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, he was the recipient of the Musician’s Achievement award from the East Coast Music Association. As a solo performer, Ed plays guitar and sings covers of many of the artists he toured and played bass with over the years. Showtime: 8-11pm
Next Date: Oct 13, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Better than turkey dinner! Come hang out at St. Pat’s with Hobo Aquarium, 10 Slip, Origami Workshop, and Customer Service on the last day ...
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Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Friends!! Food!! Music!! The party recovery breakfast we need on Gobblefest Sunday featuring Gee Stewart, Andrew Barret, and Bethany June. I...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Introduced during the Thanksgiving season of 1994, Gobblefest was a one-off day of music featuring local bands from the Sydney area, conceiv...
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Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Introduced during the Thanksgiving season of 1994, Gobblefest was a one-off day of music featuring local bands from the Sydney area, conceiv...
Next Date: Oct 11, 2024
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...
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Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
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Carl Getto is one of Cape Breton’s most prominent jazz piano players. Carl plays in a style that has been described as elegant, smooth...
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