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Mike McKenna Jr.

Known for his powerful lyricism and intricate musicianship, Canadian singer-songwriter Mike McKenna Jr.'s latest record At The Edge of the World (April 2020) was met by incredible support, with features in Spotify Editorial playlists including Renegade Folk and Contemporary Folk, on Mahogany’s YouTube playlist, in The Bluegrass Situation, Americana UK, Canadian Beats, Roots Music Canada, The East and more. Produced by 23-year-old Berklee graduate, Victoria BC’s Quinn Bachand (Rosier, Kittel & Co, Brishen) the album delivers a wider, fuller sound than his previous stripped-down records, lead by Mike’s incredibly raw, soulful vocals and surrounded by a beautiful mix of electric and pedal-steel guitar, electric bass, vocal harmonies, strings, piano and drums. It also passed through the talented hands of two of Canada's top analog specialists; mixing engineer Jon Anderson (Andy Shauf, Rosier, Foxwarren) and Grammy-nominated mastering engineer, Juno/Polaris winner Philip Shaw Bova (Father John Misty, Feist, Bahamas).

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Announcing the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees!

We are thrilled to reveal the esteemed individuals who will be immortalized in the annals of Cape Breton's rich musical legacy! Join us in celebrating the extraordinary contributions of three exceptional talents: John Allan Cameron, Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald, and Joella Foulds.

Mark your calendars for June 20th as we gather at Center 200 for a gala like no other! Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable musical extravaganza, as talented artists from near and far come together to pay homage to these deserving inductees.

Tickets will soon be available for this amazing event. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to secure your spot for what promises to be an evening of magic, nostalgia, and celebration.

Don't miss your chance to witness history in the making! Join us as we honour the legacies of John Allan Cameron, Winston "Scotty" Fitzgerald, and Joella Foulds at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2024 Awards Gala.
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Announcing the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2024 Inductees!

We are thrilled to reveal the esteemed individuals who will be immortalized in the annals of Cape Bretons rich musical legacy! Join us in celebrating the extraordinary contributions of three exceptional talents: John Allan Cameron, Winston Scotty Fitzgerald, and Joella Foulds.

Mark your calendars for June 20th as we gather at Center 200 for a gala like no other! Prepare to be swept away by an unforgettable musical extravaganza, as talented artists from near and far come together to pay homage to these deserving inductees.

Tickets will soon be available for this amazing event. Stay tuned for updates and be sure to secure your spot for what promises to be an evening of magic, nostalgia, and celebration.

Dont miss your chance to witness history in the making! Join us as we honour the legacies of John Allan Cameron, Winston Scotty Fitzgerald, and Joella Foulds at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2024 Awards Gala.

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Congratulations Joella Foulds. Well deserved! 👏👏 🎵🎵🎵🎵

So exciting!! Great job!

Couldn’t find more deserving individuals than these. All legends in their own right.

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If you are free on Tuesday, we would love to see you at our announcement. ... See MoreSee Less

If you are free on Tuesday, we would love to see you at our announcement.

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I’ll try and get over!

Livestream hopefully!

CBMIC will be holding an information session on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 about our 2024 Product Development Program. This is a funding program available to assist Cape Breton artists looking to recording new music for release as part of their artist development plans for the next 2 years. We will provide an outline of the program workings, eligibility, the funding process, and timelines. We will aim to start the session at 6:15 once people are settled, and will do Q&A around 7pm.
This will be the only session in the CBRM area. The remaining sessions will take place in Port Hawkesbury, and Inverness County.
If you are considering applying for the program, this sessions will provide you all the valuable information required for application.
Hope to see you there!
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CBMIC will be holding an information session on Thursday, April 25th, 2024 about our 2024 Product Development Program. This is a funding program available to assist Cape Breton artists looking to recording new music for release as part of their artist development plans for the next 2 years. We will provide an outline of the program workings, eligibility, the funding process, and timelines. We will aim to start the session at 6:15 once people are settled, and will do Q&A around 7pm.
This will be the only session in the CBRM area. The remaining sessions will take place in Port Hawkesbury, and Inverness County.
If you are considering applying for the program, this sessions will provide you all the valuable information required for application.
Hope to see you there!

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This is great! Thx Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative.

CBMIC would like to congratulate two incredible Cape Breton Musicians for being 2024 ECMA Honorary Award recipients.
Stompin’ Tom Award: Stephen Muise
Director’s Special Achievement Award: Bruce Guthro

Thank you to the East Coast Music Association for recognising the achievements of such incredible talents.
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CBMIC would like to congratulate two incredible Cape Breton Musicians for being 2024 ECMA Honorary Award recipients. 
Stompin’ Tom Award: Stephen Muise
Director’s Special Achievement Award: Bruce Guthro

Thank you to the East Coast Music Association for recognising the achievements of such incredible talents.

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Congratulations

👏👏👏👏🎵🎵🎵

WomenFolk (the Radio Show) CIOE FANS rollin' into it's second month with Episode #5 - tune in this eve at 7pm for some fine tracks, a bit of a Cape Breton slant and we call up Hearts of Kin for a big chat. These two sisters are charming the heck out of audiences everywhere...and pumped for their Stan Rogers Folk Festival debut this summer. ... See MoreSee Less

WomenFolk (the Radio Show) CIOE FANS rollin into its second month with Episode #5 - tune in this eve at 7pm for some fine tracks, a bit of a Cape Breton slant and we call up Hearts of Kin for a big chat. These two sisters are charming the heck out of audiences everywhere...and pumped for their Stan Rogers Folk Festival debut this summer.

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First time I saw the term "Canadiana" used. I like it! Let's grow it!

Will be a good one 😀🎵👩‍❤️‍👩

Thanks for sharing Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative. ! ❤️