Afternoon Harmonies
OFFICIAL CONCERT

Afternoon Harmonies

date Friday, Oct 16th 2026 @ 2:00 pm ADT
venue Theatre Baddeck
locale Baddeck
price $50
washroom Yes
seating General Admission

Harmonies will ring out from the former Greenwood United Church, recently converted into a performance space for Theatre Baddeck, with a Cape Breton duo, a multi-instrumental, multi-lingual trio, and a pair of dancers from Antigonish. RoSa is an acoustic duo featuring sisters Em, who was named ECMA Musician of the Year for 2026, and Jenifer Dingwall. Recognized for their seamless sibling harmonies, RoSa’s sound is rooted in the musical traditions of the East Coast, blending contemporary folk with subtle Celtic influences. We are delighted to welcome the beloved Antigonish folk trio of Heather MacIsaac, John Pellerin, and Mary Beth Carty to Baddeck this afternoon. Their combination of small pipes, violin, and accordion, with each instrument given a moment to share its unique tone and harmony, is balanced with wistful songs and inspired solo step dance to provide a sublime listening experience. Brothers Bill and John Pellerin, born and raised in Antigonish, have roots in both the Gaelic and Acadian traditions of the region, with family ties extending to the Beaton families of Mabou in Inverness County and to the historic Acadian communities of Guysborough County. Growing up in a family and community where music and dance were part of everyday life, they developed a strong appreciation for the rhythms and traditions of Cape Breton step dance from an early age. After more than 50 years preserving and sharing the tradition, carrying forward the distinctive style, spirit, and cultural heritage of Cape Breton step dancing, they still love dancing and performing as much as they did from the beginning.

Performing Artists

RoSa

Cape Breton

RoSa is an acoustic duo featuring sisters Em and Jenifer Dingwall, recognized for their seamless sibling harmonies and expressive, finely-tuned performances. Rooted in the musical traditions of the East Coast, their sound blends contemporary folk with subtle Celtic influences, weaving together thoughtfully arranged covers ...

Heather MacIsaac

Nova Scotia

JUNO nominated piper and multi-instrumentalist Heather MacIsaac plays not only treasured traditional tunes and songs, but many of her own compositions. Born and raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, an area known for its strong Scottish Highland heritage, she was exposed to the pipes as ...

John Pellerin

Nova Scotia

John Pellerin was raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, with deep roots in both the Scottish Gaelic and Acadian traditions of northeastern Nova Scotia. His paternal lineage connects him to the Beaton families of Mabou in Inverness County, grounding him in the rich Gaelic musical ...

Mary Beth Carty

Nova Scotia

Mary Beth Carty, winner of the 2024 Canadian Folk Music Award for Traditional Singer of the Year, is an artist whose creations are rooted in the rich traditions of her Nova Scotian home. Born and raised in Antigonish County, she blends her ancestral Gaelic ...

The Pellerin Brothers

Nova Scotia

Bill and John Pellerin are brothers who were born and raised in Antigonish, The Highland Heart of Nova Scotia, where they developed a lifelong connection to the traditional culture of northeastern Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. Deeply rooted in both the Gaelic and Acadian ...

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