Name: Phil Hatton
Email: threadwerx(at)roadrunner.com
Location: Akron, Ohio
Date: November 15, 2011

Message:

On the last night before we headed for home from an 18 day motorcycle trip, we stopped at the Shoe for a late lunch. when we found out that there was live music that night we quickly found a room and came back for dinner. Now my heart aches for a beer and a basket of fish and chips everytime I hear a fiddle! The absolute highlight of our trip.

Name: Carrie Ernst
Email: cternst(at)rogers.com
Location: Cape Breton Island- The World's Masterpiece
Date: October 16, 2011

Message:

Had an awesome time at the pub in August. Stopped in for my son Easton's 8th's birthday. He asked if he could play his fiddle. Kimberley Fraser was kind enough to help him tune it before he played. Was even going to let him play a few songs in her set. He just one to play his one tune. This made his day and trip to Cape Breton over the top. He'll always remember his first performance of hopefully many at the Red Shoe Pub. He was hoping to see "the girls" as he calls them. Maybe next year.

Name: Scott Howard
Email: paradox_fsh(at)hushmail.com
Location: Mississippi
Date: September 07, 2011

Message:

Can't wait to come and visit!!

Name: vicky dickens
Email: vdathens(at)hotmail.com
Location: athens, GA, USA
Date: September 02, 2011

Message:

I was in "The Shoe" last Saturday night and heard Brennan & Bonnie Jean MacDonald. He sang a song about a mermaid and the audience joined in with "that's good/that's bad". My friends and I would love to know the lyrics to that song! Can you help? We had a blast that night! Not my first visit to "The Shoe" and it won't be my last !!

Name: ted guthrie
Email: xcascade(at)gmail.com
Location: London Ontario
Date: August 07, 2011

Message:

Thankyou so much for your hospitality shown to Donie, John and I and allowing us to play music at your club last week. Say hello to Katie, Kenny, Trevor and all the other friendly people who joined in and made The Coal Miner the highlight of our East Coast trip !
Ted Guthrie

Name: Diana Dort
Email: dianadort(at)hotmail.com
Location: Dieppe NB
Date: August 06, 2011

Message:

I make the Red Shoe Pub one of my stops every year I go to CB. I love the asmosphere and the music and recommend the venue to anyone who is or love a Marintimer!! Thanks for the good time

Name: Pat Smith
Location: Virginia
Date: July 27, 2011

Message:

We are looking forward to visiting you in August. We will be celebrating our 44th anniversary with you!

Name: marlys
Location: estevan sask
Date: July 10, 2011

Message:

we were in mabou for a night stay in june and ventured out to have a bite and a brew. lucky for us, we came across this quaint little pub. served up THE best fish and chips we have ever had and the live music was fantastic. we felt so welcome while there and we all had to but a t shirt before leaving. highly recommend this as a stop on your visit..you won't be disapointed!!

Name: Milton Baynham
Location: Brockville Ontario
Date: July 08, 2011

Message:

Will be in Mabou for 3 nights at the end of Aug. with My Wife & Grandson looking forward to our time in Cape Breton

Name: Dave and Jenny Drake
Location: London (not Ontario)
Date: July 06, 2011

Message:

First time in NS during June. 4 nights on Cape Breton Island including a trip to Mabou and The Red Shoe. Top beer, top food and top music - here's to another visit in the future.

Name: Paul & Anne Richardson
Location: Saint John, NB
Date: July 04, 2011

Message:

We did the Cabot Trail last week for the first time. It was a great time for both of us. The Red Shoe was one of our stops along the way. We very much enjoyed the music and food alike. We will surely stop there again next time. Thanks

Name: John MacDonald
Location: Halifax, NS
Date: June 01, 2011

Message:

Myself and four other chefs from Halifax will be driving the Cabot trail this summer and look forward to see and taste what you have to offer.

Name: Darlene Wadden
Location: Catalone
Date: May 31, 2011

Message:

i was wondering if there is any cottages or inns close to the red shoe....any suggestions!!??

Name: Brent Smith
Location: Vancouver, BC
Date: May 27, 2011

Message:

My wife, who is from Sydney will be in Dundee from 11 - 13 July this year and look forward to seeing the Red Shoe Pub.

Name: Trina Wilson
Location: Burtts Corner, NB
Date: May 17, 2011

Message:

I am wondering if the Rankin Sisters will be performing at The Red Shoe in July or August. I am planning my first trip to Cape Breton and would very much love to visit The Red Shoe and hear them sing.

Name: Barbara Husband Haddow
Location: Kenosee Lake in Southeast Saskatchewan, S0C 2S0
Date: April 28, 2011

Message:

An "ambassador" for the Rankin Family, cousin Jordan Rankin, aroused my curiousity to check out his musical family. I was merely a fellow passenger. We were on the same flight to Halifax! Both going to see our families for Easter. I hope you are aware of the smashing job of being your ambassador that Jordan Rankin is doing. Great job man! I shall always remember you kindly for your kindnesses to me. You know, "little things mean alot." Rankin Family - I hope you recognize your unsung ambassadors and perhaps a song can be sung to them! Perhaps it can start in your Red Shoe Pub and then go national and international! I'd love to see that happen for you!

Name: Cassie MacLellan
Location: Calgary AB
Date: April 27, 2011

Message:

LOVE THE RED SHOE! wings are TOOOO goood nom nom nom!

Name: Terasa Hill
Location: Courtice ONT - But My Hearts In Cape Breton
Date: April 07, 2011

Message:

What a wonderful experience we had at The Red Shoe Pub during our Celtic Colours stay. The music was fantastic and dancing was so fun! We will be back in July to do it all again :) Cheers!

Name: Shannon & Mark
Location: Fredericton, NB
Date: April 01, 2011

Message:

A few years ago, me and my boyfriend drove past the Red Shoe Pub on the way to the Cabot Trail. We noticed the name and just had to drop in for a beer (even though it was 10am). Such a surprising idea, very unique. I just stumbled upon a video of Jimmy singing `Followed her around`. I had no idea the Rankin family was affiliated with it. You guys are awesome!

Name: Lewis Sinclair
Location: CHURCHILL, MB
Date: March 15, 2011

Message:

Been thinking about coming to the Red Shoe Pub for awhile now. Maybe this year will FINALLY be the year I come visit.

Name: Mary Hundsrucker
Location: Dearborn Heights,MI
Date: March 06, 2011

Message:

Was there in July, 2010, great food, great place.

Name: Theresa Weatherby
Location: Harvey Station, NB
Date: March 01, 2011

Message:

Love the Rankins! Looking forward to coming to the Red Shoe in the summer of 2011.

Name: Betsy
Location: Ohio
Date: February 02, 2011

Message:

It was such wonderful food! I wish I could has seen a show, but it was off season. I hope to make it back some day.
best tartar sauce and gingerbread dessert.

Name: Jan Hurl
Location: Vulcan, Alberta
Date: January 30, 2011

Message:

Long-time Rankin Family fan! I am planning a trip to Nova Scotia in August and the Red Shoe Pub is on my list of to-see's! Can't wait!!

Name: Jeri Gerhart
Location: Northern Michigan, USA
Date: January 19, 2011

Message:

Loved the shoe when I visited. Am (2nd)cousins to MacPhee's (up the road). Can't wait to come back!

Name: Bridget Gran
Location: Hutchinson, MN USA
Date: January 13, 2011

Message:

Years ago - Kaye Rankin sent me a recipe for her Gumdrop Cake. You should add that to your dessert menu.

Name: Sarah K
Location: Halifax, NS
Date: January 09, 2011

Message:

I cannot wait for a summer road trip to Mabou!!

Name: Anne Gisler
Location: Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Date: January 06, 2011

Message:

Thank you for a great night, June 20, 2010. while we were motorhoming around Nova Scotia

Name: Steve Schmitz
Location: Conshohocken, PA (near Philadelphia)
Date: December 26, 2010

Message:

We want to come back. Visited your pub in 2001 and 2005 or 6.
A photo of your facade is on our mantle.

Name: Debra Monk- Debra's Chocolates
Location: Swift Current Saskatchewan
Date: December 06, 2010

Message:

Have just been to a Rankin Christmas show. Gord and I were able to meet the girls and was impressed by their intrest inus. Was truely a like time expreience that willnot be forgotten. Would like to plan my 50th birthday- July 2011-to go to Mabou to see them. July dates would be greatfully appreciated. Thank- you Debra and Gordon Monk

Name: Terry Allen
Location: Edmonton
Date: December 05, 2010

Deanna and I had a wonderful time visiting the Red Shoe Pub in August and really enjoyed the music, food and especially meeting Genevieve and Raylene. We are excited about seeing the performance in Sherwood Park this Thursday. Merry Christmas from Terry and Deanna Allen

Name: Tressea Gupta
Location: Winnipeg
Date: October 23, 2010

Message:

Food is absolutely AMAZING!!! Pan-seared scallops with bacon was DELICIOUS!!!

Name: Margy Johnson
Location: Cordova Alaska
Date: October 15, 2010

Message:

It just keeps getting better. I will return again next year. Alaskans feel a kinship with Cape Breton.

Name: The Halley Family
Location: Wellesley Ontario
Date: September 06, 2010

Message:

We stopped for lunch on our journey through Cape Breton.Great staff and of course the food was splendid. Thanks to Raylene for the picture with us and having a chat with us. God Bless all.Hope to come back soon. The Halleys

Name: Cheryl M.
Location: Nepean, Ontario
Date: August 29, 2010

Message:

August 23,2010 What a wonderful time we had at the Red Shoe. We drive from Sydney and around the cape all day and had read on line before our holiday about your restaurant. The staff was very welcoming and the food was out of this world. I had the scallops wrap in bacon, and would love the recipe for that. My husband had the mussels and totally enjoyed it too! Beer was great and loved the music during our time there. I wish we could have had another meal there but time was not on our side. Thanks So Much and I hope your business continues to be a great success!! Cheers, from Ottawa.

Name: Keith & Ryan
Location: Owen Sound, Ontario
Date: August 23, 2010

Message:

We spent two great nights (and part of an afternoon) at the Red Shoe on August 19th and 20th....We enjoyed the excellent entertainment, food, and especially the friendly, hardworking, dedicated staff...Zena, Matt, Angie, Jarrod, Sarah....

Name: The Taylors
Location: Winchester, NH USA
Date: August 20, 2010

Message:

After the good food, good beer, and the music of Melody and Derrick, we need no other reason to return to Cape Breton. See you again soon.

Name: james macmillan
Location: mabou
Date: August 18, 2010

Message:

won't be home this summer looking forward to many nights there in 2011 hope dad will still drive me home

Name: Jack & Marnie Van Norman
Location: St. Albert, AB
Date: August 12, 2010

Message:

My wife, Marnie, and I have long enjoyed the Rankin Family music and when we saw the Red Shoe Pub on line we had to make a stop on our trip to the Maritimes. What a great experience. The food (Bacon & Scallops and Fish and chips ) could not have been tastier and our young server, Katelyn, was an absolute pleasure. The evening was topped off by having my picture taken with Raylene Rankin who took the time to speak with us and mention she had played at the Ardon Theatre in St. Albert - a very gracious lady! Thank you very much for making our stop a highlight of our trip.

Name: Ritchie and Julie Price
Location: Pointe-a-la-Garde, QC
Date: August 07, 2010

Message:

Thank you for the BEST meal we have ever had (first time eating colcannon, but certainly not the last)! It was a wonderful evening with great music. We have been telling everyone that they MUST visit Mabou and find your place.

Name: Carrie Ernst
Location: Mira/Brantford
Date: July 31, 2010

Message:

Was home visiting and wasn't leaving the island without checking out the Pub. We had an awesome meal. My six year old was disapointed none of the girls were around. All he wan't was to play his fiddle for you. Maybe next time. Thank you a wonderful meal and atmosphere. I'll be back again.

Name: Kuerzi Marianne, Joseph and Nadine
Location: Switzerland
Date: July 26, 2010

Message:

Hallo Angie
W're coming to Cape Breton at the end of August. We hope, w'll see us in the pub.
Greeting from Switzerland
Marianne

Name: MG Spence
Location: Austin, Texas USA
Date: July 22, 2010

Message:

I'm proudly wearing my Red Shoe T-Shirt after spending several wonderful evenings there earlier in July.  Now everyone in Austin is learning about your delicious food, great ambiance and wonderful music!

Name: Melinda and Nick
Location: New Orleans
Date: July 20, 2010

Message:

We stumbled upon the Red Shoe recently and had a wonderful meal and great time listening to the music by the young fiddler and piano player. We ended up dancing later in Brook Village at the urging of Jerry "Spoon Boy'' Daveau. It was a wonderful night!

Name: Guy
Location: Cap-Pele, New Brunswick
Date: July 19, 2010

Message:

Went to the Red Shoe Pub on Sunday, listened to Glenn Graham play his fiddle, had a drink,& fish & chips (very good.
Had a terrific time.)

Name: Gary Ross
Location: Moncton
Date: July 04, 2010

Message:

Just bought a tshirt at the pub for a co worker who is a big fan of the Rakins. Nice spot I was in town visiting my brother Gordon

Name: Gord and Cheryle
Location: Toronto
Date: June 17, 2010

Message:

We visited Mabou for several days this July and had a fantastic experience at your pub. Music and food were great! 2 days was not enough. Looking forward to coming again.

Name: Ron Gullon
Location: California
Date: May 05, 2010

Message:

I love knowing this place exists, I will be sure to stop by the next time I come through.

Name: Ryan
Location: Owen Sound, ON
Date: April 10, 2010

Message:

Visiting the Red Shoe in August...can't wait to have some wings and hear some great tunes.

Name: Joshua
Location: Chicago
Date: March 25, 2010

Message:

Ciamar a tha sibh uile? Bha mi ann an t-samhraidh seo chaidh le caraidhean. Stad sinn ann airson fhiona is greim bhidh. Bha e uabhasach math a bhith air ais ann an Alba Nuadh is Ceap Bretain! Tapadh leibh uile!
Le meas
Iosua

Name: Matt and Meghan Frederick
Location: Woodstock CT USA
Date: March 18, 2010

Message:

Went to the Red Shoe Pub while visiting NS in 2008. Planned to only spend one night in Mabou but found the Pub and spent 4!!!! Wonderful place and wonderful people. Be back this summer!

Name: Kathy Rankin
Location: Michigan
Date: February 26, 2010

Message:

I think we are related. I am now working on the family tree most of the elders are gone but there are a lot still here in America. I now know why my father's people landed in Nova Scotia it looks so much like the Ayreshire Scotland that they fled in 1642. God Bless.Kathy

Name: Tara (Beaton) Hreceniuk
Location: Kitchener, ON
Date: February 21, 2010

Message:

Congratulations on your Special Director's Award!

name: kevin frost
location: nova scotia
date: february 11, 2010

message:

hi, just to start by saying i love you guys.ive been living in alberta for the past 15 yrs now..not my choice of place to live...(work).i had the privilage of coming home for the first time since i left so many yrs ago.i wanted to travel around the cb island...i grew up around hubbards ns on the shore.i ate lobster and did all the kitchen parties as the only way my family would have it.(music and laughter)i even remembered i knew how to play the spoons.on my adventure home i came across the red shoe pub and came in to have dinner and relax.that i did.i had the most amazeing time ever.the food was fantastic,the beer was cold,the hospitality was second to none.the music was fantastic.i had secretly had tears in my eyes , i sat in awe and took it all in.i was always proud of my heritage but just then as the high pitch notes traveled the room and the people that were there were so friendly...i knew i was home.i never got to meet any of the rankins which has always been a dream of mine.ive watched their triumphs and falls over the years from so many miles away,always wanting to give them a big hug for when times are good and bad.the trip home made me realize that its time for me to come home.money is great but you cant buy with any amount ,the way i felt there...at that said god bless you all and may the lord put a huge circle of protection around your familys and grant you all the greatest treasures of life...love of your family,music and friends im looking forward to coming home.any welding jobs in mabou...lol....see you then.

Name: Kaz Adamczyk & Jennifer Snyder
Location: melodictunes.com
Date: December 25, 2009

Message:

Wishing u all a Very Merry Christamas. sending you our love.Hope to be in your area soon schedule allowing

Name: Gail Souglas
Location: Sydney Cape Breton
Date: December 19, 2009

Message:

As a child I lived in Mabou for a little while.I remember having to stand in a little shed in the winter at the bottom of our lane waiting for the school bus. I also remember going to a hall. White with Red trim then for some occasion. My time there was not very long. I have lived also in Orangedale. On the hill above the tracks in a green and white house with a the Hall family. I remember the general store at the bottom of the hill. I spent many a day on that bridge fishing,skating in the winter. Going to school and one of my good friends I have not seen in many many years I did not get to meet although I remembered her house and paid a visit. She was not home. )Shelly McKay)although I did visit Mabou and Orangedale a few years back.. Seemed as though I was stepping back in time. Now I live here in Toronto and as I sit here and watch the Rankins on a CTV special I had to stop by to say thanks for the wonderful songs and memories:

Cheers:
Gail
Happy Holidays
Peace and Blessings for you and yours in 2010

Name: Michael J. Laurie, B.A. LL,B
Location: Bell Island, NL
Date: December 03, 2009

Message:

Dia Huit:
I served in the RCMP at Inverness, N S in li58-59 and remember Mabou characters like Colin Johnny Ban (Macdonald). It is wonderful how my favourite group, The Rankin Sisters, put Mabou on the map. Intend to re-visit next summer and take in a ceilidh at The Glen.

Slan agus Biennacht

Mhicail Ui Labhradha
Teach an Sraidlabhradha
48 Priomhshraid,
Bhabana, Innis Chloig,
Talamh an Eisc agus Labrador,
Ceanada

Name: Peggy Smith
Location: Providence Bay, Manitoulin Island Ontario
Date: October 18, 2009

Message

Never in my life have I had such great seafood chowder...and thanks for introducing me to those sweet potato fries too! Great atmosphere, friendly service and amazingly talented musicians...stopping at the Red Shoe was one of the best parts of our trip for Celtic Colours...and I bought the t-shirt!

Name: Hazel Anderson
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Date: October 18, 2009

Message

My husband and I were in Mabou for the 10th Anniversary of Celtic Colours in 2006. We had wonderful times and delicious food at the Red Shoe several times. We met and enjoyed Howie MacDonald there, whose CD I'm enjoying as I write!and Dwayne Cote. I am giving a slide show presentation and talk tomorrow on our time in Nova Scotia and Cape Breton Island at the Scottish Heritage Society meeting of which we're members.We heard Natalie MacMaster,Bela Fleck, Mac Morin and others play at Glencoe square dance on Oct.7!Alex, at Mabou Village where we stayed, was so kind to us and gave us the best advice on where to go. We miss the "joie de vivre" that you wonderful people have and hope to return.

Name: Phil and Jean
Location: Bolton England
Date: October 13, 2009

Message

Just called for one night, great music, great food, great staff, was a pleasure to be there, thanks to all.

Name: Alexander C.,(Sandy) McNeill
Location: Irving, TX (Born in Hfx., Raised in Sydney)
Date: October 10, 2009

Message

My wife and I will celebrate our 25th anniversary in June, 2010. We are planning a trip to Cape Breton and will surely stop at the Red Shoe. When I hear the Rankin's music, I am always back "home".

Name: Roy Peckham
Location: Liverpool England / Manitoba Canada
Date: September 02, 2009

Message
Just stayed 10 days in Mabou went to the shoe a few nights loved it especily thursday night when jimmy was there and jammed with the lads saturday was great to thanx to the people for teaching us to square dance been home there days and miss it already thanx to the staff

Name: Debra Evans
Location: Mississauga Ont
Date: September 12, 2009

Message
I can't wait to visit the Red Shoe. Love you guys so much.Can't wait to you visit Ontario again. Hopefully Casino rama

Name: Carole Hoffman
Location: Potomac, Maryland USA
Date: September 01, 2009

Name: CARL TAPP
Location: HOLLYWOOD , FLORIDA
Date: August 29, 2009

Message
At 7:30 A.M. on August 29, my friend Pete Larson called me from cape brenton to say he would go to th Red shoe Pub that night. I wish with all my heart that I could be there and enjoy the scene. I love Scots music and the pipes. Just this week I watched the movie of "mary,Queen of Scots" A few years ago I was at a concert when the orchestra played "an Orkney Wedding With Sunrise" and a young girl played the pipes . My favorite licquer is Drambuie, the same as Bonnie prince Charlie.

Name: Lindsay C
Location: Cornwall, Ontario
Date: August 28, 2009

Message
Hi! I'm 13 years old and ever since my parents spilt up in 2005 my mom has been taking myself and my two sisters to cape brenton almost every summer. We've stayed in Mabou, Inverness and Pleasent Bay and everytime we go we eat supper at the red shoe pub every night. I'd never heard of the Rankin Family before and after the first visit there I began to love Celtic Music. We bought a CD and now for every second we are in Cape Brenton that CD must be played. It's a family Tradition. :D. The Red Shoe Pub is like our home away from home. It's not just the food we enjoy there it is the atmosphere. One night this year we had eaten supper at the rusty anchor but we decided to sit and have a cup of tea at the Shoe just to sit there and enjoy the music and the pub itself. Thanks for everything, the Red Shoe pub is one of my favourite places ever. Thanks!! P.S I've met Heather Rankin Twice. Teehee.

Name: Andreas
Location: Germany
Date: August 26, 2009

Message

Mia it's simply great, must be there

Name: Ammie Parsons
Location: The Annapolis Valley, NS
Date: August 24, 2009

Message

I went to the Red Shoe this past Thursday night... It was a spur of the moment decision, like we decided that day, and we had a great time! The food was great and I must say I have never had such awesome service! We also enjoyed some great music by Glen Roache from Cheticamp, very talented!! Also thanks to all the staff for helping us deal with our drunken inn keeper, for those of you who know Marvin Pickle Stabber from the Duncreigan Country Inn Of Mabou!! It was such a great time myself and my family, all originating from the area will be back the Saturday night of Thanksgiving weekend. Can't wait!!

Name: Lori Savory
Location: St. John's, NL
Date: August 23, 2009

Message

We came because we are Rankin Family fans. Then we had lunch, and now we are fans of the Red Shoe's fantastic food. And we bought t-shirts, which are the best! So we are fans of the music, the food and the clothing! We'll be back!

Name: Christina
Location: Cape Breton
Date: August 20, 2009

Message

I currently live in Alberta and the first thing i wanted to do was go home to the cabot trail and visit the red shoe pub..Whenever i get homesick I just throw on one of your albums and it makes me feel alot closer to home..I have to say The Rankin Family are absolutly amazing,pure and so talented..I cant wait to see you again in concert and head back to the pub its beautiful..

Name: Ton Bakker
Location: Voorschoten, The Netherlands
Date: August 19, 2009

Message

it was a nice evening in the Pub, look at the 12th august in my travel log http://ton.fotomaarten.nl/category/english/

Name: Marilyn & Bob Pibnschmidt
Location: Carrboro, NC
Date: August 14, 2009

Message

We enjoyed stopping in at your p[lace about 10 daqys ago. Loved the food and the am bience--especially the outdoors part!

Name: LouAnn (DeBaie) Ruggeri
Location: Waltham, MA USA
Date: August 12, 2009

Message

I can not wait to get there in September. We are driving up from MA and our first stop will be the Red Shoe.

Name: James Forsey
Location: Sydney
Date: August 10, 2009

Message

This was my first trip to Mabou. We had a great meal at the pub. I left without "hungry-ness" or "sobriety"! Great music, great food, great times. Thanks for the great service and can't wait to make it back.

Name: Dale Wolfgram
Location: Michigan
Date: July 25, 2009

Message

Last summer I spent 35 wonderful days on Cape Breton, mostly in Inverness County. Family obligations prevent me from being with you this summer. I'm having serious withdrawn problems. I lived in Mabou back in the winter of 2001 and spent many, many happy hours in The Red Shoe! Have a great season!

Name: Melanie,Mick & Sabrina
Location: Moncton,NB
Date: July 17, 2009

Message

Was recommended by the Dunlop Inn and Caleigh at St.Michael's hall in Baddeck, so we took a drive out and stopped for lunch. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our meal! We'll definitely tell our friends about it.

Name: Beverly Kelly
Location: Cape Breton/Halifax
Date: July 11, 2009

Message

Will be going home to CB on the 19th and will be stopping in to the Red Shoe for the sunday Cheilah

Name: MIKE & JOYCE BOUCHER
Location: TIMMINS ONTARIO THE HOME OF SHANIA TWAIN
Date: June 26, 2009

Message

WE HAD A VERY NICE SUPPER AT YOUR PUB THIS EVENING JUNE 26/09 THE WAITRESS WAS BEST AND SO WAS THE FOOD... WE ARE HOPING TO ABLE TO GO BACK TOMOROW NIGHT TO SEE J.P.CORMIER AND POSSIBLY AT LEAST ONE OF THE RANKIN GIRLS AGAIN THANK YOU MIKE & JOYCE

Name: Wina and Chris Reid
Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta
Date: June 22, 2009

Message

We just visited your pub on June 19/09 with my Mother, Aunt and Sister.... We throughly enjoyed our time there. The food was very good, but our little waitress was the icing our time. She was so pleasant, funny, informative... a real joy. The four of us girls all bought your T-Shirts and put them on for a photo at your pub. Thanks again, for sure when we travel back to our home land, we'll pop in for another meal. Chris and Wina Reid Fort McMurray, AB

Name: Randolph & JoAnne da Costa
Location: Moncton, NB
Date: June 22, 2009

Message

Were looking forward to our visit to your Pub, during our week's vacation around the Cabot Trail.

Name: joel ( that mandolin guy) mcconnell
Location: south carolina
Date: October 16, 2008

Loving it here, great tunes and food

Name: Mary-Louise Mitchell
Location: Edmonton , AB
Date: October 11, 2008

We toured the Cabot Trail and then stopped in Mabou for lunch at the Red Shoe Pub. My husband and I had the Mabou Seafood Chowder, it was awesome, as was the service. Loved looking at all the pictures of Mabou and the Rankin Family.

Name: Fiona Mackenzie
Location: Dingwall, Scotland
Date: September 30, 2008

Message

Looking forward to sharing some great food, a few tunes and songs in the next few weeks! See you soon!

Name: jeanette
Location: thunder bay
Date: September 22, 2008

really enjoyed an afternoon at the red shoe.. keep the toes tapping..

Name: Lara & John
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Date: September 04, 2008

Beautiful music, great atmosphere and amazing food - thank you!

Name: Paul Brouge
Location: Claresholm, Alberta
Date: August 31, 2008

My mother was a Hart that raised porcupines near Mary's Hill. She lived behind the original "shoe" with Skippy Mongairge. My brothers and I are planning a trip to Mabou in 2010. We plan to take in as much of the island as we can. A drive along Jonerdale is a certainty! Thank you.

Name: UncleFrank
Location: CB
Date: August 27, 2008

The manager at the shoe is "one of a kind". She goes way beyond the call of duty. A real gem!!

• Name: shelley and roger newton
• Location: keene, ontario
• Date: August 03, 2008

Message

After finishing the unbelievable Cabot Trail we stopped at our planned supper destination of THE RED SHOE PUB and what a great way to end our day with a delicious supper and enjoy 2 hours of music by the Beaton sisters. It was a perfect end to a perfect day. Our 16 yr old son who was with us as well as his friend also had a great time(our son also plays the fiddle and has been since he was six) I'm hoping he will be inspired to practice a little more. Hated to leave that night. Next summer when we come back we will definitely stop in again for more than one night....we are telling everyone of your great establishment..great service great food great music....It must be fun to live amongst all that wonderful music...We are East Coast wannabes for sure..must have been in our past lives!!!!!!!!Keep up the great work..

• Name: Don Powell
• Location: Nanaimo B.C.
• Date: August 03, 2008

Message

My wife and I are on holidays and have had the chance to visit the Red Shoe Pub twice now but both times with out any entertainment. We desided we needed to plan our next visit so we will be there on the 10th. of Aug. Tell then take care and live well.

• Name: bernie delorey
• Location: antigonish,ns
• Date: July 22, 2008

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wonderful food and the best music ever, been there many times and it just keeps on getting better. Moran taing

• Name: Chris Lalonde
• Location: Winnipeg
• Date: July 14, 2008

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While the music was great, the food was hit & miss. The Red Shoe Panini was bland, as was the Burger. Under-seasoned. The wings were soggy and not spiced properly. The mixed greens, however, were very fresh - the buttermilk dressing was great! The Mac-n-cheese was very satisfying. Everything considered, the Red Shoe was a pleasant experience!

• Name: Debbie Mahoney
• Location: Boston, Mass.
• Date: July 12, 2008

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Hi, I will be in Port Hood on 7/19. I will be dining and drinking at your pub sometime that week. I cannot wait to vist! love, Deb xo

• Name: Angela & Joerg
• Location: Germany
• Date: July 12, 2008

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it was a nice evening in the Pub

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• Date: July 12, 2008

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• Name: Lynda and Bert Myers
• Location: Carlisle, PA
• Date: July 11, 2008

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We will look forward to visiting the Red Shoe Pub again this summer and enjoying the wonderful food, music, beer and festive environment.

• Name: Mike Bates
• Location: Sydney, NS
• Date: July 03, 2008

Message

What a great pleasure to hear Willie Kennedy and Robbie Fraser play last Sunday July 29th. We enjoyed the guest fiddlers and piano players Bonnie Jean MacDonald,Dale Gillis, and Allan Dewer.I Look forward to hearing more great music this summer.

• Name: Jamie Grieve
• Location: Scotland, Based in Angola.
• Date: June 28, 2008

Message

Hello, anyone remember me? It's been a while but I never forgot the place or the people. It's a wee gem!

• Name: Shannon Hamilton
• Location: Truro, NS
• Date: June 24, 2008

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Was at the pub September 2008 to see a close friend, Dave Muise sing, and what a great job he did. Coming again to see him for July 5th, cant wait!!

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• Date: June 19, 2008

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• Name: Jack Redpath
• Location: St. Catharines, Ontario
• Date: June 16, 2008

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Visited the Red Shoe in 2006..Will be coming again with friends around July 21. Six of us on motorcycles and we will be staying accross the Street with Frank and Liz Lynch. Liz was born in Mabou. Her maiden name was McNeil. Her brother Alex lives up the street from the Red Shoe. Watch for us we are lookin forward to the trip

• Name: Augustina
• Location: Cape Breton
• Date: June 14, 2008

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Wonderful to have the Shoe open for another summer season. Request on behalf of the Judique ladies: any chance of a booking for Dave Gunning or Gerry McDaniel in your lineup?

• Name: Tara (again)
• Location: Windsor
• Date: June 13, 2008

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p.s. checkinnovascotia accommodation stuff has been moved to novascotia.com (but a link is provided)

• Name: "Tara-Jessie Anne-Katie Anne"
• Location: Windsor
• Date: June 13, 2008

Message

Okay, selling those t-shirts online yet? If so how much incl. shipping? I'm at theredshoes1@yahoo.ca

• Name: Mary Janet MacDonald
• Location: Port Hood
• Date: June 09, 2008

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So happy that the Shoe is opened again - it's been a long time. Happy to see that Dale Wolfgram is going to be around - hope to see you once again. I haven't been at the Shoe yet this year but heading there for supper this Thursday and staying for wing night to see our son Mitchell entertain. Hope to see you all there!

• Name: Marilyn Murphy
• Location: Port Alberni, Vancouver Island BC
• Date: June 08, 2008

Message

Was by in April before your season opening...will be back through this September. Seen you all live in Nanaimo BC September 2007. You were all incredible....thank you!

• Name: Gordon MacLeod
• Location: Moncton, NB
• Date: June 07, 2008

Message

Planning to be in the area for the week-end of the Broad Cove Concert in July and look forward to stoppin' by again and enjoying the local hospitality including 'The Shoe'!

• Name: To Bill Geddes
• Location: Mabou
• Date: June 06, 2008

Message

There aren't accommodations available at the Red Shoe. However, there are many places to stay in the Mabou area. Go to www.checkinnovascotia.com and select the Cape Breton region on the map (Green Island). You will then have the option to select a location where you can choose Mabou. All quality places to stay!

• Name: Bill Geddes
• Location: Scotland
• Date: June 03, 2008

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Do you have accommodation at the pub? If not is there a place in town?

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• Location: iiFtdRdDoEq
• Date: June 02, 2008

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• Name: Cedie Moran
• Location: Judique
• Date: May 29, 2008

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Yeah.. Kevin and Derek.. we saw you last summer on the ferry. Love to hear yas again. When are you going to be in Mabooooouuu??

• Name: Kevin & Derek
• Location: Port Aux Basques, NL
• Date: May 29, 2008

Message

Gettin' on there eh? We'll be over for tunes this summer. Till then...

• Name: Greg and Linda Lee
• Location: Kansas, USA
• Date: May 25, 2008

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We will be visiting the evening of July 6th. We are looking forward to our visit and we are very excited to hear great music very soon.

• Name: Dale Wolfgram
• Location: Michigan
• Date: May 13, 2008

Message

I'm excited for it looks like I'll br able to spend 4-6 weeks on Cape Breton. You can bet there will many nights at The Red Shoe! Good Luck on a GREAT Season.

• Name: Byron
• Location: Cape Breton
• Date: May 02, 2008

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Hi Andrea and Kevin! A Ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is Gaelic for party or gathering!!!! Be sure to go to The Red Shoe! You never know who you're gonna see! PART-AY! Oooops! CEI-LIDH! I should say:D

• Name: Andrea and Kevin Sheehan
• Location: Barrie,Ontario
• Date: April 30, 2008

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What is a ceilidh?We are coming out in early July and would like to come on by.It would be the very best if any of the sisters would be there. They are tops in entertainment

• Name: mark boyles
• Location: detroit michigan usa
• Date: April 27, 2008

Message

hope to visit this summer

• Name: mark boyles
• Location: detroit michigan usa
• Date: April 27, 2008

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hope to visit this summer

• Name: Sinda (Rankin ) Dobson
• Location: Pictou N. S.
• Date: April 20, 2008

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Dear Rankins, Attended your opening night last year and it was awesome! We were so delighted to be there. Your music as always was wonderful. Our Dad was a huge fan of yours as well as our whole family! We hope to get down again this year. Cheers!

• Name: Denise Mouter
• Location: Cambridge Ontario
• Date: April 16, 2008

Message

Looking forward to a visit to Nova Scotia and the pub in June.

• Name: Laura Greenwood
• Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
• Date: April 11, 2008

Message

Can't wait to get my fix of great food and music this summer at the pub!

• Name: Catherine Nash
• Location: Hampton , NB
• Date: April 01, 2008

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This is the first time i heard that you took it over, i will be seeing you guys this summer cant wait love the music

• Name: Kathy Young
• Location: Peterborough, Ontario
• Date: March 18, 2008

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We are planning a trip east this summer, and would like to spend a couple of nights in Cape Breton (Mom, Dad & 2 kids ages 11 and 13). Our main interest while in Cape Breton is to hear some traditional music (our daughter plays fiddle). A neighbour suggested we should try the Red Shoe - Do you have live music every night in July or just on the weekends?? Where would you suggest we look for accomodations?? Thanks!

• Name: John Langley
• Location: Vero Beach Florida
• Date: March 18, 2008

Message

Look forward to visiting you in September. Celinajohn@aol.com

• Name: Gerry McDaniel
• Location: Brook Village, Nova Scotia
• Date: March 13, 2008

Message

Grahame: I'm trying to contact you. Can you send me an e-mail at cadeveaux@ns.sympatico.ca

• Name: Audrey MacMillan Horne
• Location: NS, living in Maine
• Date: March 06, 2008

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My MacMillan ancestors settled in Mabou/Mull River from Scotland.Two MacMillan brothers married two Rankin sisters in 1800's. My great great grandfather married Annie Rankin. They had two sons, John and Duncan.I want to visit the area 2008 and explore my ancestors and history. Can you give me any contacts? I would appreciate any help.My email is audy100@aol.com. I will stop in The Red Shoe Pub. It sounds wonderful. I live in Maine but have a great love for Nova Scotia and the wonderful people there.

• Name: Allan Greer
• Location: Hastings Ont. & Cape Breton
• Date: March 03, 2008

Message

love the Red Shoe ,and the tunes, will bring Gult Smith for ajar,in sept. likes to tap toe too ,love you guys allan &pat Greer

• Name: a macdonald
• Location: n.s.
• Date: March 01, 2008

Message

my friends and i are sure hoping to see dave gunning at the shoe this snmmer thanks

• Name: Mary Claire Mac Donald
• Location: Port Hood, N.S.
• Date: February 20, 2008

Message

I'm Gerry McDaniel's sister. I see the message is there that he is home in B.V. I will let him know that you are looking for him - (no warrents please !)How will he contact you or visa versa?

• Name:
• Location:
• Date: February 19, 2008

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To Graham MacDonald, Australia: Gerry McDaniel is presently in Brook Village

• Name: Julie F.
• Location: Newcastle, Ontario
• Date: February 13, 2008

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Hi! Congrats on the recent ECMA awards! You guys are the best. Can't wait to see your Reunion special on TV. When are they showing it? Soon, I hope. We'll see you in July when we come to see your Pub. Summer can't come soon enough. From the fans in Newcastle.

• Name: Mike & Terry Lyn Shea (Beaton)
• Location: Grande Cache, Alberta
• Date: February 05, 2008

Message

Love your music, saw you in Grande Prairie. Will be there to visit family in July. Will stop in for a nice cold one. Can't wait.

• Name: Grahame MacDonald
• Location: Buderim, Australia
• Date: February 01, 2008

Message

I wish to contact Gerry McDaniel

• Name: Dennis Gordon & Sally (Selma) Davis
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Date: January 31, 2008

Message

We had a very nice visit at the Red Shoe in 2003. We got thinking about the place last night after seeing Natalie MacMaster live in Madison. Wonderful! Looking forward to another visit to the Red Shoe.

• Name: Jenny Willingter
• Location: Houston, Texas
• Date: January 31, 2008

Message

Coming in July '08 and looking forward to being in your Pub!

• Name: john a. ward
• Location: [roseburn,] /wallaceburg ont.
• Date: December 31, 2007

Message

have listened to and have all your c.d.,s and love all of your music,you make us proud to be cape bretoners.

• Name: Shelley B.
• Location: Wiarton, ON
• Date: December 30, 2007

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Was at the Red Shoe in August .....had fun, great chicken wings and loved the Red Shoe draught....enjoyed Mike & Zena & the rest at the bar....friendly folks.

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• Date: December 30, 2007

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• Name: B Hayden
• Location: Goderich, Ontario
• Date: December 18, 2007

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Just home from hearing you in concert at Blyth, Ontario. Wonderful, wonderful. Great singing, fiddle & step-dancing. Very professional. Pls come back again (Also thanks for clearing up the weather, as it won't have happened yesterday, with all the snow that arrived. Looking forward to seeing you again when you return to this part of the country.

• Name: Jean Jenkins
• Location: Brantford, Ontario
• Date: December 15, 2007

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Dec.14th,2007 We all enjoyed your terrific show here. Come again.

• Name: Tim and Penny
• Location: Ottawa
• Date: December 12, 2007

Message

We have just returned home after seeing and meeting you at CentrePointe Theatre. We hope to visit Cape Breton next summer and Red Shoe Pub will definitely be a stop for something stiffer after tea with Rita! Look forward to being in Mabou.

• Name: Nancy Bourque
• Location: London, Ontario
• Date: December 11, 2007

Message

I saw you in concert in London, Ontario in February 2007, and had a wonderful time. I had to return to see you all in Sarnia Ontario on Sunday, December 9th, 2007. You guys are unbelievable and amazing. Thank you for also signing my new CD'S!!! You are the best. Keep up the great worK!!!

• Name: Corrine
• Location: NYC
• Date: November 30, 2007

Message

So, where does one go in Mabou in December?

• Name: Dale Wolfgram
• Location: Michigan
• Date: November 28, 2007

Message

In the winter of 2001 I lived in Mabou from January through early May. I chose to live there in part because of The Red Shoe. I knew I could get good music there on the weekends. I understand that The Red Shoe is no longer open in the winter which I'm sorry for. I had many good evenings and Sunday afternoon making new friends and enjoying good music. Peace, Dale

• Name: Jeff Stacer
• Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Date: November 25, 2007

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My wife and I visted NS, PEI and NB this summer and we had a wonderful time. We loved the food and especially enjoyed Mairi Rankin's fiddling! We look forward to visiting again! Cheers!

• Name: Qristina & Quinn
• Location: Victoria (BC)
• Date: November 21, 2007

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Hi, thanks for inviting us to play at the Shoe this past summer, we had a good time & look forward to going back to beautiful Cape Breton soon!

• Name: Anne MacIsaac
• Location: Pictou, Nova Scotia
• Date: October 21, 2007

Message

Next time I'll stay longer in Mabou, keeping an eye on the entertainment list(MacIsaac's)

• Name: Katy Rankin
• Location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts
• Date: October 10, 2007

Message

Joe and I just returned from Mabou and we just wanted to say that we had an incredible time! Food and entertainment was great and everyone, from the girls and guys behind the bar to the interesting mix of clientele were warm and friendly... well, except for "AL", that is. :-) Thank you so much for our great visit!

• Name: Kaye &' Little' Victor Kendziora
• Location: Bedford N.S. & Windsor On.
• Date: September 22, 2007

Message

Had great time, for lunch at the Shoe. Nice to be home .Thanks for a great eatery. Vic

• Name: Emily Donelan
• Location: Dartmouth, NS/Powell River, BC
• Date: September 20, 2007

Message

Heard about the good food and tunes out in BC. Have to check it out for our over 30th anniversary this Oct.

• Name: Melissa H. Clark (moose)
• Location: Langley, BC
• Date: September 15, 2007

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Happy Birthday Raylene!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you enjoyed your treats and thanks for saying HI last week. Here's wishing you will bring Susan and Cindy out West for a performance!!! All the best from Melissa, Walter and Helen!

• Name: David Cheyne
• Location: Anacortes, WA
• Date: September 09, 2007

Message

Sorry...forgot to add that we flew out to NS last summer....hopefully we'll be out there again in the near future!

• Name: David Cheyne
• Location: Anacortes, WA
• Date: September 09, 2007

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Made the trek up north to see the last Coquitlam show last night (and hopefully not last Rankin concert ever)...it was fabulous...flew out to Nova Scotia...drove around the Trail and thru Mabou...but missed stopping at the pub. :(..Maybe next time! Best wishes to all the Rankins...they are a national treausre! :-)

• Name: DEREK DUNFORD
• Location: OSHAWA,ONTARIO
• Date: September 02, 2007

Message

GREAT SHOW IN OSHAWA LAST NIGHT.

• Name: Rick Ward
• Location: Bowmanville Ontario
• Date: September 01, 2007

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Just saw the Rankins in concert in Oshawa. They were great. They mentioned their pub, so I thought I would check it out. We are having a family reunion in Cape Breton next summer and thought we might drop by.

• Name: Les and Elizabeth
• Location: Logan Lake, BC
• Date: September 01, 2007

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Stopped in on Saturday afternoon, July 21, 2007. Enjoyed the wings and atmosphere. Sadly we didn't have much time and couldn't stay for the entertainment later in the pm. The warm welcome, friendly atomosphere and delicious wings were appreciated. We enjoy many Rankin cds at home and had the pleasure of hearing Derrick and Melody Cameron in Baddeck. They are amazing! Will definatley return to Cape Breton some day.

• Name: Maggie and the girls
• Location: Ottawa, Ontario
• Date: August 29, 2007

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We've eaten at the pub for three nights and enjoyed it very much! We will come back next year. WE also bought your CD, North Country.

• Name: George Shafnacker
• Location: Wellfleet, Ma. 02667
• Date: August 12, 2007

Message

Every year it's our goal to be there.

• Name: Diane Leslie and Linda Norton
• Location: Toronto and Kingston Ontario
• Date: August 10, 2007

Message

Looks like a greattime. Coming to visit the pub on Sun. Sept. 16th. Love your music and the Red Shoes. So Dorothy. God Bless

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• Date: July 26, 2007

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• Name: tim mac donald
• Location: blues mills
• Date: July 24, 2007

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working in fort mc murry going home on july 27 will be stopping in hey hope the basement under the old house is staying good

• Name: tim mac donald
• Location:
• Date: July 24, 2007

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• Name: Andrew Beaton
• Location: Guelph, ON
• Date: July 24, 2007

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Hi again. Thought I'd let you know I'll be there on August 2nd for wing night! Rankin sisters are the powerhouse in the family! Mabou = #1!

• Name: Colin McMahon
• Location: Whitby, ontario
• Date: July 22, 2007

Message

I saw the lovely Rankin sister play the highland games of durham and they were "Quite Good". Am strongly tapping my foot awaiting my trip to Cape Breton in September or October. Hope Cookie, Heather and Raylene enjoy the rest of their tour, and a safe trip home. Take Care colin

• Name: Mike Bates
• Location: Sydney,NS
• Date: July 17, 2007

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Buddy MacMaster was in great form last Sunday July 15th. He played for 45 min non-stop. WOW !! Robbie Fraser played great and Joey Beaton provided fantastic piano.

• Name: ALEX (SANDY) MCLEOD
• Location: GRANBURY, TEXAS
• Date: July 15, 2007

Message

WILL BE COMING YOUR WAY ON AUGUST 10, 2007. DO WE NEED RESERVATION FOR EARLY EVENING. LOOKING FORWARD TO BEING THERE READ ABOUT YOUR PLACE ON THE DALLAS NEWSPAPER (7/15)

• Name: Mike Bates
• Location: Sydney CB
• Date: July 14, 2007

Message

I will be up to see Buddy tomorrow (July15th ) Ye Haa

• Name: Jeff and Josh
• Location: Toronto, ON
• Date: July 12, 2007

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I just wanted to thank ALL the staff at the Red Shoe Pub. The second we drove into Mabou and saw your Pub we were hooked. As a self-taught chef and true foodie I must say that the FOOD was awesome. I've been braggin about your meatloaf and fried pickles since I've arrived home. The staff was awesome..thanks Gerard and CARA! Hey Cara...you were right, ya really need to make t-shirts with your "Come to Mabou , Thats where its at!" It'll sell like hotcakes. One last note...Heather you were so amazing to chat with, I've adored you and your siblings music for yrs. It was an honour meeting you at your Pub. Were planning another trip back for Ceilidh Colors in the Fall.

• Name: Lynda and Bert Myers
• Location: Pennsylvania via Virginia, USA
• Date: July 12, 2007

Message

We will look forward to vising on August 14 or 15. Do we need reservations?

• Name: Lynda and Bert Myers
• Location: Pennsylvania via Virginia, USA
• Date: July 12, 2007

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We will look forward to vising on August 14 or 15. Do we need reservations?

• Name: Lynda and Bert Myers
• Location: Pennsylvania via Virginia, USA
• Date: July 12, 2007

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We will look forward to vising on August 14 or 15. Do we need reservations?

• Name: Scott Butler
• Location: Kanata Ontario
• Date: July 11, 2007

Message

Seems to be the first stop we make the last two years I've traveled to Cape Breton. Good times.

• Name: misha and nancy
• Location: lewisburg, PA
• Date: July 10, 2007

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We happened upon the Red Shoe on June 1st, 2007, for opening night. What a great time! We're just home from a five-week tour of the Maritimes, and your place was one of the highlights of our trip. We'll be back.

• Name: sylvia,nancy,linda,karen
• Location: pugwash & hamilton
• Date: July 04, 2007

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great place,great staff and the seafood soup was the best in nova scotia, june 12/07,will return.

• Name: sylvia,nancy,linda,karen
• Location: pugwash & hamilton
• Date: July 04, 2007

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great place,great staff and the seafood soup was the best in nova scotia, june 12/07,will return.

• Name: Michael and Theresa McLaughlin
• Location: Duxbury, MA
• Date: July 03, 2007

Message

Save us a table; we'll be up in two weeks. We've been talking about this for too long and it's time to visit.

• Name: Paula Maker
• Location: Maine
• Date: June 30, 2007

Message

We are Mainers who came to your pub by way of Cape George, Nova Scotia, on June 27. The meal was in every way satisfying and the Alexander Keith's on tap was a great find! We were enchanted by the piper Ryan MacNeil and went immediately online to buy a CD by Beolach. We went from your pub across the street to hear more Cape Breton music. All in all a tremendous treat.

• Name: Bev Stevenson
• Location: Madden/Carstairs, Alberta
• Date: June 29, 2007

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Thank you for the wonderful meal on June 24. You even satified my little girl. Your service and food was excellent. We will be back! I'll be wearing your teeshirt this weekend.

• Name: Carolyn Ryan
• Location: Saint John, N. B.
• Date: June 26, 2007

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When we told a friend we were going to Cape Breton, he said to go to the Red Shoe and we did on June 10. We were there for music from 4-7. We had a great meal and the entertainment was a blast. People got up to dance. The staff were great. We felt very at home there. We've been raving about it to everyone ever since-hope to return someday.

• Name: Jill (McElroy) Brown
• Location: Las Vegas Nevada
• Date: June 24, 2007

Message

Looking for anyone related to the Mullins family from Mabou

• Name: Penny
• Location: Ontario
• Date: June 20, 2007

Message

Sounds like this is a place to check out this summer while vacationing in Cape Breton. We'll see you soon !!

• Name: Amanda Cole
• Location: Ashville, NC USA
• Date: June 17, 2007

Message

I like your music and I want to go to your restaurant soon.

• Name: crazy roddy r
• Location: between port hawksbry and margaree forks
• Date: June 15, 2007

Message

Well, went to howie last night. that was good. went to warren last night . that was good. had lots to drink. that wasn't very good. but hear that mac dougall fellow is there tonight. he's good but I don't know. ya know? ahh It's woth the six bucks and a dozen beer or so I guess. Hope to see you all there...whoever you are.This is the best place I ever crawled home from.

• Name: Albert & Linda
• Location: Brantford ON
• Date: June 13, 2007

Message

We had a wonderful time at the opening night June 1st and we can not wait for your show in Brantford in December.

• Name: Mary
• Location: Surrey BC
• Date: June 10, 2007

Message

We had a fantastic evening with Matt Anderson. Our time there was too short and would love to have the experience again. It was really wonderful.

• Name: Kate
• Location: Toronto
• Date: June 08, 2007

Message

looking forward to visiting in early August!

• Name: Damian MacInnis
• Location: Arviat, Nunavut/Port Hood
• Date: June 02, 2007

Message

Gunna miss hangin out with you guys this year...I'll be home July 28th- August 28th....I'll get my fill then and i'm sure you guys will get your fill of me haha...Good luck, I heard last night was awesome!

• Name: Kimberley
• Location: BC/NS
• Date: June 02, 2007

Message

Congrats on a great opening last night. All the best for a fantastic 2007 season!

• Name: Ian Beaton
• Location: Route 252 just past grandma's house
• Date: June 01, 2007

Message

Best of luck this season! See you in July.

• Name: Jamie Wood
• Location: Nova Scotia
• Date: May 21, 2007

Message

Heyy Guys! I haven't been to The Red Shoe Pub Yet But I am PLaning Too...I well be going to alot of Celighs (can not spell it) This Summer..I well be playing in some too..I can';t wait..I have Played In Guysborough last Summer..and well be playing there again for sure This Summer...Well Got To Go! Later!

• Name: Sarah
• Location: Fredericton NB
• Date: May 13, 2007

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We came across the Red Shoe Pub while on vacation last year and loved it! We went in to some live entertainment...East Coast style and met lots of friendly people. It was an amazing experience!

• Name: tommy mac Donald
• Location: poco b.c
• Date: May 10, 2007

Message

hello to all my family in mabou, i cant wait to be home soon

• Name: Donna Rae Hirt
• Location: Boston., MA USA
• Date: May 10, 2007

Message

Hullo to Canada, my ancestral home! I'll be there for the Ceilidh Trail School July 9-13 to play and listen to music, as well as to sketch the musicians! Love to all the Cape Breton Fiddlers of the world, Donna Rae Painting Department, Massachusetts College of Art, Boston formerly of Calgary, Alberta and Winnipeg, Ontaree-airy-oh!

• Name: Ann Marie Donnelly
• Location: Barrie,Ontario
• Date: May 03, 2007

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I have never been there yet but I have plenty of time for that now that I see it opens up again in June.Sounds really alot of fun happening in Mabou.Glad to see that the rankin Sisters are still keeping the Family tradition goig.

• Name: Linda Rankin
• Location: Mabou
• Date: May 02, 2007

Message

Hello Shoe People! haha Looking forward to your doors opening again after a long winter. Mabou will certainly be the place to be once again this summer with all that will be happening between The Red Shoe and Strathspey Place Theatre. Our schedule is almost complete. We're looking at a weekly Thursday night concert that will end just in time for your 10 p.m. entertainment! Save a seat for meeee... Cheers! Linda www.strathspeyplace.com

• Name: wade campbell
• Location: mabou
• Date: April 29, 2007

Message

i like the shoe

• Name: Candy
• Location: Austin, TX
• Date: April 28, 2007

Message

What a way to start my summer vacation in Mabou. June 15th, first night in Mabou, Ian & Mac....ooh la la.

• Name: Alan and Kelley Atha
• Location: Novato, California
• Date: April 20, 2007

Message

We cannot wait to get back to The Red Shoe Pub this coming October! We try and get to the Celtic Colours every two years and miss it when we cannot attend. See you in October. We are looking forward to your great food, beer and music!

• Name: LORIE ANN MOORIS
• Location: HALIFAX
• Date: April 14, 2007

Message

Merry Meet, want to say hi to all of my distance cousins RANKINS FAMILY BLESSING,Lorie Morris 902-477-1739

• Name: Wayne Robson
• Location: Ottawa now Iriginally New Westminster
• Date: April 09, 2007

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I was unappreciative of the heritage that is Nova Scotia. I met my wife online, She in Halifax, I in Ottawa. My first visit to see her we went camping in Cape Breton- she introduced me to muscles and lobster. My unawareness of the beauty of Nova Scotia and particularly Cape Breton was, is and will ever be....NO MORE. A particular bonus for me has been the discovery that the Rankins are from Cape Breton. My wife and I are visiting New Foundland (Her home) by way of Halifax and hopefully will have time to visite The Red Shoe. Regardless of whether or not we have time this visit, with my retirement(in three years time) we will be relocating to Nova Scotia. At that time you can be darn sure we will make and nurture an aquaitance with The Red Shoe

• Name: Chris Boland
• Location: Liverpool, UK
• Date: March 28, 2007

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I stumbled upon this site purely by chance. I spent two wonderful holidays in Cape Breton in 1988 and 1989. I am a guitar player and I have played Irish traditional music since the late 70s. I was lucky enough to meet and play with some very fine musicians in Cape Breton when I was over and I hope one day to return.

• Name: Deborah Nicol
• Location: Burlington, Ontario
• Date: March 26, 2007

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I have been a Rankin Family Fan for a Loong time. I was lucky enough to see you once again in concert in Hamilton and I have to say I was totally blown away by Molly's performance. She has an amazing voice, her recorded version of Sunset is nothing compared to her live performance. It really took my breath away. If you ever offer an unplugged version of that song, I will be the first to buy it. She has a great career ahead of her. Best of Luck.

• Name: Saskia de Jong
• Location: Townsville Australia (was in Halifax NS)
• Date: March 25, 2007

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Firstly, thank you for a wonderful concert (I saw you in Calgary beforeI headed to the land down under). Secondly, while still in Nova Scotia, I love your place, the food is great! I can't wait to come and visit again someday (a few more years before I make it back north, but I promise I will be back; I miss my CB music!)

• Name: Jim Youngson
• Location: Granton, Ontario
• Date: March 24, 2007

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My family and I are coming to the coast this summer and looking forward to "The Red Shoe Pub"

• Name: Dianne Crosby
• Location: Sydney River
• Date: March 23, 2007

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I really want to visit the pub this summer(first time).I went to your concert in Sydney last month.Absolutely wonderful!

• Name: Shelley
• Location: Wiarton, Ontario
• Date: March 18, 2007

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Love the place....great wings....see you in August.

• Name: donkinclipper@sympatico.ca
• Location: Kitchener
• Date: February 25, 2007

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saw a great show by The Rankins 2 weeks ago here in Kitchener. They make capers very proud.

• Name: John & Paulette
• Location: Red Deer, Alberta
• Date: February 18, 2007

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We enjoyed your show in Red Deer. We are looking forward to meeting you again at the Red Shoe in September 2007

• Name: Brian Sharpe
• Location: London Ontario
• Date: February 15, 2007

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Your show was great in London Ontario. My wife and I had a fantastick time. We are traveling to Newfoundland in July and I hope to stop by the Pub for a drink and a meal after a long day driving the Cabot Trail. If you play traditional Cape Breton music I will never get my wife out of there. Hope to see you in July!!!!

• Name: Hughanna Dunfield
• Location: Sussex Corner, New Brunswick
• Date: February 15, 2007

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So glad that I had the chance to see your concert in Saint John...it was a great show. Back in 1991 I first experienced the Rankins at the Aitken Centre....we danced in the front row..what a time (my first ever concert). I am pleased to say that I danced at this concert too..how could you not, you can only ignore your tapping toes for so long! lol And Molly -- wow! What a talent! Thank you again for a wonderful concert and I hope to visit the Shoe soon!

• Name: Johnathon and Chantelle Beks
• Location: living in Calgary, from Mabou
• Date: February 13, 2007

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can hardly wait to get home and enjoy all the good music and wonderful food with our friends and family!

• Name: Judy Vickers
• Location: New Brunswick
• Date: February 12, 2007

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Hope to visit someday.

• Name: MC MULLIN FAMILY
• Location: SYDNEY RIVER CB
• Date: February 11, 2007

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ENJOYED C-200 IMPOSSIBLE TO IMPROVE THE BEST YET.HATS OFF.JOE jUDY RACHEL AND POPS

• Name: Roger Currie
• Location: Halifax, N.S.
• Date: February 11, 2007

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Originally from The Bay , Glace Bay...at your concert at the Metro Center Feb 10/07, fantastic.Raylene, hearing you sing We Rise Again sent chills up my back.Looking forward to trying those wings at the Shoe.Take care.

• Name: Roger Currie
• Location: Halifax, N.S.
• Date: February 11, 2007

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originally from The Bay , Glace Bay...at your concert at the Metro Center Feb 10/07, fantastic.Raylene, hearing you sing We Rise Again sent chills up my back.looking forward to trying those wings at the Shoe.Take care.

• Name: Andrew Beaton
• Location: Guelph, ON
• Date: February 11, 2007

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Looking foreward to this summer so I can stuff my face full of you're delicios wings. FYI, you couldn't have picked a better location than Mabou to host the Shoe, because the scenery is stunning, especially on my uncle's mountain.

• Name: Richard Kitchen
• Location: Burlington, ON
• Date: February 09, 2007

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Enjoyed your show (again) and hope to 'pub it' with you sometime.

• Name: Sue Hilderley
• Location: RR#1 Waterloo Ontario
• Date: February 08, 2007

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Hi, We really enjoyed your concert last Monday night at the Centre in the Square in Kitchener. I 've been belting out your tunes in my car for years. It was a real treasure to hear your voices live again. We were there many years ago when you all sang with such live energy. I loved the way you were all dressed like regular people like us. It made me think that the girls would be people I would meet at a shower or at a local pub. It was a great show and we were singing all the way home. Thanks for all your efforts as I know it must be hard to be on the road when you have families at home. Bye for now.

• Name: Laurie Mosley
• Location: Pakenham, Ontario
• Date: February 08, 2007

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My foot is still tapping after the wonderful concert in Ottawa last night. Thanks! Next I hope to see you at the Red Shoe Pub!

• Name: Muriel Dunn
• Location: Ottawa valley
• Date: February 08, 2007

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What an outstanding, fabulous concert in Ottawa last night. We had the best seats, centre front row, and witnessed the young fans dancing and singing with you. It was awesome! Thank you for a great performance. I'm off this weekend to buy your new cd!

• Name: sally
• Location: burlington, ontario
• Date: February 07, 2007

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Saw the show in Hamilton last night.. Thanks so much for giving so much pleasure to so many people

• Name: Donna
• Location: kitchener, on
• Date: February 07, 2007

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I was fortunate enough to attend your concert @ Center in the square feb5th. What a fantastic performance. The Rankins are by far the worlds greatest band. My husband is from C.B>N.S. we will be in for a beer, see u in the shoe

• Name: Louise Thomas-Rummel
• Location: St Thomas ,Ontario
• Date: February 07, 2007

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I was so luck to see you in Hamilton, Ontario Last night Feb,06 2007 You guys ROCKED!! We are going down home this year ( Mount Uniacke N.S. )and are going to make a special trip to Masou to see your Pub.You Guys are truely geat !!!!

• Name: Glenda & Archie
• Location: Cambridge,ON
• Date: February 06, 2007

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Great concert in Kitchener Feb5/07!! Thanks for the music of home. Can't wait to check out the pub.

• Name: wanda chiasson-adams
• Location: mississauga
• Date: February 05, 2007

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Thanks for a wonderful evening at Massey Hall. We truly enjoyed a great evening of down home music and dance.... All the best for the future. Will have to check out the pub one day soon!!!!

• Name: Sandra Morton
• Location: Winnipeg, Mantoba
• Date: February 03, 2007

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It was a pleasure to see you all in concert once again. Saw you about nine years ago at the Pantages Theatre too. Our family just love your music. Heard about the pub and we're anxious to check it out sometime. Always enjoy going to the maritimes. Words cannot express how your music makes me feel. :)

• Name: Alfie Zappacosta
• Location: Edmonton
• Date: January 28, 2007

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Hello Heather, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. My sincere condolences, Alfie. I'm at slawa@shaw.ca if you could drop me a line

• Name: David Noble
• Location: Vancouver, BC
• Date: January 25, 2007

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Hi! I learned of this pub the other night at the Rankin Family Reunion Tour here in Vancouver. The people sitting next to me mentioned it so I had to find out more. If I get to that side of the country, I look forward to a visit for sure! As for the concert...wow! I never had the pleasure of seeing the Family perform live and I am thrilled I finally had the chance! What a wonderful show. :-) Thanks for the reunion tour and for providing me the pleasure of witnessing something I never thought I would! Good luck with the rest of the tour!

• Name: Ann Marie Donnelly
• Location: Barrie ,Ontario
• Date: January 17, 2007

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Well i never been there but heard alot of great things about it.I have not been back home for14 yrs.So i figure I will make my appearance,hopefully this year.Take Care & all the Best

• Name: Doug & Holly Whitty
• Location: Calgary , Alberta
• Date: January 16, 2007

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First of all we are sorry for your loss, Second Girls congrats on the new Pub looking forward to going back home for a vist soon and to check out this new pub. Oh before i forgetto Congrats to you cookie on your marriage ( Sorry im a bit late... Jimmy was telling ma about it the last time i saw him in 2002) Going crazy counting down the days until the concert in Calgary January 23 So anyways keep up the good work. P.S. Could you please keep me up to date on how the rest of the renioun tour goes would be awesome email me at dhwhitty@shaw.ca (if not possible no big deal) Doug

• Name: Tara
• Location: Windsor, ON
• Date: January 15, 2007

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So sorry to hear of your loss - Cam, Debbie, Judy, Lorne & Tara (the Beatons)

• Name: Allan&Pat Greer
• Location: Ontario
• Date: January 12, 2007

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Loved Christmas special onTV 2006

• Name: anne and dan
• Location: woodstock, on
• Date: January 07, 2007

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we come to the pub everytime we are in the cape! wouldn't miss it! real music, great food and atmosphere.....what else can you ask for!!!

• Name: tara
• Location: boston
• Date: January 01, 2007

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thank you to your bartender Damian, he was very helpful and quite charming. The food was great and the music was amazing as well. Looking forward to our trip to the Shoe next year.

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