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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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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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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. ! ❤️

Spring Educational Courses are back in swing. Registration is open and there is still some space available for each course. Get more information on course details by contacting santle68@outlook.com or fill out your registration form at cbmic.ca/resources/ ... See MoreSee Less

Spring Educational Courses are back in swing. Registration is open and there is still some space available for each course. Get more information on course details by contacting santle68@outlook.com or fill out your registration form at cbmic.ca/resources/

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Great courses offered. I use the things I learned there everyday.

Every serious artist should have this knowledge imho