6
- 11 AM
- Home baking, candy crafts, white elephant table and take out luncheon.
- Christmas Market
- Whycocomagh Education Centre
- Saturday December 6
- 12 PM - 4 PM
- Great selection of gifts and personal items
- Christmas Tea and Sale
- Boisdale Fire Hall, Boisdale
- Sunday, December 7
- 2 PM - 4 PM
- Many great vendors, including a bake table
- $5
- For more info call 902-871-2471
- Christmas in Christmas Island
- Christmas Island Fire Hall, Christmas Island
- Saturday, December 13
- 10 AM - 2 PM
- Flea Market and Craft Sale
- $1