Membership Directory

A.J. Fraser

Aaron Lewis

Aaron MacDonald

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Out of the woods of Mabou, a little town that beats in the musical heart of western Cape Breton Island, comes the soulful, ever-captivating, folk-rock singer Aaron MacDonald. It’s this small-town lifestyle that breeds much of the inspiration for this grizzled ECMA nominee. Aaron has pounded the East Coast and Canadian music scene for many years, now armoured with new material and a desire to get it to the people, he’s back from the shadows of Route 19. This indie songwriter is quietly making his mark despite the pandemic. His first single this year, “Gonna Get There” hit #1 on the East Coast with his outlaw country follow-up, “My Soul & Me”, making an East Coast Top 5 splash, Aaron MacDonald has undoubtedly stepped back into the East Coast Music scene. He has been named as one of CBC Music Searchlight’s Top 100 Emerging Artists of 2021.

Adam Young

Alex Libbus

Alexander Hall

Allan MacEachern

Allie Bennett

Andre Pettipas and The Giants

Band

Brothers, Andre and Travis Pettipas join long-time friends, Mark Cosh and John MacDonald to bring you “Grease Coast Rock N’ Roll"; sing along anthem songs with ear worm hooks. Their signature genre will reel you in and release you into a musical wave of southern rock heavily influenced by 90’s rock/pop mixed with classic rock lovability.

Andrew Eugene

Artist

Singer/Songwriter living in Mira. I have been writing for about 15 years now. I released my first album this year.

Andrew Doyle

Andrew Greig

Angela MacDonald

Anthony Leudy

Analog Signal

Band

Original rock / funk / blues band from Sydney, NS. They are a mix of grooves from classic rock to funk to having a blues flavour. Members: Bob Gill - Guitar Tracy MacKinnon - Vocals Evan MacNeil - Bass Steve Floyd - Guitar Anthony Rizzato - Drums

April Powers

Ava Vallis

Bernie MacKinnon

Bev Niven

Bill MacGillivary

Brad Reid

Artist

“Traditional yet innovative”, says Irish Music Magazine. The 2022 East Coast Music Award nominee draws on his Cape Breton fiddle roots and features sounds from across genres and lands. Latin influences with congas, classical and jazz elements, and urban hip hop groove marry original music with old country tradition. His arrangements have stimulating new chords to compliment the fresh fiddle phrases, presenting that classic Cape Breton sound in a way that might be, according to Irish tradition bearer Martin Hayes, “continually growing”.

Braden Poirier

Bradley Murphy

Broken Road

Band

Broken Road is an up and coming band from Sydney, NS. In the 2019 CBC Searchlight Competition their song “Paycheque” finished in the Top 50 in all of Canada and received generous radio play on CBC Radio One. Check their debut EP "Less is More"

10 Slip

Band

10 Slip is a 3 piece band serving a 3 course meal. Blues, fuzz, and hard rock. Out of Sydney, NS. The bands sound is all about tight, rhythmic grooves and high energy riffs that keep the crowd moving. Inspired by bands like All Them Witches and Black Sabbath.

Breagh Kelly

Breagh MacKinnon

John Brent Watkins

Band

John Brent Watkins, also known as Gunner, is a recording artist and singer/songwriter from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Born and raised in Glace Bay., he has been performing since 2020 at venues all over the island. He has been singing and playing guitar, as a solo act for the last few years under the name “Gunner”. Covering all the best songs in rock and country, from oldies to the blues. He has a song for everyone. Since late 2024, he has also been singing and playing in his newly formed band, Renegade. Also Covering a wide variety of songs, they are sure to keep you on the dance floor. In early December of 2024, he released his first single, called “The Journey”. Recorded at Mike MacDougall’s workshop studio in Halifax. He is currently getting set to record the remaining songs on what will become his debut album.

Brian N Dean, luthier

Band

Luthier in Sydney, building and repairing since 2004. I have recording artists across the world who play and record with my instruments. If you want the perfect setup or you need some bigger repairs, no job is too big or small. Guitar and mandolin specialty.

Brian Doucette

Artist

Brian Doucette is a Cape Breton artist who plays with his gut and his heart on his sleeve. He can make you wanna drink, help you sit back and smoke and isn’t shy to lay it all out in his music. Brian has two studio albums available and a third due out this spring being recorded at the Basement Halifax.

Brian Mullins

Brian Talbot

Brock Fownes

candee mccarthy

Caragh Kennedy

Catherine Ann Fuller

Cathy MacDougall

Chad Tetford

Artist

Chad Tetford is a songwriter/singer and entertainer from Mira River, Cape Breton. After two decades of living off island he is back in Cape Breton with his wife Jan and his children Ruby Grace and Charlie James. He performs regularly throughout Cape Breton when not at home tending the fire. He has one full length album of original music released in 2007. Currently he is recording music to release in a digital format.

Charlotte Wiebe

Chris Sutherland

christina googoo

Christine Campbell

Chuck Smith

Scarlett Blind

Band

Scarlett Blind is an emerging indie-pop artist with a blend of captivating melodies, heartfelt lyrics and an ethereal, entrancing voice. Her debut album "Attention to Detail" showcases a multi-genre, nostalgia driven story with Murdoch 22. Each track was born from love, heartbreak and longing. This album is an experience worth listening to.. beginning to end.

Hauler

Band

Seamlessly blending and bending roots, rock, and traditional Cape Breton Celtic music together into a hearty homemade soup that can dynamically have you hanging off every lyric – or knock you flat on your arse – Cape Breton’s contemporary Celtic trio Hauler has been simmering on the stove and are now ready to serve themselves up with the release of their upcoming debut album. Familiar faces from saltwater funk trio Slowcoaster Steve MacDougall and Mike Lelievre teamed up with fiddler Colin Grant, and the trio weaves traditional Irish and Scottish ballads, indie folk originals, and traditional and contemporary tune instrumentals with a modern acoustic approach that proves Cape Breton music can reassuringly re-invent itself.

Colin Grant

Craig Peters

Band

Born and raised in Cape Breton. Traveled around a lot. Brought my son back home to raise him where I grew up (with his family). I'm still trying to become a rock star.

Dane Pedersen

Band

Dane Pedersen is an up and coming performer from Millville, Cape Breton. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at St. Francis Xavier University, Dane has been performing locally for the past several years, in settings ranging from intimate coffee houses to sold out musical theatre productions. He holds a deep love for the folk music he grew up on, and strives to uphold the tradition of storytelling though song in his work.

East Coast DNA

Artist

With a lifelong passion for music and enthusiasm for local artists, Nova Scotian brothers Darcy and Andrew Walsh explore Canada’s East Coast to bring you music news and interviews. With our bi-weekly podcast and YouTube channel (reach of 5k+ in 2022), we’ll bring you interviews with the musicians who make the music we love, live performances, and music news from around the region. Follow our social media for bonus promotions and content related to East Coast music. Music is in the DNA of the East Coast Spotify 2022 Wrap-up statistics for East Coast DNA podcast: – Top 15% most shared globally – 90% more new content than other creators in the Music category – Top 25% most followed podcasts

David

Artist

Folksinger

David Sampson

Dawson Murphy

Delores Boudreau

Denise Kendall

Human Missile Crisis

Band

Human Missile Crisis makes punk-infused garage-rock. Longtime friends and perennial band mates, the trio has been melting faces in bars and all-ages venues since 2019. With a live set that's loud and energetic, the HMC party is a show you won't want to miss.

Donald Ferguson

Donald Stewart

Artist

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Duane Nardocchio /DeeString

Band

Duane is a singer songwriter and performer from Howie Centre Cape Breton. Duane has been performing steadily for over 10 years as solo performer and musical collaborator. Musical style is mainly a blend of East Coast, folk, pop and country. Duane currently plays with local group, The Peacemakers as the back up group for East Coast Outlaw Country artists, RG Schaller.

Duncan John Campbell

Dylan Devoe

Artist

Dylan Devoe is a Cape Breton Singer/Songwriter with Blues, Folk and Rock N' Roll in his soul. He performs high energy shows with his guitar while keeping the heads bobbing with his drums at his feet. Currently he is working in the studio, with plans to release his album Summer 2021. Dylan also plays lead guitar in the band Pirate Jenny, and frequently appears as a special guest in various local bands' performances. You can catch Dylan singing his heart out during one of his live shows around the Maritimes.

Ed Woodsworth

Band

I have a solo show where I use a loop pedal, play acoustic guitar and sing. I have been performing in the CBRM for the last 2 years. My show has been described as easy listening. I am a freelance bass player and steel guitarist available for live or studio work. I have been a professional bass player for 35 years with extensive experience performing, writing, arranging and recording music. I have recently picked up the pedal and lap steel guitars. In 2016 I received the Musician's Achievement award from the ECMA's. I have a B.Mus from St.Fx in jazz performance. I arrange and produce music for recordings. In 2009 I was nominated for Producer of the year at the ECMA's and in 2010, an album I produced, won Folk Recording of the Year at the Music NB Awards.

Eddie Burke

Artist

I'm an established artist with 3+ decades of experience with over 30 different bands and collaborations in the Cape Breton music industry as a singer/songwriter, guitarist and bassist. In May 2020, I completed my record "Feel", which is now available in CD, and will be available from streaming sites May 15, 2023. I am proud of Cape Breton music history, excited about the opportunities for Cape Breton music, and honoured to be a member of the CBMIC! I look forward to many more music collaborations as Cape Breton music grows!

Eileen Forrester

Eirinn Fraser

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Ella Dubinsky

Band

Ella Dubinsky is a Cape Breton singer-songwriter who grew up in a house filled with music. She learned songwriting at the piano with her dad, Leon, and spent the last years of his life learning from him and sharing their love of music. A classically trained pianist turned neuroscientist, her research on choral singing to improve hearing loss has been featured on NPR and CBC. Now, she returns to her songwriting roots, weaving together a unique blend of genres and poignant lyrics that explore love, loss, and life in rural Cape Breton. Ella delights in playing music with her mother, Beth MacCormick. When she is not at the piano, Ella enjoys teaching yoga, making paths in the woods, and going for walks with her husband and dog in Englishtown, on the edge of the ocean.

Elyse Delaney

Elyse Aeryn

Band

Elyse Aeryn combines a singer-songwriter’s empathy with memorable melodies for high-energy, evocative songs that nod to a classic rock heritage. Her potent live show is a unique and unforgettable experience that connects and delights in equal measure. After leaving behind a career as an engineer to play her songs for the people, Aeryn has since shared Canadian stages with icons like Blue Rodeo, Amanda Marshall, and Matt Anderson. Her 2023 debut Joy State of Mind—eight tracks of resilience, rebirth, and just a bit of revenge—scored an East Coast Music Award nomination and was awarded Country Recording of the Year by Music Nova Scotia. In 2024, she was crowned a JUNO Wavemaker and released the dark and dreamy single “Cowboy,” continuing her steady ascent in the local music scene.

Emma Nicholas

Erin O’Brien

Band

Professionally trained vocal major- graduate of 2022 Marconi Music Arts program. Songwriter, performer and recording artist with over 25 years experience.

Erin Ashleigh

Band

Erin Ashleigh Phillips is a Cape Breton-based, Ontario born singer-songwriter whose music blends soulful pop-driven melodies with insightful social commentary. Growing up in a small town in Ontario, Erin found solace and self-expression through music and art. She started writing songs just two years after picking up the guitar at age 10. While studying classical music history Bishop's University in Sherbrooke, QC, Erin began to share her original songs at local cafes and open mics. After beginning her career as a librarian, she and her partner moved to Sydney, Cape Breton, in 2009 to live out the east coast dream. Erin is equally at home performing in intimate cafes or bustling bars, playing her favourites from the sixties folk generation, heroines of nineties indie folk and her catchy original tunes.

Evan Turnbull

Florence Norman

From Birch St

Band

Songwriter and musician, a bit of truth a bit of fiction, acoustic and electric, folk rocky and eclectic, ‘From Birch St’ is songwriter Jody Hickey’s band/project. Born and raised in Cape Breton, Jody has lived and worked all over Canada and writes straight forward, relatable folk, rock and country flavoured Canadiana songs about hard working average people from all walks of life.

Gail Holdner

Gee Stewart

Gerry McDaniel

Artist

I started my music career at an early age, and having been playing an array of Celtic, Folk and original material for some time. Being an entertainer has been my passion in life. I thoroughly enjoy playing to an audience and engaging their participation! Starting off locally in Cape Breton and branching off to include venues all throughout the Maritimes, I was also fortunate enough to exhibit my musical talents as an Acoustic Guitar and Bodhran player, and Singer/Songwriter throughout parts of the US and Western Canada. My original single compositions included Indian Summer on Cape Breton Island, Tall Ships, Brook Village, Good Old Days, and All the Way to Here. Most recently, my original songs, Waiting for the South Wind and The Fishermen of Cheticamp have been chosen for an up-coming documentary, The Making of Jimmy Brow.

Gillian Head

Artist

Gillian Head is a fiddler with a sound that exemplifies the spirit and drive of traditional Cape Breton music. Her most recent release, Tidal (2018), received award nominations from both Music Nova Scotia and the East Coast Music Association. When not performing, Gillian teaches fiddling at L'école de musique Raveston in Chéticamp, Nova Scotia. “...it is so alive and powerful, flat out fun fiddling that there is no way you can keep from falling in love with it.” -Irish American News, 2018

Glen "Burg" Bourgeois

Band

Coming soon...

Glen Murrant

Artist

Strongly influenced by progressive and techno artists of the 1970's and 80s, Glen worked in record stores, music shops, and studios for a few years before studying jazz piano at St.F.X. University. Half way into a music degree, Glen came to realization that he just wasn't all that into jazz. He changed majors and shifted his focus to English literature and philosophy. The result: rich, unique, sophisticated, meticulously crafted music.

Glenn Graham

Greg Verner

Band

Greg Verner is a Cape Breton singer songwriter, who has performed for about 30 years . Writing music, singing, playing keyboards and guitar since his teen years, he released his first album, Strange Curves And Angles, in 2001, written in a wide variety of genres. His sophomore album, Here's A New Invention, was released in 2010. Along with creative song arrangements, the lyrics are thought-provoking, surreal, whimsical and always positive. In 2015 he released his 3rd album, The Surveyor Who Came In From The Cold, comprised of a wide assortment of musical styles and contributions from many talented local artists. In late August, 2020, he released his 4th album, The Lo-Fi Fringes Of Wow & Flutter which contains previously unreleased recordings and now newly remastered songs. Recently Greg has finished recording his 5th album which is due to be released in early 2025 and the first album to be released on vinyl.

Heather Peters

Hector MacRae

Hilda MacDonald

Isabella Samson

Jacob Noonan

Jaime Battiste

James MacLean

Artist

A native of East Lake Ainslie, Inverness County, James MacLean has been playing music for more than 15 years. In his late teens, he started lessons with Cape Breton guitarist Brian Doyle, that his love for traditional Cape Breton music began to blossom. After high school, James went on to pursue a degree in music, and under the tutelage of Scott Macmillan, earned his Bachelor of Music from Dalhousie University in 2015. James recently released his debut, self-titled album with support from the Festival Volunteer Drive’ers Association through The Frank “Big Sampie” Sampson award. His new album is comprised of all traditional Cape Breton music played on a flat-picked guitar with accompaniment from some of Cape Breton’s finest musicians including Mac Morin, Patrick Gillis, Kenneth MacKenzie and his aunt Karen Beaton.

Jamie Fontaine

Band

Jamie Fontaine is rising in the Canadian country music scene, whose melodies and lyrics resonate with authenticity and heart. With a deep-rooted passion for storytelling through song, Jamie brings a fresh perspective to the genre, blending traditional country sounds with a modern twist that captivates audiences from all walks of life. From his early days of playing many venues throughout Atlantic Canada to sharing stages with some of the industry’s most respected names, Jamie’s journey is a testament to his dedication and talent. His songwriting is marked by its genuine emotion and keen observation of life’s ups and downs, painting vivid pictures of love, longing, and the pursuit of dreams.

Jamie Foulds

Artist

Soundpark Studios is the home base for multiple award-winning music producer/recording engineer Jamie Foulds. Jamie has been awarded 14 ECMAs (East Coast Music Awards) during his recording career. Soundpark is located in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada. Remote music production, recording, mixing, and mastering services are available. Jamie has worked with a who's who of East Coast talent including Rita MacNeil, Natalie MacMaster, Gordie Sampson, Slowcoaster, The Barra MacNeils, Pretty Archie, Jordan Musycsyn, Hauler, Jessica Rhaye, Elyse Aeryn, The Tom Fun Orchestra, The Celtic Colours International Festival, and many many more.

Jamie Robertson

Artist

Jamie Robertson is a professional guitarist, singer/songwriter, music teacher, bassist and live sound engineer living in Sydney, NS. Originally from Cape Breton, Jamie has been a staple in the Southern Ontario Music Scene for the past 20 years - performing with members of Helix, Bobnoxious, Thundermug and many more. Jamie moved back to his native Cape Breton in August of 2022 and is excited to make a new friends, colleagues and band mates in Cape Breton's world renowned music community. Jamie is available for any music related paid gigs, fundraisers and/or volunteer work.

Janet Bickerton

Band

Janet Bickerton is a singer, songwriter from Sydney, Cape Breton in the folk genre. She is also a jazz vocalist and performs with several jazz bands within the CBRM. She is the organizer of the new Jazz/ Blues series at the Red Farm (a new Venue located in Howie Centre) and is the co-organizer of the annual Cape Breton Jazz Festival. Janet is a nurse and a community activist who is now turning some of her creativity to writing and performing. In her first release, she is using her original composition to wake us up and to warm the heart. Her first release is titled "Can't You Help Me". Released March 13, 2024 produced at Lakewind Studios with Fred Lavery and Mike Shepperd. Vocal/Guitar: Janet Bickerton Piano: Marcel Aucoin Drums: Ron Leadbeater Electiric Guitar, Bass: Doug Johnson Acoustic Guitar: Fred Lavery

Janet MacKinnon

Jason Kempt

Jeff Stone

Jeff Wadden

Jenn Sheppard

Jennifer MacDonald

Artist

An emerging singer/songwriter based out of Sydney, Nova Scotia. She has musical roots in the church and gospel music but explores a variety of genres including country, pop, rock celtic/traditional

Jim DiFiore

JIM PETRIE

Jim Ralph

Jinks O'Neill

Jocelyn Hynes

Band

Jocelyn Hynes is a multi-talented artist who has been immersed in the world of music and performing arts from a young age. She has a Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree from Acadia University.Her captivating performances garnered attention, leading her to showcase her talents at various events, including Crab Fest, Hope on the Hearth, and the prestigious Louisbourg Playhouse. Jocelyn's dedication and unique musical style attracted the attention of HOF Records, and she signed an artist Development deal with them. In December 2023, she released her highly anticipate debut single, "You're Here," captivating listeners with her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics.

Joe Cook/Rootsdeepdown

Band

Joe Cook is a Cape Breton singer/songwriter who loves telling stories of a life well lived on the East Coast. Growing up in a small fishing village, Joe took his turn on the lobster boats then set out to see what the world had. But the sea always calls you back. Now settled on a hill next to the Brad d’Or watching sunsets over Kelly’s Mountain, Joe’s songs tell old stories with a modern view. Influenced by East Coast greats like Great Big Sea, Lenny Gallant and Stan Rogers, these songs have been flavoured from a young age by east coast life. Other great Canadian song writers like Gord Downie, Bruce Cockburn and the guys from The Band also help shape the sounds and stories found in Joe's writing. ECMA Gospel Recoding of the year Winner and 3 time nominee with Rootsdeepdown

Joe Costello

Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union

Band

Makin' Waves is a five week free admission concert series held in the historic Wentworth Park bandshell of downtown Sydney, Nova Scotia. Taking place on Cape Breton Island (ranked #1 island to visit in Canada/#10 in the world by Travel + Leisure, #3 best global destination by CNN Travel), the event brings together local audiences and visitors to experience world class live music for five Thursdays following Canada Day. Over the past ten seasons of Makin' Waves, the event has seen Grammy, Juno, CCMA, and regional music award winners and nominees grace their stage including Gordie Sampson, Telmary y HabanaSana, Aysanabee, Ron Sexsmith, Laila Biali, Measha Bruggergosman, Crown Lands, The Sadies, The Beaches, The Pack AD, and Classified.

John Kendall

Band

John Kendall is a Cape Breton based singer and songwriter with a broad range of music influences from James Taylor to Tom Petty. Currently John is performing at local venues in Cape Breton and working on an independent EP for release in late 2025. Over the span of his music career he has performed with a variety of East Coast groups including The Dale Letcher Band (Halifax), Big Fish (Halifax) & Kintyre (Sydney).

Jordan Musycsyn

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Jordan is a hard-working singer/songwriter, is a masterful storyteller writing songs about life and love with pathos and humour in an upbeat Folk/Americana style. He sustains a busy touring schedule throughout Canada in support of his sophomore album ‘Old State Of Mind’(nominated for Music Nova Scotia award for best Americana album of the year). Drawing on his own life experiences he writes relatable songs of love, loss and the human condition. A dynamic performer, Jordan moves the audience from laughter to tears and back again. His first album ‘The Pitch’ (released in the fall of 2014) was nominated for 2 Music Nova Scotia awards. He has toured across Canada many times playing his songs solo, with his band, with the Cape Breton Summertime Revue and Tis The Season. “JORDAN MUSYCSYN is a great musician and a great storyteller” Alan Doyle, GREAT BIG SEA

Caper Radio CJBU

Artist

Cape Breton University's campus radio station, established in 1993.

Justin Vallis

Little Buddha Project

Band

Spreading healing through music! Inspired by all the bands I listen to (but especially the Grateful Dead) I do a lot of medleys, some originals, and never anything the same twice!

Keefe Denny

Kenzie Keough

kenzie keough

Kevin Kelly

Kyla Duphy-Williams

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Leah Coleman

Band

Leah Coleman is a singer-songwriter of the renaissance variety, casting expansive lyrical worlds of escapism, romanticism, and poignant emotionality. With a fountain pen penchant for storytelling, Leah writes all of the tiny, vidid, and aching moments of her real life into songs, along with the products of her arresting imagination. She creates a brand of pop music that is entirely her own, meticulously crafted with her singularly sharp and oh so enchanting sword/pen. Leah's first single "Dinnerware" (a cleverly written and indelibly fun world to get lost in) is available to stream everywhere now.

Lena Campbell

Lesa McDougall

Lilianne Cormier

Lisa Profitt

Liz HEALY

Loril Shannik

Lyndon MacKenzie

Sonnie

Artist

Living, learning, loving, growing and creating connections through music

MADISON MACINNIS

Malcolm MacNeil

Marc Botte

Maria Spencer

Mark MacIntyre

Martin Kejval

Mary Beth Carty

Artist

Accordionist, guitarist, and player of pocket-sized instruments, Mary Beth Carty of Nova Scotia possesses a magical voice that earned her a nomination for Traditional Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Carty’s second album, Crossing the Causeway, fuses traditional song, instrumental tunes, & originals to create a multilingual opus that reflects the diverse yet unified roots of her region.

art damage

Artist

since 1984 art damage has been making weird electronic music for a long time!

Matthew Nicholson

Maxim Cormier

Michael Sr McKenna

Mike Fagan

Artist

Mike Fagan is a singer/songwriter from Sydney, NS. Growing up in Cape Breton (Music Island) has been very inspirational for him and moulded his style and his compassion for music. Moving back to the beautiful island with all the local talent and fellow musician friends has encouraged him to continue writing music. His lyrics are raw, honest, and from the heart. Inspired simply by some of the hardships and the beauties of life that a lot of us go through, making them relatable to most. Singing with a raw sound that’s delivered with a catchy folky style with a subtle rocky edge on the acoustic guitar. Always looking to Collaborate and experiment with new things with fellow musician around the Island!

Michael Gorey

Band

Singer/Songwriter/Guitar/Bass Player Michael Gorey: Hailing from Ingonish, Cape Breton, Michael is the current guitar player for local band Broken Road, as well as Bass player in the decades. He is also an accomplished songwriter and former "Big Sampie" Award winner. Michael's influences include many genres such as rock, folk, country and pop.

Michael McCormick

Michael Morin

Mike St. McKenna

Music Cape Breton

Artist

I e-published a weekly 'ALL Cape Breton Music Listing' every Thursday since 1988. 'Cape Breton Choices' www.cbchoices.com, which was used in 3 local newpapers and Destination CB info centres. Then i created a basic web page so everyone could access All the Music information I have been gathering. https://www.cbchoices.com to cover All of Cape Breton island. "Designed for the artist/fans and promoters" my website was so popular it crashed my server. I upgraded my package and changed my website name to Music Cape Breton https://www.musiccapebreton.com to better serve my goal. Ater 22+ year, still going strong; my way of helping our Island Musicians-my love of Cape Breton Music; trying to help the artists/promoters and those musical tourists as much as possible.

Molly Babin

Artist

Born and raised in Sydney, Molly Babin has been playing music since the age of 3. After spending 10 years away in Hamilton, Ontario, Molly returned to Sydney in 2018 and has since grown her collection of original material, adding songs reflecting on her experience growing up in Cape Breton, and the people she has met on her travels.

Morgan Toney

Nathan MacDonald

Nigel Kearns: Vice Chair of the Board

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Vice Chair of CBMIC, Australian by birth, and Cape Bretoner by choice, Nigel Kearns is a seasoned event and conference professional. With over 30 years of experience, Nigel is an accomplished Sound Technician, Technical Director, Event Designer and Tour Manager. He has provided all his skills to countless clients in all levels of governments, corporate and private sectors. During an eight and a half year stint at the MTCC, Nigel assisted in raising the bar in local events by designing and executing numerous large conferences and gala events and assisting in countless quality and highly successful concerts

Darcy Campbell

Band

Admin

DownHouse

Band

We are a musical band of five 16 year olds who started playing together at Indian Beach in North Sydney and then Saturday matinees at the Sydney Mines Legion. We have celebrated one year together and are thankful for the community who cheer us on! We play covers of old classic country and rock tunes and we write some original work . We know how important it is to give back to the community who supports us and cheers us on by volunteering our musical talents to fundraise for community causes and taking our gear to the seniors' residences to play for those who can not get out to see us. We have been recognized in legislature by MLA Fred Tilley for our volunteering. We are also recent winners of the Smokey Session Rising Stars High School category for 2024!

Patricia Day

Paul Campbell

The Seasonographers

Band

The Seasonographers is an aspiring alternative rock band from Sydney, NS. Influenced by folk, rock and jazz music the band has a unique sound of their own. It is the expression of a group of musicians, some of which played together in their early years. PJ Confiant (guitar, vocals), Breanne Confiant (vocals), Chuck Knott (bass) and Adam Lewis (drums) make up the band. They've composed a variety of original songs together and will be recording their first album in the coming months. The Seasonographers are looking forward to shaking up the Cape Breton music scene. Contact: theseasonographers@gmail.com

Third Wheel

Band

Multi-genre covers, original pop-rock/country.

Lookout Tower

Band

Lookout Tower was formed in the fall of 2021 in Big Baddeck, Nova Scotia. We play Winter Swamp Style! A groovy mix of bluesy rockers, soulful ballads and blizzard funks. Our debut album ‘Smoke Over Sound’ is out now.

Rankin MacInnis

Artist

Rankin MacInnis is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Mabou, NS. Known for fronting Rankin & the Broken Reeds and Party Boots, he is also a co-founder and host of Blueberry Jam in Cape Breton and Rankin's Winter Warmers in Halifax.

Richard (Will) Herring

Rg Schaller

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Rg Schaller is a singer/songwriter from a recovering ex-steel town in Eastern Canada. Writing from the blue-collar point of view with an acoustic guitar while staying true to the core of Country and Folk music. With national and international radio play, and two full length albums (released 2018, 2019) along with four singles, the listener never knows what is coming next. Also the ex-frontman/songwriter for the underground Indie band Rising Waters and produced their first album “The Fall of Rising Waters” in 2011.

Riley MacInnis

Riley Prince-Gorman

Lotoyas

Band

The Lotoyas have been here all along. Steeped in Nova Scotia’s rock tradition like the day old pot of tea at Nan’s Members: Andrew Greig Red MacDougall Chris MacDonald Rob Harris

Rob Murphy

Artist

Rob Murphy is an east coast musician from beautiful Cape Breton Island. Known for his heart on the sleeve lyrics and raspy tone. You can easily hear influences from the likes of Johnny Reid, Jason Isbell, Blue Rodeo & David Gray. No stranger to a stage Rob has been performing 100 to 150 shows a year since 2016. From live energy shows to intimate settings Rob is able to captivate an audience with his storytelling and stage presence. Rob is releasing his first full length album in April with an east coast tour planned for summer 2024.

Robbie Simms

Band

No stage? Make one! That is the simple philosophy that drives singer/songwriter Robbie Simms, a veteran of Cape Breton's music and theatre scenes who's powerhouse vocal style has garnered much attention since the 1990's. Wrought with a grungy, blues inspired soul, Simms' music beats with a poet's heart and can best be described as a flavour of pop ordered off the menu, best enjoyed on a long bus ride between Sydney and Seattle. In addition to writing and recording music, Robbie has appeared in countless stage productions and is also a co-founder and lead guitarist/vocalist for 'The Ashbys' since 2016.

Robie Hillier

Robyn Carrigan

Ronnie Hogan

Band

Classic songs, Great harmonies. Experience and professionalism. Always great sound performed in a very professional manner. Unique renditions of timeless songs from the biggest stars in music. Acoustic Folk

Ronnie McEwan

Rose Morrison

Rosita Macneil

Rusty James

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Rusty James is a Nova Scotia based singer-song writer. A true blue troubadour with a love for telling stories and crafting songs. Rusty is working hard writing songs, playing live shows, and putting out albums of quality material. Check out his debut (“Wishing Well”) and sophomore (“Aberdeen”) albums via his web site. Stay tuned for his 3rd record “Great Expectations”. Rusty James is a prolific write so you can expect to hear a lot more music in the future

Ruth Ann Morrison

Samuel MacPhee

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Scott Macmillan

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Scott Macmillan’s passion for creating music propels him forward seeking opportunities in all aspects of music. Two world premieres in 2019, ‘12 & Change’ Scott’s concerto for Electric Guitar with Symphony Nova Scotia and ‘Woodland Revival’ an experiential composition derived & performed by Mi'kmaw drummers, Persian, Celtic & Classical musicians. Music has taken Macmillan with librettist Jennyfer Brickenden places nationally and internationally including Carnegie Hall performing their much loved “Celtic Mass for the Sea”,. Awards, appointments, commissions, critical reviews reflect Macmillan’s contributions to the music of Nova Scotia and beyond. An integral contributor to the success of the late Rita MacNeil, Scott played pivotal role in the rise of the Rankin Family Band, the Nova Scotia Mass Choir and led Symphony Nova Scotia’s Maritime Pops for 10 years in the 1990’s. In 2008 Scott began mentoring a new generation of guitarists at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University

Shaun O'Neill

Shaun O'Neill

Shauna Kaiser

Shawn Purdie

Sheena Geiger

Sheldon Aucoin

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Sheldon Aucoin is a Guitar instrumentalist who was born in new Waterford Nova Scotia. He has been active in the music scene locally in Cape Breton for over 30 years as a professional guitarist. He is currently working on his very first professional recording titled "Frequency" that will contain original recordings written by Sheldon, and other local musicians who will be featured on the record. Sheldon has also previously owned and operated a full line music store and music school in the Glacebay area. He is also a well respected sound engineer and producer and also music teacher. Sheldon currently is the coordinator for Long and McQuade's music school in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Shelley Bennett Trifos

Stephen Antle

Steve Luxton

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Steve is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist based out of Sydney Mines, NS. Constantly working to expand his creative and technical boundaries, Steve brings his unique musical perspective and fervent musical energy to every performance.

Tara Beaton

Tom O’Keefe

Tricia Murphy

New Draft

Band

New Draft is alternative rock band based out of Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. Since their formation in early 2017, New Draft has released two singles and an extended play record. Their sound is a nod to both alternative rock music from the late 1980’s/early 1990’s and to the post-punk movement of the late 1970’s/early 1980’s. newdraftband.ca

Valerie Walsh

Vik Dugandzic

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In-active Back Pocket Material front man. Looking to write, collaborate, and facilitate the growth of local artists.

Wade Langham

Wayne Bedecki

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THE ARTIST  Wayne Bedecki is a singer/songwriter from Glace Bay, Nova Scotia on Cape Breton Island who now resides in Halifax. Named CBMIC Top Three Emerging Artist in 2018. His songwriting ability shows hints of cleverness as of Jason Isbell and is clear in his music that he is locally inspired by Matt Mays, Carlton Stone and Dave Sampson. Wayne creates an edgy alternative folk sound that forces the audience to feel each lyric. He has paved his way by catching fans attention from his live performance. His success has been built from word of mouth and earning the attention of established musicians with authenticity and drive. ’Take Me Home ‘ will be released March 11th 2022, the first single for his debut album ‘ Running So Long ‘ coming in the summer of 2022.

Wayne O'Connor

Wilfred Gallant

Big Boof

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Hip Hop Producer based out of Sydney. Been making beats for the last few years and make a lot of 808 mafia style beats typically. check out my social networks for purchasing info! Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/902bigboof Twitter: @902bigboof IG: @902bigboof Email: bigboofbusiness@gmail.com

The Boojums

Band

The Boojums are a Port Hawkesbury based power-trio that brings their raw, DIY alternative punk energy to every stage they lay waste to. Consisting of Willie Stratton, Sara Eve, and Peter MacInnis, they are a powerhouse of self-produced and self-recorded music that effortlessly switches between fun, upbeat garage rock numbers to dark, introspective themes and back again without losing your attention.

Backhouse Brass

Band

Backhouse Brass is a young and funky brass band bringing a unique, high energy twist to popular songs.