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.


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Cape Breton Music Roundup #35 - May 8 2015 - May 9 2015



Hey Folks, we've got some great recommendations for this week, so read on and make sure to get out and take in a show or two.
Friday night our recommendations start after work with an after work party at Daniel's featuring local favorite Wills Addiction.  The Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre scores another great event, this time with Newfoundland singer-songwriter Ron Hynes. Back in Sydney at Embers we have coming from Halifax, indie rockers Mauno along with locals John Gill and Victor Tomiczek.
Saturday starts off with a special event. As part of the first Nova Scotia Craft Beer Week, check out Donal MacLennan at Big Spruce Brewing which is running a Craft Beer Event for the day. After that, you can make the quick trip down the road to Baddeck and the Bras d'Or Yacht Club for an afternoon matinee with Cyril MacPhee. Our top recommendation for the weekend is also our final for the week, the 10th Annual Estwood Davidson Memorial Bursary Concert at the Lion's Hall in St. Peter's. This show has a great lineup featuring Howie MacDonald, Patrick Gillis, Hilda Chiasson-Cormier, Donnie Campbell, Robert J Bouchard, Mckayla MacNeil, Myles Davidson, Harold Davidson and Donna Marie DeWolfe. What a show!
As always you can get our full list of shows at Music Guide Cape Breton and check below for links to the shows as well as our weekly YouTube playlist.

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Cape Breton Music Roundup #27 - March 12 2015 - March 15 2015 and St. Patrick's Day


It's starting to look a little Irish out there with St. Patrick's Day right around the corner. In that vein we've decided to include Tuesday's St. Patrick's day event's in this roundup. We start off recommendations however on Thursday night in Sydney Mines with Cape Breton Country Workhorse, Michael Lloyd at the Firemen's Centre in Sydney Mines. We follow that up on Friday night with Cape Breton expats The Gold Coast returning to the Island with support from The High Tide and Danny MacNeil Band. If you are looking to make it a full evening and night at Governor's Buddy MacDonald will be hosting the after work party. Down the road at the Highland Arts Theatre is great show to get your St. Patrick's Day weekend rolling, Evans and Doherty will be kicking out some Irish classics to get your weekend going. Saturday has a great show, great cause event going on at the Sandbar Lounge in Dominion with Singing for Shelter, a fundraiser and awareness raising event for homelessness. Saturday is just littered with St. Patrick's Day events, we've listed what we have below including a great show with Rob MacLean, Buddy MacDonald and Cyril MacPhee at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre. We have a few shows listed for actual St. Paddy's day on Tuesday, check back often for updates and make sure to check out our Music Guide Cape Breton for our full listing of shows on St. Patrick's Day and throughout the week.


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Cape Breton Music Roundup #24 - February 20 - February 21 2015



Well with no sign of the weather letting up, the least you can do for yourself is get out and treat yourself to one of the excellent shows happening around the Island this weekend. Crowdis Bridge in Whycocomagh is our top recommendation for the weekend. Murder, Murder and Eastcoast Love Story will be in town this weekend stomping up Governor's. A hard rocking Friday night at Embers follows up a great after work party at Daniel's. Check our recos below and check out our full list of shows at Music Guide Cape Breton.

  • Saturday February 21 2015
    • Murder Murder with East Coast Love Story & Jordan Musycsyn - Governor's Pub, Sydney
      • 10:30 PM
      • $8
      • Hailing from Sudbury is the six piece, self described as a Bloodgrass band, Murder Murder. With songs filled with bluegrass, outlaw country and murder ballads, this is truly a unique sound. Joining them will be Moncton's high octane folk, Eastcoast Love Story. Opening the night will be local favourite Jordan Musycsyn.
    • Crowdis Bridge - Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
      • 9 PM
      • $20
      • Our top recommendation for the weekend is a great show from the excellent bluegrass, folk trio Crowdis Bridge. The thoughtful harmonies and old-tyme vibe should help break through the winter blues so if you are in the area make sure to get it to this one

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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 #13 - November 20 - November 22 2014



Another great weekend of music around the Island. Featuring a double shot of the Stanfields as well as a couple of great fundraiser shows on Saturday, this is a busy weekend for music around the Island.  For a complete list of shows we have check out Music Guide Cape Breton.  As always, our recommendations for the weekend are below.

  • Thursday November 20 2014
    • Songwriters Session with Dave Sampson, Carmen Townsend and Decota McNamara - Governor's Pub, Sydney
      • 10:30 PM
      • $7
      • Great chance to kick off another early weekend at Governor's with this songwriter's sessions featuring great local talents Dave Sampson, Carmen Townsend and Decota McNamara.
  • Friday November 21 2014
    • The Stanfields - 3 L'Arche Lane, Whycocomagh
      • 7 PM
      • $7
      • A double dose of The Stanfields is coming to the Island this week.  First show is happening at L'Arche Cape Breton on Friday evening and the second is at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Center on Saturday Night.  The cost for the Saturday night show is $20 and starts at $9.  With a unique sound and a great live show, these are high recommendations for the weekend.
    • Crowdis Bridge with Jordan Musycsyn - Governor's Pub, Sydney
      • 10:30 PM
      • $8
      • Come out for an evening of foot stopping, hand clapping country blues and bluegrass featuring local quartet Crowdis Bridge and Jordan Musycsn. An excellent chance to kick back and enjoy some great folk tunes or get up and dance the night away.
    • The Relatives - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
      • 9 PM
      • $10
      • The Relatives have been rocking since the 80's. Their 1999 debut album "Shining Star" was nominated for Best Aboriginal Group Award in 2000. Get out and enjoy this long-time local group at the Fox Den on Friday night.
  • Saturday November 22 2014
    • North Side East Bay Ceilidh - North Side East Bay Fire Hall, Northside East Bay
      • 7 PM
      • Food Drive Donation
      • With a great lineup of musicians to play and a simple food drive donation to get in, this is another great show for a great cause kind of event. With featured performers including Rodney MacDonald, this is a great way to Ceilidh your Saturday.
    • Autism Rocks - Steel City Sports Bar, Sydney
      • 2 PM
      • $10
      • Yet another great lineup with a great cause on the Island this weekend.  Autism rocks is running all day (2 PM - 2 AM) at the Steel City. Featuring acts such as Black and Grey, Rock Ryder, Alter Ego and many more this is great way to rock your Saturday up and contribute to a great cause at the same time.
    • Belkolora Quintet - Coloratura Art Gallery, Indian Brook
      • 7 PM
      • $25
      • If you are looking for something very unique with a great atmosphere on the Island this weekend, this show is for you. Featuring five of the most talented musicians on the Island Laurie Gorman on clarinet, Richard MacAulay on flute, Peter MacDonald on piano, Barb Stetter on oboe, Jenny Tingley on harp and flute coming together to create and develop their multi-coloured sound.
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Various - Cape Breton Christmas Craft Shows

We are going to try and do a roundup of the craft shows happening around the Island for Christmas. We have a couple listed below but we are going to try and list more as we hear about them, so check back often and if you know of one not listed feel free to mention it in the comments.
  • Holiday Treasures Craft Show
    • Horizon Achievement Centre, 780 Upper Prince St, Sydney
      • Friday November 14
        • 5 PM - 8 PM
      • Saturday November 15
        • 11 AM - 5 PM
      • Sunday November 16
        • 11 AM - 4 PM 
      • $1, Children under 10 free
      • Canteen Service
        • Homemade soups, Lasagna, Sandwiches, Pies, Tea Biscuits, Cinnamon Rolls, Tea, Coffee and more
      • Hourly Door Prizes
      • Sewing, Knitting, Preserves, Chocolate, Decor, Baking and More
  • A Holiday Affair: Gifts Made with Passion
    • Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design, 322 Charlotte St, Sydney
      • Friday November 21
        • 5 PM - 8 PM
          • Shopping, Wine and Appies
      • Saturday November 22
        • 10 AM - 5 PM
          • Muisc, Coffee and Shoping
      • Featuring 
        • Peter Bauer Jewellery
        • Bellmeade Farm Shoppe
        • Big Hill Shoppe
        • Wildlife Pottery
  •  Christmas at the Port
    • Joan Harris Cruise Pavilion, 60 Esplanade, Sydney
      • Friday November 21
        • 4 PM - 9 PM
      • Saturday November 22
        • 10 AM - 8 PM
      • Food vendors, crafts and more
      • Santa!
      • Donations in support of Salvation Army
  • Annual Middle River Home & School Tea Sale
    • Middle River Community Hall, 2656 Cabot Trail, Middle River
      • Saturday November 22
        • 2 PM - 4 PM
      • Home baking, crafts, silent auction, tea room and much more
  • Annual Christmas Elves' Fair
    • Inverness County Centre For The Arts, 16080 Highway 19, Inverness
      • Sunday November 24
        • 10 AM - 4PM
      • 30+ Vendors
        • Jewelry, Baked Goods, Photography, Quilts, Candles, Soaps, Greeting Cards, Pottery, Wood Art and More.
  • Annual One Stop Holiday Shop
    • New Waterford Legion - Plummer Ave, New Waterford
      • Sunday November 30
        • 11 AM - 3 PM
      • Shopping made easy this holiday season.
      • Purchase on the spot and/or place your order with amazing local vendors!
      • Lots of great vendors!
        • Kar's Fashion Jewelry
        • For Goodness CAKE!
        • Epicure By Joan
        • Mary Mullins Bells
        • AVON
        • Shannon's Esthetics
        • Party Lite
        • Cathy Timmons
        • Peg's Posh & Prettys
        • Chantel's Hobbies & Gifts
        • Younique
        • George Campbell's Wooden Christmas Crafts
        • Tania Nicholas Christmas Crafts
        • Nancy Dickie Christmas crafts 
      • There will also be a basket raffle and door prizes!  
  • Knox Ladies Guild Annual Christmas Sale
    • Knox Hall, Grant St, Baddeck
      • Saturday December 6
        • 11 AM
      • Home baking, candy crafts, white elephant table and take out luncheon.
  • Christmas Market
    • Whycocomagh Education Centre
      • Saturday December 6
        • 12 PM - 4 PM
      • Great selection of gifts and personal items
  • Christmas Tea and Sale
    • Boisdale Fire Hall, Boisdale
      • Sunday, December 7
        • 2 PM - 4 PM
      • Many great vendors, including a bake table
      • $5
      • For more info call 902-871-2471
  • Christmas in Christmas Island
    • Christmas Island Fire Hall, Christmas Island
      • Saturday, December 13
        • 10 AM - 2 PM
      • Flea Market and Craft Sale 
      • $1
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Cape Breton Music Roundup #11 - November 7 - November 8 2014



No Thursday shout-outs this weekend but the weekend as a whole has a variety of eclectic sounds all over the Island. From some great singer-songwriters on the central part of the Island to the hip hop in the Bay and some supremely talented musicians on Saturday, the Island has something for everyone this weekend. As always check out Music Guide Cape Breton for a complete list of shows and check our recommendations below.

Checkout the YouTube playlist for this week.
  • Friday November 7 2014
    • The Songbird Series wtih Catherine MacLellan -  Little Narrows Community Centre, Little Narrows
      • 7 PM
      • $15
      • Designed to mimic the intimate setting and mood of a house concert, The Songbird Series is definitely going to be a unique experience. The first singer-songwriter in the Series is Catherine MacLellan from PEI, touring in support of her latest The Raven's Sun.  With only 60 seats available, get your tickets now.
    • Keith Mullins - Bras d'Or Yacht Club, Baddeck
      • 8 PM
      • Making a last stop on the Island before heading off to Music Nova Scotia shows in Truro, Keith Mullins at the Bras d'Or Yacht Club in Baddeck is a great way to get the weekend under way.
    • Jofo with Mitchell Bailey - Main Event, Glace Bay
      • 10:30 PM
      • $10
      • Do you have enough live hip-hop in your life? If the answer is no then I have the solution, Jofo with Mitchell Bailey at the Main Event. With a unique blend of pop and hip hop, Jofo is carving out his own sound. If you've never been to a show like this, then it's a must do, hip hop shows like these are high energy, high danceability and high fun.
    • The Motorleague with The Dying Arts and Dead Skanks - Fox Den Bar and Grill, Sydney
      •  10 PM
      • If you attend this show. It will be a good time (sung to the chorus of We are Chemical). Yes I know it's awful, my lyrics, not the Motorleague of course but the sentiment is correct, this will be an excellent show. Supported by the Dying Arts from Toronto and Dead Skanks, this seems like an excellent way to rock up your Friday Night.
  • Saturday November 8 2014
    • Dave Gunning - Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre, Whycocomagh
      • $20
      • 8 PM
      • Veteran East Coast signer-songwriter Dave Gunning is bringing his engaging and charismatic show to the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre. Dave's celtic/folk styling have been both award winning and a constant ear pleaser to anyone who's listened. A top recommend for the weekend for sure.
    • Dan MacCormack - Cape Breton Fudge Co, Sydney
      • 8 PM
      • $10
      • Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dan MacCormack will be bringing his pedal steel, banjo, mandolin and fiddle to the Cape Breton Fudge Co in support of his debut album Symphony of Ghosts. A laid back and thoughtful sound and a great way to ease into a Saturday night.
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Various - Santa Claus Parade / Christmas Tree Lighting - 2014


Holy Holiday Celebrations Cape Breton Island! Looking for information on the various Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Tree Lighting's happening around the Island, check out below.  There are many great events planned around the Island, we're looking to update the list as we get more information on each parade so check back often for more info, or if you don't see information for your area posted yet.

More Cape Breton Christmas Events

SYDNEY MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, November 15th
  • Formation: 1:30 PM - Shore Road near corner of Main Street
  • Kick Off: 2 PM
  • Parade Route: From Shore Road, left onto Main Street, along Main to McKay Street turning left into the parking lot of Holy Family Parish Hall for disbursement. After parade you are invited to the Holy Family Parish Hall on Main Street for awards ceremony and to meet with Santa. Storm date is November 16th
INGONISH - North of Smokey Parade of Lights - Saturday, November 22nd
  • Kick Off: 6PM
  • Parade Route: St. Peter’s Parish Hall to Keltic Lodge Resort and Spa
LOUISBOURG - Parade & Christmas Tree Light-Up - Friday, November 28th
  • Formation: 6 PM – George D. Lewis
  • Kick Off: 7 PM
  • Parade Route: Main Street to the Fountain and ending back at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall. (Rain Date- Saturday, November 29th – 7:00 p.m.)
  • Christmas Tree Light-Up & refreshments to follow after parade at the Louisbourg Community Centre/Fire Hall.
SYDNEY - Downtown Sydney Tree Light Celebration - Friday, November 28th
  • Plaza Deck, Civic Centre, Esplanade, Sydney
  • Entertainment, treats for kids, mailboxes for letters to Santa.
SYDNEY - Santa Claus Parade – Saturday, November 29th
  • Formation: 4:30 PM – North end of George Street
  • Kick Off: 6 PM
  • Parade Route:  South along George St., right along Dorchester St., left onto Charlotte St., proceed along Charlotte to Townsend St., proceed along Townsend to George St., left onto George St., north along George to Prince St., right at Prince to Disco St., proceed on Disco to Victoria Rd., north on Victoria Rd. to James St., left onto James St. to Pier Mosque (Formerly Holy Redeemer Parish Centre)
BADDECK - Christmas in Baddeck - Saturday, November 29th
  • Formation: 12:30 PM - Alexander Graham Bell Museum
  • Kick Off: 1 PM
  • Parade Route: From Museum up Chebucto St, left at Bethune's Corner, left again onto Lower Twining St and along Water St up to Chebucot and back to the Museum
  • 4H Group Volunteers will accept food bank donations along route
  • Mr. & Mrs Santa at the Bell Museum after the parade
    • Free candy cane and gift for kids
    • Live Christmas music
    • Free refreshments
DOMINION - Santa Claus Light Parade - Sunday, November 30th 
  • Formation: 3 PM - Duggan St. 
  • Kick Off: 4:15 PM
  • Parade Route:  Commercial St., Royal Ave., King's Rd., Neville St., Reserve, Atlantic St., Mitchell Ave., Commercial St. & return to the Fire Hall for disbursement & award ceremony. 
  • Canada Post Letter Carriers will be collecting children's letters to Santa along the main route.
  • Hot Chocolate and Soup will be served at the Fire Hall following the parade along with the presentations of Parade Awards.
  • Parade Award Categories are: 
    • Fire Chief's Pick
    •  Best Business Entry
    • Best Individual Entry
    • Most Original Entry
    • Overall Best Entry
    • "Most Festive Pet"
WHYCOCOMAGH - Christmas Parade - Friday, December 5th
  • Kick Off: 6:30 PM
  • Parade Route: Along Main St.
  • Christmas Tree light up at St. Andrew's Church following at 7 PM
RESERVE MINES - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
  • Formation: 12 PM on Tompkinsville Street
  • Kick Off: 1 PM
  • Parade Route: Sydney Road, up Main Street to Neville, up Holland, down Centre, back to Main Street Fire Hall for treats
GLACE BAY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
  • Formation: 4:30 PM - Glace Bay Volunteer Fire Hall, 81 Reserve Street
  • Kick Off: 6:30 PM
  • Parade Route: Leaving Fire Hall, down Union St., Commercial St., Brookside St., Park St. Back to Union, then down Reserve Street back to Fire Hall for prizes and hot dogs & treats for children.
NORTH SYDNEY - Santa Parade - Saturday, December 6th
  • Formation: 6 PM - Blowers Street
  • Kick Off: 6:30 PM
  • Parade Route: Pierce St., left onto Regent St., left onto Commercial St., left to Blowers St.
PORT HAWKESBURY - Christmas Parade - Saturday, December 6th
  • Formation: 5 PM - Provincial Building Parking Lot
  • Kick Off: 6 PM
ISLE MADAME - Noel Isle Madame Community Christmas - Saturday, December 6th
  • Lenoir Landing - Isle Madame Waterfront
  • 2 PM - 5 PM
  • Christmas Tree lighting at 4:15
MARION BRIDGE - Christmas Tree Light-up - Sunday, December 7th
  • 6 PM - Mira Manor
  • Santa to follow at the Marion Bridge Recreation Hall Complimentary hot chocolate & cookies will be served 
  • Also serving hot dogs for $1.50 & homemade chili & roll for $5.00
NEW WATERFORD - Christmas Parade and Light Up - Sunday, December 7th
  • Formation: 4:30 PM - near the K.O.C. Hall
  • Parade route departs from lower Plummer Avenue, proceeds up King Street, Emerald Street, down Mahon, to Plummer Avenue ending near the K.O.C. Hall
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society will be collecting non-perishable food item donations along the parade route.
  • Canada Post letter carriers will be collecting letter to Santa. Be sure to have yours ready!
  • Holiday Lights along Plummer Avenue will be illuminated on this evening.
INGONISH - Annual Christmas Tree Lighting - Sunday, December 7th
  • 6:30 PM
  • Front lawn of the Island Inn
  • Christmas cards, cookies and hot chocolate!
  • Food bank donations will be accepted.
PORT HOOD - Lighted Santa Claus Parade - Sunday, December 7th
  • Formation: Parking lot of the Ceilidh Co-op at 5:45 pm
  • Kick Off: 6 PM
  • Parade Route: Begin at the Ceilidh Co-op and go through Port Hood the Court House
  • The lighting of the Christmas tree Parade at Central Park will immediately follow the Parade. There will be hot chocolate and Tim Bits.

LITTLE NARROWS - A Little Narrows Christmas - Monday, December 15th
  • When: 6:30 PM - 8PM
  • What: Local Entertainment, hot chocolate and more.
  • Outdoor Tree Lighting with Santa at 7:30 PM
  • Non-perishable food donations for Barra food bank will be accepted.

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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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