Céilidh Matinee
2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-20 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-02-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-14 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-28 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) and 1 more date | The Frolic’n Folk Pub & Grill, 4115 HWY 223, Iona, Nova Scotia, B2C 1A3, Canada
Get a taste of local celtic music & culture with our Saturday ceilidhs (kay-lee).
Expect to see world-renowned talent & budding entertainers from all over our native Cape Breton.
General admission seating $5 cover
First come first serve at the pub. No reservations. Minors allowed up until 10PM

Trivia Night at The Frolic
2025-12-04 20:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-11 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-19 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-02-26 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-05 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-12 20:00 - 22:00 and 4 more dates
Come test your wits & win prizes!
3 Rounds – 12 general knowledge questions each round.
Play solo, or form a team. Funniest team name gets showered with accolades.
Hosted by your man – Ruarí Aonghas Lonce Murphy, every Thursday Night

Dave Sampson Redux
2025-12-05 20:00 - 22:00
Dave Sampson writes heart-on-your-sleeve folk/pop songs, delivered with a captivating and
authentic voice that could blow down a brick house. His knack for crafting simple ear-worms
and his high-energy shows have been winning him fans across Canada. He has collaborated
and shared the stage with some of Canada’s top exports such as Classified, Alan Doyle,
Donovan Woods, and more. His 2019 EP All Types of Ways, produced and recorded by
Grammy award-winning songwriter Gordie Sampson in Nashville, TN, earned him two 2020
ECMAs for Country Recording and Rising Star Recording of the Year, as well as a
nomination for Songwriter of the Year. The album features several singles which received
hundreds of thousands of streams on DSPs, were added to many editorially-curated
playlists, and were placed in several national television series and advertising campaigns.
In 2014, Dave released his anticipated debut album “No Pressure, No Diamonds” with
producers/collaborators Carleton Stone, Gordie Sampson and Dylan Guthro (Port Cities).
With the release of this album, “ No Pressure No Diamonds” was nominated for Music Nova
Scotia’s Pop Album of the Year, reached #1 on the East Coast Countdown charts twice and
received national airplay throughout Canada. Dave was also invited to Germany in 2014 with
songwriters Carleton Stone and Breagh Mackinnon to participate in a songwriting retreat
followed by a tour.
Fast forward to 2015, his song “No Pressure, No Diamonds” was interpolated by Canadian
Hip Hop icon Classified and released as his first single (“No Pressure”) on the billboard
charts via Atlantic Records. “No Pressure’ features hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg, and was
awarded Gold Record status by Music Canada. Dave also received a songwriting nod on
Classifieds “Oh No” track on his album “Grateful”, and Neon Dreams’ singles “Find a Way” &
“Love Experts” which made it to the billboard EDM top 40.
Dave has also been hand-picked as one of Nova Scotia’s most promising young songwriters
to take part in the prestigious, invitation-only Gordie Sampson Song camp for the past 10
years. Through this opportunity, he has been fortunate enough to collaborate with some of
Canada’s most sought after writers: Gordie Sampson, Caitlyn Smith (Nashville), Sam Ellis
(Nashville), Thomas AWG Salter (TAWGS), and many more.

“Heartfelt, energized and emotional, Dave Sampson has obvious natural talent as a Maritime singer-songwriter.
Recommended for fans of Joel Plaskett, David Myles and Hawksley Workman. ” – Grant Lawrence (CBC Music)

“Not only is Dave Sampson a fantastic singer/songwriter, but his live performance during both shows (as a band
and as a solo artist) was second to none. The level of comfort that he and his band have on stage oozes with
every movement made.” – HalifaxBloggers.ca @ EAST COAST MUSIC WEEK 2016

“Dave Sampson writes a great, heartfelt pop song and has a warm, inviting, laid-back style that will no doubt
appeal to a wide cross-section of people. It’s not hard to imagine his music lighting up the radio and drawing
crowds” – The Scope, St. John’s, NL

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Dave Sampson
2025-12-06 20:00 - 22:00

New Years Eve with The Turnbull Brothers
2025-12-31 21:00 - 23:59
Ring in the New Year with Cape Breton’s Turnbull Brothers.
Famously known from their talent, and deep run on Canada’s Got Talent, the brothers bring tight harmonies, upbeat covers of hits from the ’70s–’00s (often with a country or Southern rock edge), and original songs, that are crowd-pleasing, and dance-floor-ready!
Admission includes concert tickets (general admission non assigned seating), NYE swag, champagne, & midnight snacks! Doors open at 4pm, show kicks off at 9pm

Céilidh Matinee - Troy MacGillivary and Susan MacLean
2026-02-07 17:00 - 20:00

Craig Cardiff
2026-02-07 20:00 - 22:00
Join Craig Cardiff in concert. Come ready to sing, dance, and become part of the show. Everyone comes as strangers and leaves as a group. Folk music, singersongwriter, canadiana / americana – label as needed. Four chords and the truth, capo’d as required. Invite your friends and enemies – they all need to be there. Juno / Canadian Folk Music award Nominee, streamed often, and 100% fan powered.

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Céilidh Matinee - Chrissy Crowley
2026-02-21 17:00 - 20:00

Céilidh Matinee - Collette Devaux
2026-02-28 17:00 - 20:00

Dave Gunning
2026-03-20 19:00 - 21:00
With over two decades on the road and fifteen albums to his credit, Nova Scotia’s Dave Gunning has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most engaging and respected folk singer-songwriters. A multiple East Coast Music Award and Canadian Folk Music Award winner, Gunning is celebrated for his warm stage presence, razor-sharp wit, and songs that honour everyday heroes while tackling hard truths.
His music has long reflected his deep roots in Pictou County, where stories of working people, small-town struggles, and local pride shape his songwriting. Whether he’s shining a light on unsung community champions or confronting social and environmental issues close to home, Gunning brings an honesty and empathy to his work that have become his trademark.
Known for his ability to connect with audiences through both laughter and reflection, Gunning’s live shows balance heartfelt storytelling with moments of perfectly timed humour. His rapport with listeners—equal parts genuine, self-effacing, and deeply human—has made him a beloved fixture on stages across Canada and beyond.
Over the years, Gunning has shared the stage with folk greats like Ron Hynes, Rita MacNeil, and Matt Andersen, yet he continues to carve his own path, grounded in the values of community and craftsmanship.
In June 2025, Gunning travelled to Point Lonsdale, Australia, to record his fifteenth studio album, Field Notes, set for release in 2026. Stripped-back and emotionally rich, the new collection returns to the heart of what he does best: telling stories that remind us who we are, where we come from, and what matters most.

Easter Brunch
2026-04-05 10:00 - 14:00
Easter Brunch at The Frolic & Folk 10am – 2pm
Adults $22
Kids $12
Join us this Easter Sunday for a delicious brunch, open to the general public! No reservations required.
Menu:

Marinated carrots
Crunchy Salad
Potato Salad
Carved Ham
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon/Sausage
Wendy’s Famous Beans
Waffle Bar

Desserts:

Black Forest Trifle
Blueberry Crumb Cake

Kids: Easter Egg Nests
Bunny Cake Cones

Tea/Coffee/Juice
Mimosa’s $6

**Every customer gets entered into our Easter Basket Draw — one lucky winner takes home a fabulous basket full of treats!**
