Cape Breton Music Roundup #36 - May 28 2015 - May 30 2015
Hey All!
We are back after a couple of weeks off and what a weekend to be back. Some great shows featuring out of town bands and some great locals as well.
We're starting our weekend early with our Thursday recommendation, indie folk rockers Green & Gold with Bleu both from Newfoundland along with Carmen Townsend.
Friday, the after work recommendation is former Next Big Thing winner Lena Murphy at the Black Spoon. This will be their last buffet and entertainment before the summer, so get out and check it out. Later Friday night we have one of our co-top recommendation of the weekend with Slowcoaster tearing up Embers along with Brian Cathcart of Pretty Archie.
Saturday's first recommendation bring us to Mabou and the Red Shoe Pub as their season of live entertainment is getting going, this weekend featuring Eddie Cummings. Ambassadors for Nova Scotia music and good times, McGinty will be providing the tunes at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre Saturday night. Local favourites Alter Ego are rocking the Sydney Mines Firemens' Centre as well on Saturday night. The second part of our co-top recommendation for this weekend is Craig Mercer performing a JSB acoustic set, along with a single release party for his band the Will Be Gones along with Jordan Musycsyn, this is going to be a great show to top a great weekend of live music around the Island.
As always, check out Music Guide Cape Breton for our full list of live music.
Our Weekend Recommendations(Click the Links for Details)
- Friday May 29 2015
- Lena Murphy - Black Spoon Cafe & Pastry Shop, North Sydney
- 6 PM
- Slowcoaster with special guest Brian Cathcart - Embers Southern Barbeque, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $12 advance, $15 at the door
Various - Heritage Day Celebrations - 2015
Hello,Nova Scotia has new Holiday this year, Heritage Day. In celebration several locations are having events. Check out below for some festivities.
*Rescheduled to February 22*
Louisbourg Celebrates: Heritage Day
Sunday, February 22 from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM.
- Special focus on 50 years of the Canadian flag. Test your knowledge with a flag quiz, sing the national anthem during the raising of the flag and get some fresh air with our first ever played Capture the Flag game.
- Warm up beside the campfire in the King's Bastion courtyard with marshmallow roasting and Heritage hot chocolate. Bring a picnic and your snowshoes. Audio-guided tours of the grounds will also be available.
Two Rivers Wildlife Park - Heritage Day Activities
- Free Wagon Rides from 1 PM - 3 PM with Regular Park Admission
- Canteen will be open
- Weather Permitting: Coasting, Skating, Animal Trail Open, Cross Country Skiing & Snow Shoeing
- Park open from 10 AM - 5 PM
- For more information: (902) 727-2483
Free Skating and Swimming in CBRM
- Skating
- 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM. Centre 200, Sydney
- 10 AM - 11:30 AM Sydney Mines Community Centre
- 1:20 PM - 2:20 PM Emera Centre, North Sydney
- 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM County Arena, Coxheath
- 2 PM - 3 PM New Waterford Arena
- 2 PM - 3 PM Dan K Stevens Arena, Eskasoni
- 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Dominion Rink
- Swimming
- 1 PM - 3 PM Cape Breton Family YMCA
Other Free Skates
- 2 PM - 3 PM Free Skate In Louisdale, at the Richmond Arena
- 3 PM - 4PM Free Family Fun Skate
- Al MacInnis Sports Centre, Port Hood
- Mabou Athletic Centre, Mabou
- Dr. Bernie MacLean Cultural Centre, Inverness
Cape Breton Music Roundup #23 - February 12 - February 14 2015
Hey All,
The weekend of love is upon us. We decided to only have a couple of Valentine's recommendations as we already have a Valentine's Day Events and Specials post, so head on over and check that out for a more complete list of Valentine's related activities. Our weekly recos start as they often do with a great show at Governor's. Friday night brings our top recommendation with hip-hop group City Natives bringing their Red City East Coast Tour to Club 418. This is a great chance to check out a top notch group. Saturday we have a couple of V-Day recommendations as well as a great fundraiser featuring Eddie Cummings in Mabou. Our full list of event's can be found and Music Guide Cape Breton.
YouTube Playlist will be up later today.
- Thursday February 12 2015
- Carmen Townsend, Danny MacNeil & Blair Lucas - Governor’s Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- An early weekend recommendation as we skipped one last week, to check out this great songwriters circle featuring Carmen Townsend, Danny MacNeil and Blair Lucas at Governor's Pub. Start of a great weekend of shows at Governor's (like most weeks).
- Friday February 13 2105
- Red City East Coast Tour 2015 with City Natives - Club 418, Sydney
- 9:30 PM
- $10
- This is our top recommendation for the weekend. A unique show for the Island so a chance to get out and take it some talent you normally wouldn't have the opportunity to see. City Natives put on an excellent high energy show and will be flanked by other great up and coming artists such as Mitchell Bailey, Demikz, Joker and special guest Drezus. Top notch hip-hop, get out and enjoy.
- Saturday February 14 2015
- Valentine' Bash with Highway 125 - Main Event and Jiggers Lounge, Glace Bay
- 10 PM
- Highway 125 back at the Main Event for this Valentine's Day blowout. If you and someone special are looking to rock up your Valentine's Day or if you are a solo warrior seeking some great tunes, this is your show.
- Valentune's day with Alicia Penney, Billie Yvette Rogers & Carolyn Lionais - The Lyceum, Sydney
- 6:30 PM
- $7
- Three beautiful voices will be filling the air at the Lyceum in Sydney for Valentune's Day. Alicia Penney, Billie Yvette Rogers and Carolyn Lionais will be performing.
- The Eddie Cummings Band - Community Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall, Mabou
- 9 PM
- $15
- A great show/great cause event. The Eddie Cummings Band will be rocking Mabou in support of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada. If you are in the area this is a must show.
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #21 - January 29 - January 31 2015
Hello again all!
Well after the n'or easter' dumped plenty of snow, ice, rain and general malaise on the area the weekend is here to warm you up. Some truly excellent shows this weekend including the continuation of The Songbird Series in Little Narrows with Rosa and Beech Hill as well as an amazing lineup for a rock show at Governor's on Thursday night. Get ready to get your weekend started early. Below are our top recommendations for the weekend and as always check out our Music Guide Cape Breton for our complete list of shows.
- Thursday January 29, 2015
- Like a Motorcycle with Hash Jesus & Lady Slippers - Governor's Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- What a show to kickoff the early weekend. Hard rocking Like a Motorcycle will be hitting the studio to record a new album but before that they will be taking names and kicking ass at Governor's backed by Hash Jesus and Lady Slippers this is our top recommendation of the weekend so make sure to get out and get your weekend started early.
- Friday January 30, 2015
- Richard Wood & Gordon Belsher - Old Triangle Irish Alehouse, Sydney
- 7 PM
- No Cover Charge
- A personal favourite duo here, Richard Wood and Gordon Belsher put on quite the live show. Upbeat tunes that will keep you moving mixed with some great on stage personality. They are playing several shows at the Old Triangle over this weekend, get out to one of them, you won't regret it.
- Saturday January 31 2015
- Rosa and Beech Hill - Little Narrows Community Centre, Little Narrows
- 7 PM
- $15
- The Songbird Series continues in Little Narrows with Rosa and Beech Hill performing in this intimate setting. The Dynamic Dingwall Sisters Emily and Jennifer are multifaceted musicians who put on an amazing show. Also performing on this show is Mabou folk band Beech Hill. This is shaping up to be a must show.
- Kristen Shaw, Haillee Lefort and Hilda Chaisson - West Mabou Hall, West Mabou
- 10 PM
- $8
- The fiddles will flying in West Mabou on Saturday Night. A great show featuing Kristen Shaw, Haillee Lefort and Hilda Chaisson backing on Piano. With Shaw and Lefort lighting it up on the fiddle this is the kind of show that chases the cold Cape Breton winters night away.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #10 - October 30 - November 1 2014
Quite the variety of shows going on for the Halloween weekend. Thursday night kicks it all of with a couple of big shows, Lennie Gallant release party and Cape Breton Smile on the second of two evening performances in Sydney. Friday brings us no shortage of great shows especially in Sydney but fear not for those who will be elsewhere, plenty of great Halloween shows and dances, you can get a list at Music Guide Cape Breton. Then more great shows on Saturday including a great fundraiser in Sydney. Check out our recommendations below:
Cape Breton Music Roundup 10 YouTube Playlist
Thursday, October 30, 2014
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- Thursday October 30 2014
- Lennie Gallant - Membertou Trade And Convention Center, Membertou
- 7 PM
- $25.00 advance, Table of 8: $175.00, $27.50 at the door
- Come out and help celebrate the launch of his latest album, "Live Acoustic at the Carleton" and new book “Peter’s Dream”, a collaboration with visual artist and sibling Karen Gallant.
- Cape Breton Smile - Highland Arts Theatre, Sydney
- 8 PM
- $42
- If you didn't have a chance to catch it this summer in Baddeck, come out and enjoy this show featuring top local talent and a selection of songs to match. Both an audio and visual show, a must for fans of Cape Breton culture.
- Friday October 31 2014
- Black Tooth Grinn Halloween Horror Show - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $10
- Black Tooth Grinn along with Rad& Subtract and John Paul and the Grassfire will be cranking the spooks and amps up to eleven with this Halloween show at the Fox Den. So get wired up on Halloween treats and join in with the mayhem.
- Creepy Beats - Governor’s Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- Looking for some electronic fun on Halloween, Governor's Pub will be featuring the creepy beats of Wobblefish, Spindyl, Jake Florian and Dirt Squirrel and Gatza. A high energy event for those who need to burn off the sugary Halloween candy.
- The Stogies, The Fourth Well - Carriage House Lounge, Port Hawkesbury
- 9 PM
- The Stogies back on our list again this week. This time a double CD release party with the Fourth Well. This is a great chance to rock your way through Halloween.
- Saturday November 1 2014
- Sweet Jazz Fundraiser - St. Patrick's Church Museum, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $20
- After all the Halloween excitement of Halloween come out and get down with Chris McDonald, Trombone James Munroe and special guest Janice Esther Tulk. A museum fundraiser, it's going to be great tunes for a great cause, so this is is highly recommended show to check out this weekend.
- Robert Bouchard, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 47, St Peter's
- 9 PM
- $10
- Need your country fix for the weekend, check out Robert Bouchard at the Legion Branch 47 in St Peter's. A great way to send out October and begin November with a Merle Haggard sound.
- Ian MacDougall & Mac Morin - West Mabou Hall, West Mabou
- 10 PM
- $8
- A great way to get your November started on the west side of the Island. Ian MacDougall and Mac Morin will be helming this round and square dance, so put on your dancing boots and get yourself on the floor.
- Halloween Hangover - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydeny
- 10 PM
- Another great show at the Fox Den for the Halloween weekend featuring The Wazoo, Stepwise and The Bazooka Joe Comicz. If you have any energy left from the night before or even if you don't, a great way to spend your Saturday night.
**Special Non-Music Weekend Shoutout!! ***
- The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger
- Thursday October 30 - Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $10
- Popcorn and Pop provided.
- Cape Breton's own cult horror movie The Legend of the Psychotic Forest Ranger is getting a special Halloween screening at the Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science. Not suitable for kids but fun for everyone else. If you haven't taken in The Psychotic Forest Ranger then you must get out and check this out, if you have, we'll you probably already have your tickets.
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.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #6 - October 2 - October 5 2014
Seem as though the old Industrial Cape Breton area is getting more mention that other parts of the Island this week, and a bit last week as well. I think this will be changing in the next couple of weeks as Celtic Colours ramps up and launches in the next two weeks. As always more shows can be found on our Music Guide Cape Breton page, which is updated often so check back often to see what great shows are going on around the Island. Make sure to check out below as well for a great pseudo music event happening Saturday night.
- Thursday October 2 2014
- Lyrics & Laughter - Louisbourg Playhouse, Louisbourg
- 8 PM
- $23, Students/Seniors - $20, Children 6 to 12 - $10
- Lyrics and Laughter returns to the Louisbourg Playhouse for a three night run starting on Thursday. Fiddler Colin Grant, vocalist Michelle Hollohan, singer/songwriter Jason MacDonald, and pianist Adam Young are the returning lineup this time and will bringing their usual spirited performance back for these three shows.
- Michael Dalton with special guest Colette Deveaux - Governors Pub, Sydney
- 10:30 PM
- $7, 19+
- Michael Dalton brings his folky stylings to Governors for an evening performance ranging from quiet, finger picking ballads to energetic, bluesy outbursts.
- Friday October 3 2014
- Greg MacPherson w/ Justin Vallis & Morgan Currie and Emilee Sorrey - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $10
- Multiple Polaris Prize nominee Greg MacPherson brings his intense live performance to Sydney in support of his latest release Fireball. The show also features locals Justin Vallis and Morgan Currie as well Emillee Sorrey of P.E.I.s Colour Code.
- Saturday October 4 2014
- C.B. Searchlight Finalists On Stage - Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- 7 PM
- Hosted by The Magic Ranch, of C.B. Selfie, this event features Cape Breton Winners Ragged Mane and last years winner Mark Boutlier as well as Gayle Lahey & Dragonfly Frequency, Tess Carrigan, The Norfolks, Lena Murphy, and Wendy Owens Abbott. Along with special guests, Amy and Rachel Beck 2013 winners of PEI Searchlight. This should be a great event with a full night of music.
- Sunday October 5 2014
- Rodney MacDonald & Friends - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 4 PM
- $8
- Rodney and Friends at the Red Shoe Pub for a late afternoon show, great way to close out the weekend. Make sure to check it out if you are in the area.
- **Non Music Shoutout**
- Welcome to Cape Breton Launch - Fox Den Bar and Grill
- 9PM
- Not really music related per se although will feature sets by dj mattmaclean, dTox, and The Full Effect. Come out and support Tar Pond Productions as they launch the second season of Welcome to Cape Breton, a hilarious web series shot in Cape Breton about Cape Breton. For more info and episodes see the Welcome To Cape Breton Website
Cape Breton Music Roundup #5 - September 25 - September 28 2014
A couple of great fundraisers headline the top shows on the Island this weekend, a great chance to get out, hear some great tunes and support some great causes. Lots going on, so for this first week of autumn make sure to check out Music Guide Cape Breton for the complete list of events we have listed.- Thursday September 25 2014
- David Rankin - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 9 PM
- $8
- A great show to kick off Autumn in a great location. If you are anywhere nearby, get out to this one, even if you're not nearby, get out and enjoy the start of fall properly.
- Friday September 26 2014
- Country Explosion - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $35 each. Tables of 10 for $300
- This fundraiser for feral and abandoned cats features 'Gone Country' performing from 9 PM - 1 AM as well as line dancing lessons and a silent auction. Get out to support our furry friends as well as have a great time.
- JP Cormier, Dwayne Côté, Howie MacDonald - The Normaway Inn & The Barn, Margaree Valley
- 8PM
- $10 at the door
- The 3 Fiddler Concert Ceilidh at The Barn sounds like a great way to spend the first Friday of Fall.
- Pretty Archie with Danny MacNeil - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Cost: NA
- The bluegrass sounds of Pretty Archie headline this great show at the Fox Den. Nothing like some banjo and harmonies to send off the Summer and kickoff the harvest season
- Saturday September 27 2014
- We Unite! Saturdays: Soho Ghetto/John-Paul and the Grassfire/Citywalk and Robbie Simms - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Cost: NA
- Halifax based Indie-folk / pop musicians Soho Ghetto will be taking their big harmonies and hook laden anthems with them to Sydney and the Fox Den. They will be supported by local indie rockers John Paul and the Grassfire, Mark Butlier and Citywalk as well as Robbie Simms of We Are The Sparks and Aries Latitude. Another great Saturday night show at the Fox Den.
- Sunday September 28 2014
- 5th Annual Cancer Patient Care Benefit Concert - Membertou Trade & Convention Centre, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $27.50
- Another great fundraiser, another great show. This event features performances by Dave Gunning, Coig, Buddy Mac Donald ,Blues Merchants, Gillian Head and Dano Paul, Brandon Johnson & Friends as well as James Munroe, Joe Waye Jr. ,"Red Mike " Mac Donald & Johnny Hawkins performing during the wine and cheese. Make sure to check this out.
- ** All Weekend Shoutout **
- Rowdy Dow - Old Triangle, Sydney
- Apparently serving as the 'artist in residence' for the Old Triangle this weekend. Rowdy Dow will be playing various sets from Thursday to Saturday Night, including a late afternoon set on Saturday. They're putting in the effort so if you're in the area, check em out.
- 4th Annual Lumière Festival - Around Sydney
- Not necessarily strictly a music event but always quite enjoyable. With events and workshops taking place Thursday and Friday and the Art at Night installations taking place Saturday with the official after party at Flavour on the Water staring at 11 PM. For more info check out the Lumière Festival website. This is a great chance to get out and walk the city, meet other people and generally have a great time. Highly recommend taking at least some of it in.
Cape Breton Music Roundup #4 - September 18 - September 20 2014
Quite a bit going on around the Island this weekend. Since everyone knows the weekend starts on Thursday, let's start with a very busy Thursday and move straight through to a great final performance for a show on Sunday. As always, more showtimes can be found at our Music Guide Cape Breton page.
- Thursday September 18 2014
- Eddie Cummings - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 9 PM
- $8
- Last chance of the season to see Eddie Cummings perform an acoustic set. If you are in the area make sure to get out and check this show out.
- Maxim Cormier - Cape Breton Fudge Co., Sydney
- 7:30 PM
- $12 in advance or $15 at the door
- Join award winning guitarist Maxim Cormier at his release concert for his latest album 'Maxim Cormier 2'. Cormier's acoustic guitar work ranges styles from jazz, blues, folk, classical to traditional Celtic music.
- Murder Murder with Pretty Archie and East Coast Love Story - Govenor's Pub, Sydney
- 10 PM
- $7
- Stellar lineup for an evening of music here. Ontario bluegrass band Murder Murder will be joined by local talents Pretty Archie and East Coast Love Story for a night of high octane twangy-ness. Highly Recommend.
- Friday September 19 2014
- Evans & Doherty - Louisbourg Playhouse
- 8 PM
- $25
- East coast music veterans Evans and Doherty will be bringing their lively blend of traditional, original and contemporary with a liberal sprinkling of stories and humour to the Louisbourg Playhouse
- Saturday September 20 2014
- LouisRocks: Founder's Feast - Fortress of Louisbourg
- 7:30 PM
- $100
- A truly unique experience, 18th century culinary event followed by a concert in the military chapel. Tickets are sold out online, some may still available in select locations, click the link above to see locations.
- We Unite! Saturdays: Static in Action / The High Tide / Rad & Subtract - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
- 10 PM
- NA
- Made up of long time locals band members Harry Doyle, Alicia Penney and Hector Smith of Static in Action will be kicking out the indie/punk rock jams along with fellow locals The High Tide and from out of town Rad & Subtract. This should be a high tempo, high energy evening.
- Sunday September 21 2014
- Portals - The New Dawn Center, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $20
- If you haven't had the chance yet, come check out the final public performance in 2014 of Portals, created and directed By Robyn Cathcart. The show is well worth checking out and this is your last chance.
Celtic Colours 2014 - Schedule
See below for a schedule of events happening for Celtic Colours 2014, around Cape Breton Island. Check back often as we are hoping to get some more info and videos up for some of the dates and performers.For more details on shows, check out our Music Guide Cape Breton web app.
Schedule:
- Friday, October 10th
- The Ties that Bind
- 7:30 PM
- Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre, Port Hawkesbury
- $60/50/40
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $10
- Saturday, October 11th
- Such Devoted Sisters
- 2:00 PM, St. Matthew's United Church, Inverness
- $25
- A Taste of Friendship
- 7:30 PM
- Savoy Theatre, Glace Bay
- $50/40/30
- Friends for Life
- 7:30 PM
- Wagmatcook Culture and Heritage Centre, Wagmatcook
- $30/25
- Kelly’s Dream
- 7:30 PM
- Boularderie School, Boularderie
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Sunday, October 12th
- Pipers’ Ceilidh
- 2:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $30/25
- Bards of the World
- 2:00 PM,
- Cape Breton University Boardmore Playhouse, Sydney
- $40/30/25
- Step Into the Past
- 6:00 PM
- Fortress of Louisbourg Chapel, Louisbourg
- $100
- A Pittance of Time
- 7:30 PM
- Marion Bridge Recreation Centre, Marion Bridge
- $30/25
- Raising the Roof
- 7:30 PM
- Boisdale Volunteer Fire Department, Boisdale
- $30
- Celtic Cabaret
- 7:30 PM
- Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou
- $35/30
- Whycocomagh Gathering
- 7:30 PM
- Whycocomagh Education Centre, Whycocomagh
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Monday, October 13th
- Family Matters
- 2:00 PM
- Christmas Island Fire Hall, Christmas Island
- $20
- Whitney Pier Welcome
- 2:00 PM
- Holy Ghost Ukrainian Church Hall, Sydney
- $30/25
- Buddy’s Birthday Bash
- 7:30 PM
- Judique Community Centre, Judique
- $35/30
- Celtic Cabaret Too
- 7:30 PM
- Membertou Trade and Convention Centre, Membertou
- $35/30
- Putting on Airs
- 7:30 PM
- St. Matthew Wesley United Church, North Sydney
- $30
- From Celtic to Creole
- 7:30 PM
- D'Escousse Civic Improvement Hall, D'Escousse
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Tuesday, October 14th
- Close to the Floor
- 7:30 PM
- Strathspey Place, Mabou
- $35/30/25
- Reunited in l’Acadie
- 7:30 PM
- Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson, Cheticamp
- $30/25
- A Touch of the Irish
- 7:30 PM
- Riverdale Community Centre, Lower River Inhabitants
- $30/25
- Matches Made in Heaven
- 7:30 PM
- Our Lady of Fatima Church, Sydney River
- $30/25
- Orangedale Whistle
- 7:30 PM
- Orangedale United Church , Orangedale
- $25
- The Boys and their Ballads
- 7:30 PM
- Port Morien Legion / Community Center, Port Morien
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Wednesday, October 15th
- Keys to the Cape Breton Piano
- 7:30 PM
- Strathspey Place, Mabou
- $35/30/25
- Strings Across the Miles
- 7:30 PM
- North Highlands Elementary , Aspy Bay
- $30/25
- From Ceòlas to Cape Breton
- 7:30 PM
- St. Mary's Parish Hall, Glendale
- $25
- Louisbourg Crossroads
- 7:30 PM
- Louisbourg Playhouse , Louisbourg
- $35/30/25
- Ceilidh on the Canal
- 7:30 PM
- St. Peter's Lions Club, St. Peter's
- $30/25
- Acadian Welcome
- 7:30 PM
- Étoile de l'Acadie, Sydney
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Thursday, October 16th
- Guitar Summit
- 7:30 PM
- Judique Community Centre, Judique
- $35/30
- Fretless Friendships
- 7:30 PM
- Greenwood United Church , Baddeck
- $25
- Irish Roots & Rhythms
- 7:30 PM
- L'Ardoise Community Centre, L'Ardoise
- $30/25
- Full of Panache
- 7:30 PM
- United Protestant Church of Sydney River, Sydney River
- $30/25
- Brothers and Sisters
- 7:30 PM
- St. Peter's Parish Church, Ingonish
- $25
- Pure Celtic Heart : A Tribute to Maybelle
- 7:30 PM
- Cape Breton Highlands Academy, Belle Côte
- $30/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Friday, October 17th
- Music of the Night: Musique de la nuit
- 5:30 PM
- Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Louisbourg
- $150
- Gigging with the Galway Girl
- 7:30 PM
- Inverness Education Centre/Academy, Inverness
- $30/25
- Feisty Friends
- 7:30 PM
- Highland Village Church, Iona
- $25
- String Fever
- 7:30 PM
- St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Sydney Mines
- $30
- Tunes for all Time
- 7:30 PM
- Big Pond Community Fire Hall, Big Pond
- $30/25
- Celtic Pub
- 9:00 PM
- Baddeck Volunteer Fire Department Community Centre, Baddeck
- $25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
- Saturday, October 18th
- Dancing Up a Suête
- 2:00 PM
- Place des arts Père Anselme Chiasson, Cheticamp
- $30/25
- In Good Hands
- 2:00 PM
- St. Mary's Parish Hall, Mabou
- $25
- The Cape Breton Fiddlers
- 2:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $30/25
- Together Again: Natalie’s Reunion
- 7:30 PM
- Centre 200, Sydney
- $60/50/40/25
- Festival Club
- 11:00 PM
- Colaisde Na Gàidhlig/Gaelic College, St. Ann's
- $20 / $10 with concert ticket stub
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #2 - September 5 - September 6 2014
A great mix for this first weekend in September, a reminder you can check out Music Guide Cape Breton for listings of even more shows for the weekend.
- Friday September 5 2014
- Colin Grant - Red Shoe Pub, Mabou
- 9 PM
- $8
- Colin Grant brings his lively and passionate fiddle playing to the Red Shoe Pub in Mabou. This will be a great show to kick off your weekend and your September.
- Mark Boutilier with Citywalk Live with special guests Echo - Cape Breton Fudge Company, Sydney
- 7 PM
- $6
- Looking for the cafe vibe? Check out singer-songwriter Mark Boutlier and his band Citywalk as well as a performance from Port Hawkesbury's Echo to ease you into your weekend.
- Saturday September 6 2014
- The Goin's On - Louisbourg Playhouse
- 8 PM
- $18
- The trio of Cape Breton Musicians Anita MacDonald, Jason MacDonald and Adam Young bring their mix of old and new Celtic sounds to the Louisbourg Playhouse. A great show for the first weekend of September.
- We Unite! Saturdays: Partycat /Thirty Aught Six/At Death's Door - Fox Den Bar, Sydney
- 10 PM
- Looking for something a bit louder and more uptempo, the We Unite! shows continue at the Fox Den in Sydney featuring Toronto's Partycat, Thirty Aught Six and Sydney's own At Death's Door. Sounds like a headbangers delight.
- All Weekend Shoutout!
- 12th Annual Membertou Powwow
- This event will be going on all weekend. Come out and see some great aboriginal drumming and dancing while taking in some great culture.
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. *
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