It might’ve even been last night, but Steve Poltz just played the greatest show of his life. Guess what? The next show will be even greater, making that show the greatest show of his life. Are you starting to notice a trend? He isn’t shy about it either. Even after most likely thousands of shows […]
With two Junos to his credit, David Myles has established himself as a world-class entertainer with an uncanny knack for dispersing profound truths about the human condition through dynamic songwriting. Born and based in New Brunswick, he's a sonic shapeshifter with more than 15 albums that run the gamut—in English and French—through classic folk traditions, […]
THIS IS FOR DECEMBER 30TH. Tickets include admission, midnight snacks, swag, champagne and whatnot. Cape Breton Americana band Pretty Archie to released their 6th studio album to mark and celebrate 10 years together Long time friends Brian Cathcart (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt McNeil (Mandolin, Guitar), Colin Gillis (Harmonica, Bass, Vocals), Redmond MacDougall (Banjo, Percussion, […]
Tickets include admission, midnight snacks, swag, champagne and whatnot. Cape Breton Americana band Pretty Archie to released their 6th studio album to mark and celebrate 10 years together Long time friends Brian Cathcart (Lead Vocals, Guitar), Matt McNeil (Mandolin, Guitar), Colin Gillis (Harmonica, Bass, Vocals), Redmond MacDougall (Banjo, Percussion, Vocals) and Scott MacLean (Guitar, […]
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, […]
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, […]
~ presents ~ Women are not just rising in the music industry—they are reshaping it. Wired Magazine predicts they will dominate, dismantle, and redefine the industry, "anchoring the cultural conversation" and driving its future! Angela Macdonald : Based in Sydney, NS, Angela MacDonald, is a singer-songwriter and guitar player whose music can be best described […]
Featuring: Ian Black, originally from the west coast, Ian Black went against the traffic and moved east to Halifax, where he fell in with the wrong crowd and was pressured into trying standup. Since then, he has been voted Halifax's Funniest, reached the semi-finals in SiriusXM's nation-wide Top Comic competition, appeared twice at CBCTV's Halifax […]
Hearts of Kin is an emerging East Coast Americana band fronted by sisters Danielle MacDonald and Shellie Ann Tobin. The singer songwriters have been capturing audiences with their sweet sibling harmonies and signature slide guitar. Well known for their soulful songwriting, the darling duo's style has been flavored by the early influences of Sheryl Crow, […]
Lucy has been performing with the Barra MacNeils for 37 years. They come from a long tradition of Cape Breton music and dance that has been the foundation of creative pursuits over their musical career. Alongside her brothers she has travelled to Europe, Scotland, England, Wales,Ireland, the United States, Barbados, throughout Canada from Fogo Island, […]
Lucy has been performing with the Barra MacNeils for 37 years. They come from a long tradition of Cape Breton music and dance that has been the foundation of creative pursuits over their musical career. Alongside her brothers she has travelled to Europe, Scotland, England, Wales,Ireland, the United States, Barbados, throughout Canada from Fogo Island, […]
A Singular Voice in Contemporary Folk Music Ben Caplan is a genre-defying troubadour whose deep baritone voice, theatrical stage presence, and poetic songwriting have earned him a devoted international following. Blending folk influences from Eastern Europe with the grit of North American blues and the sensitivity of confessional songwriting, Caplan has carved out a space […]
Whether a sweaty rock show or an intimate acoustic environment, The Town Heroes want you to be entertained. Born and raised in small town Nova Scotia, Mike Ryan and Bruce Gillis have played together for the past 15 years—touring 9 countries, releasing 6 critically acclaimed albums, raising over 30k for charity, and winning an array […]
Whether a sweaty rock show or an intimate acoustic environment, The Town Heroes want you to be entertained. Born and raised in small town Nova Scotia, Mike Ryan and Bruce Gillis have played together for the past 15 years—touring 9 countries, releasing 6 critically acclaimed albums, raising over 30k for charity, and winning an array […]
For over three decades, Joel Plaskett has proven himself a spinning wheel of reinvention. The Nova Scotia songwriter's eclectic body of work reveals a restless and playful spirit, always transforming and expanding. While continuing to celebrate—and be celebrated for—his regional ties and embrace of East Coast musical traditions, Joel’s omnivorous appetite for new sonic horizons […]
For over three decades, Joel Plaskett has proven himself a spinning wheel of reinvention. The Nova Scotia songwriter's eclectic body of work reveals a restless and playful spirit, always transforming and expanding. While continuing to celebrate—and be celebrated for—his regional ties and embrace of East Coast musical traditions, Joel’s omnivorous appetite for new sonic horizons […]
Adding to their volumes of East Coast myth-making, The East Pointers’ forthcoming anthology of celebratory anthems and incendiary tune sets is a natural evolution of playing to ‘hometown’ crowds of thousands the world over, full family kitchen parties and an honest reckoning with heartbreak and victory. Still channeling Koady Chaisson as a writing partner, Tim […]
Adding to their volumes of East Coast myth-making, The East Pointers’ forthcoming anthology of celebratory anthems and incendiary tune sets is a natural evolution of playing to ‘hometown’ crowds of thousands the world over, full family kitchen parties and an honest reckoning with heartbreak and victory. Still channeling Koady Chaisson as a writing partner, Tim […]
Old Man Luedecke is the recording name of two time JUNO award winning and Polaris prize nominated singer songwriter Chris Luedecke. A multiple East Coast Music Award winner known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, touching guitar ballads and dry humorous stories, Luedecke has been making a soundtrack to an authentic life for nearly […]
Nobody really knows who J.P. Cormier is for sure. That’s to be expected, believe me. In 1974 he was a five year old boy, discovering an innate talent for playing the guitar, I had a little hand in that, guiding him through the beginning stages. He learned faster than I could teach. By the mid […]
East Coast songwriter Lennie Gallant has released fifteen albums of original songs which have won him a host of awards and nominations from the JUNOs, Les Prix Éloizes, and The ECMAs. His songs have been described as “true slices of life delivered with a poet’s flair and a rugged emotional sensibility”. His multimedia production, Searching for […]
Winter Swamp Music! Lookout Tower hails from memories of days gone by and of moments yet to come. Storytellers inspired by the cultural landscape of Cape Breton and woven from the yarn of hard times - their songs are the culmination of musical paths not commonly crossed. Defying genres with a no holds barred approach, […]
Music brings people together. Music inspires us to go beyond what we see and strive for more. It makes us want to stand up for ourselves, save the world, and fall in love. Every now and then you find yourself lost in a piece that reminds you of times gone by, adventures to come, and […]
Ria recently had her collaboration "Too Close' with Canadian singer Dan Talevski certified Platinum, having garnered over 15 million streams on Spotify and counting. Since the June 2016 release of her full length, self-title album, the three-time JUNO nominee, and multi-platinum selling artist has toured Europe with Tegan and Sara, North America with Dido, and […]
Ria recently had her collaboration "Too Close' with Canadian singer Dan Talevski certified Platinum, having garnered over 15 million streams on Spotify and counting. Since the June 2016 release of her full length, self-title album, the three-time JUNO nominee, and multi-platinum selling artist has toured Europe with Tegan and Sara, North America with Dido, and […]
Join us for an evening with some of Cape Breton’s finest multi-instrumentalists, vocalists & songwriters. Crowdis Bridge are lovers and purveyors of roots & traditional music, steeped in bluegrass, old-time, folk, Celtic and country-blues. Together they promise to create a musical landscape as amazing and diverse as the Island they call home. Kitchen open till […]
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, […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]