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

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

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

Please join us for Sacred Silence Sacred Sounds, a contemplative gathering with different artists every month. This month features harpist Ellen Gibling. Ellen 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 ... Read more

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

Mike Cowie is a trumpet player, singer and songwriter in a funk/jazz/blues style. After 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 ... Read more

Album Release Mark Ferguson/Transformation With Ben Di Millo, guitar, J.P. Lapensée, bass, Jamie Holmes, percussion and Mark Ferguson, keyboards, trombone. Known 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 ... Read more

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'.

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 – ... 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

Pianist Mathieu Gaudet and violinist Mark Fewer come together for a captivating program that spans two centuries of musical brilliance. With a deep connection to Beethoven’s "Spring Sonata," Gaudet and Fewer infuse it with a lively vibrancy, intertwining lyrical beauty with dynamic energy. Canadian composer Chris Paul Harman’s "After Clementi" offers a bold, contemporary reimagining ... Read more

One of our most under-rated songwriters and performers, Ty Messick, with friends including Pictou County singing legend Virgil Muir, will return to The Carleton for their first show of 2026 on Saturday, January 24th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are only $10 + HST. Their sets will include Ty’s original music from his ... Read more

Soul Strings is a music social club featuring stories behind the music. It features concerts with classical music recordings, a talk by cellist Anna Shabalina, social discussion period with refreshments and snacks. This series is made possible through the support of the United Church of Canada Foundation and Hillside United Church. Thanks also to RBC ... Read more

Join us for a free afternoon of delightful and engaging musical performances, with a reception to follow! Come experience the Student Musicale, in the wonderful Joseph Strug Concert Hall, presented by the Fountain School of Performing Arts and the Dalhousie Women's Connection. Enjoy an hour of outstanding vocal and instrumental musical performances, followed by time ... 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

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