Cape Breton Music Roundup #37 - June 4 2015 - June 6 2015
Our recommendations begin with an early weekend show at Governor's. An intimate acoustic show featuring Michale Dalton with Jonathan Kanary.
Friday kicks off with a 70's pop rock special at the Emera Centre. The Bay City Rollers will be hitting the north side. Opening will be Johnathan MacInnis & Michael Lloyd. Sounds like it should be a great show. Back in Sydney later in the night at Embers we have Newfoundland modern pop rockers RocketRocketShip with The High Tide and The Fallacy.
Our Saturday recommendations begin with the Grand Opening of the Talo Cafebar in Glace Bay. There will be an afternoon matinee with Jonathan Kanary and Collin Appleton followed by our featured evening performance from Steven MacDougall from Slowcoaster. All in all, a great day of music at Talo. Central Cape Breton will celebrating World Oceans Day on Saturday with various events taking place throughout the day and as a part of the party, Saturday night at the Iona Legion will feature Rowdy Dow. Our top recommendation of the weekend is a real east coast treat. The Privateers will be getting the pub moving at the Thistledown Pub in Baddeck. This Celtic rock group is a local favourite and never disappoint. Rounding out the weekend we move back to Governors as Halifax rock quartet Floodland hit town to promote their new EP “It’s The Fire”. They will be joined by John Paul and The Grassfire as well as Colette Deveaux for a great night of tunes.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
Thursday, June 4, 2015 Labels: 2015 , baddeck , cape breton music roundup , glace bay , iona , music , music guide cape breton , north sydney , sydney
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
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 #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
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Iona - Highland VIllage - Donald Og Day - 2014
After helping the British defeat the French during the siege of Louisbourg in 1758, Donald Og MacNeil traveled the Bras D'Or Lakes and brought news of the natural wonders there back to his native home of Barra, Scotland. Join in on a celebration of the legend of Donald Og and the early European settlement of Cape Breton. Rod C. MacNeil, a direct descendant of Donald Og, will be telling tales of his great-great-great grandfather and his settling in Cape Breton. Traditional food, natural dye, barvas ware and other demonstrations will take place throughout the day, along with a special running of Cash’s Carding Mill. As well, the Fortress of Louisbourg special events troupe will be on site.
July 31
A céilidh will be held. 10:00am – 3:00pm. Regular admission applies.
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
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Frequent Events - Details
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Frequent Events - Details
Below is some details on the various events held at the Highland Village. See previous posts or contact the village for dates and time for the events.
Céilidh
A ceilidh or social gathering is a chance to get together to swap stories sing songs and dance the evening away. These are a great chance to learn about Gaelic history and experience the culture first hand.
Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program / Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
A living history program for children (or teens). This hands on experience gives children a chance to see what life was like for the Gaelic people of the past. Activities include chores, games, language and of course songs! Costumes are provided. Definitely a unique experience. $45 per child.
Milling Frolic
Come see fresh wool pass through the loom on it's way to becoming blankets and clothing. In order to make the cloth ready to wear Gaelic people would wet it and beat it. They would use this time to get together and sing songs in rhythm to help the work pass. If you have a chance make sure to get out and see a milling frolic.
Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
Interactive games for kids, along the lines of sports with a Gaelic twist.
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - August
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - August
See below for a list of events at the Highland Village in August, check back for details and updates:
- Friday, August 1 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Saturday, August 2 - Là Mór a’ Chlachain/Highland Village Day Concert
- 53rd Annual Highland Village Day Concert, one of Cape Breton Island’s original Outdoor Scottish Concerts. 2-6 PM. $15 per person, children 12 and under free. No refunds or discounts.
- Tuesday, August 5 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 6 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, August 6 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 7 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 7 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 8 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12PM. Free admission.
- Saturday, August 8 –Sunday, August 9 – Hammer in TBD
- Monday, August 11 - Thursday, August 14 - Stòras a’ Bhaile Gaelic Folk-life School
- Tuesday, August 12 - Joe Neil MacNeil Memorial Lecture
- 7:00 pm
- Tusday, August 12 – Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 13 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Children’s Living History Program
- 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, August 13 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 14 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 14 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 15 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12 PM. Free admission.
- Tuesday, August 19 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 20 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Children’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, August 20 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 21 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 21 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 22 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12 PM. Free admission.
- Tuesday, August 26 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, August 27 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Children’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refund
- Wednesday, August 27 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, August 28 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, August 28 - Céilidh
- Friday, August 29 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10. 10 AM to 12 PM. Free admission.
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - July
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - July
See below for a list of events happening at the Highland Village in July, check back for updates and additional details:
- Tuesday, July 1 - Canada Day Open House!
- Tuesday, July 1 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 2 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 2 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 3 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 3 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 4 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Tuesday, July 8 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 9 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 9 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 10 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 10 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 11 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Tuesday, July 15 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 16 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 16 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 17 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST include
- Thursday, July 17 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 18 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Tuesday, July 22 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 23 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 23 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 24 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 24 - Céilidh
- Friday, July 25 - Spòrs/Fun Gaelic Games for Kids
- Spòrs is for children aged 5-10 and is free.
- Sunday, July 27 - Anniversary Church Service - Malagawatch Church
- 3 pm. Free admission to service. Voluntary collection taken up by the Pastoral Charge.
- Tuesday, July 29 - Céilidh
- Wednesday, July 30 - Best of Boxwood Tour with Chris Norman - Malagawatch Church
- Tickets prices TBD - 7:30 PM
- Wednesday, July 30 - Làithean Sona/Happy Days Chidren’s Living History Program
- For ages 8-12 only. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. HST exempt.
- Wednesday, July 30 - Milling Frolic
- Thursday, July 31 - Donald “Og” Day - Louisbourg 300 comes to the Highland Village
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Regular admission applies.
- Thursday, July 31 - Na Deugairean/ The Teenagers Living History Program for Youth
- For ages 13-17. 10 AM to 4 PM. $45 per child. Prepaid reservations required. No refunds or discounts. 15% HST included.
- Thursday, July 31 - Céilidh
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - June
Iona - Highland Village Museum - Events - June
See below for a list of events happening at the Highland Village in June (all events regular admission rates unless noted):
- Sunday, June 1 - Opening Day
- Monday, June 9 - Calum Cille St. Columba Day
- 2 - 4 PM
- Saturday, June 14 - Craobh A’ Mhathain, Eosag NicFhraing/Joanne MacIntyre
- 2 – 4 PM
- Saturday, June 21 - Cash’s Carding Mill Day at Highland Village
- Regular admission rates apply from 11 - 4 PM
- Saturday, June 28 – Celtic Heart open house
- Monday, June 30 - Roast Beef and Marag Dinner
- Dinner 5-7 PM. $15 per person.
- Monday, June 30 - Na Gaisgich Òga Céilidh
- Admission is $10
Iona - Highland Village Museum
Iona - Highland Village Museum
Located just off Highway 223 in Iona is the Highland Village Museum. Described as an outdoor living history museum it offers one of the more unique experiences on the island.
Hear the stories of Gaelic settlements as you move about the 11 historic buildings of the Museum. The buildings are staffed with costumed animators who share stories and information about Gaelic culture and the history of Cape Breton and it's settling.
The view from atop the hill on which the museum is located is truly breathtaking and the buildings themselves are amazing and alive with the history of the area.
A walk through the museum is like a walk through time as you will see the various ways homes were built throughout Gaelic history. Highly recommended to anyone visiting from away who happens to be a history buff or anyone local who just hasn't been. Various events throughout the season make it a great place to visit more than once.
Cape Breton Beaches - Favorites - Iona
Iona Beach
Located in the beautiful community of Iona, Iona Beach is located next to the government wharf, your first right after the bridge. This is one of my all time favourite spots and allows you to swim in the wonderful Bras d'Or Lakes. If swimming isn't your thing, the wharf has been known to be an excellent spot for fishing. MacCormack Beach Provincial Park is located further up the hill and provides change/wash rooms and and is a great spot to stop for a quick snack if you have one packed. Grand Narrows convenience is located on the other side of the bridge down Grand Narrows Dr., there is also an NSLC located in the store. As well, just past the convenience store is Grand Narrows Waterfront.
Protip: Jumping off the wharf! Seriously
Protip 2: If returning towards Sydney/North Sydney - Beaver Cove Convenience for snacks and or ice cream.
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