Fiddle Friday at the Shoe with Dara Smith-MacDonald and Adam Young
Date: Friday, August 9 2024
The Red Shoe's jam-packed entertainment schedule boasts some of the very best talent the East Coast has to offer. With live music served up every day of the week, you're sure to find something that will get your toes tapping and your heart singing. This week’s Fiddle Friday features Antigonish County fiddler Dara Smith-MacDonald and Cape Breton piano player Adam Young.
Supper Hour Music at the Shoe: Neil McDaniel and Kevin LeVesconte
Date: Monday, August 5 2024 to Wednesday, August 7 2024
Neil McDaniel originates from Margaree Forks who has entertained audiences from the Maritimes to the Ottawa Valley and across the Atlantic to the West Coast of Ireland. McDaniel holds true to his Irish heritage which is evident in his singing and performances on mandolin, guitar, banjo, whistles, and piano. His lively shows encompass a well-flavoured recipe of music, headlining as a solo artist or with a band and always ready to bring on the tradition. Kevin LeVesconte is a fiddler…
Sunday Ceilidh at the Shoe: Brian and Abigail MacDonald
Date: Sunday, August 4 2024
Brian MacDonald grew up in Westmount in Cape Breton County and spent a great deal of time surrounded by Gaelic music and culture in Inverness County. He has been playing the fiddle for many years for dances and concerts around Cape Breton, Ontario, and Detroit and formed a group a few years ago called the Antigonish County Fiddlers. Brian is joined by his daughter Abigail who grew up in St. Andrew’s, Antigonish County surrounded by Gaelic music and culture. A…
Quilt Sale in Port Hastings
Date: Friday, August 2 2024 to Monday, August 5 2024
Join us for the second annual Quilt and Artisan Sale at St. David’s United Church in Port Hastings. Free admission and refreshments served. Local artisans work is sure to delight.
Weaving Our Tales
Date: Thursday, August 1 2024 to Thursday, August 29 2024
Join Parks Canada interpreters for "Weaving Our Tales," a unique, hands-on experience where you can create your own souvenirs! Dive into the rich tradition of weaving and basketry, and exchange stories with park staff as we reflect on the art's deep cultural roots. Craft your own piece of history and take home a special memento of your visit at Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with tradition and creativity! Every Thursday in August at 2pm.
Wednesday Sessions at the Admiral: Kinnon & Betty Lou Beaton
Date: Wednesday, July 31 2024
Kinnon Beaton comes from a long line of fiddlers from the Mabou area. His playing, like that of his late father Donald Angus, is rich in the Mabou Coal Mines flavour. Beaton is very much in demand at dances and concerts from Cape Breton to Boston and every place in between. Beaton is a prolific composer as his fiddle tunes can be found on numerous Cape Breton fiddle recordings including his own. Betty Beaton started playing dances with her brother,…
Nipugt Mawiomi – a forest gathering celebration of music and culture
Date: Sunday, August 18 2024
Come join us for the afternoon or into the night with music, dance, and celebration of Mi'kmaq, Gaelic and Acadian culture at Nipugt Mawiomi! Immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest as we come together to honour our traditions and share in the spirit of community. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with nature, culture, music and each other. The free, all-ages concert in the afternoon (1-5pm) features Morgan Toney, Thunder Feather, Sarah Prosper, Bradley Murphy, Mairi…
Supper Hour Music at the Red Shoe with Neil McDaniel & Kevin LeVesconte
Date: Tuesday, July 30 2024
Neil McDaniel originates from Margaree Forks who has entertained audiences from the Maritimes to the Ottawa Valley and across the Atlantic to the West Coast of Ireland. McDaniel holds true to his Irish heritage which is evident in his singing and performances on mandolin, guitar, banjo, whistles, and piano. His lively shows encompass a well-flavoured recipe of music, headlining as a solo artist or with a band and always ready to bring on the tradition. Kevin LeVesconte is a fiddler…
Red Shoe Sessions hosted by Kenneth MacKenzie
Date: Monday, July 29 2024
The Red Shoe's jam-packed entertainment schedule boasts some of the very best talent the East Coast has to offer. With live music served up every day of the week, you're sure to find something that will get your toes tapping and your heart singing. Kenneth MacKenzie is a piper and fiddler, raised in a Gaelic-speaking and musical family in Mabou, Cape Breton. Kenneth’s music makes him an in-demand performer at dances, concerts, and festivals at home and further afield and…
Sunday Céilidh at The Red Shoe Pub: Glenn Graham
Date: Sunday, July 28 2024
Traditionally known for his fiddle playing, Glenn is also a composer, songwriter, step dancer, music instructor and published author. His music has been featured on the hit TV show “Dawson’s Creek”, multiple CD compilations, TV specials, and independent films. He has been nominated for many East Coast Music Awards, and his band with his cousin, the Honourable Rodney MacDonald, has been in high demand for many years. Glenn continues to perform and teach the fiddle. Showtime: 4-7pm