Concert Series

Summer / Fall 2010

Chelsea Nisbett
July 12th

Captivating Halifax-based songwriter and performer Chelsea Nisbett has won an ECMA for Gospel Recording of the Year; a Nova Scotia Music Award for Inspirational Artist/Recording of the Year; an Up and Coming Youth Award from the African Nova Scotian Music Association; and has been nominated for several other awards, including ECMAs, Covenants, and ANSMAs.  Chelsea has a wide spectrum of musical influences, creating a new sound infusing acoustic rock, jazz, rhythm ‘n' blues and soul.
Chelsea Nisbett's web site

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Calysto Steelband
July 19th

From Calgary, the Calysto Steel Band is a 15-piece steel drum & percussion ensemble, which blends the rousing sounds of the Caribbean and Calypso beats with the biggest and best pop tunes of yesterday and today.  It’s a huge, festive, fun sound.  Kick off your shoes, cast off your inhibitions, and prepare to party!
Watch Videos of Calysto Steelband's Performance

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Colin Grant (and 3 band members)
July 26th

Colin Grant is one of today’s best, most unique, hottest, and haunting fiddlers.  With a deep respect for the traditional sounds of Cape Breton, and his innovative approach to arranging and composing tunes, Colin is fast making a name for himself and is one of Nova Scotia’s brightest emerging musical lights.  He has been nominated for an East Coast Music Award for Roots/Traditional Solo Recording of the Year.
Colin Grant's web site

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LoneCloud
August 9th

ECMA-nominated LoneCloud is one of the most unique concert offerings of the season.  LoneCloud is the brainchild of famous Mi'kMaq artist Alan Syliboy (who has just returned from the Vancouver Olympics).  Combining native rhythms and pop, rock and jazz genres the members of LoneCloud have developed a unique and dynamic personal sound.
LoneCloud's web site

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Hal Bruce
August 16th

After rocking the house and bringing down the roof at last year’s sold-out concert, Hal Bruce returns.  Musician/singer and world traveller from Nova Scotia, Hal Bruce is the only North American performer to have been inducted into the International Beatle Week Festival Hall of Fame.  Hal has performed all 214 released Beatles songs in a non-stop medley, and is known world-wide for his dedication to perpetuating the group’s music.  A dynamic and energetic performer, Hal Bruce will be joined by drummer Scott Ferguson as they bring timeless Beatles favourites to life and bring adoring audiences to their feet!
Hal Bruces' web site

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Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres
August 23rd

One of the most exciting performers in our line-up this year is fast-rising honky-tonk & country music singer/songwriter, Ryan Cook.  From Yarmouth, Ryan is poised to become something of a new country music star.  You’ll be singing and tapping along to his fantastic original country tunes, including ‘Pretty Girls’.  In love with the “hayride” era of George Jones, Ray Price and Hank Williams, Ryan’s country music is both original, dynamic, and very, very catchy.  Ryan has won a few:  Music Nova Scotia Awards (Male Artist Recording of the year, Country/Bluegrass Recording of the year); the 2008 Rodeo Idol Songwriting and Singing Competition; and has been nominated for many other awards, including: several Music Nova Scotia Awards and East Coast Music Award for Country Recording of the year.
Ryan Cook's web site

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Garrett Mason
September 5th

Capping off our Concert Series will be the great, Juno award-winning Garrett Mason.  After bringing down the house a few years back, Garrett is a true bluesman at heart.  Son of veteran Canadian Bluesman, Dutch Mason, Garrett was taught by his father the structure of the Blues which has influenced his incredible sound. Garrett’s debut album featured his talent for strong original songs, a voice that is reminiscent of a veteran performer and his extraordinary aptitude for playing electric guitar. He has also won Blues Recording of the Year from Music Nova Scotia.
Garrett Mason's web site

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Evening Showtimes 8 p.m.