Live Entertainment at CYC

Hopping Penguins | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment
Hopping Penguins

Wednesday, August 14

Guy Paul Thibault | CRW 2022 Live Entertainment

Guy Paul Thibault

Guy Paul Thibault is one of Nova Scotia’s busiest singer-songwriters. He is loved by audiences as he performs both his originals and fan favourites from every genre and era. His show is known as the essence of the heart of the east coast music scene: A song, a story, a laugh and a show to remember.

Guy Paul Thibault | CRW 2022 Live Entertainment

Guy Paul Thibault

Guy Paul Thibault is one of Nova Scotia’s busiest singer-songwriters. He is loved by audiences as he performs both his originals and fan favourites from every genre and era. His show is known as the essence of the heart of the east coast music scene: A song, a story, a laugh and a show to remember.

Hopping Penguins | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Hopping Penguins

CRW will be hopping as The Hopping Penguins make their annual return to the Chester Race Week! This high energy band all hailed from Halifax and over the years they have gone their separate ways, but every August the sea calls them home, and they get together for Chester Race Week. Playing a mix of reggae, ska, funk, dance and R&B, the place will be toe tappin’!

Hopping Penguins | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Thursday, August 15

Terry Jagger | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Terry Jagger

Terry is an Annapolis Valley-based musician known for his guitar skills and versatility in playing a wide range of music — Classic Rock, Rockin’ Blues, Country, Folk, and Celtic.

Terry regularly appears at various resorts, pubs and markets around the province.

Terry Jagger | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Terry Jagger

Terry is an Annapolis Valley-based musician known for his guitar skills and versatility in playing a wide range of music — Classic Rock, Rockin’ Blues, Country, Folk, and Celtic.

Terry regularly appears at various resorts, pubs and markets around the province.

The Mellotones | CRW 2022 Live Entertainment

The Mellotones

Helly Hansen Chester Race Week is super excited to have the Mellotones!

Mellotones always bring a high-octane party to light up the dance floor!

The R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse, combining powerful vocals, dynamic horns and a groovy rhythm section.

You will have a blast and be entertained with soul, funk, disco and R&B!


Friday, August 16

Lisa Richard

New Mills, New Brunswick born and Halifax, Nova Scotia based, Lisa Richard is at home in front of an audience with her guitar. She captivates listeners with her powerful vocal range, passion for music and life. She’s been called ‘a soulful Anne Murray.’ Lisa’s vocal stylings have also been compared to the likes of Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman. Richard’s genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock and she’s performed for audiences across North America and Europe.

Lisa Richard

Lisa Richard

New Mills, New Brunswick born and Halifax, Nova Scotia based, Lisa Richard is at home in front of an audience with her guitar. She captivates listeners with her powerful vocal range, passion for music and life. She’s been called ‘a soulful Anne Murray.’ Lisa’s vocal stylings have also been compared to the likes of Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman. Richard’s genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock and she’s performed for audiences across North America and Europe.

Club Yachty

Club Yachty

Maritimes’ Premier Yacht Rock Show Band featuring band members from East Coast bands like Big Fish and the Mellotones. Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco, common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies.

All the Cool Kids will be going!

Band Members
Clint Newcom — Guitar & Vocals
Peter Janes — Bass & Vocals
Jeff Mosher — Lead Vocals
Brad Davidge — Lead Vocals & Guitar
Martin Davidson — Sax
Kyle Varley — Keys
Kim Dunn — Keys & Vocals
Brad MacDougall — Drums

Saturday, August 17

Shawn Hebb | CRW 2023 Friday Evening Live Entertainment

Shawn Hebb

Shawn Hebb is a guitarist and songwriter who has travelled the world playing a wide repertoire of great music!

Shawn Hebb | CRW 2023 Friday Evening Live Entertainment

Shawn Hebb

Shawn Hebb is a guitarist and songwriter who has travelled the world playing a wide repertoire of great music!

Dark & Stormy | CRW 2023 Saturday Evening Live Entertainment

Dark & Stormy is a five-person Chester-based band formed in 2018. While firmly planted in 70s and 80s rock and pop hits, including The Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton, they also cover hits from the 60s and 90s rock era with The Beatles, The Romantics, Elvis Costello and more. Dark & Stormy is guaranteed to get you on your feet, dancing, and singing along to every song!

Dark & Stormy | CRW 2023 Saturday Evening Live Entertainment
Dark & Stormy | CRW 2023 Saturday Evening Live Entertainment
Dark & Stormy

Wednesday, August 14

Guy Paul Thibault | CRW 2022 Live Entertainment

Guy Paul Thibault

Guy Paul Thibault is one of Nova Scotia’s busiest singer-songwriters. He is loved by audiences as he performs both his originals and fan favourites from every genre and era. His show is known as the essence of the heart of the east coast music scene: A song, a story, a laugh and a show to remember.

Guy Paul Thibault | CRW 2022 Live Entertainment

Guy Paul Thibault

Guy Paul Thibault is one of Nova Scotia’s busiest singer-songwriters. He is loved by audiences as he performs both his originals and fan favourites from every genre and era. His show is known as the essence of the heart of the east coast music scene: A song, a story, a laugh and a show to remember.

Hopping Penguins | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Hopping Penguins

CRW will be hopping as The Hopping Penguins make their annual return to the Chester Race Week! This high energy band all hailed from Halifax and over the years they have gone their separate ways, but every August the sea calls them home, and they get together for Chester Race Week. Playing a mix of reggae, ska, funk, dance and R&B, the place will be toe tappin’!

Hopping Penguins | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Thursday, August 15

Terry Jagger | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Terry Jagger

Terry is an Annapolis Valley-based musician known for his guitar skills and versatility in playing a wide range of music — Classic Rock, Rockin’ Blues, Country, Folk, and Celtic.

Terry regularly appears at various resorts, pubs and markets around the province.

Terry Jagger | CRW 2023 Thursday Evening Live Entertainment

Terry Jagger

Terry is an Annapolis Valley-based musician known for his guitar skills and versatility in playing a wide range of music — Classic Rock, Rockin’ Blues, Country, Folk, and Celtic.

Terry regularly appears at various resorts, pubs and markets around the province.

The Mellotones | CRW 2022 Live Entertainment

The Mellotones

Helly Hansen Chester Race Week is super excited to have the Mellotones!

Mellotones always bring a high-octane party to light up the dance floor!

The R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse, combining powerful vocals, dynamic horns and a groovy rhythm section.

You will have a blast and be entertained with soul, funk, disco and R&B!


Friday, August 16

Lisa Richard

New Mills, New Brunswick born and Halifax, Nova Scotia based, Lisa Richard is at home in front of an audience with her guitar. She captivates listeners with her powerful vocal range, passion for music and life. She’s been called ‘a soulful Anne Murray.’ Lisa’s vocal stylings have also been compared to the likes of Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman. Richard’s genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock and she’s performed for audiences across North America and Europe.

Lisa Richard

New Mills, New Brunswick born and Halifax, Nova Scotia based, Lisa Richard is at home in front of an audience with her guitar. She captivates listeners with her powerful vocal range, passion for music and life. She’s been called ‘a soulful Anne Murray.’ Lisa’s vocal stylings have also been compared to the likes of Cher, Wynonna Judd and Tracy Chapman. Richard’s genre extends across folk, country, pop and rock and she’s performed for audiences across North America and Europe.

Club Yachty

Club Yachty

Maritimes’ Premier Yacht Rock Show Band featuring band members from East Coast bands like Big Fish and the Mellotones. Drawing on sources such as smooth soul, smooth jazz, R&B, and disco, common stylistic traits include high-quality production, clean vocals, and a focus on light, catchy melodies.

All the Cool Kids will be going!

Band Members
Clint Newcom — Guitar & Vocals
Peter Janes — Bass & Vocals
Jeff Mosher — Lead Vocals
Brad Davidge — Lead Vocals & Guitar
Martin Davidson — Sax
Kyle Varley — Keys
Kim Dunn — Keys & Vocals
Brad MacDougall — Drums


Saturday, August 17

Shawn Hebb | CRW 2023 Friday Evening Live Entertainment

Shawn Hebb

Shawn Hebb is a guitarist and songwriter who has travelled the world playing a vast repertoire of great music!

Shawn Hebb | CRW 2023 Friday Evening Live Entertainment

Shawn Hebb

Shawn Hebb is a guitarist and songwriter who has travelled the world playing a vast repertoire of great music!

Dark & Stormy | CRW 2023 Saturday Evening Live Entertainment

Dark & Stormy is a five-person Chester-based band formed in 2018. While firmly planted in 70s and 80s rock and pop hits, including The Eagles, Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, Bonnie Raitt and Eric Clapton, they also cover hits from the 60s and 90s rock era with The Beatles, The Romantics, Elvis Costello and more. Dark & Stormy is guaranteed to get you on your feet, dancing, and singing along to every song!

Dark & Stormy | CRW 2023 Saturday Evening Live Entertainment