SYDNEY, N.S. — The East Coast Music Association is set to honour two well-known Cape Breton music industry members, Bruce Guthro and Stephen Muise, next month at the annual awards ceremony in Charlottetown, P.E.I.Guthro was a beacon of musical talent and dedication in Cape Breton and around the globe. Born and raised in Sydney Mines, Guthro's musical journey took him from local pubs to international stages, performing to sold-out crowds in Canada and Europe.
Not just a solo artist, Guthro's 20-year tenure as the lead singer of the Scottish Celtic Rock band Runrig, along with regular collaborations and production work with artists from Cape Breton and across Canada, demonstrated his ability to bring his singer-songwriter style to any setting. Stephen Muise, the Musical Director/Conductor for The Men of The Deeps and music educator at Breton Education Centre, will be one of five winners of the Stompin' Tom Award, an award given to individuals who have made long-term contributions to the music industry and who pave the way for musicians in their region. CONTRIBUTED/EAST COAST MUSIC ASSOCIATION - East Coast Music Association