--Music Cape Breton--, January 19th 2025 at 10am; twomonths.html
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( Top of Page )Northern Inverness AreaChéticampDoryman's tavern: 15528 Cabot Trail: 46°38.406′N 61°00.270′W: 902-224-9909: Jan 25th - 7pm to 10pm - country night with Charlie Bourgeois & Mark PoirierRaveston Music School-École de musique: 15226 Cabot Trail Rd.: 902-224-7749: Jan 24th - 7pm to 9pm - Eddy Rodger’s Legacy Session-host Denis Larade & Lawrence Cameron FREEJan 31st - 7pm to 9pm - Eddy Rodger’s Legacy Session-host Denis Larade & Hilda Chiasson FREESenior Citizen’s Hall- La Salle des Retraités/Cheticamp Senior's Club: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9:30pm-Amateur Musical Circle-local talentGrand-ÉtangCentre de la Mi-Carême: 51 Harbour Rd., Old Cabot Trail Rd.: 46°32.974′N 61°02.769′W: 902-224-1016: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - jam sessions
( Top of Page )Margaree AreaMargaree Forks (Bruach Na h-Aibhne)Firemen’s club: 7811 Cabot trail: 902-248-2952: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam night music; 19+ donations to Margaree meals on wheelsJan 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Turnbull BrothersFeb 8th - 7pm to 11:30pm - Sparkle Ball with the Boojums, Daniel James McFadyen, GrasshopperFront Porch farm: 76 Hilltop Rd.: 902-623-0200: Feb 8th - 2pm to 5pm - Sparkle Ball with Daniel James McFadyen, Catherine Kennedy, Peter MacInnisInverness (An Sithean)Inverness Miners Museum -now in service Canada building: every Saturday - 4pm to 5pm - music with Francis A MacDonald
( Top of Page )SouthWestern InvernessSkye GlennSkye Glen & Centreville Community Hall: 1904 Hwy 252: Jan 19th - 2pm to 4pm - Murdock & Jimmy Dora Milling Frolic; with Shelly Campbell & Allan Dewar
Srùbag/Tea will be served. admission by donationHillsboroughHillsborough/Glendyer Hall: # 4738-Hwy #252: 902-258-5265: Jan 25th, Feb 8th, 22nd, & Mar 8th - 7pm to 9pm - Ronelda Aylward's -Hillsborough jam sessions, bi-weekly @ $ 5; entertainers Free,Mabou (An Drochaid)CBFM-radio Mabou: 32 MacDonald Rd.: 902-945-0000: every day - an internet based radio stationCommunity Centre-St. Mary's Parish Hall: 11538 Main St.: 46°04.341′N 61°23.412′W: Feb 22nd - 9pm to 1am - benefit dance for Bernie Beaton & family; 19+ donations accepted at door
Entertainment by Eddie Cummings & square sets by Donald, Taya & FinleyThe Bridge - An Drochaid Museum: 11513 Main St.: 902-945-2311: Jan 23rd - 7pm to 9pm - Port no Dhà | A Tune or Two;Feb 6th - 7pm to 9pm - Port no Dhà | A Tune or Two;Port Hood (Sestico)Admiral Lounge & Dining room: 148 Main St.: 902-787-3494: every Wednesday - 7pm to 8:30pm - Celtic Sessions at the Admiral; with Kinnon & Betty Lou BeatonAllen MacInnis Arena-mezzanine: #45 Wharf Rd.: 46°01.030′N 61°32.153′W: 902-787-2083: Jan 25th - 7:30pm - Cape Breton West U18 Major Islanders-''Annual Auction'';
free admission, entertainment by Lynn & Cyril ChisholmSt. Stephen’s-Jubilee United Church Hall: 239 Main St.: 902-787-2740: Feb 1st, 15th, Mar 1st, & 15th - 7pm to 9pm - The Little White Church music jam sessions @$ 5; & tea; All musicians are welcome ; all summer long 2024Judique (Siudaig Mhór)Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: ....Sunday Ceilidhs.: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Jan 19th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh Featuring John Pellerin, Betty Lou BeatonJan 26th - 2pm to 5pm - Sunday Ceilidh FeaturingCeltic Music Interpretive Centre: 5471 Highway # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2708: Feb 14th - 6pm - Music & Dinner Valentine's Day ; with Aaron Lewis & Kimberly Fraser
3 Course Meal; @$ 65Community Centre: 5473 Hwy # 19: 45°52.696′N 61°29.478′W: 902-787-2434: Feb 15th - 8pm to 11pm - Palentines Party; with Crowdis Bridge & Shiretown@$ 18-advance; 19+Creignish (Creiginnis)Community Hall: 2123 Highway 19: 45°43.971′N 61°27.672′W: 902-625-1476: every Friday - 6pm to 9pm - Happy Hour , great music as well. The CREIG Pub & PatioJan 24th - 6pm to 9pm - the J-Walker BandJan 31st - 6pm to 9pm - Stephen PoirierFeb 7th - 6pm to 9pm - John MacQuarrieFeb 14th - 6pm to 9pm - EastboundFeb 21st - 6pm to 9pm - CAP03Feb 28th - 6pm to 9pm - Jim RalphStella Maris Church: Feb 16th - 7pm - Pastoral Airs Celtic Concert; with Andrea Beaton, Betty Lou Beaton, Wendy MacIsaac;
Mac Morin, Troy MacGillivray, Lauren MacKinnon, Sabra MacGillivray, Celtic Touch Dancers,
Cassie & Maggie; fundraiser for church.
( Top of Page )Port Hawkesbury AreaPort Hawkesbury (An Gut)101.5 FM The Hawk: 609 Church St.: 902-625-1220: every Sunday - 9am to 11am - East Coast Rising with Chuck Boudreauevery Sunday - 11am to noon - East Coast Countdown with Cameron MacEachern http://www.eastcoastcountdown.comCivic Centre - Bear Head Conference Room: Feb 22nd - 8pm - Matt MinglewoodRoyal Canadian Legion-Branch #43: 303 Reeves St.: 902-625-2732: Jan 31st - 8:30pm - monthly dance with BackroadsSAERC Auditorium: 304 Pitt St.: 902-625-2591: Jan 25th - 8pm - Trent McClellan of 22 minutesFeb 15th - 6pm - Swift KickStrait of Canso Yacht Club: Feb 1st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Robyn's Nest Productions; Cabin Fever Concert Series
-with Jud Gunning, Mary Beth Carty; @$ 20 ' Twelve Days of Christmas'''Feb 15th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Robyn's Nest Productions; Cabin Fever Concert Series
-with Shane Pendergast, Freya Milliken; @$ 20Mar 1st - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Robyn's Nest Productions; Cabin Fever Concert Series
-with Campbell & Johnston, Steven MacDougall ; @$ 20Mar 15th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Robyn's Nest Productions; Cabin Fever Concert Series
-with Dane Pedersen, Joce Reyome ; @$ 20the Carriage House: 825 Reeves St.: 902-625-5194: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Rob Smith
( Top of Page )Bras d’Or Lakes AreaWhycocomagh (Hogamah)Bayside Garden & Market: 9657 Trans Canada Hwy 10: Feb 9th - 11pm to 2pm - Valentine's Market Whycocomagh ; vendors, live music,Feb 14th - 7:30pm to 10pm - Valentine's with special French Bakery catering
limited seating house concert; live music @$25 [maximum 60 seats]
with sponsorship by Banks Schoolhouse -Dismatsek Michael NikasCharlene's Restaurant: #9816 Trans Canada Highway #105: 902-756-8004: Feb 14th - 4pm to 7pm - Valentine's day- Cupid's Buffet @$ 25; free live entertainment 5pm to 7pmWhycocomagh Waterfront Centre: ...Winter Music Series..: Highway # 105: Feb 22nd - 8pm to 10pm - a John Prime Tribute show with Deron Donovan & the happy Enchiladas; @$ 20 19+Iona (Sanndraigh)Iona Heights Inn- Frolic & Folk Pub: ....Saturday ceilidhs ; @$ 5: 4115 Hwy # 223: 45°56.841′N 60°49.118′W: 902-622-2190, 1-844-733-4662: every Sunday - 4:30pm to 7:30pm - Traditional Cape Breton music session hosted by Paul Cranford.
Bring your instrument or come and listenFeb 8th - 5pm to 8pm - Stephanie MacDonald & Susan MacLean hosting the first ceilidh of the season. @$ 5
8pm-the open jam session begins,Royal Canadian Legion-Grandona Branch # 124: ......Friday Ceilidhs: 4237 Hwy #223: 902-725-2178: Jan 24th - 6pm - installation of 2025 officers then at 8pm-musicBaddeck (Badaig)town: ....2025 Feb 21st to March 1st-Baddeck Winter Festival: Feb 21st to Mar 1st - Baddeck Winter FestivalBras d’or Yacht Club-Tiller & Wheel Lounge: 1 Jones St.: 902-295-2107: every Friday - 5pm to 8pm - musician's circle / Jam sessions; all welcomeLibrary: 528 Chebucto St.: 902-295-2055: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - tuesday night moviesRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #53: 37 Ross St.: 902-295-2080: every Sunday - 2pm to 5pm - open jams with host Michael CavanaughSt. Michael’s Hall: ...The Baddeck Gathering Ceilidh: 6 Olde Margaree Rd.: 902-295-7663: 2024 Oct 21st to 2025 Jun 1st - CLOSED FOR THE SEASON·The Freight Shed at the Terrace: 22 Water St.: 902-205-3600: Jan 19th - 4:30pm to 8:30pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonaldJan 26th - Nathan Bishop MacDonald
( Top of Page )St Anns Bay AreaSt Anns (Baile Anna)Gaelic College: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: Mar 7th to 10th - March Break-Youth Session 1Mar 12th to 15th - March Break-Youth Session 2Gaelic College-Concert Series-Instructor Ceilidhs: 51779 Cabot Trail Rd. (Exit 11 of TCH #105): 902-295-3411: every Wednesday - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; @ $15 [held in the Great Hall of the Clans]Jan 22nd - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; ONLINE only with
we kick off our on-the-road series.Jan 29th - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; ONLINE only withFeb 5th - 7:30pm - Wednesday Night Instructors’ Ceilidh; ONLINE only withIngonish (Ingonais)outdoor Rink: Jan 19th - 1pm to 4pm - jam session, Free, cuppa
( Top of Page )Urban Cape Breton AreaLittle Bras d'OrBlue Mist Tavern & Bar: 85 Main St.: 902-736-2801: every Thursday - 7pm to 10pm - "traditional Cape Breton fiddle-''the Northside Session' ; bring an instrument & join in; ; FREESydney Mines (Méinnean Baile Shuidni)Royal Canadian Legion Branch #8-Breton: 769 Main St.: 902-736-3206: Jan 31st - 9pm with DownhouseFeb 14th - 6pm - Valentine's dinner dance with Final Cut; @$ 15North Sydney (Suidni A Tuath)K-LEE radio: Cape Breton music & Maritime favourites 24/7-commercial freeevery day - enjoy Cape Breton music, all day long ; Freeevery Wednesday & Sunday - 7pm - The Scottish Voice with hosts Janet Stubbert & Mark Korman -
music, interviews & Cape Breton segmentsNorth Sydney Seniors & Pensioners Hall: 309 RCommercial St.: Feb 9th & Mar 9th - Every second Sunday is a talent show, alternating with The Jammers,Howie CentreRed Farm: 1957 Kings Rd.: Jan 25th - 8pm - JON HINES is going to Australia; Come support sending him off ; with musicians;
Howie MacDonald, Eric Marcotte, Bill MacGillivary, Christina Googoo, Steve Campbell, Sonnie Greening,
Mike Fagan, Russ Matthews, Chuck Smith & Ian. RObyn Carrigan, RG Schaller & Ian,
Raquel, Duane Mardocchio, Colette Deveaux, Hearts of Kin, Jon Hines & FriendsFeb 14th - 7pm to 10pm - Valentine's -'' LOVE IS IN THE AIR: SINGLE & MINGLE MIXER'' @$ 40Feb 22nd - Hearts of Kin; single release-''Natural''; with Steve Luxton, Destiny DawnSydney (Suidni)Breton Brewing: 364 Keltic Drive-Coxheath: 902-270-4677: Jan 25th - 4pm to 8pm - ''Robert Burns Night''-Nathan Bishop MacDonald with Matt EarhartCafé Marie: 170 George St.: Feb 8th - 10am - An Club Sòisealta presents monthly Scottish Gaelic conversation circlesMar 8th - 10am - An Club Sòisealta presents monthly Scottish Gaelic conversation circlesCedar’s Club Hall: 30 Mackenzie St.: 902-539-1901: Jan 25th - 8:30pm to midnight - Square dance with Howie MacDonald ; @$ 10; 19+ host is Elmer FraserDaniel's Ale House-Restaurant & Lounge: 456 Charlotte St.: 902-562-8586: Jan 31st - 9pm to midnight - Retro dance night-Ladies ONLY; DJ's @$ 10
poceeds to Hope for Wildlife and Sydney SPCAGovernor’s Pub: 233 Esplanade: 902-562-7646: Jan 23rd - 7pm to 10pm - Nathan Bishop MacDonaldHighland Arts Theatre: 40 Bentinck St.: 902-565-3637: Jan 22nd to 24th - 7:30pm - CONSTELLATIONS Written by Nick PayneJan 25th - 2pm - CONSTELLATIONS Written by Nick PayneJan 26th - 2pm & 7:30pm - CONSTELLATIONS Written by Nick PayneFeb 14th - 8pm - Valentine's; 18+ @ $44Feb 15th - the Eminem Show- a tribute to the real Slim ShadyFeb 21st - 7:30pm - Jimmy Buffett tribute show; 18+Feb 22nd - 8pm - Bad Reputation-a tribute to Joan JettMar 5th to 8th - 7:30pm - PUTTING IT TOGETHER; A Musical Revue by Stephen SondheimMar 9th - 2pm & 7:30pmPUTTING IT TOGETHER, A Musical Revue by Stephen SondheimIsland Folk Cider House-brewery: 52 Nepean St.: 902-270-5490: Jan 19th - 2pm to 5pm - traditional Celtic jam session with Ryan , Boyd MacNeil ,Membertou Heritage Park: 35 Su'n Awti.: 902-567-5333: Feb 7th - 6:30pm to 9pm - bàrdachd 's beannachdan ùrnaigh 's òrain
music by Bradley Murpjy & friends; FREE, cuppaMembertou Trade & Convention Centre: 50 Maillard St.: 902-539-2300: Feb 8th - 9pm - Matt Minglewood #78th birthday celebration; 19+Membertou Trade & Convention Centre/ Kiju's Restaurant-corner Lounge: 50 Maillard St.: 902-562-6220: every Thursday - 5pm to 8pm - entertainment with Aaron Lewis & Guestevery Saturday - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - corner lounge live musicJan 23rd - 5pm to 8pm - my guest is Buddy MacDonaldJan 30th - 5pm to 8pm - my guests s are Jason MacDonald and Kimberley FraserPort of Sydney-Pitman Hall: Jan 25th - 11th Annual Vital Unama'ki - Cape Breton Excellence Awards-NextGen Unama'ki'
with Elyse Aeryn, & Rankin MacInnis and the Broken Reeds;Simeon's Family Restaurant: 581 Grand Lake Rd.: 902-562-0251: every Sunday - 4pm to 7pm - music with Aaron C Lewis;St. Patrick's Church Museum: 87 Esplanade: 902-578-8752: Feb 6th - 7pm - ''Winter/Spring concert series'' with Duo Beija-Flor , BElkolora, recipient Barb Stetter. @ $25Mar 7th - 7pm - ''International Women's Day concert' with Blessing Tangban & Billie Yvette Rogers, @ $25
''Winter/Spring concert series'' http://winterwaves.makinwavesfestival.ca.The Coast-CKOA 89.7 FM: 170 George St.-Suite 101: 902-284-2562: every Wednesday - 10pm to 11pm - David Gillis’ - 'Cape Breton Fiddle Tunes' show.every Friday - 10pm to midnight - East Coast after dark -promoting Maritime culture, heritage and artistic talentevery Saturday - 10pm to midnight - Cape Breton Kitchen party with Ron Neville-music of island musiciansevery Sunday - 5pm to 8pm - Celtic Serenade with Host Donnie Campbell, the very best in Cape Breton Music
plus songs from Scotland & Ireland, presented by Merit Muffler-Wheel & Brake-Sydneyevery Sunday - 8pm to 9pm - host Wayne Tucker with Favourites from Newfoundland and LabradorNew Waterford (Portlairge Ùr)French Club: 425 8th Street.: 902-862-3177: Jan 25th - 9pm to 1am - benefit dance for Tanya Steiger & Jermaine Loppie family;
[lost everything and three tiny children-Chloe, Alauna, Cayson ] music by BanditGlace Bay (Glasbaidh)The Savoy Theatre: 116 Commercial St.: 902-842-1577, 902-564-6668: Feb 23rd - 7pm - Highwaymen show-Great American Outlaws tribute concertMar 8th - 8pm - Brett Kissel-the side you've never seenMar 10th - 1pm - Mini Pop Kids Live-20th anniversary celebraton tour
( Top of Page )Louisbourg AreaMarion Bridge (Drochaid Mhira)Fire Hall & Recreation Centre: ...2024 June 27th to July 6th-Mira Gala Festival: 3921 Gabarus Highway: 902-727-3161: Jan 31st - 7pm to 9pm - Marion Bridge Guitar Circle; 19+GabarusTaigh nan Òg: French Road: 902-567-4108: Jan 19th - 7pm - Taigh nan Og house concert with Joshua Hyslop & Zach Smith
adamcdyoung@gmail.com; to book a seat ; @$ 30 [capacity of 30] 902-567-4108
( Top of Page )St Peter's AreaSt. George's ChannelSouth Mountain Arm of Gold Community Hall: 3363 West Bay Highway. R.R.2: 902-345-2200: Jan 20th, Feb 3rd, 17th, Mar 3rd, & 17th - 6:30pm - bi-weekly summer Song Circle on alternate Monday evenings ; final led by Stan MarchandRiver BourgeoisAnne Sampson Building: Jan 29th, Feb 12th, 26th, & Mar 12th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm - Gerrys music circle with Edna & Gerry and Friends; ALSO ON Jan 30th =sjoin in the fun.Tara Lynne Community Centre: Feb 2nd - 7pm to 9pm - Robert Bouchard-Winter Carnival show; @$ 20St Peter's (Baile Naoimh Pheadair)Bras d’Or Lakes Inn -Lockmaster's Pub': ..Saturday Matinees: 10095 Grenville St.: 902-535-2200, 1-800-818-5885: every Thursday - 6pm to 8pm - Thirsty Thursday with open mic-host Rob Smith ; co-host-Chantal O'NeillJan 25th - 7pm - Pat WalshFeb 14th - 7pm - Valentine's with Rob Smith-the Johhny Cash Songbook; @$ 23MacBouch Restaurant & Lounge: 9975 Grenville St.: 902-535-3578: every Friday - 8pm to 10pm - open mic night; with hosts ; Chantal Paul O'Neil & Rob SmithRoyal Canadian Legion #47: 6834 Hwy #4: Jan 25th - 9pm to 1am - dance = GunnerFeb 1st - 8pm to midnight - danceWest ArichatAcadiaville Community Centre: # 1436 Highway 206: 902-226-2233: Jan 31st - 7pm to 9pm - Pre-teen dance; ages 8 to 12; @$ 5ArichatIsland Nest Restaurant: 2344 Hwy #206: 902-226-0033: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessions-proceeds to Angel fundRoyal Canadian Legion, Branch # 150: 1219 Veterans Memorial Dr.: 902-226-3089: Feb 1st & Mar 1st - 2pm to 4pm - ''music circle'''-jam session hosted by Daniel LeBlanc.Telile Community TV -radio Richmond 104.1fm: 17 Conney's Lane: 902-226-1928: Feb 19th & Mar 19th - 7:30pm - 'East Coast Spotlight', -broadcast live with host Gerry SamsonRocky BayIrish Club: ....2024 July 20th-Rocky Bay Irish Festival: 751 Rocky Bay Road: Jan 31st - 6pm - dinner theatre show; @$ 40; meal is Chicken Cordon BleuFeb 7th - 6pm - dinner theatre show; @$ 40; meal is Chicken Cordon Bleu
In support of the Catlin Kehoe memorial grant for mental HealthFeb 14th - 6pm - Valentine -dinner theatre show; @$ 40; meal is Chicken Cordon BleuD’EscousseCivic Improvement Centre: 3276 Hwy #320: Jan 28th, Feb 11th, 25th, & Mar 11th - 7pm to 9pm - North Side Music Circle ; jam; proceeds to help Mental Health; [every 2nd tuesday]Groundswell Pub & Inn: # 3283 Highway 320: 902-777-7777: every Friday - 6pm to 8pm - open mic with host Tyrone DavidFeb 14th - 6pm to 8pm - Valentine's day with Tyrone DavidLouisdaleSt.Louis Parish Hall: 150 Grandigue Ferry Rd: 902-345-2316: Feb 7th - 7pm to 10pm - open mic with host Tyrone David; @$ 10
fundraiser for Dream Trip to Disney
( Top of Page )Mainland AreaHavre BoucherCommunity Centre: .....2025 -Hank's Jamboree: 12401 Highway #4: 902-234-2188: Jan 26th - 1pm to 4pm - Hank's Jamboree @$ 5; light lunch included
[musicians free, ] all proceeds go towards Community Centre,Guysborough IntervaleSt. Patrick’s Hall: 175 North Intervale Rd.: Jan 19th, Feb 16th, & Mar 16th - 2pm - Kitchen party. all welcome; @$ 5; and a lunchAntigonish (Am Baile Mór)CJFX-radio: 5663 Highway #7.: 902-863-4580: every Monday - 6pm to 10pm - Bob Kingsley's -Country top 40every Sunday - 7pm to 8pm - the CJFX Ceilidh--Cape Breton Fiddles with Dave Gillis;every Sunday - 2pm to 6pm - Daryl MacLean's COUNTRY GOLD; 4 hours of great Classic Country music. http://countrygold.ca/every Sunday - 8pm to 10pm - Sounds Atlantic-with Paul Kerwin, Glenn Baker & his guests ;Royal Canadian Legion-branch # 59: 294 Main St.: 902-863-3666: Jan 31st - 7pm to 9pm - Rob Smith/ Chantal O'Neil, Mary MacIntosh, Grannie Mac, Darren Murphy,
Brent MacLean, Hosted by LEwis MacIntoshSt. FX -Bauer Theatre-family stage: 902-867-3333: Feb 6th - Josephine-A tribute to the artistry and activism of Josephine Baker by PKF Productions.Feb 14th - Love Bites: A Valentine’s Concert, curated by Ken KingstonMar 4th - The First Jew In Canada: A Trans Tale. Partnership with STFX Office of Human Rights and Equity.Mar 19th to 23rd - ''A Belly Full''-comedy dancing through life’s ups & downs by Mary Colin Chisholm & Marcia KashSt. Ninian’s Place: 2339 Notre Dame Ave.: Jan 19th - 1:30pm to 4pm - Square Sets/Ceilidh with Howie MacDonald & Mac Morin; ; @$ 10; cuppaNew Glasgow (Glaschu Ùr)The Dock Pub: 130 George St.: 902-752-0884: Jan 25th & Feb 22nd - 2pm to 5pm - jam sessionThe Shoebox Cantina: 84 Provost St.: 902-695-3700: every Monday - 7:30pm - Music Monday ; songwriters showcaseTrentonHillside Community Hall: 27 Chance Harbour Rd.: 902-755-3938: every Friday - 6:30pm to 9pm - Kitchen party jam; All singers and players welcome, musicians free of charge, audience @$ 5TruroCobequid Education Centre (CEC): 34 Lorne St.: Feb 23rd - 3pm - Rob Smith-Johnny Cash tribute show with a full band.Julias Lounge: 165 Willow St.: every Wednesday - 8pm to midnight - acoustic jamsMarigold Cobequid Cultural Centre: 605 Prince St.: 902-897-4004: Jan 19th - 2pm - Fiddles and Feet, @$34 with Alycia Putnam, Megan Washburn, Laura Watson & Gordon Tucker
Rob Putnam, Randy Feener, Ben Tucker, & dancers, Megan & AlyciaJan 31st - 7:30pm - SUBVert presents Motherhood & The OrchidsFeb 3rd - 7:30pm - Greal; @$ 15Feb 9th - 7:30pm - Adam Baldwin; SOLD OUTFeb 13th - 7:30pm - Ben Caplan; @$ 40Feb 14th - 7:30pm - Stephen Fearing; @$ 40Feb 21st - 7pm - Duo Beija-Flor at St. Andrew's United Church; @$ 35the Blunt Bartender: 583 Prince St.: 902-843-2843: Jan 19th - 4pm to 8pm - Shirley Jackson & Her Good ROckin' DaddysCanningThe Annex: every Thursday - 7pm to 9pm - jam sessionBerwickUnion Street Café & Pub: 183 Commercial St: 902-538-7787: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm-free musicMiddle StewiackeMiddle Stewiacke Recreation Centre: 2395 NS-289: Jan 26th - 2pm to 4:30pmNicolas Langille, Keith McTaggart, Nelson Langille, Chantel Paul O'Neil
Rob Smith, Tim RossOxfordCapitol Theatre: 5220 Main St.: 902-694-5928: every Friday - 7pm - open micWolfvilleHorton Ridge Malt and Grain Co: 2504 Ridge Rd.: 902-697-3535: every Saturday & Sunday - 3pm to 5pm - Ceilidh Weekends; The Space Paddy Bog People on Saturdays, & Delavan on SundaysPaddy's Brew Pub & Rosie's Restaurant: 460 Main St.: 902-542-0059: every Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jenny Melvin and Kevin Roach,Saltbox Brewery: 456 Main St.: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Bluesday with Jester J Brown-MilfordMilford Lantz United Church: 2134 Highway 2: Feb 3rd & Mar 3rd - 1pm to 3pm - Monday jam sessionsSackvilleFreemans: 902-865-2555: every Thursday - 8pm to 11pm - freejam open mic with freeham houseband, feat, host Jer MomboSackville Arena: 1st Lake Drive: every Tuesday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam-Mix of country, pop, folk, rock & rollLower SackvilleAcadia Hall: 650 Sackville Dr.: Jan 19th - 2pm to 4:15pm - country music show; with Host Wendy Manning; Dave Burbine, Ruth Manning,
Ray & Pam Gray, George Wolf; @$ 10Welcome to CIOE 97.5 FM, the Voice of East Coast Music: 11 Glendale Ave, Unit 4: 902-252-7975: every Tuesday - 8pm to 10pm - Bluegrass Atlantic with Nancy Keddyevery Saturday - 8am - conversations, music, and the voices and views of Nova Scotia's Gaelic community. http://live.cioe975.ca/every Saturday - 9am to noon - East Coast Rising – with Martin Hickeyevery Saturday - noon to 2pm - Cape Breton Calling – with Tony Mombourquetteevery Sunday - 3pm to 4pm - The Voice of New Scotland with Jean Watsonevery Sunday - 9am to 11am - Barn Dance with Keith Rossevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 6am to 9am - East Coast Mornings with George Jordanevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday - 9am - East Coast Kitchen Party with Al HollingsworthDartmouthChrist Church Parish Hall: 50 Wentworth St.: every Thursday - 7pm - donation based Folk event ;the first Thursday of every month
The Helen Creighton Folklore Society & Big Turnip Records presents- The Helen Creighton Folk ClubDahlia: 15 Kings Wharf: every Wednesday - 7pm to 10pm - Open Mic with Kam Hayes-our 2nd anniversaryMontes Showbar Grill: 245 Waverley Rd.: 902-435-1770: every Thursday - 8pm - jam with-Dan Baird and his recurring castMar 7th - 8pm - Elyse Aeryn & Pearse Sweeney & The Core and The Willy Kidd Group; $15 in advance.New Scotland Brewing Co.: 91 Alderney Dr.: 902-406-2337: every Friday - 8pm - Willie StrattonSanctuary Arts Centre: 100 Ochterloney St: Feb 14th & 15th - 7:30pm to 9:30pm - Date Night by candlelight; for singles or couples; @ $40The Cottage Café | An Teachín: Paddler's Cove-300 Prince Albert Rd.: every Tuesday - 6:30pm - Scottish Gaelic conversation group hosted by Cathy Ann MacPhee & Emily McEwanHalifax (Halafacs)Dalhousie - Rebecca Cohn Auditorium-Arts Centre’s: 6101 University Ave.: 902-494-3820: Feb 19th - 7:30pm - A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute ShowDurty Nelly's Authentic Irish Pub: 5221 Sackville St.: 902-406-7640: every Sunday - 3pm to 6pm - music with Jeremy Finney and guestevery Thursday - 7:30pm to 10:30pm - music with Jeremy Finney, Ian MacMillan and friendsGood Robot Brewing Company: 2736 Robie St.: 902-446-1692: every Thursday - 8pm - Better Times Comedy-a weekly stand-up comedy nightHenry House: 1222 Barrington St.: every Sunday - 2:30pm to 4:30pm - Tunes with Erin and ColinLight House Arts Centre: 1800 Argyle St.: 782-414-9902: Feb 25th - irish roversFeb 28th - 8pm - Rum Ragged; @$ 30Lion's Head Tavern: 3081 Robie St.: 902-455-0181: every Wednesday - 8pm to 11pm - jam Sessions with Roy LoganMaritime Centre-Pacifico Bar: corner of Barrington & Salter St.: 902-422-3633: every Thursday - The amazing MellotonesMayflower Curling Club: 3000 Monaghan Dr.: 902-454-0085: Feb 15th - 9pm to 1am - ''Halifax Hootenanny''' with the Big Country Ramblers
AND Square Dance with Rachel Davis, Jason Roach, Mary Beth Carty @ $20-advance 19+
www.frontporchfarm.caNeptune Theatre: 1593 Argyle St.: 902-429-7070: Jan 15th to Feb 2nd - Controlled Damage-The story of Civil Rights icon Viola Desmond
Co-Presented by the National Arts Centre Returning to the Scotiabank Stage in 2025North End Baking Co Cafe: 3430 Prescott St.: 902-454-7387 ext. 225: every Thursday - 1pm to 2pm - Helen Creighton Folklore Society storytelling session every last Thursday of monthObladee Wine Bar: 1600 Barrington St.: 902-405-4505: every Wednesday - 6:30pm to 8pm & 8:30pm to 10pm - Wednesday night JAZZ with Willem Paynter Trio; @$ 5Prospect Road Community Center: Prospect Rd.: every Friday - 7pm to 9pm - Jam SessionRoyal Canadian Legion Branch #142-Fairview: 50 Hillcrest St;: 902-233-6374, 902-443-7256: Jan 25th - 8pm to 11pm - Adult (19+) Cape Breton Dance; @ $12 cash ; with Vincent McDonald, Abby HansonFeb 8th - 3pm to 6pm - all ages Cape Breton dance & Ceilidh with TBA; @$ 7Scotiabank Metro Centre: 1800 Argyle St: 902-451-1221: Mar 15th - 7:30pm - Alan Doyle, Tim HIcks, Fortunate Ones. @ $63.25 - $94.00 in advanceSt. Andrew's United Church-the STAGE-Mondays: .....The Main Stage 2022-2023 collection: 6036 Coburg Road: 902-456-8779: Feb 26th - ''Rising Tide'' with host Leona Burkey & LxvddrMar 18th - ''Rising Tide'' with host Leona Burkey & Alana YorkeThe Carlton Hotel-Music Bar & Grill: 1685 Argyle St.: 902-422-6335: Jan 23rd - 7pm - Trivia Night with Brady!Jan 24th - 8pm - The Desperado Band - Outlaw Country ClassicsJan 25th - 9pm - The Right SwipesJan 31st - 8pm - Pat LePoidevin + Moira & ClaireFeb 4th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With Stephen FearingFeb 5th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With Stephen FearingFeb 6th - 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: Sam Moon's 75th Birthday Bash!Feb 7th - 7:30pm - SOLD OUT: Sam Moon's 75th Birthday Bash!Feb 8th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Motown Love - 7:30pm - Sam Moon's #75th birthday bash with Both Sides of the Moon SOLD OUTFeb 9th - 1pm - Broadway Brunch - Motown Love - 7pm - SOLD OUT: Eliza Rhinelander Album ReleaseFeb 14th - 8pm - Height Requirement - 80s. ForeverFeb 15th - 8pm - Beech HillFeb 18th - 7pm - An Evening With Royal WoodFeb 19th - 7pm - SOLD OUT: An Evening With Royal WoodMar 15th - 8pm - tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan-''Stang's Swang'''The Old Triangle Irish Alehouse: 5136 Prince St.: 902-492-4900: every Monday - 8pm to 10pm - Session with Dave MacIsaac & Louis BenoitJan 25th - 6:30pm to 7pm - Robbie Burns celebration -upstairs in the Seanchai room;
music by Kolten MacDonell, Lisa MacArthur and Kevin DugasThe Oxford Taproom: 6418 Quinpool Rd.: 902-431-0501: every Wednesday - 8pm to 10:30pm - irish jam sessionsThe Seahorse Tavern-: 2037 Gottingen St.: 902-423-7200: Feb 6th & Mar 6th - 7pm - @ $10-advance; New Music Thursday" seriesMiddle MusquodoboitMusquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre: 12390 Highway # 224: 902-384-2819: Feb 1st - 7pm to 11pm - Jason Taylor-downstairs at the theatre. $ 15 19+Mahone BaySaltbox Brewery: 363 Main St.: 902-624-0653: every Sunday - 2pm to 4pm - Celtic Music sessons; with Eilidh Buchanan and friendsSt. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church: 89 Edgewater St.: Feb 22nd - 2pm - Ashley MacIsaac; @$ 45 proceeds for 3 churches FoundationSaulnierville104.1 FM: C.P 8.: 902-769-2423: every day - 6pm to 10pm - The voice of the Southwest with Wayne Dugas