Tag Archives: Live Music

Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on This Year’s Halifax Urban Folk Festival

August 19, 2018 Jeff

Let me start off by saying that there are so many more reasons to attend this year's festival, other than the five I've put together. It is almost unfair to limit this piece to five reasons; however, due to time constraints and the ability of people to read no more than 1000 words, I'm going… Read More

Podcast Episode 38 – Mike Campbell // HUFF

August 17, 2018 Jeff

Jeff was flying solo on this week's podcast, as he hit the road to record in one of the world's most well-known tiki huts, located in Mike Campbell's back yard. We chatted about the music scene here in Halifax, what it might take to kick it up a notch, and the upcoming Halifax Urban Folk… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Nancy Wilson & Roadcase Royale – 15.08.18

August 16, 2018 Trev

What do you get if you take a pair of players from Prince’s The New Power Generation, toss in one of the Wilson sisters (Nancy) from '70s rock outfit Heart, and a trio of players from that same band? The answer is Roadcase Royale, a bluesy rock n’ roll outfit that has managed to harness… Read More

Thoughts and Shots // Halifax Jazz Fest N2 – The War on Drugs w/ Alvvays

July 19, 2018 Trev

When it comes to live music, Halifax has a spotty history of turning up at shows. You want to put together a glorified retro-night loaded with classic '90s-era R&B and hip-hop acts, the house is packed, you bring in a well-known act who have visited town regularly throughout their storied career, people turn up in… Read More

Show Thoughts and Shots // Halifax Jazz Fest 2018 – Night 1: Molly Johnson

July 17, 2018 Trev

Sunday evening saw the 2018 TD Halifax Jazz Festival wind down with the powerhouse offering of Charlotte Day Wilson and Daniel Caesar, and now we can relax and unload our memory cards and let the reminiscing begin. As with previous years, we tend to set up shop at the mainstage, and take in the top… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion Is Back!

June 14, 2018 Jeff

Doesn't it feel like we were just walking out of the Halifax Forum, on the last night of the 2017 Halifax Pop Explosion? Not to be taken as a negative, but that just goes to show how long a festival of this magnitude takes to put together. Now in their 26th year, there appear to… Read More

The Halifax Jazz Festival is Calling All Volunteers

May 28, 2018 Jeff

And like that we are less than two months away from another fantastic festival here in Halifax. As it is with every festival, all hands on deck are required. With so many moving parts for the TD Halifax Jazz Festival, it can be a daunting task to fill all roles, so the great folks over… Read More

The 2018 East Coast Festival Season Preview

May 27, 2018 Jeff

It's once again that time of year where the hibernation ends and a new light is shone upon the lovely folks here on the East Coast. Yes, it's festival season! As we've done the past few years, the following is a guide to some of the incredible weekends that are going to be coming your… Read More

Wildest Dreams – A Tribute to Taylor Swift at The Seahorse

March 18, 2018 Jeff

At the end of the day, no matter what you might think, Taylor Swift is arguably the most well known pop artist in the world. Whether it's her captivating live performances or the small pieces of snark that cut through her lyrics, there is no question that Swift has built her persona into bonafide superstar,… Read More

Hello Delaware Return to the Stage in 2018

March 13, 2018 Jeff

It's been a few months since we last saw Dana Beeler and co. on a stage in Halifax and what better way to break the doldrums of winter, than to catch Hello Delaware live at The Seahorse on Friday, March 16th. Hello Delaware has quietly become one of the do not miss acts here in… Read More