Cape Breton Music Roundup #34 - April 30 2015 - May 2 2015
Greetings once again! The calendar flips again this weekend as we move into May and we are kicking off the month with some great shows around the Island. Thursday night in celebration of an amazing first year, the Highland Arts Theatre presents 1 Year Hat-a-Versary a show with over 100 performers hitting the stage, this is going to be a great show. Friday we begin with an after work recommendation at the Emera Centre in North Sydney, Rob Barrie will be kicking off the after work shows for May. Darryl Keigan will be providing the tunes at the Bras d'Or Yacht Club in Baddeck a bit later in the evening as the Yacht club begins to ramp up their Spring entertainment. Our top recommendation for the weekend takes us back to the Highland Arts Theatre where Old Man Luedecke will take the stage along with Tom Terrell and the Cape Breton trio of Port Cities, this will be a great one, check it out. Signal Hill returns to the Island and our recommendations for the second week in a row on Saturday at the North Sydney Firemen's Club and will be joined by Finney Town. Also on Saturday night, Governor's has John Paul & The Grassfire with Rudy Pace & Brently Campbell along with Yvette Rogers. Closing out our weekend recommendations is local favorites Phantoms at Doryman's Tavern in Cheticamp.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
- Thursday April 30 2015
- 1Year Hat-a-Versary - Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $10
- Cora Cantaabile
- Danny MacNeil
- Alicia Penney
- Ken Chisholm
- The Cast of Heart of Steel & more
Cape Breton Music Roundup #30 - April 2 2015 - April 5 2015
Well it finally looks like the Spring may be on it's way but the way things have been going who knows. So make sure to use the break to get out and check out some great live music this weekend. We're starting our weekend early with an excellent show featuring Pretty Archie burning the barn down in Sydney at the Steel City. Friday after work make sure to get out and join the rest of the Shedheads at Governor's for the bluesy rock sound of the hard working Red Shed. Moving onto Saturday, in the afternoon we have an excellent lineup at the Doryman in Cheticamp featuring Marc Boudreau, Robbie Fraser and Howie MacDonald. In the evening we have our top recommendation of the weekend, Alert the Medic bring their infectious pop rockin' sound to Governor's along with Ladyslippers and Colette Deveaux. Finishing up the weekend strong is a dynamite ceilidh in Judique with Rodney MacDonald and friends. Winter is over folks!! (For now anyway) Get out and enjoy, as always, check Music Guide Cape Breton for our complete list of live music for the next seven days.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Link for Details)
- Thursday April 2 2015
- Friday April 3 2015
- Saturday April 4 2015
- Sunday April 5 2015
Cape Breton Music Roundup #26 - March 5 2015 - March 7 2015
Time to spring ahead already. Doesn't seem like it based on the weather, does it but we have plenty of great shows to warm you up and chase away the winter blues. Speaking of blues, we have a great blues show kicking off the weekend with acclaimed Canadian blues musician Morgan Davis. Staring with the after work party and going through to the evening, gonna be a heck of a Friday night. On Saturday night, you get some extra rock, temporally speaking, at a return to the Upstairs with Ricochet, Static in Action, Hash Jesus and The Full Effect. A great way to spend, one less hour doesn't mean less awesome. Also Saturday in Cheticamp, a great show for a great cause, a fundraiser to support a Mission to Haiti featuring the Phantoms, Group Lelievre, Dawn and Margie Beaton, Douglas Cameron and Lawrence Cameron and possibly a few special guests. The Cedar's Club Hall will be hosting a dynamite ceilidh on Saturday night as well featuring Shelly Campbell, Marc Boudreau, Donna Marie DeWolf and Allan Dewar. We're not done yet as Sunday has an amazing country show at the Savoy Theatre. Former NHL draft pick and upcoming country musician Chad Brownlee. He will be accompanied by openers Jess Moskaluke and Bobby Will. All and all, one heck of a weekend for live music, get out and enjoy.
- Friday March 6 2015
- After Work Party / An evening of blues music with Morgan Davis - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 6 PM / 10 PM
- $7 for Night Show
- Saturday March 7 2015
- Ricochet, Static in Action, Hash Jesus, and The Full Effect - The Upstairs, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $10
- Mission Haiti Fundraiser - Doryman's Tavern, Cheticamp
- 8 PM
- Donations
- The Phantoms
- Group Lelievre
- Dawn and Margie Beaton
- Douglas Cameron and Lawrence Cameron
- Elmer's Birthday - Round & Square Dance - Cedar's Club Hall, Sydney
- 8:30 PM
- $8
- Shelly Campbell
- Marc Boudreau
- Donna Marie DeWolf
- Allan Dewar
- Sunday March 8 2015
- Chad Brownlee with Jess Moskaluke & Bobby Wills - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 8 PM
- $44 advance, $49 at the door
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 Labels: 2015 , cape breton music roundup , cheticamp , glace bay , music , music guide cape breton , sydney
Cape Breton Music Roundup #22 - February 6 - February 7 2015
Hey All,
Back with another weekend of great shows, no Thursday night recommendations this weekend, not that there isn't anything going on, it's just that Saturday is so jam packed with excellent shows, we couldn't squeeze in any early weekend shows. To check out what's going on, head over to our Music Guide Cape Breton which has our complete list of shows.
As we stated above what a Saturday for music on the Island. Good luck deciding where to be, with all that is going on including J.P. Cormier in Glace Bay, The Blues Meltdown show with Charlie A'Court and an album release show from Pretty Archie! Check below for our recommendations.
- Friday February 6 2015
- John Gill, Colette Deveaux and Shane O'Handley - Embers Southern Barbeque, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $6
- Embers provides another knockout show this weekend with an acoustic set featuring John Gill, Colette Deveaux and Shane O'Handley.
- Eddie Cummings, Jordan Musycsyn, Jonathan Kanary & Anthony Burke - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7
- Governor's will feature a Songwriter's Session that is definitely worth checking out on Friday night. Eddie Cummings, Jordan Musycsyn, Jonathan Kanary and Anthony Burke will be kicking out the tunes.
- Saturday February 7, 2015
- Meldoy & Derrick Cameron & Kyle Kennedy MacDonald, Mac Morin - West Mabou Hall, West Mabou
- 10 PM
- $8
- An evening in Mabou with Melody and Derrick Cameron, Kyle Kennedy MacDonald and Mac Morin will help warm you up this Saturday.
- Kenneth MacKenzie & Alan Dewar - Doryman's Pub, Chéticamp
- 3 PM
- The Doryman's has another great Saturday afternoon show. Kenneth MacKenzie and Alan Dewar will be providing the tunes.
- J.P. Cormier - Main Event and Jiggers Lounge, Glace Bay
- 5:30 PM
- $10
- Great chance to check out J.P. Cormier in Glace Bay at the Main Event. A local favourite, this is a great chance to take in J.P. in an excllent setting.
- February Blues Meltdown with Charlie A’Court - Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou
- 7:30 PM
- $30 advance, $35 day of show
- Bam! What a show. The Blues Meltdown has been moving across the Maritimes and now is your chance to check out this one of kind blues show. Featuring Carson Downey, Christine Campbell and John Campbelljohn, this is going to be a rip-roaring night of the blues.
- Pretty Archie 'North End Sky' Release Show - Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $15
- Our top recommendation for the weekend was a no brainer even with the other excellent shows going on this weekend. Pretty Archie will be at the Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion (The Big Fiddle) for the release of their new album 'North End Sky'. The show also features Jordan Musycsyn and Buddy MacDonald. This weekends absolute must show.
Thursday, February 5, 2015 Labels: 2015 , cape breton music roundup , cheticamp , glace bay , membertou , music , music guide cape breton , sydney , west mabou
Cape Breton Music Roundup #20 - January 22 - January 25 2015
Number 20! We have been enjoying providing you with our weekend recommendations, we hope you've enjoyed some of the great performers we've featured here. The usual suspects are in play this week for locations, Governor's, Doryman's, Emera Centre but we have some new faces here as far as artists go this week including our Thursday night early weekend show with Anthony Burke and Danny MacNeil. On the other hand we have a not so fresh face but a show you can't miss in Matt Minglewood performing at an excellent location in Whycocomagh. Our Music Guide Cape Breton web app is up an running with our full list of shows for this weekend into next week so check it out. Our recommendations are below.
- Thursday January 22 2015
- Anthony Burke & Danny MacNeil - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $6
- Another early weekend kickoff at Governor's. This time with a couple of performers we have not featured here on the blog Anthony Burke and Danny MacNeil. With an album coming soon, Burke brings his Country folk tunes to Governor's with support from MacNeil. Get your weekend started right and early.
- Friday January 23 2015
- Ian Aker and Fred Lavery - Emera Centre, North Sydney
- 6:30 PM
- Our featured After Work Party is again at the Emera Centre in North Sydney. After a long work week get out for some beer and pub grub and enjoy the guitar styling of Fred Lavery with Ian Aker. If your weekend starts on Friday, get it going here.
- Saturday January 24 2014
- Chrissy Crowley and Mac Morin - Doryman`s Tavern, Chéticamp
- 3 PM
- Saturday afternoon matinee with Chrissy Crowley and Mac Morin at Doryman`s Tavern, yes please. If you are in the area you won`t regret making it out to this show, if you`re not in the area, day trip!
- Matt Minglewood - Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
- 8 PM
- $25
- The Whycocomagh Waterfront has had some top notch shows with excellent talent recently but this could be the best yet. Cape Breton rock legend Matt Minglewood is hitting the stage for an evening of Song, Stories, Rocking and The Blues. Our top recommendation for the weekend, get out to this one.
- Sunday January 25 2014
- Kinnon & Betty Beaton - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 3 PM
- $8
- Originally featured a few weeks ago as part of the Celtic Music Centre`s Sunday Ceilidhs but had to cancel due to being under the weather so we dcided to feature them him again this week. No football, no problem, get out and get kicking.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #18 - January 8 - January 11 2015
I hope the holidays were good for everyone, we had an excellent couple of weeks on this end but now it's back to a regular schedule. We'll be back hopefully every Thursday with a new roundup of the weekend's best shows, starting with this one! Since the temperature is continuing to fall we are going to try and find some of the top live events to keep you warm for this weekend and check out Music Guide Cape Breton, at it's new location on our main Travel Guide Cape Breton site(!), which is getting closer to full launch every week, for our full list of shows.
- Thursday January 8 2015
- Decota McNamara and Chrissy Crowley - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7
- We're back with a great kickoff show. Expect some high tempo tunes and great times with Decota McNamara plucking away while Chrissy Crowley brings the fiddle jams. A great way to start the weekend early or end the week right with a pints!
- Jordan Musycsyn and Mike LeLievre - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
- 7 PM
- No Cover Charge
- Fresh off their New Years show, Jordan Musycsyn and Mike LeLievre bring the good times to the Old Triangle. An early start at 7 PM start makes for an almost after work vibe for this show, should be a great time.
- Friday January 9 2015
- Songwriter's Session with Mike LeLievre, John Paul Bergeron and Colette Deveaux - Governor's Pub Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7
- Governor's continues our weekends lineup. A top notch group for this songwriters session with Mike LeLievre back for another night, I think this guy likes to play music, John Paul Bergeron and Colette Deveaux. A back to back to kick off the weekend could be a great time, just sayin'.
- Saturday January 10 2015
- Colin Grant & Maybelle Chisholm - Doryman's Tavern, Chéticamp
- 3 PM
- Don't feel left out Northern Cape Breton. With Colin Grant and Maybelle Chisholm in for a Saturday Matinee, you've got one of the best ways to spend the day this weekend. If the snow comes get out to check this out after some cleanup
- The High Tide with Analog Signal and Keith Doom & The Wrecking Crew, Embers Southern Barbeque, Sydney
- 11 PM
- Some sad news over the holidays was the closing of the Fox Den in Sydney. Frig that though, onward and upward! We Unite are back promoting this show at Embers Southern Barbeque, which looks to be adding some jams to it's BBQ. The High Tide, Analog Signal and Keith Doom for this first show of the new year for Embers is a great start with hopefully many more great shows to come! Our top recommendation of the weekend.
- Sunday January 11 2015
- Shelly Campbell - Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- 3 PM
- $8
- Sunday Ceilidhs are back in Judique. If you are in the area or the weather co-operates this is a great show to get out and get back in the jig of things with Shelly Campbell.
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 #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 #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.
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
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Events - Acadian Milling Frolic/Acadian and Scottish Concert - 2014
A couple of great events coming up towards the mid/end of July in the Cape Breton HighlandsAcadian Milling Frolic - Trout Brook - July 22 - 7:30 PM
Come and join in with an Acadian Milling Frolic. This will be a chance to beat some wool while enjoying some traditional Acadian songs.
Acadian and Scottish Concert - Chéticamp Visitor Centre, July 28, August 11 & 25 -8 PM
This is your chance to be immersed in Acadian and Scotish culture. Local singer-songwriter Sylvia LeLièvre will take you on a tour of these two vibrant Cape Breton cultures through songs and stories. Monday, July 14, 2014 Labels: 2014 , cape breton , cape breton events , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , music
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Learn-to-Camp - 2014
More from the Learn to Camp series from Parks Canada, come out to Cheticamp Campground July 12 and 13 to enjoy a fun filled night under the stars. You'll learn all the basics of camping, setting up a tent, making a campfire and cooking outdoors. The event also includes hiking, games and a s'mores competition! This is a great opportunity to unwind by the campfire and enjoy some tunes, bring an instrument and join in if your so inclined. Coffee, tea and baked goods will be available to enjoy in the fresh mountain air in the morning.
Cost:
- $45 per group
- $55 w/ a six person tent
- Registrations required
- Phone: 902-224-2306
- Email: http://www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/ns/cbreton/courriel-email-info.aspx
** Prices accurate as of time of posting **
Various - Kitchen Fest! - 2014
Various - Kitchen Fest! - 2014
Running from June 29-July 5 is Kitchen Fest! Inspired by the Cape Breton "Kitchen Party", various locations around the Island will be hosting some of the best musicians from the Island. The plan is to make this an annual event to celebrate Gaelic culture, this will be the inaugural event. Most events will run 9 PM-12 AM with a $10 cover charge. See below for schedule and check the Kitchen Fest website for more information and tickets. Check back throughout Kitchen Fest as I will be adding some videos of the performers.
Below is a brief overview of the schedule at various locations, the Gaelic College is running a series of different events as well as the music, so it's schedule is broken out below the pubs schedules:
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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Below is a brief overview of the schedule at various locations, the Gaelic College is running a series of different events as well as the music, so it's schedule is broken out below the pubs schedules:
- Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
- Sunday, June 29
- Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Brent Chaisson, & John Chaisson (this event only: 3pm-6pm)
- Monday, June 30
- Evans and Doherty
- Tuesday, July 1
- Kenneth and Calum MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, & Patrick Gillis
- Wednesday, July 2
- David Greenberg, Winnie Chafe, Doug MacPhee, & Donnie Campbell
- Thursday, July 3
- Andrea Beaton, Kinnon and Betty Beaton, & Cheryl Smith
- Friday, July 4
- Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, & Sandy MacDonald
- Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- Sunday, June 29
- Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Dugas, & Joel Chaisson
- Monday, June 30
- Donna Marie DeWolfe, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, & Cyril MacPhee
- Tuesday, July 1
- Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Tracey MacNeil, & Clarence Deveaux
- Wednesday, July 2
- Douglas Cameron, Donnie LeBlanc, Dave MacIsaac, Rankin MacInnis, & Howie MacDonald
- Thursday, July 3
- Brian MacDonald, Karen Beaton, John Pellerine, Joey Beaton, Marion Dewar, & Roger Stone
- Friday, July 4
- Dawn and Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, & Jason Roach
- Cabot Public House, Inverness
- Sunday, June 29
- Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, & Blanche Sophocleous
- Monday, June 30
- Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Brent Chaisson, & John Chaisson
- Tuesday, July 1
- Evans and Doherty
- Wednesday, July 2
- All Fired Up, Rachel Davis, & Buddy MacDonald
- Thursday, July 3
- Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Sandy MacDonald, & Patrick Lamey
- Friday, July 4
- Ian MacDougall, Kimberley Fraser, Melody and Derrick Cameron, & Kolten MacDonell
- Doryman Pub and Grill, Cheticamp
- Sunday, June 29
- Brent and Leanne Aucoin, Robert Deveaux, Allie Bennett, & Jennifer Roland
- Monday, June 30
- Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Tracey MacNeil, & Clarence Deveaux
- Tuesday, July 1
- Troy MacGillivray, Allan Dewar, Brent Chaisson, & John Chaisson
- Wednesday, July 2
- J.P. Cormier and Friends
- Thursday, July 3
- Marc Boudreau, Gillian Boucher, Ryan J. MacNeil, Hilda Chaisson, & Seph Peters
- Friday, July 4
- Douglas and Lawrence Cameron, Donnie LeBlanc, Rankin MacInnis, & Patrick Gillis
- Keltic Lodge, Ingonish
- Sunday, June 29
- Kenneth and Calum MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, & Patrick Gillis
- Monday, June 30
- Còig & Kimberley Fraser
- Tuesday, July 1
- Brent and Leanne Aucoin, Allie Bennett, Mac Morin, & Darrell Keigan
- Wednesday, July 2
- Ian MacDougall, Kimberley Fraser, Melody and Derrick Cameron, & Kolten MacDonell
- Thursday, July 3
- All Fired Up, Rachel Davis, & Buddy MacDonald
- Friday, July 4
- David Greenberg, Winnie Chafe, Doug MacPhee, & Donnie Campbell
- Governor's Pub, Sydney
- Sunday, June 29
- Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Tracey MacNeil, & Clarence Deveaux
- Monday, June 30
- Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Dugas, & Joel Chaisson
- Tuesday, July 1
- Wendy MacIsaac and Mary Jane Lamond Band
- Wednesday, July 2
- Andrea Beaton, Wendy MacIsaac, Joel Chaisson, & Patrick Gillis
- Thursday, July 3
- J.P. Cormier and Friends
- Friday, July 4
- All Fired Up, Rachel Davis, & Buddy MacDonald
- Old Triangle Pub, Sydney (*free admission*)
- Sunday, June 29
- Evans and Doherty
- Monday, June 30
- Brent and Leanne Aucoin, Susan MacLean, Allie Bennett, & Darrell Keigan
- Tuesday, July 1
- Còig & Kimberley Fraser
- Wednesday, July 2
- Dawn and Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, & Jason Roach
- Thursday, July 3
- Douglas Cameron, Donnie LeBlanc, Dave MacIsaac, Rankin MacInnis, & Howie MacDonald
- Friday, July 4
- Marc Boudreau, Gillian Boucher, Ryan J. MacNeil, Hilda Chaisson, & Seph Peters
- Bras D'or Lakes Inn, St. Peter's
- Sunday, June 29
- Donna Marie DeWolfe, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, & Cyril MacPhee
- Monday, June 30
- Wendy MacIsaac and Mary Jane Lamond Band
- Tuesday, July 1
- Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Andrea Beaton, & Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac
- Wednesday, July 2
- Marc Boudreau, Gillian Boucher, Ryan J. MacNeil, Hilda Chaisson, & Seph Peters
- Thursday, July 3
- Dawn and Margie Beaton, Kenneth MacKenzie, & Jason Roach
- Friday, July 4
- Andrea Beaton, Paul K. and Tracey MacNeil, & Chris Babineau
- Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
- Sunday, June 29
- Wendy MacIsaac, Keith and Colin MacDonald, & Mac Morin
- Monday, June 30
- Kenneth and Calum MacKenzie, Shelly Campbell, & Patrick Gillis
- Tuesday, July 1
- Donna Marie DeWolfe, Gabrielle MacLellan, Tom Daniels, Mary Elizabeth MacInnis, Doug Lamey, & Rob MacLean
- Wednesday, July 2
- Brian MacDonald, Karen Beaton, John Pellerine, Joey Beaton, Marion Dewar, & Junior Fraser
- Thursday, July 3
- Ian MacDougall, Kimberley Fraser, Melody and Derrick Cameron, & Kolten MacDonell
- Friday, July 4
- J.P. Cormier and Friends
- Bras D'or Yacht Club, Baddeck
- Sunday, June 29
- Còig & Kimberley Fraser
- Monday, June 30
- Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Jackie Dunn-MacIsaac, & Blanche Sophocleous
- Tuesday, July 1
- Rodney MacDonald, Glenn Graham, J.J. Chaisson, Kevin Dugas, & Joel Chaisson
- Wednesday, July 2
- Shelly Campbell, Allan Dewar, Sandy MacDonald, & Patrick Lamey
- Thursday, July 3
- David Greenberg, Sandy MacIntyre, Doug MacPhee, & Donnie Campbell
- Friday, July 4
- Brian MacDonald, Karen Beaton, John Pellerine, Joey Beaton, Marion Dewar, & Roger Stone
Highland Village, Iona
Will be featuring a roast beef diner 15$ and Youth Gaelic Concert
Gaelic College, St Ann's
- Sunday, June 29
- 2 PM: Opening Concert featuring Heather Rankin & band, Evans & Doherty, Wendy MacIsaac & Mary Jane Lamond, Rodney MacDonald & Glenn Graham, and Nuallan, cost $25
- 5 PM - 6:30 PM: Community Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings, cost $15
- Monday-Friday
- 10:30 AM - 2 PM: Cultural Demonstrations in the Great Kilt, Gaelic Lesson and Milling Frolic, Music and Dance, Weaving, and Violin Making costs $8, $6, $20
- 12 PM: Blas Math Lunchtime Ceilidh cost $15
- Tuesday, July 1
- 7 PM: 3 Original Plays by the St. Ann's Bay Players cost $20
- Vision by Alistair MacLeod | Don't Let The Cat Out | The New Shoes
- Wednesday, July 2
- 7 PM: 3 Original Plays by the St. Ann's Bay Players cost $20
- Thursday, July 3
- 2 PM - 4 PM: Weaving Panel Discussion and Book Launch: Celtic Threads by Eveline MacLeod with Dr. Dan MacInnis
- 7 PM: 3 Original Plays + Pub Night by the St. Ann's Bay Players, followed by local entertainment. Bar Services Available cost $20
- Friday, July 4
- 10 AM: History of the Gael Presentation
- 11 AM: Gaelic Day Speaker (TBA)
- 1 PM: Gaelic in Nova Scotia - Panel Discussion
- 3 PM: Milling Frolic
- 4:30 PM - 6 PM: Traditional Cod Fish Supper cost $15
- 9:30 PM-1 AM: Dance Mór/The Big Square Dance featuring Kinnon and Betty Beaton, Howie MacDonald, Wendy MacIsaac, and Dave MacIsaac 19+ cost $15
- Saturday, July 5
- 11 AM -1 PM: Traditional Cape Breton Style Brunch Buffet and Ceilidh, cost $12
- 12 PM - 2PM: Cultural Demonstrations in the Great Kilt, Gaelic Lesson and Milling Frolic, Music and Dance, Weaving, and Violin Making cost: FREE
- 12 PM - 2 PM: Heavy Events Demonstrations cost: FREE
- 12 PM - 4 PM: Artisans' Market
- 1 PM - 3 PM: Kids' Old Style Games and Activities cost: FREE
- 2 PM - 4PM: Pipe Band and Highland Dance Performances cost: FREE
- 2 PM - 9PM: Outdoor Barbeque, Canteen, and Pub Tent
- 4 PM: Outdoor Variety Concert featuring local talent and the Barra MacNeils cost, $20, 12 and Under FREE!
- 9:30 PM-1 AM: Finale Pub Night featuring Buddy MacDonald, Nuallan, Wendy MacIsaac, Shelly Campbell, Boyd MacNeil and Friends 19+ cost: $15
* Prices were accurate as of time of original posting. Subject to change at any time. Not officially associated with Kitchen Fest, just passing along some information. *
Various - Canada Day - 2014
Various - Canada Day - 2014
Canada Day - Enjoy FREE entry to all Parks Canada sites.
Canada Day Celebrations - Chéticamp Visitor Centre - 2 PM to 4 PMCelebrate Canada Day in Cape Breton Highlands National Park with live music, family activities and cake. Hosted collaboratively by La Société Saint-Pierre and Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Canada Day Celebrations - Ingonish Beach Day Use Area - 8 AM until dark.
Keltic Lodge and community locations. Cake, music and games for the whole family!
Canada Day Celebrations - Fortress of Louisbourg/ - All Day
Free entry to the Fortress.
Canada Day Celebrations - Louisbourg S & L Railway Station
A community celebration held in Louisbourg. Opening Ceremony, raising of the flag, singing of "O Canada", outdoor concert, cutting of cake, face painting, kid's activities, pony rides, BBQ and more! Best of all: FREE!
Half Mile Yard Sale – along the Main Street in Louisbourg 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Canada Day Open House - Highland Village Museum - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Free entry to the Highland Village. Featuring a Céilidh.
Canada Day Celebrations - Sydney Mines Legion
769 Main Street, Sydney Mines
- 9:30 AM – Flag Raising
- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Free Pancake Breakfast
- 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Doll Carriage & Bike Parade
Canada Day Celebrations - Florence Fire Hall
Free BBQ, Fire Safety Awareness, Face Painting, Children’s Games & Activities Tuesday, June 24, 2014 Labels: 2014 , canada day , cape breton , cape breton events , cheticamp , florence , fortress of louisbourg , highland village , ingonish , iona , louisbourg , sydney mines
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Bicycle Rodeo
Cape Breton Highlands - Special Event - Bicycle Rodeo
Join Cheticamp Emergency Services at the Chéticamp Visitor Centre on June 8th from 2pm to 4pm for bicycle tune-ups, safe riding tips, barbeque, face painting & games. Cost is free!!
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Nature Film Night
Nature Film Nighth
A night of film dedicated to nature. Films will feature stunning footage from locations all over the planet. Come and be amazed by the world around you!
Sundays in the summer at Broad Cove Campground outdoor theatre (July: 9 p.m. | August: 8:30 p.m.)
also Chéticamp Visitor Centre (8 p.m.), both on the Cabot Trail.
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Gaelic Milling Frolic
Gaelic Milling Frolic
Join Gaelic singers for amazing evening of songs exploring the Gaelic culture. This is a must event for the whole family
Takes place at the Cheticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail every Thursday in the summer
Cost is $5 at the time of this writing.
Cape Breton Golf - Reviews / Previews - LePortage
LePortage
Le Portage is located in Cheticamp, just off the Cabot Trail. One of the toughest courses in Cape Breton, it is also one of the most beautiful with brilliant views of the Ocean as well as the Highlands of Cape Breton. With 60 sand bunkers and the winds coming directly off the ocean, this course is one of the greatest tests of a golfers ability on Cape Breton Island. Located in Cheticamp, a stop here also allows for taking in the local Acadian culture with food and live music.
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Details:
Opened 1987Holes 18
Par 72
Yardage 6777
Slope 137
Designer Robert & David Moote
Season April 15 - Oct. 31
Hours 7:00 am - Dusk
Green Fees $41.74 - $50.43
Rentals Yes
Power Carts Yes
Pull Carts Yes
Practice Green Yes
Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Food/Beverage Yes
Soft Spikes Yes
Friday, May 24, 2013 Labels: cape breton , cape breton golf , cape breton highlands , cheticamp , the cabot trail
Cape Breton Highlands - Daily Event - Coyotes Among Us
Coyotes Among Us
Coyotes have gotten a bit of a bad wrap lately. This presentation aims to shed some light on these creatures and help us understand what they are and how we fit in so we can learn to enjoy the Highlands safely.
Takes place Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer at the Cheticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
Takes place Wednesdays and Fridays in the summer at the Cheticamp Visitor Centre, located on the Cabot Trail.
See Also: Cape Breton Highlands Daily Event Schedule
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