Date: Jul 3, 2025
Neil McDaniel originates from Margaree Forks, Cape Breton Island and carries his own vibrant brand of Celtic music. He has earned himself an ECMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards nomination for Best Roots Album and has entertained audiences from the Maritimes to the Ottawa Valley and across the Atlantic to the West Coast of Ireland. McDaniel holds true to his Irish heritage and this is evident in his singing and performances on mandolin, guitar, banjo, whistles, and piano. His lively shows encompass a well flavoured recipe of music headlining as a solo artist or with a band and always ready to bring on the tradition.
8-9:30pm | $15 / $20 / $25
Next Date: Sep 6, 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 19, 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: Jul 31, 2025
Region: Canada’s Musical Coast
Community: Mabou
Come learn the Inverness County Square Set and some basic Cape Breton Step Dancing from Mabou-based dancer, Melody Cameron! This is ...
Next Date: Oct 3, 2025
Region: Cabot Trail
Community: Big Baddeck
Madison Violet is a JUNO-nominated duo featuring Lisa MacIsaac and Brenley MacEachern. The pair, who grew up on rural Cape Brenton Island, c...
Next Date: May 3, 2025
Region: Bras d’Or Lake
Community: Iona
Get a taste of local Celtic music and culture with our Frolic ‘n’ Folk’s Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee). Expect to see world-renowned tal...
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