Ed Woodsworth’s music career began with award-winning, chart-topping Cape Breton group Realworld who had several releases on local and national radio stations, toured in the Maritimes, Ontario and Quebec, and appeared on a variety of television shows. The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist would go on to study Jazz at St. F.X. University, tour the world with top East Coast performers Ashley MacIsaac’s Kitchen Devils, Gordie Sampson, and Jimmy Rankin, lead his own jazz trio, and give private music lessons in guitar, bass, pedal steel and voice. Ed has worked as a band leader for television and stage productions and been recognized for his work as a producer. In 2016, Ed was the recipient of the Musician’s Achievement award from the East Coast Music Association. As a solo performer, Ed plays guitar and covers of many of the artists he toured and played bass with over the years.
Next Date: Jan 18, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Dominion
The Sandbar will host a benefit in support of the family of their very own Terri and Jason Aucoin who lost their home and its contents in a ...
Next Date: Jan 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Glace Bay
Established in 1980, The Main Event has been a vibrant hub for live entertainment, showcasing talented local artists for over four decades. ...
Next Date: Feb 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
In 1992, A1A won a Jimmy Buffett sound-alike contest for Margaritaville Records and, three years later, Jeff Pike performed with Jimmy Buffe...
Next Date: Feb 1, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Next Date: Jan 19, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Dominion
The Dominion District Community Centre is a hub for ice skating enthusiasts in the area offering a fun and welcoming environment for skaters...
Next Date: Jan 17, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
Not ready to welcome the winter just yet? Destination Cape Breton has you covered. Why not check out a local accommodation with a hot tub or a jacuzzi?
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.
Waterfall Season returns to Cape Breton Island!
As fall blankets Cape Breton Island in brilliant hues, the Island’s culinary scene embraces the season with fresh, seasonal ingredients and comforting flavours.
Snow Covered mountains. Forests and fields blanketed with fresh layers of snow, your winter adventure just waiting to be explored. Cape Breton’s hiking trails and scenic routes are like works of art from mother nature’s winter palate.
If you're looking for a day of adventure and quality time spent with loved ones, Sydney will not let you down.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
The Island Wide Waterfall Weekend is a weekend to get up and get outside. Cape Breton Island will be bustling this weekend as visitors and residents are encouraged to join us as we travel to 12 different waterfalls across the Island!
Looking for an educational experience while visiting Cape Breton? Hoping to immerse yourself in Cape Breton's rich history while travelling the island? Well, you're in luck here are seven 'Must-See' Museums in Cape Breton!
Cape Breton is becoming one of the most sought after locations to Instagram in Canada. Use our hashtag #FallforCapeBreton to be entered into a great get away package!
