Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace Bay and Middle River—has been playing as a lead guitarist for many bands since the age of 14, most notably Spyder and Evolution. His vast repertoire of current, popular songs and old favourites, combined with his mastery of guitar, keeps him in demand as a solo artist, in duos, and a number of local bands, including his new group Sonic Highway.
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Next Date: Aug 29, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Huntington
The 12th annual Acoustic Roots Festival is scheduled for August 29 to 31. Held on the 500-acre site of Two Rivers Wildlife Park, the fe...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Every year for the past 20 years, over the Canadian Thanksgiving weekend, the Fibre Festival showcases members of the South Haven Guil...
Next Date: Jul 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
ELYSE AERYN is picking up speed with her nostalgic brand of alt-country/rock, wrapping up a wild 2024 as Music Nova Scotia’s Entertainer o...
Next Date: Jun 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicia...
Next Date: Jun 4, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
To help break up the work week, the Black Diamond offers an unplugged and open mic session on Wednesday evenings. Hosted by Shane O’Handle...
Next Date: Jun 3, 2025
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...
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