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: May 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The Jackson/Wilson/Ciurcovich Trio is Andrew Jackson (trombone), Sam Wilson (guitar) and Gabriella Ciurcovich (upright bass). Individua...
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: Aug 2, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
The 31st Annual Louisbourg Crab Festival will take place on Saturday, August 2nd on the waterfront in the historic community of Louisbourg, ...
Next Date: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
MY SON THE HURRICANE is a multi-horn, multi-drummer, multi-singer brass funk beast from Niagara, Ontario. The 12-piece brass-dance crew has ...
Next Date: Jul 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
CLASSIFIED returns to Wentworth Park for the first time since 2017 with new sounds, new songs, and a new show in tow. Hailed by The Chronicl...
Next Date: Jul 16, 2025
Big Wave Summer Festival is a community-based series of events including Strawberry Tea, Square Dance, Poker Run, live local entertainment, ...
Cape Breton Island invites all golf lovers to hit the greens this summer! Be sure to look "fore" the opening date and book your tee time. We will see you there.
While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
The annual Guitar Summit concert serves as an obvious showcase for these world-class pickers, but this wealth of talent inevitably shines through in concerts throughout each Festival.
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
As the crisp autumn air settles over Cape Breton Island, the landscape transforms into a vibrant tapestry of red, orange and gold. This season is the perfect time to explore the Island's natural beauty, rich culture and warm hospitality.
Cape Breton Island Ambassador Ashley George was selected by Explore Canada as an official ambassador for her home province of Nova Scotia.
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
When Cape Breton Island dons its blanket of snow, it transforms into a winter wonderland bursting with adventure and serene beauty.
The unofficial capital of Cape Breton is filled with plenty of fun activities for everyone. With the world’s largest fiddle as a crown jewel, you’ll be surprised by what you find here.
