June 28 - July 1, 2024 • Alderney Landing, Dartmouth • RIBS, MUSIC, & MORE
Sat, Jun 29
|Harbourside RibFest
Leona Burkey
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM - Experience the enchanting melodies of Leona Burkey at Harbourside RibFest! With her bell-clear voice and folk-rock guitar, Leona's performances charm and captivate, promising a musical conversation that resonates with the soul of Cape Breton.
Time & Location
Jun 29, 2024, 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Harbourside RibFest, 2 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4W1, Canada
About
Join us at Harbourside RibFest to witness the magnetic stage presence of Halifax/Cape Breton's own Leona Burkey. A versatile singer-songwriter and contemporary roots artist, Leona crafts her performances with a seasoned, easy-going flair that immediately engages her audience. Her performances, infused with a distinctive folk-rock guitar style and her bell-clear vocals, transform each show into an interactive musical conversation reminiscent of the Cape Breton troubadour tradition. Leona has garnered significant accolades, including nominations for Dark Horse Music NS’ Americana Recording of the Year in 2021 and ECMA Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year in 2022 for her album "SITTING TIGHT". With her latest record "GROUNDRUSH" earning early praise, Leona is enjoying a vibrant second act in her expansive musical journey. Don’t miss the opportunity to see this acclaimed artist live, where every tune is a story waiting to be told.