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Season 20 Kickoff Tonight โ€” Friday May 30th 8PM-11Pm: Kenneth MacKenzie, Mac Morin, Ian MacDougall & Patrick Gillis

Welcome to The Red Shoe Pub โ€“ Friday, May 30
Join us as we kick off our 20th season tonight!

๐ŸŽถ Friday Night (8โ€“11 PM)

Tonight at The Red Shoe Pub โ€“ Friday, May 30
Weโ€™re thrilled to welcome you back for another summer at the Shoe! Join us tonight as we kick off an incredible weekend of live Cape Breton music, delicious food, and unforgettable memories.

It all starts with:

๐ŸŽป Kenneth MacKenzie

A piper and fiddler from Mabou, Kenneth MacKenzie was raised in a Gaelic-speaking, musical family. His dynamic playing has made him a sought-after performer at dances, concerts, and festivals. Kenneth is also active in promoting Gaelic culture and education in Cape Breton. Celtic Colours International Festival+13Celtic Colours International Festival+13YouTube+13Mabou+1Celtic Colours International Festival+1

๐ŸŽน Mac Morin

Hailing from Troy, Cape Breton, Mac Morin is a renowned pianist and step dancer. He has toured internationally with Natalie MacMaster and is a founding member of the group Beรฒlach. Mac is celebrated for his energetic performances and contributions to Cape Breton's musical heritage. Facebook+8Celtic Colours International Festival+8Broad Cove Scottish Concert+8gaeliccollege.edu+1Celtic Colours International Festival+1

๐ŸŽป Ian MacDougall

A fiddler from Foot Cape, Ian MacDougall is known for his lively dance music that resonates with traditional Cape Breton styles. He has performed across Canada, the U.S., and Scotland, and is recognized for his engaging teaching and performances. Celtic Colours International Festival+2cranfordpub.com+2Celtic Colours International Festival+2Celtic Colours International Festival

๐ŸŽธ Patrick Gillis

From Scotsville, Cape Breton, Patrick Gillis is a talented guitarist who grew up immersed in traditional music. Despite being left-handed, he taught himself to play guitar upside-down and backwards. Patrick has performed with notable artists and is known for his energetic accompaniment and solos. KitchenFest!+3Broad Cove Scottish Concert+3Celtic Colours International Festival+3Seldovia Summer Solstice Music Festival

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $12 cover

The musicโ€™s ready, the kitchenโ€™s warming up, and your seat is waiting.

Letโ€™s kick off summer together โ€” see you at The Shoe.

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