BLIND CHARLIE GIBSONS – Wednesday, May 7 @ Black Diamond BLIND CHARLIE GIBSONS shows up in town most Wednesday’s to share some of his wisdom in song. It’s the blues he’s singing, but with such charming personality, there’s hardly anything blue about it. Show up early, shows over around midnight. No cover.
OPEN MIC WITH MIKEY – Wednesday, May 7 @ Chandler’s Lounge The longest running open mic in town. SLOWCOASTER bass player MIKE LELIEVRE hosts this weekly cavalcade of talent. And you never know who might show up for a tune or two. No cover.
OPEN MIC – Thursday, May 8 @ Bunker’s Hosted by VALERIE MACMILLAN. No cover. www.locl.ca
BIG AL, ETC. – Friday, May 9 @ Chandler’s Lounge BIG AL, ETC. gets it going early in the evening, making that part of the week known as ‘Friday after work’ all it’s meant to be. 6pm-10pm.
…AND THEN THEY FALL / I WAS A SPY / ERMINE – Friday, May 9 @ The Maple Leaf … AND THEN THEY FALL have become known for their no frills approach to rawk – the boys let it all hang out, with Brent and “Boud” laying down a heavy bed track to Nick Beaton’s cutting vocals and bell ringing guitar work. As for ERMINE, you’d swear they were from here. These New Brunswickers have become crowd favourites with the indie scene in Cape Breton and have developed quite a reputation for throwing down one heck of an emotionally charged and complex musically arranged shows. Not to be missed! There is no arguing that I WAS A SPY are going places. Probably one of the more determined and most respected underground bands in Cape Breton right now, the three members of this band all bring something different to the table but come together to create a wonderfully gnashing musical mosaic that all at once challenges an audience member and drags them to their feet. $ 5 / $4 with condom. ID required. Presented by the original Rodfather.
ROCH VOISINE – Friday, May 9 @ Savoy Theatre Over the last three years, Quebec-based ROCH VOISINE has been in France re-connecting with the audience that made him so big. After Kissing Rain, the follow-up to his 1993 English-language breakthrough, I’ll Always Be There, he recorded Chaque feu (Every Fire) in 1998 and took a hiatus from the English world. Now the most popular French Canadian artist of his time is back to performing sold out shows all over the world. 8:00pm $40.00 www.savoytheatre.com
ROCK RANGER / THE DEAN MALENKOS – Saturday, May 10 @ Chandler’s Lounge ROCK RANGER will unleash their new album Sing Along this weekend at Chandler’s. ROCK RANGER will be joined by THE DEAN MALENKOS from Halifax, a band not afraid to play anything they want, whether they wrote it themselves or ripped it from the likes of MOTLEY CRUE or VAN HALEN. www.houseofrock.ca
ASHEGO – Saturday, May 10 @ The Red Shoe Pub ASHEGO is Cape Breton’s newest “girl group”. Pronounced “ah-SHE-go” the band has already been getting rave reviews for their strong vocals and beautifully blended three part harmonies. The trio consists of AMY SAMPSON, CHELLE SMITH and KELLEY EDWARDS. 9:30pm-12:30am $6 www.redshoepub.com
CYNTHIA MACLEOD – Sunday, May 11 @ the Red Shoe Pub CYNTHIA MACLEOD is a 17 year-old fiddling sensation from Harrington, PEI who was a big hit at the 2002 Celtic Colours International Festival. She has skyrocketed into Prince Edward Island’s thriving traditional music scene by releasing her debut recording entitled Head Over Heels (May 2002) and by performing with Prince Edward Island’s Fiddlers’ Sons. Her CD sparked the attention of music enthusiasts province-wide as she cleaned house at the 2002 Prince Edward Island Music Awards. Cynthia walked away with 5 trophies on her own merit plus 1 with the band Fiddlers’ Sons. 4-8pm $6 www.redshoepub.com
