Colin Gillis is a singer-songwriter born and raised in Sydney. His storytelling and his heartfelt words are sure to pull you in and leave you wanting to hear more. His songwriting finds the beauty and hardships in the everyday. Colin has spent the last decade (and counting) writing, recording, touring, and entertaining crowds with popular Cape Breton band Pretty Archie, playing bass and harmonica.
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Next Date: Aug 16, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
Come “Race Through Time” on August 16, 2025, at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site. This race takes you 12 kilometres between...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Jun 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
It’s always a good time at the Baddeck Legion, one of KitchenFest!’s regular locales. At a pub night, you can expect lively tune...
Next Date: Jul 20, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Theatre Baddeck’s production of Ed’s Garage, by Dan Needles, tells the story of former cattle farmer, Peter, who arriv...
Next Date: Jun 21, 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...
Next Date: Oct 4, 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 ...
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