Melody Cameron

Melody Cameron

Melody Cameron lives in Mabou, Cape Breton on the property of the small dairy farm where her husband, Derrick, was raised. They have been performing music together throughout Canada's Maritime Provinces and the New England States to very receptive audiences and have performed alongside other Cape Breton musicians on the main stage at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival, at the Washington Irish Folk Festival, emceed, stage managed and were featured in numerous Celtic Colours International Festival concerts. Melody has taught workshops and performed at the North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in Aberdeen, Scotland and she and Derrick play for many dances, pubs and concerts throughout Cape Breton Island. The couple were featured in the Genuine Pictures documentary, "And They Danced", which premiered on Canada's Bravo! network in January of 2006. They have released three recordings. Their latest, “Sincerely”, features guest artists Mac Morin, Joy Dunlop, Lisa Cameron, Jamie Foulds and J.P. Cormier. Melody is also an accomplished Cape Breton style step dancer. She has performed synchronized step dance routines with her sister Kelly (The Warner Sisters) at venues throughout Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Western Newfoundland and on CBC & BBC. Melody worked as a choreographer for The Rankins, one of Canada's foremost folk groups and she and her sister performed a synchronized step dance routine for The Rankin Sisters' televised Christmas special, "Home for Christmas" which aired on Canada's Bravo! network in December of 2005.

Upcoming Events

Pub Night at the Doryman

Pub Night at the Doryman

Doryman Pub & Grill

A KitchenFest! experience isn't complete without a big night at the Doryman! Dig into some local cuisine, bask in the beauty of this waterside village,…

July 1, 2024
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

More information
Tuesday Night Céilidh

Tuesday Night Céilidh

Mabou Hall

The Tuesday Night Ceilidhs are a staple in the community of Mabou held right in the heart of the village at the parish hall. This…

July 2, 2024
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

More information
Glendale Concert – NOW INSIDE HALL

Glendale Concert – NOW INSIDE HALL

Glendale Outdoor Stage

We wrap up a big week of music with a grand day out on the fields of Glendale! Bring a chair, (there are no longer…

July 6, 2024
3:00 pm -

More information
Pub Night at the Red Shoe

Pub Night at the Red Shoe

Red Shoe Pub

KitchenFest! is thrilled to once again have the Red Shoe back for festival year 11, a true hot spot for live music and good times.…

July 6, 2024
7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

More information