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SUMMARY:Michael Cloud Duguay with Many Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Michael Cloud Duguay  is a Peterborough\, Ontario-based musician\, producer\, and composer known for his prolific and far-reaching collaborative studio and performance projects as well as his singular and highly innovative approach to record production. Open Waters 2026 will present the premier of ‘Song for Omar’\, composed while MCD was artist in residence Gamli Skóli in Hrisey\, Iceland in January\, 2023\, arranged by Andrew MacKelvie\, and performed by members of Halifax-based ensemble\, Many Worlds. ‘Song for Omar’ was composed as a promise to a Hrisey local in exchange for a secret recipe and inspired by the polar stratospheric clouds filling the sky above that island.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/michael-cloud-duguay-with-many-worlds/
LOCATION:Joseph Strug Concert Hall\, 1385 Seymour St
CATEGORIES:Open Waters
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260112T223000
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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/2026-01-12/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T210000
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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-3-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Ragazzi Restobar\, 5187 Salter St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T220000
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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-2-2-2/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Economy Shoe Shop\, 1663 Argyle St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260113T230000
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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/2026-01-13/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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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/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Obladee wine bar\, 1600 Barrington St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260114T230000
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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/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:The Local\, 2037 Gottingen St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260115T180000
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SUMMARY:Dave Staples\, John Chaisson\, Charlie Cooley
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJohn has put true\, low notes behind PEI legend Lenny Gallant\, the stratospheric pipes of The Rankins\, and beneath the fretless lilt of Natalie McMaster’s fiddle. For Natalie\, John has been a music director\, that is to say\, her band-leader and arranger\, the person who runs rehearsals. \nNow based in Halifax\, John’s trio plays for special events and regularly at Baton Rouge and many other venues across Nova Scotia; John and trio also provided expert framing for young phenoms like saxophonist Rob Crowell. \nJohn admits that inspiration is a deep well – for him it starts with music in the house\, played and encouraged by his parents\, then with the arrival of a lead-singing bass player\, Paul McCartney. John also mentions McCartney’s apparent opposite in ’60s music – the iconoclast composer\, singer and bassist Charles Mingus\, himself known for heart-rending chord changes\, like those in Goodbye Pork Pie Hat. \nJohn’s signature instrument is an unusual solid-body upright bass\, nothing McCartney or Mingus could have had\, in the day. This bass sounds sweet\, and repels the Maritimes’ dry and damp spells with warmth. \nDave Staples is a veteran East Coast performer and music educator and maintains a busy freelance career as a pianist\, trombonist\, composer and recording artist. Dave has performed and recorded with such artists and groups as Mike Murley\, Rene e Rosnes\, Kenny Wheeler\, Kurt Elling\, Omar Hakim\, the Maritime Jazz Orchestra and Bicoastal Collective as well as numerous East Coast musicians and ensembles\, including John Chiasson\, Ian Janes\, Scott and the Rocks\, Mike Cowie\, Latin Groove\, the Blakey Project\, the Mingus Project\, the Horace Silver Tribute Band\, the Halifax Trombone Summit\, the Back Alley Big Band and his own Dave Staples Septet. In 1995\, he received the East Coast Music Award (ECMA) with Jeff Goodspeed as Jazz Artists of the Year for their album release of “Eastern Passage”(CBC Productions) and is featured on the 2006 ECMA Jazz Album of the Year “Tom Roach: Piano Trios “(CBC Productions). \nDave taught instrumental music with the Halifax Regional School Board for over 30 years and is co-founder and director of the Nova Scotia Honour Jazz program\, which has worked with talented students of jazz in Nova Scotia for the last 25 years. He has also served as a board member of JazzEast and was on the Canadian Executive Board of the International Association for Jazz Education as Newsletter Editor and Director of Communications from 2003 to 2008. \nCharlie Cooley has performed and/or recorded with such artists as: Leonard Cohen\, K.D. Lang\, The Guess Who\, Heillig Manoeuvre\, Amanda Marshall\, Anne Murray\, Randy Brecker\, Kellylee Evans\, Sass Jordan\, Long John Baldry\, Matt Dusk\, and The Blues Brothers (musical director – Paul Shaffer) \nCharlie is also a member of the Juno Award winning world beat jazz ensemble Manteca. Manteca has performed in many territories around the world including The North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands (Holland)\, The Canadian Pavilion at Expo in Seville\, Spain\, The Aspen Jazz Festival\, The Playboy Jazz Festival at The Hollywood Bowl and The Pori Jazz Festival in Finland. \nCharlie has been the in-house drummer for many of Canada’s prime time television award shows such as The Juno Awards\, The Canadian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Awards\, The East Coast Music Awards\, The Gemini Awards\, The Canadian Country Music Awards\, and the Canada Day Celebrations from Parliament Hill (CBC)
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/dave-staples-john-chaisson-charlie-cooley/
LOCATION:Wooden Monkey\, Alderney Landing
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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-3/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T220000
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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/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar\, 1662 Barrington St.\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20251230T143326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T143326Z
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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-2/2026-01-16/
LOCATION:Pacifico\, 5171 George St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260116T235900
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T215632Z
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SUMMARY:Joe Murphy & The Waterstreet Blues Band
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/joe-murphy-the-waterstreet-blues-band-2/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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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/2026-01-17/
LOCATION:The Marquee\, 037 Gottingen St\,\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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SUMMARY:Vivaldi meets the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Kirsty Money\nJulia Wedman\nDiscover the intersection of baroque and folk with Persian and Swedish music and instruments. Mohammad Sahraei\, a multi-instrumentalist and ethnomusicologist originally from Iran\, plays the tar and daf\, while our very own Kirsty Money plays the nyckelharpa in this concert of Middle Eastern and European classics. Symphony Nova Scotia also premieres Vivaldi’s “Grosso Mogul” Violin Concerto – one of the most famous concertos of the Baroque era apart from The Four Seasons– and performs highlights from Telemann\, Purcell\, Geminiani\, Mozart\, and more. \nFeaturing  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJulia Wedman\, leader & violin solo\nMohammad Sahraei\, tar & daf\nKirsty Money\, nyckelharpa\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets $25 (under 30) to $60
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/vivaldi-meets-the-middle-east/
LOCATION:St Andrew’s United Church\, 6036 Coburg Rd\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T173000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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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/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Cathedral Church of All Saints\, 1330 Cathedral Ln\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260118T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20250706T154439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T180930Z
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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/2026-01-18/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260119T223000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20250922T192631Z
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/2026-01-19/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T210000
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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-3-2/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Ragazzi Restobar\, 5187 Salter St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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-2-2-2/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Economy Shoe Shop\, 1663 Argyle St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260120T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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/2026-01-20/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20251230T222531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T003129Z
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SUMMARY:Sacred Sounds: Ellen Gibling
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for Sacred Silence Sacred Sounds\, a contemplative gathering with different artists every month. \nThis month features harpist Ellen Gibling. \nEllen Gibling is a harpist based in K’jipuktuk/Halifax\, Nova Scotia whose music spans classical\, Irish traditional\, and improvised genres. She is a band member of Many Worlds\, Scions\, and Borrowers\, as well as playing with The Bombadils\, Charlie Wilson\, Olivia Barrett\, Hayley Ryerson\, The Narrows\, and Jack Chen. \nEllen’s solo album The Bend in the Light (2022) was reviewed as “bold and beautiful” (Celtic Life International) and “enchanting” (Folk London). Her duo album with fiddler Adrianna Ciccone\, The Pear Tree (2024)\, has been described as “genuine\, heartfelt\, and as replenishing as a spring morning” (Textura). \nEllen has enjoyed recent creative collaborations with Mocean Dance\, Rock Bottom Movement\, Maria Osende Flamenco\, playwright Mary Fay Coady\, and kora player Zal Sissokho. In January 2024\, Ellen premiered a harp concerto by Jeff Reilly with Symphony Nova Scotia at the Open Waters Festival. \nAs a harp instructor and workshop leader\, Ellen has taught at the Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts\, Acadia University\, the Huron Harp Festival\, and the Canadian International Summer Harp Institute. \nEllen studied classical harp at McGill University with additional training in the World Youth Orchestra of Jeunesses Musicales and the National Youth Orchestra of Canada. She also studied Irish traditional music at the University of Limerick\, and improvisation through the Creative Music Workshop.
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/sacred-silence-sacred-sounds/
LOCATION:First Baptist Church\, 1300 Oxford St.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20251116T032245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251116T032245Z
UID:10003240-1769022000-1769032800@livemusichalifax.ca
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/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:Obladee wine bar\, 1600 Barrington St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260121T230000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:The Local\, 2037 Gottingen St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20260115T005050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T005349Z
UID:10003899-1769104800-1769115600@livemusichalifax.ca
SUMMARY:Mike Cowie\, Larry Bjornson\, Vlad Sitnokov
DESCRIPTION:Mike Cowie is a trumpet player\, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style. \nAfter 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 hip-hop beats and electronica. Ten new Mike Cowie originals\, combine computer/DJ soundscapes with his stunning trumpet tone. The funky beats\, beautiful melodies and sophisticated chord progressions create a sound that is new\, fresh and timeless. More \nLarry Bjornson’s music education began at Detroit’s Centre for Creative Studies Jazz Workshop\, led by trumpet great Marcus Belgrave. Bjornson flourished in this environment as have the likes of Kenny Garrett\, James Carter\, Geri Allen\, Rodney Whitaker and Bob Hurst to name only a few. Larry continued his studies earning a bachelor of music in jazz performance at Mcgill University in Montreal then continued graduate studies in performance at Wayne State University back in Detroit. Upon returning to Detroit\, Larry became a regular bassist for his mentor Marcus Belgrave maintaining a busy concert\, club and touring schedule.During this time he also became a member of the Michigan Opera Theatre orchestra\, Detroit’s Opera. Larry has performed with a very broad spectrum of artists ranging from The Moody Blues\, Nell Carter\, Mitsou\, top jazz musicians; Charles MacPherson\, James Carter and Charles Tolliver to backing up personalities like Joan Rivers\, and Regis Philbin. Larry is currently a member of the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy\, and resides in Halifax\, Nova Scotia with his wife and three children. More \nBefore Vladimir Sitnikov – professional musician for more than 20 years – made Canada his new home\, he mastered his guitar and composition in Russia. A prize winner of an international classical guitar competition\, he graduated from Rostov State Conservatory and toured across Europe. \nIn Canada Vladimir continued his musical career. He has released few classical and jazz guitar albums and created two original musicals\, A Christmas Dollhouse and Oak Island Treasure\, both co-written with Cheryl Edgett. He has been teaching music at Talent Studio and SCANS in Halifax\, performing with many bands and musicians all across Canada\, appeared on award winning records\, TV and radio stations. Vladimir is the musical director of The Shining Lights Choir – a community choir for homeless and disable people in Halifax\, NS. \nWith Maderaz Latin Music Vladimir performed around 100 educational shows per year in schools across Ontario as a part of Prologue To The Performing Arts for ten years\, collaborating with such children performers as Lois\, Sharon and Bram\, Jack Grunsky\, Eric Nagler\, Balet Creole. \n 
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/mike-cowie-larry-bjornson-vlad-sitnokov/
LOCATION:Wooden Monkey\, Alderney Landing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260122T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20260118T004016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T004028Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Album Release\nMark Ferguson/Transformation \nWith Ben Di Millo\, guitar\, J.P. Lapensée\, bass\, Jamie Holmes\, percussion and Mark Ferguson\, keyboards\, trombone. \nKnown for his versatility as a pianist\, trombonist\, and composer who has shared the stage with legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Tony Bennett\, Ferguson turns his focus inward for this project\, offering a collection of beautiful original compositions that showcase his profound melodic sensibility.  \nTransformation represents a personal and musical journey\, bringing together his vast experience in jazz\, film scoring\, and arrangement into a singular\, intimate statement. Join us for an evening of exquisite musicianship as Mark\, Ben\, J.P. and Jamie bring these new works to life in the intimate setting of GigSpace\, Ottawa. \nTickets (Livestream only)
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/mark-ferguson/
LOCATION:Gigspace\, 953 Gladstone Ave\, Ottawa
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T193000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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-3/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Bearly’s House of Blues & Ribs\, 1579 Grafton St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T220000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar\, 1662 Barrington St.\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20260119T210015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T210015Z
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SUMMARY:Manderville & special guests
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Manderville\, a 7 piece folk band based in Halifax that combines fiddle\, banjo\, guitar\, drums\, and vocal melodies that’ll make you want to dance\, sing\, and stomp your feet. All songs are derived from the mind of leading man Quinn LeBlanc\, a singer songwriter originally from New Brunswick. Each of the bands members – Quinn LeBlanc (vocal\, guitar)\, Felix Slander (electric guitar)\, Seamus Johnson (tenor guitar\, banjo)\, Phil White (bass)\, Oscar Moyles (fiddle)\, Michael Ciccia (drums)\, and The Carleton’s own Imogen Ash (vocal) come from all around Atlantic Canada and have individually been a part of the local music scene for the last few years. The band draws musical inspiration from folk artists both big and small\, from Leonard Cohen and Townes Van Zandt to Jackson C. Frank. Manderville came on the scene in late October of this year and since then they have played multiple shows at Gus’ Pub\, the T-Room\, Cempoal Cafe and the Agricola Open Street Market\, their swift rise within the local music landscape has shown they’re a promising new act you surely won’t want to miss. \nBezalel is a man with a band\, who aims to please with his folk\, rock\, and emo-tinged tunes. Flanked by Jasper Goldie (fiddle\, bass)\, Seamus Johnson (tenor guitar\, banjo)\, Kiana Bari (vocals)\, and a mystery drummer\, frontman Meir Straus has written music intended to make you cry and sing along. Taking inspiration from such artists and bands as Sufjan Stevens\, the Weakerthans\, Andy Shauf\, MJ Lenderman and more\, Bezalel has made a home of Halifax\, crooning in such rooms as the Trident Cafe\, Gus’ Pub\, and more. You can find Bezalel’s only single thusfar\, “Happy Leap Day\,” on the streaming platform of your choice. Or\, better\, you can come see him in person– bring a friend.” \nTickets $11.40
URL:https://livemusichalifax.ca/event/manderville-special-guests/
LOCATION:The Carleton\, 1685 Argyle St\, Halifax
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260123T233000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
CREATED:20251230T143326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T143326Z
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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-2/2026-01-23/
LOCATION:Pacifico\, 5171 George St
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20260124T180000
DTSTAMP:20260419T045820
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/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:The Marquee\, 037 Gottingen St\,\, Halifax
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