Thirdwheel at the Inverness Legion
Next Date: May 17, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Inverness
Thirdwheel is a 5-piece cover band based out of Sydney. They play ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s classic rock, a little country, and few ...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean
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. Stephanie MacDonald has been playing fiddle and step dancing her whole life. A long-time member of the Cape Breton Fiddlers’ Association, she regularly performs at square dances, concerts, ceilidhs, weddings and community events. Renowned for her piano talents, Susan MacLean comes from a deeply musical background and also plays fiddle and composes tunes. Tickets are on sale at the door between 5 and 7pm. Admission includes tea and locally baked oatcakes. Cash only. Reservations recommended.
$15 adults / $10 children | 7:30pm
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Amigos at the Ashby Legion
Next Date: May 2, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Amigos is an acoustic/electric duo featuring Gerald Aucoin and Kenny MacLeod that plays a great selection of tunes from the 1960s and ‘70s...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Margie Beaton & Dawn Beaton & Jason Roach
Next Date: Sep 8, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton ...
Baddeck Gathering Céilidh: Gillian Head & Jason Roach
Next Date: Oct 6, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
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Spring Fling with the Relatives at the Pier Legion
Next Date: May 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Relatives is a Mi’kmaw music group featuring lead vocalist Darren Stevens with his brother Robert on bass and cousin Tom Sylliboy on g...
Sonic Highway at Daniel's Alehouse and Eatery
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Sonic Highway is Dan McCarthy, Brian Doyle, Joe MacLeod, and Danny Lockwood. These four musicians have played, recorded, and/or toured with ...
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