Howie MacDonald is a well-respected fiddler from Westmount, Cape Breton County. He has been a performer as long as he can remember. Coming from a musical family, he has released 12 albums and a DVD, and spent many years touring and recording with the Rankin Family. Howie has expanded his talents and also gained popularity as a comedian for his roles in musical comedy revues Island Mania, Howie’s Celtic Brew, The Dance Last Night, and The Cape Breton Summertime Revue. Beverly MacLean comes from Southside Boularderie and is a Cape Breton fiddler and piano accompanist. Her love of music has been nurtured by her family and was influenced early on by Jennifer Roland, Allie Bennett, Stephanie Wills, as well as a variety of other Cape Breton traditional players.
Next Date: Aug 16, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The tradition of celebrating with live music on the Sydney Waterfront returns in 2025 for the 3rd Annual Rock the Fiddle. Designed to presen...
Next Date: Jun 29, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A fun night at Daniel’s Alehouse! Join us for this Pub Night full of great tunes and favourite songs featuring Donnie Campbell an...
Next Date: Jun 28, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
Join us at this brand new festival venue, the Marion Bridge Community Hall for a concert featuring Kimberley Fraser, Kenneth MacKenzie,...
Next Date: Jul 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Dominion
Rock the Lot returns to The Sandbar on Saturday, July 26, for a full night of live music, local talent, and unforgettable vibes featuri...
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: Jun 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Pop culture, graffiti, collage, punk rock and skateboarding collide in this exhibition which celebrates urban aesthetics and the art of the ...
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