Fiddle and piano fire for your Friday evening.

Cape Breton’s Friday nights are made for fiddle and piano, and this week brings a duo who know how to light up the room. Ian MacDougall is a tradition-bearer with a style rooted in the island’s dance halls and family kitchens, carrying the drive and fire of Cape Breton fiddle. At his side, pianist Dawn Gillis lays down the rhythm that keeps the music steady, strong, and full of lift.

Together, they create the kind of sound that invites you to tap your feet, fill your glass, and let the tunes carry you through the night. It’s the perfect way to spend a Friday evening at The Red Shoe, where great music meets good company.