Thanksgivin'er
When
Occurs on
Saturday October 12 2024
Approximate running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Venue
Event Notes
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Ticket Price: $50/45 Showtime: 7:30PM
Among the many traditions established in Cape Breton over the years, coming home for holidays is one of the most cherished. With so many ofthe Island’syoung peoplecoming home forthe Thanksgivingweekend from Universityand off-island jobs, wedecided to have a partyto celebrate. Richmond County’s Dwayne Côté has been universally praised as one of Cape Breton’s most impressive fiddlers. His command of the instrument, versatility, and outstanding compositions are just the beginning. It’s during his performance that one truly appreciates Dwayne’s exceptional skill and technique, and the pure passion he possesses when drivin’ the tunes. Wielding accordion, fiddle, washboard, guitars, and drums with the joie de vivre Acadians are so well known for, Beauxmont carves out a special place in the world of traditional music, captivating their audience with a contagious energy that lets the good times roll. Rum Ragged’s bold approach to the distinct folk music of their Newfoundland home, combined with striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling give concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget.
19 & over, photo ID required
Artists
Among the many traditions established in Cape Breton over the years, coming home for holidays is one of the most cherished. With so many ofthe Island’syoung peoplecoming home forthe Thanksgivingweekend from Universityand off-island jobs, wedecided to have a partyto celebrate. Richmond County’s Dwayne Côté has been universally praised as one of Cape Breton’s most impressive fiddlers. His command of the instrument, versatility, and outstanding compositions are just the beginning. It’s during his performance that one truly appreciates Dwayne’s exceptional skill and technique, and the pure passion he possesses when drivin’ the tunes. Wielding accordion, fiddle, washboard, guitars, and drums with the joie de vivre Acadians are so well known for, Beauxmont carves out a special place in the world of traditional music, captivating their audience with a contagious energy that lets the good times roll. Rum Ragged’s bold approach to the distinct folk music of their Newfoundland home, combined with striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling give concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget.
19 & over, photo ID required
Artists
- Rum Ragged
- Dwayne Côté & Jason MacDonald
- Beauxmont
Please Note: Artists and events subject to change without notice.