Dane Pedersen is a singer, songwriter, and actor from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He has performed in a wide range of capacities and settings, from coffeehouse fundraisers to professional theatrical productions.  

A recent 2024 Graduate of the Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, where he majored in Vocal studies, Dane is becoming a regular on the Cape Breton and Antigonish music scenes.  However, he still makes appearances on the stage of the Highland Arts Theatre in Sydney, most recently in The Sea Shanty (2024). Lately, he's appeared in the band Moment's Notice , made up of some friends in the St. F.X. Jazz Studies program.

It is obvious to all who hear him that Dane's love for folk music runs deep, and in his own performances he strives to uphold and continue the East Coast tradition of storytelling through song. 

Oct 18, 2024: Celtic Colours International Music Festival

Dane is honoured to be appearing for the first time at the Celtic Colours International Music Festival in the concert, Drive'er Again, in Baddeck.

 For tickets, click here.

Aug 1, 2024: Makin' Waves Festival

Don't miss out on the final concert of the Makin' Waves 2024 Festival at Wentworth Park in Sydney. D

July 25-28, 2024: Stan Rogers Folk Festival

"I am very excited to announce that I will be performing this July at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso!! To say that I’m honoured is an understatement. You can catch me at noon on the last day of the festival for the Singin' Stan [Sunday] event, sharing the stage with some incredibly talented artists. Hope to see you in Canso!"

June 28-29, 2024: The Sea Shanty Show Encore

Arranged & Music Directed by Chris Mounteer

Directed & Choreographed by Marc Richard

From the musical mind of Chris Mounteer (’Swonderful, Kitchen Party) comes a new musical revue paying tribute to the wonder and majesty of the sea.

What started as a Tik Tok trend has become a worldwide awakening and renewed appreciation for the haunting and harmonious melodies of the sea shanty. Honouring both traditional sailing songs and more recent East Coast songwriters, you’ll gasp in awe at the beautiful harmonies of our local performers in this intimate and breathtaking concert. After a sold-out run in Summer 2021 and a re-imagined encore in 2023, The Sea Shanty Show is back with a beautiful new production directed by Marc Richard ("I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change").

Featuring: Wesley J. Colford, Matt Earhart, Maverick McDougall, Dane Pedersen & Adam Young

April 19, 2024: Appearing with Moment's Notice

Don't miss the final show of the semester! See Dane, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Heidi Burns and Malcolm MacNeil, performing in their band Moment's Notice on April 19 at Candid Brewing, in Antigonish, NS. Who knows when (or IF )you will get another chance to see them?!

Special guests: Liam Slingerland (keyboard) , Luke Dobson (trumpet), & Sam Withers (saxophone)

 Click here to check them out on Instagram or check Candid Brewing for more details.

January 2024: Appearing with Moment's Notice

You can catch Dane, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Heidi Burns and Malcolm MacNeil, performing in their band Moment's Notice most FRIDAYS at Candid Brewing, in Antigonish, NS. Click here to check them out on Instagram or check Candid Brewing for more details.