Chrissy Crowley is an award-winning traditional fiddler and recording artist from Margaree who has been inspired by the traditions of artists who have gone before, embracing the music of her roots, and making it her own. Award-winning performer and recording artist Adam Young plays regularly at concerts, ceilidhs, square dances, and sessions throughout Cape Breton, and has showcased his particular style of Cape Breton piano accompaniment across Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and Australia, with the likes of Colin Grant, Còig, and Dara MacDonald, among others.
1-4pm
Next Date: Jun 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
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: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
With more than 45 years of combined professional music-making between them, Brandon Collier and Jason Kempt have each made their own mark on...
Next Date: Sep 15, 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: Aug 20, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
The 3rd Annual Cape Breton Comedy Festival kicks off with Kids in the Hall’s Scott Thompson performing as his iconic character Buddy C...
Next Date: May 13, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Do you play chess? Interested in learning or building your chess skills? Drop-in to the McConnell Library for Chess Club. Some ins...
Next Date: May 10, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Sonic Highway is Dan McCarthy, Brian Doyle, Joe MacLeod, and Danny Lockwood. These four musicians have played, recorded, and/or toured with ...
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A for Adventure is coming to Cape Breton! Where are they going to go and what are they doing? Well, that's up to YOU! Visit our Facebook page to vote on where they will go and what adventures they'll get up to!
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While chasing waterfalls is good for the body, mind and spirit there are a few things you should remember before hitting the trails to ensure you have a great time and make it back home safely!
