Join us in Mabou for an unforgettable evening of traditional Cape Breton music featuring two of the island’s finest.

🎻 Doug Lamey

A direct descendant of legendary fiddler Bill Lamey, Doug Lamey blends Cape Breton, classical, and Irish violin traditions with a soulful, rhythmic drive. Raised in Boston, he studied at Wheaton College and was mentored by icons like Buddy MacMaster and Jerry Holland. Since relocating to Baddeck in 2011, Doug has released two acclaimed solo albums—A Step Back in Time and True North—and performed at major festivals such as Celtic Colours and the Lowell Folk Festival. He’s also taught at numerous fiddle camps, including The Gaelic College, and continues to share Cape Breton’s musical legacy both at home and abroad.

🔗www.douglamey.com/bio.html
🔗https://kitchenfest.ca/artist/doug-lamey/

🎹 Hilda Chiasson

Hilda Chiasson is one of Cape Breton’s most respected and in-demand piano accompanists. A native of Cheticamp, she began performing at an early age and has since built an extraordinary career, appearing on over 50 recordings and touring internationally. Hilda has performed with Cape Breton legends including Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald, Jerry Holland, and J.P. Cormier. In addition to her piano mastery, she is also a gifted step dancer. Her graceful yet powerful playing has made her a mainstay at events like KitchenFest and a treasured part of the Red Shoe Pub’s musical family.

celtic-colours.com/artists/hilda-chiasson
kitchenfest.ca/artist/hilda-chiasson