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.

Hamish Gordon is our concert soloist on oboe as Nova Sinfonia presents a lively program of Vivaldi, Mozart, Kodaly and Haydn. Hamish is a highly respected local musician with unmatched expressive interpretation. Don’t miss this chance to hear him play this gorgeous Vivaldi concerto! Hamish Gordon began playing the oboe at the tender age of ... Read more

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.

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.

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

Geordie Haley Lukas Pearse Please join us for this month’s Jazz Vespers, an opportunity to quiet external distractions and inner chatter through readings, prayers and the music of Geordie Haley and Lukas Pearce. With more than 25 years of presenting and performing original music guitarist, composer, improviser and educator Geordie Haley has been a featured ... Read more

Jazz night with Silvio Pupo, keys, Ronald Hynes, bass and Damien Moynihan, percussion.

In “Wonder Women!”, pianist and humorist Sarah Hagen delves into the remarkable stories and piano music of female composers from the classical repertoire. This recital will highlight piano works by 18th and 19th century composers, including Clara Schumann, Cécile Chaminade, Agathe Backer Grøndahl, and others. Presented by Scotia Festival of Music, The Music Room Chamber ... Read more

The 8th edition of the Jazz Spotlight at Gus' Pub! Featuring: Bluebird Quartet Caito Macdonald Quartet Robin Jessome's Nostalgia Project

Songs of Stolen Children by Daughters of Donb as is a music/human rights project that deals with the ~20,000 Ukrainian children that’s have been abducted from occupied regions in Eastern Ukraine and taken to Russia. Hauntingly beautiful acoustics vibrations translate the themes of sorrow and hope and give the voice to captured children who tragically ... Read more

Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse More events all week on Bearly's website

Tales of a Charlie Brown Christmas, featuring the J. Anthony Granelli Trio Halifax Jazz Festival brings back beloved Christmas classic for a live and interactive musical experience for the whole family!

Album release show Featuring • Dyldo $wagginz • Saltlamp • Sahara Jane

Featuring •Lloyd's Money  • Kids Losing Sleep • Sundae Girl • Logan Edward Mackay Hosted by Clare Belford Tickets: $19 in advance, $30 at door

Concert featuring Twitchy Tantrum Turbo The Meat Sweats PigDog Vertebrates $20 suggested

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.

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.

Concert featuring Twitchy Tantrum Turbo The Meat Sweats PigDog Vertebrates $20 suggested

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

Singer & trumpeter Paul St-Amand teams up with guitarist Kenneth Pasher for a midday jazz set at The Roastory: where every cup has a rhythm. Bedford’s coolest new cafe is rooted in two timeless crafts: the art of specialty coffee and the soul of jazz and blues.

We're so thankful to all of our friends who have joined us for our musical adventures and keep showing up for our shows, or are simply here to cheer us on and encourage us to keep playing. On the following weekend, we are returning to The Sanctuary Arts Centre for our second show! We had ... 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

Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring world of Rag-Ras — the joyous nectar of Indian music, where every note becomes an offering of devotion and joy. Join Ashwani Kumar, singer–composer, for an evening of original compositions inspired by the rich traditions of Indian classical and devotional music. Accompanying him are talented musicians Sahara Jane on sarangi, ... Read more

India Gailey (she/they) is an award-winning Canadian cellist, composer, vocalist, and improviser. She draws from many eras and genres to craft poetic narratives of sound, most often performing in the realms of classical and experimental music. Named by CBC as one of “30 hot Canadian classical musicians under 30,” India has toured across the Western ... Read more

Local blues musicians try out their stuff at the traditional blues jam run by Andrew Gillis and his back up band.