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L’Ardoise, or “Lordways” as it tends to be called locally, is a small fishing village on Cape Breton Island’s rugged and beautiful south-western Acadian coast. Settled in the early 1700s by French Acadians, they called their new home L’Ardoise, meaning “slate”, for the large deposits of rock and slate they found along the shore. Considering “a full slate” as something of a full schedule or list of events, it could certainly be said that that is exactly what we have in L’Ardoise this afternoon—a full slate of singers and players and dancers from Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, and Cape Breton Island. The Once wrap up their quick visit to this year’s Festival with the modern indie folk take on their musical roots that has earned the trio widespread accolades and multiple awards. PEI songwriter Shane Pendergast will share some of his award-winning songs while multi-instrumentalists Malcolm MacNeil and Iain MacQuarrie will show us what the younger generation of Cape Breton musicians are up to. Iain comes from Mabou, so he also dances and will be in good company with fellow-Mabou natives Dawn & Margie Beaton, and renowned step dancer Gerard Beaton. It’s a twisty drive to get to L’Ardoise, but there’s another ocean view around every turn and when you get there, you’ll be in no hurry to go anywhere with this lineup of performers. Sundays are always a good day for a drive, so head out to the show early, take your time, and enjoy the scenery.