October 9–17, 2026
| date | Wednesday, Oct 14th 2026 @ 10:00 am ADT |
| end date | Wednesday, Oct 14th 2026 @ 12:00 pm ADT |
| venue | Knox Presbyterian Church |
| locale | Baddeck |
| price | Free |
| washroom | Yes |
This series features interviews in front of a live audience, with stories and performances from feature festival artists, and local culture bearers. Wendy Bergfeldt, radio host of CBC Cape Breton’s “Mainstreet” and “Island Echoes” guides these interesting, entertaining and informative conversations.
Free, no reservations, drop in.
Wednesday, Oct. 14
Graham Marshall comes from Unamaki’k (Cape Breton Island). A founding member of the Sons of Membertou, he has been a pivotal force in the musical and cultural scene and an ambassador for his tribe, the Mi’kmaq, for several years, performing and showcasing his culture ...
Lewis MacKinnon is a singer, musician, and poet born in Inverness, Cape Breton, and raised in Antigonish County, Nova Scotia. A Gaelic speaker, Lewis has released two albums—one of Gaelic songs, A’ Seo / Here (2006) and one of English songs, Making More of ...
Born into the well-known and respected Chaisson family, Prince Edward Island’s J.J. Chaisson is without a doubt a talented multi-instrumental musician. He has collaborated on award winning recordings, acted as front man for a Celtic rock band, and toured widely as a solo artist ...
Brent Chaisson is a multi-instrumentalist who comes from a long line of Chaisson Family fiddlers of eastern Prince Edward Island. He has been immersed in music his whole life. Starting on the fiddle at age 5, he quickly grew to love traditional fiddle music ...
Heather Rankin is a singer, songwriter, actor, and member of six-time Juno Award-winning band The Rankin Family, who were inducted into the Cape Breton Music Hall of Fame in 2025. Heather herself is an Officer of the Order of Canada, recognized for her deep ...