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. With a style all his own, and an unparalleled intensity on the keyboard, Jason Roach is one of the most impressive piano players you will ever hear. The Chéticamp native has featured on recordings by Maybelle Chisholm McQueen, Dawn and Margie Beaton, Sprag Session, and Còig, and released his own album in 2007. Chrissy and Jason perform together regularly including many years spent playing, recording, and touring with award-winning Cape Breton supergroup Còig.
Next Date: Feb 15, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Eddie Burke is a well-established artist who has been playing around Cape Breton for more than three decades. In that time, the singer-songw...
Next Date: Feb 28, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: North Sydney
Main-a-Dieu native Mike Wadden has been involved in Cape Breton’s music scene—on stage, in the studio, and at the soundboard—for 40 ye...
Next Date: Feb 6, 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 8, 2025
Region: Louisbourg Area
Community: Marion Bridge
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 7, 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 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
A cozy pub in the heart of downtown Sydney, Daniel’s Alehouse and Eatery is a hopping spot for live music and has a tasty menu availab...
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