The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to festivals to late-night clubs and corporate events, their energetic show provides the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Combining powerful vocals, ... Read more
This legendary local blues man has a new CD and is celebrating with a launch party at Bearley's House of Blues & Ribs Joe Murphy has been a fixture in the East Coast blues scene for the past 40 years. He got his start sitting in with Dutch Mason in 1972 and played harp and ... Read more
Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Halifax Ukranian Children's Choir Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to ... Read more
Formed in the fall of 2023, the Coburg String Quartet brings together four musicians from Symphony Nova Scotia: violinists Mark Lee and Charna Matsushige, violist Carolyn Farnand, and cellist Aiden Russell. Despite their demanding symphony schedules, their shared passion for chamber music unites them, bringing a lively energy to every performance. Since their inception, the ... Read more
Before Broadway, there was Opera. Opera laid the musical and dramatic groundwork that allowed Golden Age musical theatre to flourish—where story, character, and song are inseparable. The Fountain School’s The Golden Age of Opera traces this artistic lineage, connecting Purcell, Mozart, and Puccini to Bernstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, and more. Join us ... Read more
Fretless 5 String Bass and Vocal - John Chiasson Piano - Dave Staples Percussion - Charlie Cooley
Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Halifax Ukranian Children's Choir Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to ... Read more
Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Halifax Ukranian Children's Choir Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to ... 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
Reverb Different vantage points A one-of-a-kind experience. Audiences are invited to take flight on a guided musical tour through the oceans, open skies, and galaxies of The Discovery Centre led by Camerata and Polaris. Featuring these two dynamic ensembles in small groups and a big collective sound. Expect a mix of a cappella and accompanied ... 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
The ensemble Les Idées heureuses draws inspiration from Johann Sebastian Bach, who frequently adapted his own works for different instruments. Recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer and harpsichordist Dorothéa Ventura present Bach Reinvented: a program in which you’ll be delighted to hear various solo dance suites (originally composed for harpsichord, lute, and violin) reimagined and reinterpreted as duos. It’s a ... Read more
Recorder virtuoso Vincent Lauzer and harpsichordist Dorothéa Ventura present Bach Reinvented: a program in which you’ll be delighted to hear various solo dance suites (originally composed for harpsichord, lute, and violin) reimagined and reinterpreted as duos. It’s a wonderful opportunity to discover - or rediscover - these Bach masterpieces in a playful and captivating new ... Read more
Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.
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
Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse More events all week on Bearly's website
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'.
The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to festivals to late-night clubs and corporate events, their energetic show provides the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Combining powerful vocals, ... Read more
The Toronto world premiere of the song cycle IDENTITY was described by soprano Measha Brueggergosman-Lee as 'a truly astonishing happening; a feast for the eyes and ears.' In early June 2020, during the Black Lives Matter movement, Torontonian baritone Elliot Madore opened up on social media about his struggles with unabashedly expressing his identity as ... Read more
Canadian Saxophonist Chris Mitchell joins the house rhythm section of Nicholas D'Amato and Mark Adam for an evening of standards and originals on the enclosed, cozy, heated patio of Troy restaurant in Wolfville. Mr. Mitchell has shared the stage with many great artists of our time including Ray Charles, Natalie Cole and Doug Riley. His ... Read more
Inside-out with Dal Voice Composed by Nicola Miller, "Bartalk" is a collection of overheard conversations from a bar that are interpreted through instruments or disguised voice. Tickets
Fretless 5 String Bass and Vocal - John Chiasson Piano - Dave Staples Percussion - Charlie Cooley
Transition to Modern Times (Listening Session) There is a human life behind every piece of art. Stories Behind the Music is a curated listening and concert series I created to explore classical music as a living story—shaped by real people, their friendships, struggles, and the world they lived in. 100 Years of Stories On March 29th, we ... Read more
