The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh 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 Ceilidh is dedicated. Gillian Head is a fiddler with a sound that exemplifies the spirit and drive of traditional Cape Breton music. With a style all his own, and an unparalleled intensity on the keyboard, Jason Roach is one of the most impressive piano players you will ever hear. Together they’ll keep your toes tapping all night. 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.
Next Date: Dec 26, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Joe Waye returns to the Curling Club for his annual night of Jazz standards for the Holidays with special guests John Hawkins, Bette MacDona...
Next Date: Dec 21, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Fire Valley Fire is a rock ‘n’ roll band hailing from Sydney, Nova Scotia. With deep roots in East Coast music, the band’s col...
Next Date: Dec 27, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Ian MacDougall holds a strange and unassuming presence on the East Coast musical landscape. Fronting his internationally acclaimed, musicall...
Next Date: Dec 14, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Victor Tomiczek is a singer-songwriter from Dominion, Cape Breton. He plays banjo and guitar in The Tom Fun Orchestra and leads the Sydney-b...
Next Date: Dec 3, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Guitar and bass player and singer-songwriter Mike LeLievre hosts the Openest Mic in Sydney, an open forum for musicians of all walks and sty...
Next Date: Dec 5, 2024
A weekly session that takes place at the Blue Mist Tavern in Bras d’Or every Thursday evening, following up on the Rollie’s sess...
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