I haven't found out for sure if I'm going yet (it's looking likely), but I may be going to Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the entire month of May (2006). I assume there are lot's of traditional music happenings there. Does anyone know of specific things I shouldn't miss?
Thanks.
-Brett
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Hi Bretton,
I am still on holiday here in Canada, but a quick browse saw this. I have just been to cape breton and PEI and all I can say is wow! - when I get back, I shall give you a bit of detail so that you can plan something special. You are in for a treat.
Ian
I am still on holiday here in Canada, but a quick browse saw this. I have just been to cape breton and PEI and all I can say is wow! - when I get back, I shall give you a bit of detail so that you can plan something special. You are in for a treat.
Ian
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Hi Bretton,
I just noticed your post, and snagged some info for you. The BIS (Benevolent Irish Society) on North River Road is probably your best bet to make some connections, and hear some quality music. It's too bad, if you were here in the summer, you can find trad music every weekend, and a few nights through the week, but you're hitting our shoulder tourist season. We pretty much roll up the mats here from October to May.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/explore/music.php3
I'll post some more if I happen to come accross it.
Not too sure about Nova Scotia activities, lots going there though I imagine, with those srong Highland influences coming out of Cape Breton.
I just noticed your post, and snagged some info for you. The BIS (Benevolent Irish Society) on North River Road is probably your best bet to make some connections, and hear some quality music. It's too bad, if you were here in the summer, you can find trad music every weekend, and a few nights through the week, but you're hitting our shoulder tourist season. We pretty much roll up the mats here from October to May.
http://www.gov.pe.ca/visitorsguide/explore/music.php3
I'll post some more if I happen to come accross it.
Not too sure about Nova Scotia activities, lots going there though I imagine, with those srong Highland influences coming out of Cape Breton.
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It's a pity you weren't going to be here for the first of June.
http://www.halifaxcelticfeis.com/birth.html
I've never been to the festival, but I've seen many of these performers, and they are top shelf. If you can swing it, (and you can stomach the term celtic), this is the festival to catch.
http://www.scotiafestival.ns.ca/main.php?page=2005
Check in on this later in the winter, they'll likely have an updated calendar then.
Maybe one of the members from Cape Breton could suggest some venues from the heartland of Scottish music in North America? I haven't been there in a while, so I'm a bit out of touch.
http://www.halifaxcelticfeis.com/birth.html
I've never been to the festival, but I've seen many of these performers, and they are top shelf. If you can swing it, (and you can stomach the term celtic), this is the festival to catch.
http://www.scotiafestival.ns.ca/main.php?page=2005
Check in on this later in the winter, they'll likely have an updated calendar then.
Maybe one of the members from Cape Breton could suggest some venues from the heartland of Scottish music in North America? I haven't been there in a while, so I'm a bit out of touch.
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Driving in Cape Breton in the winter!?
You know I've always been surprised that I never stumble on more music when I'm down East. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough, but thanks to the tourist promos over the past decade, I'm always expecting to stumble on some great music. The best I ever get is the same bloody piper by Privateer's every single year.
Anyways, music or no music, you'll have a good time Brett.
You know I've always been surprised that I never stumble on more music when I'm down East. Maybe I'm just not looking hard enough, but thanks to the tourist promos over the past decade, I'm always expecting to stumble on some great music. The best I ever get is the same bloody piper by Privateer's every single year.
Anyways, music or no music, you'll have a good time Brett.
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