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SUMMARY:Sunday night blues jam
DESCRIPTION:Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/sunday-night-blues-jam/2026-01-04/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260105T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T000451Z
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SUMMARY:Morgan Davis
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/morgan-davis/2026-01-05/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T214643Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night
DESCRIPTION:Jazz Night with Ken MacKay \nA 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. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. \nKen’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons\, Regis Philbin\, Natalie Cole\, jazz great Ernie Watts\, Mary Wilson (The Supremes)\, Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd\, daughter of the blues Shirley King\, Rosemary Clooney\, the Temptations\, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band\, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/jazz-night-3-2/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Ragazzi Restobar\, 5187 Salter St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251230T144520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T180159Z
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SUMMARY:Leo Cox Trio
DESCRIPTION:Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. \nTuesday 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 PM\, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets\, original music\, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge\, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/economy-shoe-shop-2-2-2/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Economy Shoe Shop\, 1663 Argyle St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T211410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T211545Z
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SUMMARY:METROPOLIS with improvised electric score
DESCRIPTION:Fritz Lang’s classic film of 1927\, Metropolis began production 100 years ago\, engaging with threats and opportunities of dramatic technological change. A century later\, these themes are a relevant as ever. A short talk will precede the screening\, offering insight into the production and themes in this pivotal work of cinematic futurism. Over the past century\, the film has been scored with a variety of musical approaches\, presented here with a live all-electric ensemble\, featuring some of Halifax’s finest cinematic improvisors: Evan Syliboy\, Geordie Haley\, and Sam Wilson – electric guitars\, Ali Enriquez and Shawnee Paul – electric violins\, Ryan Gray – electronic percussion\, and Lukas Pearse – electric double bass \nTickets PWC ~ $20 \n 
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/metropolis-with-improvised-electric-score/
LOCATION:Alumni Hall\, Kings New Academic Bldg\, 6350 Coburg Rd.
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T223000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251014T035627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T214728Z
UID:10002882-1767727800-1767738600@livemusichalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Morgan Davis
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/morgan-davis-2-2/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260106T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20250922T190111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250923T000554Z
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SUMMARY:Garrett Mason
DESCRIPTION: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 and Buddy Rich. What really sealed the deal for Garrett to become a blues guitarist came after watching a video of Stevie Ray Vaughn “Live At the El Mocambo” – he was hooked. \nHis dad\, Dutch Mason\, stopped playing guitar before Garrett was born due to crippling arthritis in his hands. Although he was not able to teach his son to play\, he has certainly been able to teach Garrett the structure of the Blues and to influence him about the resulting sound. Surrounded by his father’s peers\, Garrett has had the benefit of hearing and learning from a wide variety of musical talent. The late Rick Jeffery was a great inspiration to Garrett; they would talk and play for hours together. Rick once said “Garrett is the only guitar player I know that can play Albert Collins’ style down to a T”. The combination of his father’s advice\, Jeffery’s guidance and his own natural talents provide that special brew for Garrett to become the musical influence he is destined to be. \nGarrett would be the first to tell you that riding the coat tails of others won’t take you very far in this business\, but striving to be truly original is the secret to longevity and lasting success. Garrett launched his debut CD I’m Just a Man at the 2004 Harvest Jazz and Blues festival in Fredericton\, New Brunswick to a sold out crowd. \nThis debut CD features Garrett’s talent for strong original songs\, a voice that is reminiscent of a veteran performer and his extraordinary aptitude for playing electric guitar. Garrett’s original talent was awarded in 2005 when he received a Juno for Best Blues Album. Garrett Mason is poised to be one of the brightest stars to emerge from the East Coast Blues scene in years. \nGarrett’s band released their sophomore album Love and Sound in July 2008 which was nominated for a Juno Award. The album won Blues Artist/Group Recording of the Year at the 2009 Music Nova Scotia and Industry Awards.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/garrett-mason/2026-01-06/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251116T032245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032245Z
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SUMMARY:Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio
DESCRIPTION:Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader\, bringing a mix of velvety ballads\, smooth bossa novas\, and breezy swing to Obladee!\nYou 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.\n\nPlease reserve your spot as seating is limited.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/live-jazz-with-matt-maclennan-trio/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Obladee wine bar\, 1600 Barrington St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T225558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T235917Z
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SUMMARY:Cello Labyrinth
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Scotia Festival and Everyseeker\, we are delighted to bring you Cello Labyrinth. Internationally renowned Indigenous cellist and composer Cris Derksen teams up with three extraordinary cellists from the Maritimes\, India Gailey\, Leandra Gold and Blanche Israël\, for a multi-cello\, multi-media evening of exploration\, sharing\, and experiment. \nTickets $22.34-38.09
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/cello-labyrinth/
LOCATION:Joseph Strug Concert Hall\, 1385 Seymour St
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260107T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20250706T175019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T025405Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz Night @ The Local
DESCRIPTION:Jazz night with Silvio Pupo\, keys\, Ronald Hynes\, bass and Damien Moynihan\, percussion.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/jazz-night/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:The Local\, 2037 Gottingen St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260108T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260108T073000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251228T170644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251228T170810Z
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SUMMARY:Andre Pettipas
DESCRIPTION:Inspiring growth through perseverance\, Andre’s latest album Under Control ebbs and flows bending the rock/pop influences from generations before us combined with our personal flair to create a product that is uniquely ours. \nWe walk a thin line between a showboat and a shipwreck and we wanted that portrayed on the record. \nThis album’s straight from the heart. It’s about reflection; digging deep and telling the stories of our most influential ups and downs of the last decade \nReservations
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/andre-pettipas/
LOCATION:The Carleton\, 1685 Argyle St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260108T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260108T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251031T145810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T225858Z
UID:10002953-1767900600-1767907800@livemusichalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Symphony NS
DESCRIPTION:Featuring: Karl Hirzer\, conductor (Vancouver) \nSoloists: cris derksen\, Mark Morton\, Charna Matsushige & Victoria Dubois\, Eileen Walsh \nNova Scotia’s favourite orchestra will be featuring Cree cellist-composer cris derksen (Alberta)\, Amy Brandon (Truro\, NS)\, and world premieres by emerging Halifax composers Garrett Niall and Ben Fraser\, and Nicola Miller (Chester Basin NS) who was the recipient of the 2025 Paul Cram Creation Award. SNS and Upstream celebrate her orchestral debut at this extraordinary concert of new music. These pieces are contextualized by works from major 20th century Europeancomposers Sophia Gubaidalina and Arvo Pärt\, alongside a work by one of Upstream’s founding composers\, Bob Bauer (Halifax) \nTickets $27.59-$43.35
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/open-waters-festival-symphony-ns/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s United Church\, 6036 Coburg Rd\, Halifax
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T235900
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251230T220041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T220041Z
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SUMMARY:The Band River
DESCRIPTION:Experience the heartbeat of live music with The Band River. \n\n\nThe Band River performs as a dynamic duo & trio of multi-instrumentalists dedicated to delivering lively performances that breathe new life into your favorite rock\, country\, and blues covers\, alongside our original music. With smokey\, strong vocals and a passion for entertaining\, you are in for an enjoyable and exciting musical experience!
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/the-band-river/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20250926T145214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260404T125323Z
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SUMMARY:Big Easy Fridays!
DESCRIPTION:Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse \nMore events all week on Bearly’s website
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/big-easy-fridays-3/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T230210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T123308Z
UID:10003712-1767987000-1767992400@livemusichalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Fountain School New Music Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:The New Music Ensemble (NME) at Dalhousie’s Fountain School of Performing Arts (FSPA) defies categorization by traditional standards. The NME blurs the boundaries between composition and performance\, old and new ways of playing\, acoustic and electronic music\, classical and contemporary styles\, notated and improvised music\, and welcomes collaboration across disciplines. \nThis super creative group of FSPA student musicians explores the techniques\, skills\, and creative approaches of the 21st century contemporary classical musician and performs repertoire by living composers\, brand new compositions by FSPA students\, brand new group compositions co-created by NME members\, as well as improvised music. \nThe NME is directed by FSPA faculty member\, composer/performer Matthias McIntire. \nTickets $22.34-$38.09
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/fountain-school-new-music-ensemble/
LOCATION:Joseph Strug Concert Hall\, 1385 Seymour St
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251128T144943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T144943Z
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SUMMARY:Caito Macdonald Trio
DESCRIPTION: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’.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/caito-macdonald-trio/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar\, 1662 Barrington St.\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T233000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251230T143326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T143326Z
UID:10003754-1767990600-1768001400@livemusichalifax.ca
SUMMARY:The Mellotones
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/the-mellotones-2/2026-01-09/
LOCATION:Pacifico\, 5171 George St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T230430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T230430Z
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SUMMARY:Marie-Pierre Brasset L'envers du monde
DESCRIPTION:L’Envers du monde (The reverse of the world) was created for a month-long residency at CEM in Chicoutimi\, Québec. For this creation\, the composer immersed herself in both acoustic and amplified sound\, working on musical textures and atmospheres with talented musicians. They all gathered around the analog synthesizer to explore the themes of night\, forgetting\, and reminiscence that run through this 50-minute concert. \nThe source of inspiration for this creative residency found its setting in the poetry of Anne Hébert\, particularly her poem “L’Envers du monde.” \nThe analog synthesizer allows the artist to create textures and atmospheres by working with slow frequency phasing\, variations in intonation\, and the interplay between “pure sound” and “noisy sound” made possible by the machine. \nTickets $22.34-$38.09
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/marie-pierre-brasset-lenvers-du-monde/
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260109T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T230734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T231430Z
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SUMMARY:Doug Tielli
DESCRIPTION:Settled and unsettling\, hypnotic and surprising\, from glacially slow to sinuously grooving\, the voice and music of Doug Tielli trace a hidden line through a wide and subtle terrain. Filaments of classical\, jazz\, improvisation\, folk and pop spin and wind around one another to weave a musical garment that is both warm and comfortable while also unfamiliar and amorphous. \n\nTickets $17.09-$27.59
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/doug-tielli/
LOCATION:MacAloney Room\, Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251220T155833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T210847Z
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SUMMARY:The Borrowers
DESCRIPTION:Borrowers is a collection of joyful\, playful music\, inspired by the warmth of sunshine\, growing plants\, and the simple\, peaceful feeling that comes when everything seems to be going just right. Many of these pieces were written in the quiet moments between teaching kids\, capturing the fleeting beauty of life’s smaller\, yet profound\, joys. The music is meant to evoke a sense of lightness and ease\, like a sunlit afternoon when you have nothing to do but lay around on the grass. All of the musicians in Borrowers are long-time collaborators of Andew MacKelvie (saxophone) in one way or another. They include Sam Wilson on guitar\, Ellen Gibling on harp\, Gabriella Ciurcovich on bass\, and Matt Gallant on drums. The compositions are sparse enough that they will never hit the same way twice and are generally composed by Andrew\, with the exception of some melodies he is borrowing. \n\nTickets
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/the-borrowers/
LOCATION:Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T231737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T030449Z
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SUMMARY:Chris Donnelly\, Nicola Miller\, Nicolas D’Amato
DESCRIPTION:Miller\, Donnelly and D’Amato reshape the familiar contours of the jazz songbook into a form all its own. The ensemble approaches classic standards as open canvases\, stretching and bending melodies into ever-evolving organisms. Their interplay is fluid and conversational—sometimes tender\, sometimes explosive—guided by deep listening and a shared commitment to discovery. Expect revered tunes to surface in surprising fragments\, dissolve into free-form improvisation\, and re-emerge transformed. The songs will be viewed through a prism of experimentation: adventurous\, intimate\, and alive in the moment. \n\nTickets $17.90-$27.59
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/chris-donnelly-nicola-miller-nicolas-damato/
LOCATION:MacAloney Room\, Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251230T161916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T163457Z
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SUMMARY:Rankin's Winter Warmers
DESCRIPTION:Winter is long\, but it doesn’t have to feel that way…  \nRankin MacInnis is a Maritime musician with a unique kind of show. \nSaturday afternoons in Halifax have become synonymous with “Rankin’s Winter Warmers” at The Marquee. \n\nFrom January to March\, MacInnis makes the trip from Mabou\, Cape Breton\, to Halifax to host what has become one the most popular events in the city. \n“Speaking of Cape Breton\, the concept\, I think\, kind of developed in the way I would have been developed in Mabou\, with kitchen parties and the sharing of music\,” he says. \nMacInnis always wears a hockey jersey during his performances and does everything from singing to playing the bagpipes. \nHe not only takes the stage with his eight-piece band\, but is joined each week by special guests. \n“Jimmy Rankin has been on the stage\, Carmen Townsand\, (The) Town Heroes\,” MacInnis says. \nThe shows welcome people of all ages. \n“The older we get\, the more perfect it is\,” jokes MacInnis. \n“Rankin’s Winter Warmers” has become so popular it won best event at the 2023 Music Nova Scotia Awards and MacInnis took home the prize for Entertainer of the Year as well. \n“It was a big moment\,” he says. \nFor those who haven’t experienced the concert series yet\, MacInnis says there is still time\, with three weeks and four shows left. \nMacInnis adds the shows are “for everyone.” \n“Mostly upbeat\, all fun music\, but we do our best to celebrate all genres\,” he says. “So even if you only like a certain amount\, it’s like the same as like the weather in Scotland\, just wait five minutes and you’ll get something different.” — CTV \nTickets $28.50
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/rankins-winter-warmers/2026-01-10/
LOCATION:The Marquee\, 037 Gottingen St\,\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251220T154657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T154657Z
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SUMMARY:Trio Seoul: East Meets West
DESCRIPTION:Trio Seoul\, featuring the masterful violinist Jinjoo Cho\, the expressive cellist Brannon Cho\, and the dynamic pianist Kyu Yeon Kim\, presents a program that seamlessly blends their South Korean cultural heritage with contemporary innovation. These laureates of over 20 international competitions perform works by David Baker\, Juri Seo\, Franz Liszt\, and Maurice Ravel. Trio Seoul infuses their 21st-century vision and the pulsating energy of their namesake city into this captivating performance. Their imaginative interpretations and magnetic ensemble playing make for an unforgettable musical journey. Season Sponsor: Nice Moves / Red Door Realty.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/trio-seoul-east-meets-west/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s United Church\, 6036 Coburg Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T232036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T232255Z
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SUMMARY:My Bad\, Europa
DESCRIPTION:An Afro Futuristic\, Greek Tragedy Opera for hip hop ensemble and 16 piece chamber orchestra. \nCreated by Aquakultre\, DJ Uncle Fester\, John Hargreaves and Jeff Reilly \nMy Bad\, Europa is a story of a God\, an omnipotent\, but deeply flawed deity born within the structures and restrictions of Universal Royalty and power. His basket\, gifted to him by his Mother Phoebe\, harboured a dust that\, if sprinkled\, could create or destroy anything he could think of. But Europa\, his moon partner\, tried to warn him: playing with life in this way could lead to miscalculation….. \nFeaturing a diverse collection of Halifax’s most accomplished musicians\, the five songs that tell this story are interspersed with intense and dramatic orchestral interludes. \nTickets $22.34-$38.09
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/my-bad-europa/
LOCATION:Dunn Theatre\, Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave.
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T210000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260110T230000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T232655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T232655Z
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SUMMARY:John D. S. Adams
DESCRIPTION:Neural Synthesis No. 19\nDavid Tudor (Realized by John D.S. Adams) \nDavid Tudor (1926-1996) revolutionized electronic music through pioneering\nfeedback-based compositions. As a virtuoso pianist\, he premiered iconic works\nby Stockhausen\, Feldman\, Boulez\, and Wolff while collaborating intimately with\nJohn Cage.Experience a rare performance of Tudor’s Neural Synthesis No. 19\, brought to life\nby his friend and collaborator\, John D. S. Adams. Using an intricate array of\nmodular analog electronics and immersive multi-channel sound\, Adams\ntranslates complex scores into sonic landscapes. \nJohn worked closely with Tudor and John Cage from 1991 to 1996\, with the\nMerce Cunningham Dance Company\, where he learned to interpret Tudor’s\nintricate scores\, build analogue instruments and realize multi-channel\nperformances in halls across Europe\, Asia and the US.\nOriginally derived from Neural Network Plus—commissioned for Merce\nCunningham’s dance Enter and unveiled at Paris’s Opéra Garnier in 1992—this\npiece pushes the boundaries of electronic sound exploration. \nTickets Free
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/john-d-s-adams/
LOCATION:Piercy Studio\, 1385 Seymour St.
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T174500
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T232910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T233154Z
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SUMMARY:Shapeville
DESCRIPTION:Presented by suddenlyLISTEN\, SHAPEVILLE is an immersive\, interactive performance that blends movement\, virtual and physical environments\, and sound. Through augmented reality\, soft sculpture\, and live performance\, it creates a tactile\, playful world where digital and material spaces overlap. Audiences are welcome to enter\, observe\, or participate as the piece unfolds in real time. With concept and choreographic direction by Jacinte Armstrong\, and creation and performance by dance artists Gillian Seaward-Boone\, Kate Holden\, and Leah Skerry\, SHAPEVILLE features audio design and performance by Brandon Auger and computational design by architect James Forren. Together they build an evolving landscape of gesture\, texture\, and sound – an imaginative\, sensory exploration of how bodies move and perceive across virtual and real dimensions. \nSHAPEVILLE runs Sunday afternoon and audiences can enter at any time during its duration \nTickets: PWC ~$20
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/shapeville/
LOCATION:Studio 2\, Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave.
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T233441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T233441Z
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SUMMARY:Fountain School Composition Students
DESCRIPTION:Come and hear a new generation of composers — new contemporary solo\, chamber and electronic works by Dalhousie and Mount Allison Composition students\, performed by Dalhousie performance students. Students of Dalhousie faculty Dr. Jérôme Blais\, Amy Brandon\, Chris Mitchell and Matthias McIntire.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/fountain-school-composition-students/
LOCATION:MacAloney Room\, Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T233846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T031032Z
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SUMMARY:Barbara Pritchard
DESCRIPTION:Barbara Pritchard\, pianist\, presents James Rolfe’s Memoir\, an hour-long exploration of the role that memory plays in how we hear music.  The work is unassumingly melodic and diatonic\, navigating time in discrete sections\, like journal entries. Rolfe writes\, “Memoir was written at the request of Barbara Pritchard\, to whom it is gratefully dedicated\, in recognition of her bringing my music and that of so many other composers to the attention of curious ears across Canada.” \nTickets $17.09-$27.59
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/barbara-pritchard/
LOCATION:MacAloney Room\, Dal Arts Centre\, 6101 University Ave
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T173000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20250928T120327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T120327Z
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SUMMARY:All Saints Cathedral Choir
DESCRIPTION: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 the Capella Regalis Men\, Boys\, & Girls Choir\, directed by Nick Halley\, with organist Paul Halley.\n\n\nSchedule
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/all-saints-cathedral-choir/2026-01-11/
LOCATION:Cathedral Church of All Saints\, 1330 Cathedral Ln\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260111T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T122127
CREATED:20251222T234127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251224T123936Z
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SUMMARY:Caroline's Sweeper
DESCRIPTION:A short opera buy Michael Donovan with libretto by Monica Pearce \nFeaturing Maureen Batt\, Sopranot as Caroline Herschel \nCaroline’s Sweeper follows Caroline Herschel\, 16th century comet huntress\, as she discovers eight comets. Largely overshadowed by the success of her astronomer brother William Herschel\, she was the first woman to receive a salary as a scientist and was awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society. In this chamber opera\, Caroline Herschel’s life and work is unfolded through a series of vignettes exploring her astronomical discoveries. \nComposed by Michael Donovan with libretto by Monica Pearce\, Caroline’s Sweeper was commissioned by Maureen Batt with support from the Canada Council for the Arts. \nTickets: $22.34-$38.09
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/carolines-sweeper/
LOCATION:Joseph Strug Concert Hall\, 1385 Seymour St
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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