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

Sponsored by ALMA: Student Living in the Heart of Halifax Experience stunning musical interplays between soloists, composers and the Dal Symphony at Concerto Night, one of the crown jewels of the Fountain School of Performing Arts’ concert season. This musical extravaganza features outstanding student soloists with our talented young orchestra. Popular concerti and arias are ... 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. Jeff Goodspeed was originally scheduled, but is unable to leave Cuba. Instead we are hosting Chris Mitchell, Larry Bjornson and Dave Staples Chris Mitchell (saxophone) is active in numerous endeavours and musical groups in Halifax.  He is an engaging ... Read more

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

Trio Timia is a vibrant young ensemble from Montreal. In 2025, they made a detour to Halifax to perform for our Scotia Festival Young Artists, and when they played, it was clear that they needed to return! This concert will be a delight. ON THE PROGRAM Franz Schubert: Piano Trio No. 2 E-flat Major, D. ... Read more

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 ... Read more

Screenshot Sam Wilson is a guitarist-composer whose practice focuses on creating instrumental music for improvisers. Her current artistic muse is wild spaces and site-specific responses, evident by her latest release Wintertides (April 2024), featuring drummer Jen Yakamovich and bassist Geordie Hart. Written in the winter of 2022 on both the east (Scotsburn, NS) and west Coast (at ... 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'.

The Mellotones have been bringing their high-octane party to stages around the world for over two decades. Lighting up dance floors wherever they go, the R&B Funk band is an 8-piece powerhouse. From weddings to festivals to late-night clubs and corporate events, their energetic show provides the perfect atmosphere for any occasion. Combining powerful vocals, ... Read more

This legendary local blues man has a new CD and is celebrating with a launch party at Bearley's House of Blues & Ribs Joe Murphy has been a fixture in the East Coast blues scene for the past 40 years. He got his start sitting in with Dutch Mason in 1972 and played harp and ... Read more

Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Halifax Ukranian Children's Choir Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to ... Read more

Formed in the fall of 2023, the Coburg String Quartet brings together four musicians from Symphony Nova Scotia: violinists Mark Lee and Charna Matsushige, violist Carolyn Farnand, and cellist Aiden Russell. Despite their demanding symphony schedules, their shared passion for chamber music unites them, bringing a lively energy to every performance. Since their inception, the ... Read more

Before Broadway, there was Opera. Opera laid the musical and dramatic groundwork that allowed Golden Age musical theatre to flourish—where story, character, and song are inseparable. The Fountain School’s The Golden Age of Opera traces this artistic lineage, connecting Purcell, Mozart, and Puccini to Bernstein, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, and more. Join us ... Read more

Fretless 5 String Bass and Vocal - John Chiasson Piano - Dave Staples Percussion - Charlie Cooley

Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Halifax Ukranian Children's Choir Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to ... Read more

Featuring Daniel Bartholomew-Poyser, conductor Halifax Ukranian Children's Choir Join us in celebrating the courage, strength, and challenge that comes with arriving in a new place. We begin with a musical tribute to the Mi’kmaw people – recognizing that we are all newcomers to this land – and then we highlight what newcomers have brought to ... 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.