Chad Tetford is a songwriter/singer and entertainer from Mira River, Cape Breton. A seasoned performer, Chad mixes folk standards and traditional classics, which he presents with warmth, charm and a…
Born and raised on Cape Breton Island, Kim Dunn has been working on a successful music career for more than 30 years now, with a brief four-year reprieve studying Jazz…
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie…
This is a series of 10 outdoor markets that will help both visitors and people who live in the community to engage with local culture, including: local food, local artisans,…
Raspy voiced singer-songwriter Jesse Cox’s songs are grounded and rootsy, like his home “Down North” on Cape Breton Island. He was enveloped in music from a very young age being…
Walk the Middle Head trail with a park interpreter and learn about the natural and cultural history of the Middle Head Peninsula, the Ingonish area, and its surrounding marine environment.…
Born and raised in good old Ingonish, Deron Donovan has been making music all his life. He mixes original compositions with a blend of local/Celtic/folk favourites, and sprinkles in a…
The South Haven guild of weavers, spinners, and dyers present a sale with workshops and demonstrations. Meet the makers of high quality handwoven, handknit, handfelted, handspun, handdyed textiles and try…
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie…
Jud Gunning has a genuine love for playing music and has been making a name for himself in the Nova Scotian music scene. With performances at the Stan Rogers Folk…
Born in Dublin, Ireland and known as Dublin's Traveling Troubadour, Fran Doyle came to Canada in 1977 with his band Shades of Green for a six-week tour. They were so…
The name "The Baddeck Gathering" Ceilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie…
The name “The Baddeck Gathering” Céilidh came from a popular fiddle tune of the same name that was recorded by many Cape Breton musicians including Winston Fitzgerald, Howie MacDonald, Johnnie…
Nathan Bishop MacDonald is an accomplished singer and songwriter who brings the Celtic tradition of his home to life for audiences across Canada through his music on guitar, bodhran, and…
Growing up in a family of music enthusiasts, Rob MacLean was exposed to a diverse range of music, from classic rock to country to folk. As a teenager, the singer-songwriter…
Harry Manx has been dubbed an essential link between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of…