Events

Come join in the Good Rockin' Fun! Who has more fun than us at Colleen's Pub? Reservations Recommended.

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!

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music and storytelling at The Carleton on Sunday, September 7th with award-winning artist Christina Martin, performing with her trio PLUS a string trio, together for one incredible matinée. Christina takes the stage at 1:30 pm for a performance that blends emotional depth with captivating arrangements, inspired by themes of love, ... Read more

Canadian Folk Music Award-winners and JUNO nominees James Hill and Anne Janelle. Both have one foot in folk traditions and the other in improvised music. With a blend of songwriting and sound sculpture, Champagne Weather artfully bridges these worlds with a sound that evokes Philip Glass and Steve Reich even as it harks back to ... Read more

Black Street Party 2025, happening THIS Sunday and we have an amazing lineup of performers. The best time year, with friends, neighbours and artists all coming together for COMMUNITY, so come on out for what will surely be a great time. 2 p.m. Second Hand Trio (Sam Wilson, Garbriella Churcovich, Ajaz) 3 p.m. Salamander (DJ ... Read more

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.

Dave MacIsaac is a Canadian musician from Nova Scotia who plays the fiddle and guitar, specialising in the Celtic music style. Awards 1996: East Coast Music Awards - winner: Male Artist of the Year; Instrumental Artist of the Year; Celtic Recording of the Year (Nimble Fingers) 2017: Honorary Doctorate from Cape Breton University.

Jazz Night upstairs at Economy Shoe Shop run by Leo Cox, bass/guitar,  Ben Tucker, guitar/voice and Dante Keirstead, drums.

Ellen Gibling and Colin Carrigan host Irish music sessions every Tuesday! All players welcome! Admission is free. The tunes are lively, the pints are flowing, and the crowd keeps growing! Come for the tunes and bring your appetite as it’s also Taco Tuesday

The Halifax Trombone Summit is a powerhouse jazz ensemble of eight of Halifax’s finest trombone professionals backed by a top-notch rhythm section of piano, bass and drums.

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

Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.

Mike Cowie is a trumpet player, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style. After the success of his Big Night Out CD, which brought Mike's original jazz/funk based music to audiences in Canada and Europe. Mike has followed up with the release of his latest CD Lucid Blue. A stunning fusion of Miles Davis' In a Silent Way period with ... Read more

Transatlantic folk band The Magpies are quickly becoming one of the most exciting and innovative acts on the contemporary roots scene. Combining sublime harmonies with exquisite musicianship and impressive songwriting, The Magpies traverse Anglo and American roots, drawing inspiration from traditional Celtic folk, bluegrass and Appalachian trails, to create an effortless melting pot of music. ... Read more

Goodnight Sunrise with Minus World Saltlamp

Brooks & Bowskill is the collaboration of Canadian wife-and-husband musicians Brittany Brooks and Jimmy Bowskill. Their genre-bending sound journeys between folk, country-rock, pop and rock and roll. ​Jim Bowskill, a multi-talented instrumentalist, songwriter, producer and recording engineer has established himself as one of the most profound musicians and music producers in the industry. He is a member of Canadian ... Read more

Hear a small string ensemble of Symphony Nova Scotia musicians at the Bedford Public Library! Enjoy a selection of classical hits from Joseph Haydn, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Florence Price, Antonín Dvořák, and more in this accessible concert for all ages! Featuring Jennifer Jones, violin; Anne Simons, violin; Alexandra Bates, viola; Hilary Brown, cello; Mary Lee, narrator

“Global Centric” is a home grown Nova Scotian 7 piece brass band delving into the New Orleans second line tradition and beyond, featuring original music and a new twist on some great jazz standards.

Front man Bruce Vickery brings his Rasta Gumbo – R&B/Ska/Reggae/fun-night-out – band back to The Carleton on Saturday, September 13th.  Help celebrate the end of Nova Scotia summer!  The dancing (and there will be dancing) gets underway at 9 PM.

The Last of the Great Dance Halls The Shore Club Hubbards

John Chaisson grew up in Antigonish, and studied jazz at St. Francis Xavier University, long before the singing jazz upright bass player Esperanza Spaulding came to prominence. Fans of John’s smooth baritone-plus-bass already had her Nova Scotia counterpoint. John has put true, low notes behind PEI legend Lenny Gallant, the stratospheric pipes of The Rankins, ... Read more