Tag Archives: Halifax

Concert Review // Hedley w/ Francesco Yates & Carly Rae Jepsen in Halifax // 04.12.2016

April 16, 2016 Trev

Hedley has always been a band that has existed on my periphery for ages, and although there have been singles which have caught my ear, none have ever inspired me to declare that I was a quote/unquote Hedley fan. It was on the Canadian Idol stage that Jacob Hoggard cemented himself into the vernacular of the… Read More

Red Moon Road Announces “Sorrows & Glories” Vinyl Release Show and East Coast Tour

April 6, 2016 Jeff

(April 6, 2016, Winnipeg) Whether it’s the undeniable musical warmth, or the hands-on aspect, there's something about vinyl records and Maritime Canada that keeps you rooted in tradition, yet present in the living moment. Manitoba folk trio, Red Moon Road, is releasing a special vinyl edition of their sophomore album, “Sorrows & Glories” in Winnipeg… Read More

SpinCount Announces lineup for ECMW 2016 Roland Members Lounge “Acoustic SuiteCase” April 16, 4-8pm at Governor’s Pub, Sydney

April 5, 2016 Jeff

(April 5, 2016 - Halifax, NS) Live from Governor’s Pub, SpinCount presents the annual Roland Members Lounge “Acoustic SuiteCase” at East Coast Music Week 2016 -- free and open to the public. This year, the Roland Members’ Lounge “Acoustic SuiteCase” features an exciting lineup of established and emerging musical talent representing the East Coast music… Read More

Friday Night Soundtrack – April 1, 2016 (Talking Heads edition)

April 1, 2016 Jeff

With the winter rust finally shaking itself clear it felt like the correct time to also shake off the blogger's rust that has, more or less, taken over my entire being. With the last few slumping months in the past it's time to look ahead and get the fingers going once more. (more…) Read More

CONCERT ANNOUNCEMENT // RASCAL FLATTS LIVE IN HALIFAX, AUG. 1

March 1, 2016 Trev

SONIC CONCERTS PRESENTS RASCAL FLATTS LIVE IN HALIFAX, AUG. 1 (Halifax, NS) - Grammy Award-winning country music group Rascal Flatts is bringing their Rhythm and Roots Tour to Halifax for the first time with a performance at the Scotiabank Centre on Thursday, Aug. 18. Special guest is Jason Blaine. Rascal Flatts is the best-selling… Read More

ICYMI: GRIDLOCK FESTIVAL // JUL 8 – 10 // HALIFAX, NS

February 27, 2016 Trev

Ensure you're following our pals over at the Gridlock Festival (@gridlockfest) on Twitter, as they have an announcement scheduled for Tuesday, March 1st to announce 10 more bands & 5 comedians for the Festival. ---------------- DIIV, American Football, TR/ST, Wintersleep, Baths, Lower Dens, Lowell, Beach Slang, and more announced for inaugural Gridlock Festival ...tickets on sale NOW DIIV, American… Read More

Blue Rodeo w/ The Strumbellas @ Scotiabank Ctr // Feb 24, 2016

February 26, 2016 Trev

For a band such as Blue Rodeo, who have become a fixture in the tapestry of the national music scene, this past Thursday night on the Scotiabank Centre stage was the textbook example of why Cuddy, Keelor and pals have maintained a relevance and longevity that many bands fail to realize. Seeing Blue Rodeo is… Read More

Frank Turner w/ Northcote // The Marquee // Feb.18.2016

February 20, 2016 Trev

There have been nights where I have walked into The Marquee Ballroom, and there’s been little more than a bartender and a tumbleweed, prior to the start of a show. This was not one of those nights, as there was a healthy crowd forming for this double bill of Northcote and Frank Turner. The trio… Read More

Irish Mythen finishes Australian tour returning in March to perform at the 27th Annual Byron Bay BLUESFEST!

February 13, 2016 Jeff

After 33,600 kilometers flown; 10,751 kilometers driven; 92 Days; 63 broken guitar strings; 54 Shows and 1 bear hug (literally from a Koala bear); Irish Mythen is set to return home to Prince Edward Island. (more…) Read More

ERIN COSTELO SET TO RELEASE DOWN BELOW, THE STATUS QUO ON MARCH 25

February 11, 2016 Jeff

(Halifax, NS) -- Erin Costelo’s latest album Down Below, The Status Quo -- out March 25 on her own Venue Records/Pheromone Distribution -- is a reflection of her (and our) complicated world, expressed through a voice unlike any other in Canada. Having paid more overt tribute to her vintage soul music influences on her previous… Read More