Party On: NS Music Week Arrives In Liverpool

The party gets underway in Queens County as Nova Scotia Music Week kicks into high gear this evening. The opening reception for the gala event will take place tonight at White Point Beach Resort. The Mersey Band from Liverpool, and Acadia First Nation will be presenting a traditional drum performance by Eastern Eagle at the kick-off event. An all-star line-up of Nova Scotia musicians are in Liverpool for Music Week. Performances are scattered throughout the county including shows at the Astor Theatre and Lane's Privateers. Meanwhile, the gala awards show will be held at Queens Place on Sunday night. The East Coast Show on CKBW, hosted by Jonathan Crouse, is nominated for Radio Program of the Year. Also, Riverfest has been nominated for Event of the Year. For a complete list of events check out www.nsmw.ca