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, Ed was the recipient of the Musician’s Achievement award from the East Coast Music Association. As a solo performer, Ed plays guitar and covers of many of the artists he toured and played bass with over the years.
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Next Date: Feb 24, 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
Final Cut is a high-energy dance band in demand for their repertoire of ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s rock and roll and country classic...
Next Date: Feb 25, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dubbed the grandfather of Cape Breton folk art, Murray Gallant spent his days in his polka-dotted shed, never referred to as a studio, craft...
Next Date: Feb 24, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Public skating is available on Mondays and Fridays at Membertou Sports and Wellness Centre. Skate and helmet rentals are available at the Sk...
Next Date: Feb 26, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
To help break up the work week, the Black Diamond offers an unplugged and open mic session on Wednesday evenings. Hosted by Shane O’Handle...
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...
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