Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace Bay and Middle River—has been playing as a lead guitarist for many bands since the age of 14, most notably Spyder and Evolution. His vast repertoire of current, popular songs and old favourites, combined with his mastery of guitar, keeps him in demand as a solo artist, in duos, and a number of local bands, including his new group Sonic Highway.
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Next Date: Feb 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Presented in association with the Flaxmobile Project and NSCAD University, Flax Ecologies delves into the intricate relationships between pl...
Next Date: Feb 22, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
For more than 25 years, singer-songwriter Andrew Doyle has been performing locally around Cape Breton Island and internationally across the ...
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Louisbourg
All skills levels are welcome to listen or play along at The Guitar Circle on Monday’s at the Louisbourg Fire Hall. Admission is free and ...
Next Date: Feb 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Parent and tot skating is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are...
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Membertou
Parent and tot skating is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are...
Next Date: Feb 27, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Brian Cathcart—lead vocalist/songwriter/guitarist from popular Cape Breton folk, Americana, bluegrass, Alt-Country band Pretty Archie—ho...
10 Cape Breton Island experiences: the Cabot Trail, Fortress of Louisbourg, cèilidhs, seafood, golf and more.
Over the past few years, it’s been great to see so many new businesses open up downtown Sydney, and in this blog, I wanted to share with you my experiences after spending a weekend downtown.
Why not give snowshoeing a try this winter. Check out our list of places to rent snowshoes so you can test out this winter sport before committing to purchasing any gear.
A lot of people don’t think of Glace Bay as a tourist destination, but with the history, the views along this coast, and the kind and friendly people, they are missing out.
Cape Breton Island is not only a place of stunning natural beauty and rich cultural heritage but also a welcoming destination for the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Calling all Skiing enthusiasts! We just picked up our winter passes and are ready to strap on the skis and hit the slopes at these 5 fun places.
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.
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.
This fall, explore Cape Breton's variety of breweries and distilleries found all over the island.
While in Cape Breton, if wanting a real slice-of-life night out, be sure to check out one of our dandy dances.
