April 28, 2013

Rita MacNeil gave us more than music
Cape Breton’s shining jewel and its first lady of song Rita MacNeil passed away on April 16. Her shy demeanor and gentle soul hid a giant, soulful voice, and the songs she performed resonated with her fans, both Canadian and international...
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April 5, 2013

Gaelic council reaching out to communities
First there will be tea, music and a chat, followed by a discussion that focuses on community and social connections, before moving into the program, as per the Gaelic custom, according to the Gaelic Council of Nova Scotia. The council will hosts sessions in 10 of the province’s more active Gaelic communities...
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April 4, 2013

Gaelic College unveils plans for 75th anniversary celebration
The first in the anticipated series of celebrations begins June 30 and continues through July 6 when festivities conclude with a gala closing concert that includes Jimmy Rankin, Ashley MacIsaac and Mary Jane Lamond...
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January 16, 2013

Gaelic College offering variety of programs during March break
It promises to be a busy winter at the Gaelic College, with several new programs being offered. “The most significant winter program we have happening at the college is our March break program, which is now called, Seachdain nan Sguabag,” said Tracey Dares MacNeil, director of education and programming at the college. “This literally means a week of sweeping. It comes from a very old Gaelic rhyme that most of our native Gaelic speakers are familiar with....
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October 15, 2012

Celtic Colours comes to a close
Alexandria Samson was just a baby when the first Celtic Colours International Festival opened with a performance by Irish legends, the Chieftains. Sixteen years later, the 17-year-old harpist from Arichat had a chance to perform for a Celtic Colours crowd there to see the Chieftains once again. Samson played Saturday night in the lobby of Centre 200 prior to the festival’s closing night show, as part of a youth showcase stage...  READ MORE

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October 5, 2012

Nine Nights of World Class Trad -
on Our Island or in your Living Room

We invite you to come céilidh with us at the 16th annual Celtic Colours International Festival on Cape Breton Island. A Canadian Tourism Commission Signature Event and winner of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s 2011 Cultural Tourism Award, Celtic Colours will welcome artists from all over the Celtic world from Friday, October 5th to Saturday, October 13th.

With over 300 artists performing at 46 shows and more than 200 Community Cultural Events taking place in 55 communities, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

And if you're unable to make it in person, tune in to one of our
live streams at 7:30pm ADT each night of the Festival and enjoy broadcast-quality video of a concert in its entirety.

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September 6, 2012

Cape Breton’s famous Red Shoe Pub mulling
what to do after titular shoe stolen
It was a Friday night around closing time when the crime occurred. The Red Shoe Pub in Mabou, N.S., was full of locals, tourists and fiddle players — potential eyewitnesses — milling about, as they typically do at “the Shoe.” ... READ MORE

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August 1, 2012

Listen to a narration of Ron Gillis' poem 'Ceilidh In The Sky',
written for the late Jerry Holland.

 

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Writer: Ron Gillis
Music: 'Charlotte's Theme', an original piece by Shawn MacDonald Fiddle: Shawn MacDonald
Piano: Pat Chafe
Narrator: Max MacDonald

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July 4, 2012

Want to write a chart-topping country song?
Canadian hit-maker Sampson tells how

If songs are like children to professional hit-makers, Canadian Gordie Sampson is one watchful dad. The 40-year-old from Big Pond, N.S., has penned two chart-topping smash singles for Carrie Underwood while also dashing off songs for the likes of Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, Martina McBride and LeAnn... READ MORE

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June 26, 2012

Celtic Colours International Festival explores
island theme with 2012 lineup

(Sydney, NS, June 25, 2012) It’s no secret that Cape Bretoners are proud of their Island heritage. “We are an island, a rock in the stream. We are a people as proud as there’s been…” go the lyrics to Cape Breton’s unofficial anthem, “The Island”.

It’s often argued that those who come from islands are somehow just a little different—a point that Newfoundlanders, Shetlanders, the Irish, the Scottish, and many more around the world would be quick to agree with. There’s something about an island that keeps a culture unique.

Exploring that idea this year, Celtic Colours International Festival will welcome artists from islands all over the Celtic world. The 16th edition of the nine-day, island-wide celebration gets underway October 5th at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre and wraps up on the 13th at Sydney’s Centre 200.

“We’re very excited to be bringing you The Chieftains who are on their 50th anniversary tour, our own Natalie MacMaster, Fiddlers’ Bid from Shetland, and the Battlefield Band from Scotland, along with our Artists in Residence—Irish guitarist, singer and songwriter John Doyle and Cape Breton singer-songwriter Cyril MacPhee,” said Artistic Director Joella Foulds.

Returning to the Festival this year, by popular demand, are the Asham Stompers, The Once, Vishtèn, Madison Violet, April Verch Band, Alan Kelly Gang, The Outside Track, and Daniel Lapp. As always we’ll see a host of local favourites including Rita MacNeil, J.P. Cormier, a Brakin’ Tradition reunion, Mary Jane Lamond & Wendy MacIsaac, Troy MacGillivray, Kimberley Fraser, Howie MacDonald, Brenda Stubbert, Andrea Beaton, Sprag Session (formerly the Colin Grant Band), the Men of the Deeps, and many more.

Performing at Celtic Colours for the first time are Oirialla, a band from Ireland featuring festival favourite Nuala Kennedy, Fionia String Band from Denmark, the Dardanelles from Newfoundland, Makem & Spain featuring Tommy Makem’s sons, and the Chaisson Family from Prince Edward Island.

Creative projects this year include the next editions of the Fiddletree and Roots to the Future projects as well as a concert dedicated to Cape Breton songs of work and protest. And of course there will be a full complement of Community Cultural Experiences including dances, meals, sessions, workshops, lectures, exhibits, outdoor activities and more.

Experience it all at Celtic Colours International Festival, a Canadian Tourism Commission Signature Event and winner of the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s 2011 Cultural Tourism Award.

Celtic Colours 2012 takes place October 5-13 in more than 50 communities all over Cape Breton Island. Tickets go on sale July 9. For more information, including photos, artist biographies, and a video all about this year’s festival, visit the newly redesigned celtic-colours.com.

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June 21, 2012

Fiddler Mike Hall immersed in Cape Breton music
Even before his debut album hit store shelves in 2010, fiddler Mike Hall was planning for his next one. Two years later, those plans have come to life with “Dance Hall,” his second full-length recording, which is set to be released this weekend... READ MORE

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May 22, 2012

Central Cape Breton Choir presents "Dia Mó Cheòl/ God Is My Song", a Faith Based evening of inspiration, culture and song on Friday, June 1st, 7:30PM at St. Columba Church, Iona. Admission $13 for Adults, $7 for Students, $5 for Youth under 12. Tickets will be available at the door. The event is sponsored by St. Comba Parish Council. The Choir will be accompanied by Ed Woodsworth, Brian Talbot, Dave McKeough, Kyle MacNeil, Tracey Dares MacNeil, Janet Gillis, Cathy MacMillan and Kelly MacMillan. It is an event not to be missed!

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March 2, 2012

Island musicians performing in Fort McMurray, Alta.
An impressive lineup of East Coast musicians, including several Cape Bretoners, are descending on Fort McMurray, Alta. for the final weekend of the 2012 Syncrude WinterPlay Festival...
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February 15, 2012

Chrissy Crowley is a fiddler on the go
Busy year ahead as Margaree musician tours and prepares to record new album. Chrissy Crowley’s phone has been ringing plenty over the last few weeks and 2012 is shaping up to be a busy year of travel, touring and new tunes for the talented fiddler. The Margaree native has been keeping pretty busy with local gigs over the winter months, but things will kick into high gear in the next few weeks, with trips to Cuba, the eastern United States, and Europe in the works for the spring and summer...
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November 3, 2011

Nova Scotia Music Week opens today
Kenneth and Angus MacKenzie will hear their names called for the first time as Music Nova Scotia award nominees this weekend.
The Mabou brothers are nominated for traditional/roots recording of the year for their album “Piob is Fidheall” (Pipes and Fiddles), which is among 22 music awards and 21 industry awards set to be handed out during Nova Scotia Music Week which begins today in Yarmouth... READ MORE

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October 31, 2011

NEW ALBUM "Cape Breton Girl" by Natalie MacMaster
Available now!
Visit the Online store for details and to purchase.

 

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October 25, 2011

More national acclaim for Celtic Colours International Festival
In the midst of its fifteenth successful annual event, the Celtic Colours International Festival received honours from two national... READ MORE

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September 25, 2011

Fiddler’s Reel: Finding Gaelic cast was easy part
Surprisingly, finding a Gaelic-speaking cast for The Fiddler’s Reel was not the hardest task for writer-director Marc Almon when making his 17-minute short film. He also had to create Depression-era costumes for 30 featured cast and extras, work with guns and a dog, and shoot in Cape Breton in a torrential downpour that wiped out the Meat Cove bridge... Read More

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September 10, 2011

Celtic Colours International Festival Celebrates 15 Years of
Renowned Colours by Day and World Class Concerts by Night
We're only weeks away from kicking off the 15th annual Celtic Colours International Festival which promises to add another sea of memories to those Festival goers have already collected during the past decade and a half. Again this year 45 concerts have been meticulously programmed to take audiences on a compelling exploration of the roots and branches of our Celtic family tree... Read More

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August 9, 2011

Nuala Kennedy Trio perform at the Celtic Music Centre

The fabulous Nuala Kennedy from Scotland performs with Dana Lyn (fiddle) and Kyle Sanna (guitar) this Thursday, August 11th at the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique.

Showtime: 8:00pm
Admission: only $10.00 at the door
Facebook Event page

Although rooted in the Celtic music of her native Ireland and adopted homeland of Scotland, she is increasingly recognized for her eclectic cross-genre work. Her second solo album was released on Nashville's Compass Records in 2010. ‘TUNE IN’  features ten unique and evocative tracks with some well-known guest recording artists. It was voted one of the top ten traditional albums of 2010
by THE IRISH TIMES

Nuala Kennedy CD's available in our online store

   

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August 9, 2011

Cape Breton Live: Take 02 now available on iTunes worldwide.

CAPE BRETON LIVE: TAKE 02
Compilation CD featuring 14 live
tracks from various shows
(Released: June 2008)

Track listing & sound clips

Buy on iTunes

 

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