Port City Concert 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 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

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

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 ... 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

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

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

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

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.

Born and raised in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Theo has spent years lending his talent to various groups as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist.  After studying music at St. Francis Xavier University, Theo became a founding member of Abbey Road – Tribute To The Beatles.  Over the years, Theo has performed throughout the Maritimes, ... Read more

Bill Stevenson  is a Canadian blues and jazz pianist, vocalist and songwriter, originally associated with the band Earth Opera, whose career in music has spanned over forty years. Stevenson commenced his music career in Ottawa, Ontario, where he spent his childhood and adolescence. While still in his teens, he joined the band Earth Opera, originally ... Read more

Jazz night with Chris O'Hara Quartet

Canadian singer songwriter Mike McKenna Jr. is an award-winning artist from Cape Breton Island; with a raspy, soulful voice, warm indie, folk, and Americana tones, and powerful songs, laden with captivating storytelling. Born in the proud coal mining town of Glace Bay and raised along the Myra River, Mike’s songwriting aesthetic points heavily to his ... Read more

Originally from New Glasgow and residing now in Cole Harbour, Glenn has been performing & sharing his passion for music for a multitude of years as a solo as well as fronting a number of bands, notably having been a founding member of the Halifax Celtic rock band MacKeel. With a set list of varying ... Read more

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

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.

Come and join us for a night of music and fun presented by the Black Point & Area Community Centre. Valdy is a Canadian folk and country musician. He is the winner of two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year. Theatre style seating Cash Bar open before ... Read more

A tribute to The Cranberries Wake Up and Smell the Timmies Tour Linger is the Ultimate Cranberries Experience who showcases the essence and spirit of the 90s iconic Irish rock band, The Cranberries. A LINGER show reveals a deep appreciation for the distinctive sound, heartfelt lyrics and voice of the late but unforgettable Dolores O’Riordan, ... Read more

G Street Band electrifies the dance floor with their high-energy fusion of classic and current, pop, rock, funk...and a touch of jazz!

Instrumental grooves

Groove and dance with The Mellotones and their unstoppable 8-piece funk machine!

"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.

Anthony Rissesco is a versatile violin player and teacher who tours regularly with award-winning singer-songwriter Lennie Gallant and with roots-rock band Pogey. As a member of the neo-traditional trio Papilio, Anthony has garnered ECMA and Nova Scotia Music Awards nominations. He is also a member of the popular Halifax band The Gig Dogs. Anthony has played with Symphony ... Read more

Join us for the 4th Annual Nick & Friends Benefit Concert in support of Capella Regalis on Sunday, September 21, from 5–7 PM at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax. This year’s concert features a one-of-a-kind trio: five-time Grammy Award-winning composer Paul Halley performing his original works on harpsichord, piano, and pipe organ, ... 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.

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 ... Read more