Tag Archives: Music Festival

Cavendish Beach Music Festival Announces Its First Headliners

November 15, 2018 Jeff

For Immediate Release Returning for another year the Cavendish Beach Music Festival has announced country superstars Eric Church and Carrie Underwood as the first performs that will perform during the weekend. With an incredibly successful reputation as being a top tiered festival and the inclusion of these two massive artists, it looks as though the… 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

Podcast Episode 31 – Into The Night Music Festival

March 12, 2018 Jeff

Stopping by on this week's podcast was Caroline Murphy of Groundswell Music and Mike Ryan of The Town Heroes, helping to promote the upcoming music festival Into The Night. You can head over to SoundCloud to listen, or subscribe on iTunes and never miss an episode. Read More

The Living Roots Music Festival Announces Its Opening Headliners

January 23, 2018 Jeff

After an impressive 2017 showing, Frederictons very own Living Roots Music Festival, has announced its first run of headliners for 2018. Known for its diverse lineup and unique setup for shows (everything from pubs to cafes to breweries and living room floors) this years festival has come out swinging. With the intent to keep things… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion’s Initial Lineup Announcement Starts with a Bang!

August 4, 2017 Jeff

Charles Bradley & His Extraordinaires, Charlotte Day Wilson, Clairmont The Second, Cloud Nothings, Patrick Watson, Tasha The Amazon, Weaves, and comedy headliner Wyatt Cenac are the initial acts slated to perform at the 2017 Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival & Conference. They join previously announced artists Japandroids and Ria Mae for the festival, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in Halifax, NS this year from October 18-21, 2017. Early… Read More

Evolve 2017–Moncton…ish–July 13-16 2017

July 13, 2017 Mitch

Evolve Music & Awareness Festival July 13-16, 2017 Moncton, New Brunswick www.evolvefestival.com Evolve 2017 Headliners: Sam Roberts Band, Arrested Development, Xavier Rudd, Coleman Hell, Black Tiger Sex Machine, REZZ, Too Many Zooz, Bros, DJ Shub, Radio Radio, Zeke Beats, Rich Aucoin, Like A Motorcycle, Defunk, Worthy, Slowcoaster, Dub Kartel, Ghettosocks, Moontricks, Chuurch, Les Paiens, Like… Read More

In The Dead of Winter Recap

January 29, 2017 Jeff

And with that, we close the doors on another successful festival. Over the course of three nights, Halifax played host to one of the warmest events of the year, In The Dead of Winter music fest. During its weekend run, patrons were exposed to solo acoustic shows, full on funk performances, storytellers and an onslaught… Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion Preview Part 1 – The Bands You Already Know

October 11, 2016 Jeff

Well folks, we've successfully completed another summer filled with heat, sunshine and some very cool music events. Indie festivals began in Cape Breton and crept across the East Coast like a wildfire, blazing the way through Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. The Halifax Jazz Festival put together one of its most electric compilations since… Read More

Concert Review: Adam Baldwin At The Halifax Jazz Festival – Day 2

July 14, 2016 Jeff

Night two of most festivals usually tends to run a bit smoother than the first evening. Nerves and excitement are somewhat numbed, as those helping to ensure that the festival goes off without a hitch have easily slid into their respective roles. And with the thunder and lightning far removed from everyone's thoughts, the Halifax Jazz… Read More

2016 East Coast Music Week Recap

April 21, 2016 Jeff

And just like that we have another East Coast Music Week in the books. With no regard to anyone who might oppose it, this five-day festival came, saw and conquered. Whether it was a hip-hop show during the early hours on Friday, or an afternoon acoustic set at the local watering hole, all genres of… Read More