Join us for Jazz Night with guitarist, bandleader & host Gabe Mink !! 🎵 Gabe is an accomplished Guitarist and a rising talent on the Halifax jazz scene! 🎸With his velvety smooth style of playing, he adds a rich and soothing dimension to every set. His trio features bassist Kyle Tully and drummer Nick Donovan ... Read more
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For decades, Joe has been a major player in the Blues community in the Nova Scotia. He's always surrounded by the best players, and always puts on a fine show of music ranging from blues to R&B to zdeco. A truly professional entertainer. |
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Halifax-based musicians, Ced Marty & Dave, deliver a distinct repertoire of blues, ballads, and R&B. The members of the trio – Ced Upshaw (guitar and vocals), Marty Williams (harmonica and vocals), and Dave Skinner (cajon, percussion, and vocals) – take their inspiration from the likes of Howling Wolf, Robert Johnson, and Eric Clapton; while they ... Read more Vocalist Virgil Scott with Larry Bjornson-bass, David Burton-drums, Geordie Hayley-guitar and Jeff Goodspeed-sax & flute. Mainstay jazz crew l-r David Burton, Jeff Goodspeed, Silvio Pupo and Larry Bjornson. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week. Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band. |
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Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Morgan Davis has been playing the blues and travelling across Canada, the U.S. and Europe for nearly 60 years. He has opened shows for Wilie Dixon, Albert King, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker and Albert Collins. He has jammed with Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Johnny Shines. David lives in Lunengburg ... Read more |
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Let us hear you shout it: Dance is for everyone! Developed by Baycrest and Canada’s National Ballet School (NBS), Sharing Dance with Older Adults is a safe and accessible dance program series that engages older adults in meaningful dance activities. This class is danced in a standing position, with seated options. Don't miss this great ... Read more Garrett Mason is a true bluesman at heart. He was raised in Truro, Nova Scotia by his mother Pam, and father, veteran Canadian Bluesman Dutch Mason. His quest to become a blues musician started at a very early age; being surrounded by music blues music, Garrett’s favorite tapes at 3 years old were Canned Heat ... Read more |
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Come join us for a special singalong screening of Pixar's 2022 classic, Encanto! Sing along with Maribel, Luisa, Bruno, and everyone else in the magical Madrigal house. This event will include special Encanto colouring pages, big blue blocks on the Hall floor, and maybe even some snacks! We are men in the Halifax, Nova Scotia area who sing together in four part harmony. We perform a capella (without musical instruments) and have a wide-ranging repertoire including show tunes, gospel, seasonal favourites and classic and contemporary pop hits. We are always looking for new members! If you enjoy singing, even if only in the shower, ... Read more Join us for Jazz Night with our NEW bandleader & host Gabe Mink !! 🎵 Gabe is a Guitarist and bandleader and recognized as a rising talent on the Halifax jazz scene! 🎸His band features a shifting cast comprised of some of Eastern Canada’s top musicians 🙌🏼 Gabe has extensive experience performing at festivals and ... Read more Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion. |
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Join us on July 10th at 6:30 pm for another great performance by the Chebucto Big Band. This 20-piece local community band has been performing for approximately 29 years in a variety of venues, including yearly performances at the Halifax Jazz Festival. We are fortunate to have the Band perform for us again this summer.Bring ... Read more Blackwood in Concert Peter Anthony Togni, Jeff Reilly and India Gailey with special guest Mattias McIntire, violin and viola
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We’re excited to present super-cool Oakville, ON duo YASSiN & Sean Terrio in a co-headlining situation with local Brett Matthews |
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Big Easy Fridays-- the sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie and John Alphonse Ashes Live in Halifax – First Time in Canada! For the first time ever, Bangladeshi alternative rock legends Ashes are coming to Halifax, NS for a powerful and emotional live show you won’t forget! Opening the night is Halifax’s very own Delta Wave , bringing fresh local energy to set the stage on fire. Tickets SOLTREEZ Matthew Schwartz Shuvanjan Karmaker Grown from deep roots to wild branches SOLTREEZ draws funk, blues and jazz towards new traditions possessed with deep bass and timeless melodies formed from Afro - Indo rhythms. We don’t die, we transform - like light through the trees! Join @shuvanjankarmaker @trevor.wentzell @fiolamusic and @heykevcorbett at @driftwood_halifax Matthew Schwartz ... Read more Meaghan Smith is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and visual artist. Her independently produced début album, The Cricket's Orchestra, was released by Warner Music Canada-Sire Records in 2009. Smith has been acclaimed for her Christmas concerts, which feature interpretations of traditional carols as well as the songwriter's own popular yuletide composition, "It Snowed" In recent years, Smith ... Read more |
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Meaghan Smith is a Canadian singer-songwriter, musician, and visual artist. Her independently produced début album, The Cricket’s Orchestra, was released by Warner Music Canada–Sire Records in 2009. Smith has been acclaimed for her Christmas concerts, which feature interpretations of traditional carols as well as the songwriter’s own popular yuletide composition, “It Snowed” In recent years, Smith ... Read more |
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Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Morgan Davis has been playing the blues and travelling across Canada, the U.S. and Europe for nearly 60 years. He has opened shows for Wilie Dixon, Albert King, John Hammond, John Lee Hooker and Albert Collins. He has jammed with Muddy Waters, James Cotton and Johnny Shines. David lives in Lunengburg ... Read more TD presents Celebrating African Heritage Learn rhythms and grooves with Artist, Musician, Educator, and Humanitarian Dr. Henry Bishop. Perfect for children, this fun-filled workshop is designed so that everyone will learn to play percussion instruments together. Mainstay jazz crew l-r David Burton, Jeff Goodspeed, Silvio Pupo and Larry Bjornson. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week. Adrian Raso is a respected guitarist/composer from Guelph, Ontario, and has been the proud recipient of several Ontario Arts Council Grants in Popular Music. Adrian has recorded two instrumental EPs and ten full-length instrumental albums. 2020 has seen Adrian transition into the world of film and begin his journey as a screen composer. His music ... Read more Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band. |
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Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion. When he returned to the east coast after a spell on BC’s Sunshine Coast, Halifax-based singer-songwriter Mat Hughes started writing and performing homespun songs on his keyboard in an attic-turned studio and makeshift music venue. Almost three years and three EPs later, he’s since upgraded from DIY house shows to playing sets across the province, ... Read more |
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Get ready for an UNFORGETTABLE night of iconic sapphic bops covered by all your favourite local queer artists and musicians at The Marquee !!!! In true Dyke Night fashion, every person involved in this event (from producers to musicians to singers to graphic designers) is gender diverse!! (Specifically queer women, and trans/nonbinary folks) THE BAND ... Read more |
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A Chord Sheet Jam is a musical gathering where musicians, particularly those who rely on chord charts, can play together in a relaxed environment. It's a space for learning, practicing, and meeting other musicians. Key Details: Focus on Chord Charts: These jams are designed for musicians who may not be comfortable playing by ear and ... Read more |
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July 20 at 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. July 21 at 7 p.m. Mary Gauthier‘s eleventh album, the first record in over 8 years consisting of all her own songs, Dark Enough to See the Stars, follows the profound antidote to trauma, Rifles & Rosary Beads, her 2018 collaborative work with wounded Iraq war veterans. ... Read more Stick & Slide are a friendly, energetic duo that go the extra mile to produce the unplugged versions of your favourite rock, pop, and R&B classics. The band consists of vocalist Marcell "Slide" Symonds, as well as Guitarist/Vocalist Todd "Stick". Mainstay jazz crew l-r David Burton, Jeff Goodspeed, Silvio Pupo and Larry Bjornson. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week. July 20 at 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. July 21 at 7 p.m. Mary Gauthier‘s eleventh album, the first record in over 8 years consisting of all her own songs, Dark Enough to See the Stars, follows the profound antidote to trauma, Rifles & Rosary Beads, her 2018 collaborative work with wounded Iraq war veterans. ... Read more Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band. |
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July 20 at 1:30 p.m. & 7 p.m. July 21 at 7 p.m. Mary Gauthier‘s eleventh album, the first record in over 8 years consisting of all her own songs, Dark Enough to See the Stars, follows the profound antidote to trauma, Rifles & Rosary Beads, her 2018 collaborative work with wounded Iraq war veterans. ... Read more |
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For young adults Grade 7-12 In honour of Pride Month, we’re doing gender bent karaoke! Ever heard a love song that would be perfect, if only the genders were swapped? Now’s your time to make it happen! We encourage you to ignore all social constructs of gender and dress however makes you feel fancy. Tuesday ... Read more David Francey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland where he got his first taste of the working life as a paperboy. At age 10 he was devouring the newspapers he delivered, establishing a life-long interest in politics and world events while developing the social conscience that forms the backdrop of his songs.He was twelve when his ... Read more |
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Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion. |
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Canadian singer/songwriter Tara MacLean has been an internationally renowned and award winning recording and touring artist for over 25 years. She released her first album with the Nettwerk Music Group in 1996 and Sony Music Publishing Canada. Since then has been signed with Capitol Records, and EMI Canada with her JUNO nominated band Shaye. She ... Read more |
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Featuring Height Requirement Proshenna Rett & Anna Mona Pia Five well-dressed dudes and a gal – including Nova Scotia radio host Jeff Douglas – fully (and we do mean FULLY) committed to the ’80s as music’s best decade, the dancing machine known as Height Requirement returns to The Carleton stage for a special Pride Week ... Read more |
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FAI@STUDIO proudly presents a new program of Cantonese Opera at the Library this summer. Siu-lun Ko from Calgary, and Frances Wong, based in Halifax, will perform two short scenes from the all-time classic: The Peony Pavilion. Don't miss out on the duo's costume dressing demo. Plus, you can test your own talent for Cantonese Opera in the interactive ... Read more Classic rock standard-bearers The Right Swipes play their last 2025 show at The Carleton on Saturday, July 26th. Live music gets underway at 9 PM and tickets are a measly $10 + HST. If you’re a fan of rock music played very, very well, you should grab your dancing shoes and some pals and get ... Read more |
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Inspired by the sweet sounds of Motown, Southern Soul, R'n'B, and Funk, “Roxy and the Underground Soul Sound” create original soul music that harks back to the “good ol’ days” yet maintains a youthful and current edginess. Mainstay jazz crew l-r David Burton, Jeff Goodspeed, Silvio Pupo and Larry Bjornson. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week. Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band. |
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Lyra (formerly Spíra) is Choirs for Change's casual, drop-in, summer singing event. Join us from 6–8pm at Fort Needham Memorial Park on June 30, July 28, August 25, and September 8 to spend your summer evenings singing outside! What you can expect: fun music, easy arrangements, and a supportive and fun atmosphere. Music and lyrics ... Read more
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Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion. |
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Rec Room Jams is a live music show that plays the "nightclub style" music of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000+ and Today. These talented musicians will make your event the Best Party on the Block! |
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The Rock A Barons play good old time rock'n'roll with a little rockabilly and country thrown in for good measure. Their basic guitar, bass, keys and drums set up serves them and the songs well and leaves the guys lots of space to wind up and out on great tunes from Carl Perkins, Buddy Holly, ... Read more Rec Room Jams is a live music show that plays the "nightclub style" music of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000+ and Today. These talented musicians will make your event the Best Party on the Block! |
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Mainstay jazz crew l-r David Burton, Jeff Goodspeed, Silvio Pupo and Larry Bjornson. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week. Rec Room Jams is a live music show that plays the "nightclub style" music of the 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000+ and Today. These talented musicians will make your event the Best Party on the Block! Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band. |