Dr. John Chiasson

Host & EMCEE

6pm to 9pm

July 25

Musician and Singer

July 11 & 25

Based out of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Clifton has been captivating audiences large and small with his songwriting ability, six-string work and powerful singing voice boasted by impressive range.

Taking inspiration from multiple areas of music and poetry, Clifton has used these influences to craft ear worm originals and reimagine favorite songs from the past to create a unique blend of folk/pop.

July 25

Ken Kingston
Host & EMCEE

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Aug 8th

Jazz & guitar vocalist, from Guysborough, Craig Wood and Amy Melmock:
”Paradise Public Radio”

Husband and wife duo Craig Wood and Amy Melmock have been performing as Paradise Public Radio for more than two decades. Their music combines traditional jazz standards, and a love of musical theatre, folk, and country swing. Craig Wood is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, radio variety producer, songwriter and professional actor who founded one of Vancouver’s most eclectic rock groups “Papa Bear and the Medicine Show,” before penning the Number One Canadian single “Peter and Lou,” for folk artist Valdy.

Aug 8

Rebecca McDonald is a singer-songwriter living and working in Antigonish. She is originally from Peterborough, ON and moved to Nova Scotia to pursue a Bachelor of Music Therapy degree. Rebecca is a local music therapist who works at St. Martha’s and with various other facilities and organizations throughout Antigonish. 

Len PD MacDonald
Host & EMCEE

6:00 pm to 8:30 pm

August 22

Betsy MacDonald and Len MacDonald

Len MacDonald and his daughter Betsy have been singing and playing music together for over three decades. From family gatherings to bonfire singalongs, holiday events and celebrations of life, Betsy and Len bring a natural blend of harmony, acoustic guitar playing, folklore and fun. With Antigonish as home base, their musical journey has taken them as far as St. Catharines, Ontario (and even Victoria, BC if you count Betsy’s grade 12 band trip)! Find them in their element entertaining seniors, jamming in a folk festival campground, or onstage at a local event… like the Antigonish Art Fair!

June 27

6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Janet Smith Highland Dancers on Facebook.

Andrew Murray
Host & EMCEE

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

June 27 “Listen to his music”

One of Cape Breton’s most in-demand traditional fiddlers, Dr. Glenn Graham is also composer, songwriter, music instructor, published author, and academic.

www.GlenGraham

June 27 “Listen Here”

Darlene Angevine, Nicholas Layes, and Andrew Stalker—brings together heartfelt original songs and fresh takes on beloved covers.

Featuring a signature three-part harmony sound and a warm, acoustic blend, they draw from folk, traditional country, rock, and country rock, infused with East Coast charm and sincerity.

June 27

Musician and Singer

Pat McKenna

Host & EMCEE

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

July 11

Michael continues to write music and plans to release an album of original compositions through funding from the Canada Council for the Arts. Michael brings along 3 other amazing jazz musicians for a fun evening at the Antigonish Art Fair.

Besides our EMCEE for the night, Pat will also be performing on guitar for us. He loves to entertain with songs and stories everyone will enjoy!

July 11th & 25th

Based out of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Clifton has been captivating audiences large and small with his songwriting ability, six-string work and powerful singing voice boasted by impressive range.

Taking inspiration from multiple areas of music and poetry, Clifton has used these influences to craft ear worm originals and reimagine favorite songs from the past to create a unique blend of folk/pop.