One of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia’s most important exports and a superstar in the Celtic music world, fiddler and step-dancer Natalie MacMaster has built a sterling, multi-decade career on electrifying playing and must-see live performances. ABOUT THE ARTIST Natalie MacMaster is a member of the order of Canada and has toured with the Chieftains, Faith […]
OUR 10TH ANNUAL EDITION! For one night only, the streets will come alive with an exciting program of free contemporary artistic activities, events and exhibits taking place in unconventional places in and around Huntsville’s downtown core. This year’s theme is “CONNECT”. The global pandemic has interrupted so many connections in our society and lives. Featured projects will explore […]
Jim Cuddy returns to festival stage with treasure trove of songs that have become indelible in the soundtrack of our Canadian lives. His extraordinatry catalogue of songs continues to find new ways to balance personal reflection and plainspoken storytelling, remaining both intimate and accessible. ABOUT THE ARTIST As one half of one of Blue Rodeo’s […]
ABOUT THE ARTIST The Nathaniel Dett Chorale is Canada’s first professional choral group dedicated to Afrocentric music of all styles, including classical, spiritual, gospel, jazz, folk and blues. The 21 classically trained outstanding vocalists of The Nathaniel Dett Chorale have shared the stage with internationally recognized artists such as Juno Award-winning jazz pianist Joe Sealy, […]
ABOUT THE ARTIST Surviving life’s dizzying highs and crushing lows is a cakewalk compared to writing about them. But if you can do it, the results are very often liberating, cathartic, and a gateway to electrifying music. Witness Gord Sinclair’s Taxi Dancers. The solo debut from the musician best known as bassist and songwriter with […]
Join us for FREE Screening of the movie classic “The Pirates of the Caribbean” at the Town Docks. The film will be shown under the open skies on a two-sided screen set atop floating docks provided by Pipefusion. If you’ve got your sea legs, you can come to the movies by boat and drop anchor. […]
ABOUT THE ARTIST Dan Mangan is a two-time JUNO award winning & two-time Polaris Music Prize listed musician and songwriter. He lives in Vancouver, British Columbia with his wife and two sons. He has released 5 studio LPs on Arts & Crafts, and toured extensively in North America, Europe & Australia. Dan also scored the […]
Get Ready for a Full Blown Drag Show Featuring Dance, Song and Comedy from Tynomi Banks and Fellow Queens! ABOUT THE ARTIST With over a decade of experience, Tynomi Banks is a world-class Drag Entertainer. Recognized best for her full production performances, Banks dominates a stage while radiating a powerful, but playful energy. Her hustle […]
ABOUT THE SHOW THE MEN BEHIND THE MUSIC: BEATLES EDITION THE LIVE MUSICAL DOCUMENTARY This theatrical event weaves together over 300 stunning projections, 20 live songs and fascinating behind-the-scenes stories. Yale-educated musician/storyteller Haley Marie orchestrates these elements as she guides you through the history-making events and heartbreaking moments of the Beatles. With years of research and […]
“Shawanda is a real deal blues artist who isn’t dabbling in blues so much as channeling it.” Steven Ovadia, Elmore Magazine Recent Juno winner for outstanding blues album, Crystal Shawanda is highly established as one of the leading female Blues singers in North America.The Ojibwe Potawatomi Indigenous singer was born in Wiikwemkoong First Nation on […]