Open Mic in Christmas Island
Next Date: May 31, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Christmas Island
Come to St. Barra Church & Christmas Island Communities Centre for Open Mic on Saturday. Coffee, tea, and sweets will be served. Everyon...
Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: Andrea Beaton and Buddy MacDonald
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie Wilmot and the late Charlie MacCuspic to whose memory the Baddeck Gathering Céilidh is dedicated. Andrea Beaton comes from a long line of musicians, composers and dancers. She is an award-winning fiddler, tune composer and recording artist who is known for her powerful bow and driving style. Her music, dance and comical stories are sure to delight any audience. Esteemed Cape Breton singer-songwriter Buddy MacDonald has been entertaining audiences for more than 45 years and and his songs have been performed and recorded by artists around the world. Tickets are on sale at the door between 5 and 7pm. Admission includes tea and locally baked oatcakes. Cash only. Reservations recommended. Showtime 7:30pm.
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