Date: May 3, 2025
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.
7-10pm
Next Date: May 31, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: New Waterford
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: Aug 23, 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 ...
Next Date: Jul 13, 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 ...
Next Date: Jun 14, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Planted at the crossroads of roots and soul, six-time ECMA winner Charlie A’Court possesses a mighty voice, fierce guitar work and contemp...
Next Date: May 6, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: New Waterford
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: Apr 30, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
Stop in at the Baddeck Library for a weekly Letter Writing Social. The Library supplies the pens, beautiful stationery, stamps, and a quiet ...
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