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)

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Cape Breton Music Roundup #25 - February 26 - March 1 2015



Another week, more great shows across the Island. Governor's has a couple of can't miss shows this weekend including our top recommendation with Jordan Musycysn, The Jaynes and Carmen Townsend as well as our early weekend show on Thursday featuring Pretty Archie fresh off their release of their latest album 'North End Sky'. The Spaghetti Westerns shows close out at Kiju's with Steve MacDougall of Slowco closing it out. Eddie Cummings will be getting Port Rawkesbury(see what I did there) up and rocking on Saturday night. To close out the weekend and kickoff your March, twenty days until spring believe it or not, get out to Judique for Dara MacDonald and Adam Young. Our full list of shows as always is available at Music Guide Cape Breton.


  • Saturday February 28 2015
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Judique - Judique Winterfest - 2015

Hey All,

Check out below for the Judique Winterfest Schedule, happening February 13th - 15th 2015:

2015 Winterfest Schedule

  • Friday February 13th
    • 5 PM
      •  Family Skating
    • 6 PM
      • Ceilidh at the Rink House. "Live Entertainment", tea & sweets.
  • Saturday February 14th
    • Snow-shoes & X-Country Skis Courtesy of Inverness County On the Move - Available all day.
    • 10 AM
      • Guided Snowshoe Hike
    • 12 PM
      • Public Skating
    • 1 PM
      • Bar-B-Q, Chili & Hot Chocolate
    • 1 PM 3 PM 
      • Beginner & Novice Hockey Games.
    • 8 PM
      • Broomball Tourney To Register Call 902-631-0226
    • 10 PM - 1 PM
      • Winterfest Pub @ the Community Center - Live Entertainment.
  • Sunday February 15th
    • Show-shoes & X-Country Skis available all day
    • 9:30 AM
      • Frozen 5 K Run or Walk. Registration is 10.00, includes a Voucher for KoC brunch.
    • 11 AM
      • Family Skating
    • 1 PM
      • Sledding on “Charlie's Hill”
    • 6 PM
      • Cookie Walk. Bring your Light & Walk the Trails then Warm up by the fire & enjoy cookies and hot chocolate. Admission: 2 cookies Per Child
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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
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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.


  • 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.
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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
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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.
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #7 - October 9 - October 12 2014

What a weekend we have coming up this weekend on the Island.  As mentioned last week, the rest of the Island has many great shows going on this weekend as Celtic Colours gets kicked off.  Starting Friday and running through next Sunday, Celtic Colours has multiple shows running around the Island each day, see our Celtic Colours Schedule for more information.

Also this weekend, the tradition that is Gobblefest continues. I attended many of these shows in my wild youth and always had a great time.  A mix of all ages and 19 + shows around Sydney all weekend.  See Music Guide Cape Breton which has all the shows listed.

  • Thursday October 9 2014
    • Jimmy Rankin - Strathspey Place, Mabou
      • 7:30 PM
      • $38 - Advance
      • Before Celtic Colours gets kicked off, make sure to get out to Mabou to check out Jimmy Rankin.  A great way to get the weekend going early on Thursday, should be an amazing show.
    • Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling - Masters Concert, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre, Judique
      • 7:30 PM
      • $20 + tax advance, $25 + tax at the door
      • Would you like some fiddling to get your weekend going? I have the answer for you, the kickoff concert for the Buddy MacMaster School of Fiddling features some amazing talent. A must for fiddle fans
    • THIS IS A DANCE PARTY! featuring DIRT SQUIRREL, WOBBLEFISH & KRG - Governor's Pub, Sydney
      • 10:30 PM
      • $6
      • Looking to get some dancing done, come check out this dance party at Governor's Pub. DIRT SQUIRREL, WOBBLEFISH & KRG drop the beats to help you get your weekend started.
  •  Friday October 10 2014
    • Celtic Colours - The Ties That Bind - Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
      • 7:30 PM
      • $60/50/40
      • Excellent show kicks off Celtic Colours in Port Hawkesbury.  Family and friends is the theme for this show featuring Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Ashley MacIssac, Wendy MacIssac, Sabra MacGillivray & Celtic Touch Dancers, Väsen, The Campbells of Greepe, Mac Morin, Nic Gareiss and Nuallan. What a show for sure!
  • Saturday October 11 2014
    • Celtic Colours:
      • Friends for Life - Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Center, Wagmatcook
        • 7:30 PM
        • $30/25
      • Kelly's Dream - Boularderie School, Boularderie
        • 7:30 PM
        • $30/25
      • A Taste of Friendship - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
        • 7:30 PM
        • $50/40/30
      • Such Devoted Sisters - St Matthew's United Church, Inverness
        • 2 PM
        • $25
      • For artists featured in each of these shows please see Music Guide Cape Breton

  • Sunday October 12 2014
    • Carleton Stone, Breagh MacKinnon, Dyland Guthro - Joan Harris Pavilion, Sydney
      • 8 PM
      • $20 advance, $25 day of show
      • Great show on the waterfront in Sydney to end the weekend.  Features a songwriters circle at 7 PM.

  • ** All Weekend Shoutout **
  • GobbleFest XX
    • As mentioned above, Gobblefest always has a special place in my heart. If you are looking for some great music by great young musicians this is the weekend event for you.  Check out Music Guide Cape Breton listings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for shows and artists. All are highly recommended. 
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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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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.

Videos


 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. *
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