What's coming up

Here's a bit of what's happening on the Celtic music scene over the next few weeks.

Tonight Baddeck fiddler Rachel Davis joins singer-songwriters Carmel Mikol & Kim Wempe for a show at the Community Hall in North River starting at 7:30, as Carmel brings her music and friends to her 'hometown'.

There is also a square dance tonight, starting at 9, at the Westmount Legion, with music by Carl MacKenzie, Anita MacDonald and Susan MacLean.

In Iona, Branch # 124 Legion hosts their weekly suppers every Friday at 6, followed by a Ceilidh at 7. Tonight the music is by Rob MacLean.

And tonight at 8 the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique hosts the release of "Branches", the new CD by Andrea Beaton & Tracey Dares

Tomorrow (Saturday, October 31st)
The Doryman's Tavern in Chéticamp features Howie MacDonald & Brenda Stubbert from 2 to 6.

Andrea Beaton & Troy MacGillivray are playing tomorrow night at the dance at the West Mabou Hall.

In Antigonish St. Francis Xavier University hosts a Gaelic Day tomorrow at Nicholson Hall (6th floor) with registration at 9am.

That afternoon it's Andrea Beaton & friends Piper's Pub in Antigonish.

And the monthly Cape Breton Square Dance takes place in Halifax tomorrow night with music by Michael Hall & Margie Beaton.

Sunday, November 1st
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique has their weekly sessions that run from 3 to 7. This Sunday it's Brenda Stubbert & Howie MacDonald while next week it's Carl MacKenzie & Pat Chafe.

Just across the parking lot, at the Judique Community Centre, you'll find the Highland Guitar Society gathering for a session every second Sunday afternoon from 2 to 5. Next session is November 8th.

Don't forget the Gaelic Family Weekend at the Gaelic College in St. Ann's on November 7th & 8th, and there's a session of fiddle music held every Thursday evening at Rollie's Wharf, in North Sydney.

Until next time,
Dan