Mike LeLievre is a veteran of the Cape Breton music scene, having played in the bars since 13 and still going strong on bigger stages in farther places. Perhaps best known as Slowcoaster’s bassist, Mike has also released a solo album and is a virtuoso known to play guitar, bass, mandolin, slide and pretty much anything that makes sound. He writes songs and plays tunes for one-nighters, all-weekers, goodtimes bedtimes, ballrooms and barrooms.
6-9pm
Next Date: Aug 14, 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 30, 2025
While on your visit to Cape Breton, make time for a stop in St. Ann’s! Get a first-hand look at the living traditions of Nova Scotia Gaels...
Next Date: Jun 3, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
This spring, Eltuek Arts Centre is honoured to present Miners’ Houses, Glace Bay by Group of Seven icon, Lawren Harris—on view in Galler...
Next Date: Jun 17, 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 27, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Baddeck
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicia...
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...
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