Sydney Credit Union Main Stage
Brandon Bates
Brandon Bates is a Singer/ Songwriter from Port Morien, when Brandon is not fronting his band 'Broken Road' you can find him in pubs and venues all across the CBRM, Brandon has started performing 11 years ago and has since went on to be showcased in Music Nova Scotia week and CB hall of fame showcases as well as recording a EP in 2020 and set to release a new project in the near future with Broken Road
The Decades
The Decades are a high-energy Cape Breton band known for their tight musicianship and a crowd awesome sound.
Featuring Jacob Noonan on lead vocals, Michael Gorey on bass, James Bornn on lead guitar, and Alan Buckingham on drums!
The band blends skill and nostalgia with the kind of chemistry only seasoned players can deliver.
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They’ll be performing live at our Friday Night Exhibitor Social, kicking off the Home Show weekend with a full mix of favourites and feel-good classics.
Dylan Devoe
Dylan Devoe is a Singer/Songwriter from Boularderie, Cape Breton, NS. He performs fun, upbeat folk, rock, blues and alternative music with lots of heart.
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His original songs are often about life on the east coast, hard times, good times and stories about Cape Breton folklore and historic events.
When Dylan digs into the cover tunes, he takes his own spin on classic sing-alongs that always please a crowd.
Russ Matthews
Russ is a singer/songwriter originally from a little road outside of Whycocomagh, Cape Breton. He now resides in the CBRM as he continues his journey through the path of his music career.
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Russ has a powerful and rich voice that conveys deep emotions and connects with the listeners soul. Paired with his incredible talent on the guitar and natural humor, you will never be disappointed with his performance.
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His music is considered country/folk as he displays in his song “someday” in which he writes of his experience with heartbreak and how he has used the experience to overcome troubles that life throws at you.
Mae Rivers
​Born in Edmonton and now rooted on Cape Breton Island, Mae Rivers is an up and coming indie artist who tells stories of love loss longing and resilience.
