Dan McCarthy at the Triangle
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Dan McCarthy is a busy entertainer around Cape Breton Island. The singer, songwriter, and guitar player—who splits his time between Glace ...
Valentine’s Dance in Marion Bridge with Final Cut
Date: Feb 8, 2025
Final Cut is a high-energy dance band in demand for their repertoire of ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s rock and roll and country classics. With a few original songs of their own sprinkled through their sets, the trio—Joe Ambrose, Shaelene Ambrose, and Andre LeBlanc—has a strong, loyal following, and a busy schedule playing at local bars, clubs, and private parties. Featuring Joe and his wife Shaelene trading off lead vocals and harmonies, their sound is driven by Joe’s guitar, stomp box, and beats, Shaelene’s soulful, bluesy harmonica and tambourine, and Andre’s solid, tasteful bass-playing.
9pm-12am | $10
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Winter Waves: Kelly McMichael & The Boojums at St. Pat’s
Next Date: May 14, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
St. John’s, Newfoundland-based Kelly McMichael is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer who has performed with The Burning Hel...
Winter Waves: Tamar Ilana & Ventanas at St. Pat’s
Next Date: Apr 21, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
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Winter Waves: Blessing Tangban & Billie Yvette Rogers at St. Pat’s
Next Date: Mar 7, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
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Tot Skating at Cape Breton County Recreation Centre
Next Date: Feb 5, 2025
Region: Sydney and Area / Marconi Trail
Community: Sydney
Tot skating is available at the Cape Breton County Recreation Centre (Coxheath Arena) on Wednesday mornings. Helmets are required. 10:45-11:...
Open Mic at Daniels Alehouse with Brian Cathcart
Next Date: Feb 6, 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...
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