Harold Davidson

Harold Davidson

Harold Davidson is an accomplished professional musician hailing from River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia. He has been a mainstay of Nova Scotia’s music scene since first starting to play bass alongside his father, Estwood, in the 1970s. Together, they accompanied many Cape Breton fiddlers including Winston “Scotty” Fitzgerald, Buddy MacMaster, Gordon and Dwayne Côté, and Carl MacKenzie. In 1990, alongside Cyril MacPhee and Roger Stone, Harold co-founded the Halifax-based powerfolk group Brakin’ Tradition, serving as their bassist for the next thirty years. With Brakin’ Tradition, Harold had the opportunity to tour throughout North America, sharing the stage with such acts as The Rankin Family and The Irish Descendants. Some highlights of Harold’s career include opening for John Prine at the Clearwater Festival in Croton Point, NY, as well as playing on the Bluenose II for Her 30th anniversary celebration. Today, Harold can be found regularly accompanying his son, Myles.

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Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn

Pub Night at the Bras d’Or Lakes Inn

Bras d’Or Lakes Inn

This beautiful and popular venue provides the perfect conditions for a sweet eve of great live music. At a pub night, you can expect lively…

July 1, 2024
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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