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.

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

Workshops led by Tom Richards create the opportunity to explore improvisation in a judgement-free environment. Tom leads the group through exercises that challenge the way we perceive and interact with each other. Come join us on the last Tuesday of every month from 7-9pm at Radstorm!

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday 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 ... Read more

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

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

Spend NYE at Bearly's with the fantastic Garrett Mason and his Band! Tickets are for admission only, NO TABLE OR SEAT RESERVATIONS! Doors open at 6pm, band starts at 9:30pm. Our kitchen will be open from 6-10pm with a special NYE menu which can be viewed on our social media pages. Please note, each ticket ... 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

Ring in the New Year with this top local sax player

Music Nova Scotia's Entertainer of the Year comes with a big band and a big sound. Known for their eclectic, high-energy shows, Rankin and the Broken Reeds bring together the region’s top musical talent for a live-music experience unlike anything you’ve seen before -- one that feels like it spans time and genres, from traditional ... Read more

Join popular local jazz saxophonist Chris O'Hara for this New Year's Day levee.

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

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'.

Loud, energetic Indie Folk-Rock band The Lightning Bursts are taking Halifax by storm with a new single Everything You Love from their EP of the same name except with “And More…” tacked on. Taking influences from classic bands like Nirvana, Neutral Milk Hotel, and The Beach Boys; The Lightning Bursts mix old-school sounds with with ... 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.

Winter is long, but it doesn't have to feel that way…  Rankin MacInnis is a Maritime musician with a unique kind of show. Saturday afternoons in Halifax have become synonymous with “Rankin’s Winter Warmers” at The Marquee. From January to March, MacInnis makes the trip from Mabou, Cape Breton, to Halifax to host what has ... Read more

Join us for this festive celebration for the Feast of Epiphany! The truest form of festivity is when we all see the same truth and come together in joy. There is much to celebrate in Jesus, the end of Christmastide and all that is revealed to us in Epiphany. This is sure to be a ... Read more

Let the sultry sound of Son Latino move you. Live the rhythm, love the night

Popular jazz pianist Silvio Pupo, who plays Wednesday nights at The Local, teams up with Halifax singer Patrick Simms who trained as an opera singer at Dalhousie University but well versed in old school jazz crooning, folk music and blues.

Our first Sensory-Accessible Concerts program of the new year offers a fresh take on the music of Swedish supergroup ABBA, as members of OperAtlantic blend classical artistry with the pulse of pop. Sopranos Suzanne Rigden and Elizabeth Humphries, tenor Glen Nowell, and bass Kurt Sampson join pianist Tara Scott to reimagine familiar songs with warmth ... 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

Top local sax player Chris O'Hara leads the Second Chances Jazz Combo in an unforgettable evening of jazz favourites.

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