Live Music Halifax

Live Jazz with the Matt MacLennan Trio
2025-08-13 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Halifax) | Obladee wine bar, 1600 Barrington St, Halifax
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.
A warm welcome to Matt and his band – we just know you’ll love them!
Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Bedford Brass Quintet
2025-08-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Halifax Public Gardens, Spring Garden Rd. &, Summer St, Halifax
The Bedford Brass Quintet (BBQ) has performed acclaimed shows at concert halls, bandstands, churches and schools throughout Nova Scotia. Known for an eclectic repertoire and outside-the-box performances, the group features accomplished musicians who have played with many of Atlantic Canada’s finest ensembles, including Symphony Nova Scotia, the PEI Symphony Orchestra, the Nanaimo Symphony Orchestra, Neptune Theatre, and many more. The BBQ has twice been voted among the best classical ensembles in Halifax by readers of The Coast.

Michael Haley
2025-08-12 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street, Halifax
Michael Haley is a singer/songwriter and guitarist living in Halifax. Growing up in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, he began performing at an early age and hasn’t looked back.
Now, with over 15 years experience on stage, he brings a unique blend of vocal and instrumental talent to original songs and well-known classics.
Having performed as both a solo act and in various bands, at restaurants, bars, festivals and private events in Ontario and on the East Coast, Michael has developed a large musical repertoire – he’s happy to take requests, and he’ll even play them if he knows how.

Geordie Haley, Trevor Wentzell, Greg Ritchie
2025-08-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Wooden Monkey, Alderney Landing
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 Music and the Harvest Jazz Festival. Geordie teaches guitar and ensembles at the NSCC Music Arts Program and at the Maritime Conservatory for the Performing Arts. He conducts a monthly improvising workshop for Suddenly Listen. As well as leading his own ensembles Geordie is a member of the Upstream Quartet, Tom Easley’s EQ, Jamie Gatti’s Riot Squad, The Back Alley Big Band. Geordie has an active career as a contributor to many creative projects.
Trevor Wentzell, a prominent figure in the vibrant music scene of Halifax, is a highly accomplished musician and dedicated music educator hailing from Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia. His lifelong musical journey began at the tender age of five, and since then, he has immersed himself in the study and performance of music. Trevor’s passion for music is evident as he graces stages with his multi-instrumental talents, including the organ, piano, flute, clarinet, and, of course, the saxophone. He is a sought-after member of various local jazz, blues, and funk bands, such as the Back Alley Big Band, the Chronos Band, Zim Gars Trio, Tom Collins Band, Wentzell/Burton/Haley Organ Trio, and Zulkamoon, just to name a few. Trevor is also a prolific recording artist, frequently collaborating with some of the finest musicians in Halifax.

Greg RitDavid Burton has a vast array of recording projects to his credit as composer, producer, musical director and studio musician. His talent and musicianship has granted him priority status with CBC, not only as a drummer, but also as a musical director and arranger. His career has taken him around the world, backing Canadian artist like Rita MacNeil, Natalie MacMaster, Alanya Miles and Ian Thomas, to name a few. He has also had the pleasure of performing live with artists like Tony Bennett, Sara Vaughan and, the great, Ella Fitzgerald. He has received a number of awards including Best Live Jazz CD “HavanaFax Live” (East Coast Music Awards), Best Instrumental Recording “Collage” (East Coast Music Awards) and for the soundtrack “New World Columbus – The Life of Joshua Slocum” (Houston Film Festival).

Scott MacDonald
2025-08-06 20:00 - 22:00 | Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street, Halifax
Scott started gigging at the age of 15 – playing at dance halls in Cape Breton. Moved to Halifax in 1988 and started playing in a classic rock band. Started playing the pubs in 1992 which led to playing in a touring band (Brakin’ Tradition) through the mid to late 90’s.
Scott has also performed on numerous recordings and is a sought after fill in musician as he can play a variety of genres as well as sing lead and backing vocals.

Ashley MacIsaac
2025-08-04 08:00 - 17:00 | The Carleton, 1685 Argyle St, Halifax
Ashley Dwayne MacIsaac is a Canadian musician, singer, songwriter and actor from Cape Breton Island. He has received three Juno Awards, winning for Best New Solo Artist and Best Roots & Traditional Album – Solo at the Juno Awards of 1996, and for Best Instrumental Artist at the Juno Awards of 1997.
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Chris O'Hara
2025-07-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Trident Bookstore, 1256 Hollis St, Halifax

Huptown Funk
2025-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Halifax Public Gardens, Spring Garden Rd. &, Summer St, Halifax
Personnel:
Tom Thomson, vocals • Trevor Wentzell, keys • Chris Terry, guitar & vocals • Ben Tucker. guitar & vocals • Leo Cox, bass • David Burton, drums • Charlie Cooley, percussion • Ken MacKay, alto & tenor Sax • Sam Withers, tenor sax • Chris Mitchell, baritone sax • Luke Dobson, trumpet • Ryan Cameron, trumpet • Paul Barrett, trombone

The Right Swipes
2025-07-26 21:00 - 23:00 | The Carleton, 1685 Argyle St, Halifax
Classic rock standard-bearers The Right Swipes play their last 2025 show at The Carleton on Saturday, July 26th. Live music gets underway at 9 PM and tickets are a measly $10 + HST. If you’re a fan of rock music played very, very well, you should grab your dancing shoes and some pals and get out to see these guys!
The Right Swipes are: Halifax-based powerhouse guitarist and lead vocalist, Sasha Brideau with longtime collaborators, Andrew “Bassman” Morris, a four-stringed fixture of the Southern New Brunswick’s music scene, and Eastern Shore, Nova Scotia’s multi-talented Ryan MacPhee on the drums, vocals, and occasional guitar.
If your shuffle playlist includes songs by Jimi Hendrix, Blink 182, Pink Floyd, Dire Straits, Jet, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Lit, The Eagles, Gov’t Mule, Radiohead, Sloan, Chris Stapleton, Big Wreck and other rock favourites, you are bound to love The Right Swipes! Come out, bring your friends, be yourself, be ready to dance, and rock out with this excellent band..

Back to the '80s Pride Party
2025-07-25 20:00 - 23:55 | The Carleton, 1685 Argyle St, Halifax
Featuring Height Requirement
Proshenna Rett & Anna Mona Pia
Five well-dressed dudes and a gal – including Nova Scotia radio host Jeff Douglas – fully (and we do mean FULLY) committed to the ’80s as music’s best decade, the dancing machine known as Height Requirement returns to The Carleton stage for a special Pride Week Party – with special guests Proshenna Rett & Anna Mona Pia – on Friday, July 25th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $20 + HST.
The band always jams the room, so we suggest you get your tickets quickly, arrive early, and prepare to dance! This is a standing room show with limited seating with arrival by 7 PM – please email reservations@thecarleton.ca to confirm availability.
