Winter is long, but it doesn't have to feel that way… Rankin MacInnis is a Maritime musician with a unique kind of show. Saturday afternoons in Halifax have become synonymous with “Rankin’s Winter Warmers” at The Marquee. From January to March, MacInnis makes the trip from Mabou, Cape Breton, to Halifax to host what has ... Read more
Pianist Mathieu Gaudet and violinist Mark Fewer come together for a captivating program that spans two centuries of musical brilliance. With a deep connection to Beethoven’s "Spring Sonata," Gaudet and Fewer infuse it with a lively vibrancy, intertwining lyrical beauty with dynamic energy. Canadian composer Chris Paul Harman’s "After Clementi" offers a bold, contemporary reimagining ... Read more
One of our most under-rated songwriters and performers, Ty Messick, with friends including Pictou County singing legend Virgil Muir, will return to The Carleton for their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 24th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music from his ... Read more
Soul Strings is a music social club featuring stories behind the music. It features concerts with classical music recordings, a talk by cellist Anna Shabalina, social discussion period with refreshments and snacks. This series is made possible through the support of the United Church of Canada Foundation and Hillside United Church. Thanks also to RBC ... Read more
Join us for a free afternoon of delightful and engaging musical performances, with a reception to follow! Come experience the Student Musicale, in the wonderful Joseph Strug Concert Hall, presented by the Fountain School of Performing Arts and the Dalhousie Women's Connection. Enjoy an hour of outstanding vocal and instrumental musical performances, followed by time ... Read more
The 'Sundays at Four' Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon. Sunday's service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by ... Read more
Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.
Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His song "Why'd You Lie" was a hit for Colin James and featured on James' 1988 debut album.
Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. ... Read more
Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 ... 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
Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. ... Read more
An evening of solo and chamber music by Fountain School faculty member Matthias McIntire, featuring his multi-media song cycle sing nature alive from my insides. Created in collaboration with soprano/pianist/poet Rachel Fenlon and filmmaker Jamie McMillan, the cycle explores a deep love for nature and growing fear of climate change. Blending a dream-to-nightmare narrative with ... Read more
The music of Matthias McIntire Rachel Fenlon, soprano/piano Matthias McIntire, violin Charna Matsushige, violin Ton Wang, piano Tickets $20-$25, Free for Fountain School students & faculty
Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.
Geordie Haley: With more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music guitarist, composer, improviser and educator Geordie Haley has been a featured artist in concert and festival programs by creative music presenters Upstream Music, Suddenly Listen, Canadian Music Center, The Motion Ensemble, Jazz East, Vocalypse ,Shattering the Silence, Obey, Scotia Fest, Center for Experimental ... Read more
Jesse Patrick is a musician from Dartmouth, known for his soulful, old-school vibes, blending jazz, neo-soul and acoustic sounds, often featuring trumpet and guitar, with projects like Old Soul New Vibeand a deep connection to his father’s guitar-playing musical legacy in his art. The Rebel Prospects are a hard hitting three piece rock outfit from ... Read more
Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse
Sarah Pound & The Sequels is a Nova Scotia-based band blending Americana, roots, soul, R&B, and jazz. Fronted by powerhouse singer-songwriter Sarah Pound, the band delivers intricate harmonies and richly textured instrumentation. The band is comprised of some of the top East Coast talent with Sarah Pound on lead vocals, guitar, and piano; Richard White ... Read more
Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito's musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito's trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band 'Under the Bus'.
For over two decades, The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse.
The Halifax-based The Brickworks is a jazz, funk, and soul band known for their high-energy live shows and "big band" sound when augmented with a horn section. Band Style & Repertoire Originating from a weekly jazz gig at the former Hopyard on Gottingen street, The Brickworks blend the sounds of '60s-'80s blues and soul classics, ... Read more
Winter is long, but it doesn't have to feel that way… Rankin MacInnis is a Maritime musician with a unique kind of show. Saturday afternoons in Halifax have become synonymous with “Rankin’s Winter Warmers” at The Marquee. From January to March, MacInnis makes the trip from Mabou, Cape Breton, to Halifax to host what has ... Read more
Join us at the Sanctuary at Port Wallis in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, for a Roots & Blues Celebration with Duos - Jackson & Wirchenko and Hatfield & Laflèche Shirley Jackson & Jef Wirchenko and Dawn Hatfield & JF Laflèche each take the stage with their signature sounds before coming together for a high‑energy, instrument‑swapping finale ... Read more
Fiddler Adrianna Ciccone and harpist Ellen Gibling perform a program shaped by Irish and Appalachian traditions, blending original music with time-honoured favourites. In a sensory-friendly setting, the performance moves between slower, calming pieces and more upbeat sets with steady, repeating patterns and clear musical lines. Highlights include “The Limerick Lamentation,” “North Country Waltz” and “The ... Read more
The 'Sundays at Four' Music Series returns to the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax September 28 at 4 p.m! Join us for a new season of inspiring choral music, offered freely to the public every Sunday afternoon. Sunday's service is a Choral Evensong for the Eve of St Michael and All Angels, sung by ... Read more
Chloe and Ella met for the first time on The Carleton stage and are very excited to now be headlining their very own show featuring their individual original music, covers and even songs written as a duo. Chloe Eden is a 16 year old Singer/songwriter who aims to have people relaxed but moved emotionally during ... Read more
Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.
Morgan Davis is a Canadian blues singer, guitarist, and songwriter. He was born and spent his childhood in Detroit, Michigan, before relocating to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 2001. His song "Why'd You Lie" was a hit for Colin James and featured on James' 1988 debut album.
Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. ... Read more
