Megadeth Crowd

@ Scotiabank Centre - May 2023

Blue Rodeo

@ Scotiabank Centre - March 2022

Shania Twain

@ Scotiabank Centre - June 2023

Like a Motorcycle

@ the Light House Arts Centre - March 2023

Avril Lavigne

@ Scotiabank Centre - June 2022

Daniel Romano's Outfit

@ The Shore Club - August 2022

Adam Baldwin

@ The Marquee Ballroom // May. 28th, 2022

Gord Downie

Secret Path Show @ The Cohn // Nov 28th, 2016 Canada Day 2016 in Dartmouth (by T.Savory)

Nick Gauthier & Andrew Waite

@ The Marquee Ballroom - ECMA35 - May 2023

Leah and Peter (July Talk)

@ The Light House Arts Centre - April 2023

Matt Mays

@ The Light House Arts Centre - Jay Smith Tribute - March 2023

Tim Baker

@ The Light House Arts Centre - April 2023

Judas Priest

@ The Scotiabank Centre - April 2022

Bruce Gillis

@ The Marriott Harbourfront Ballroom - ECMA35

30.10.25

November 11, 2025 Trev

As with any busy concert season, some shows must fall to the wayside. This year, I spent a ton of time down in Hubbards, taking in shows at the legendary Shore Club. Of all the shows I saw there, I wasn't able to squeeze in Sloan's 2025 Shore Club… Read More

Show Shots // Fabulously Rich @ 2037 Gottingen // 17.10.25

November 10, 2025 Trev

October 17 marked the 8th Anniversary of the passing of Gord Downie, and what better way to honour the spirit of the legendary frontman of The Tragically Hip than to convene with like-minded fans and revel in those beloved tunes. That is exactly what happened last month, when The Fabulously Rich returned to the region… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Day 1: Rich Aucoin (the Final Parachute show) // 13.09.25

November 7, 2025 Trev

Admittedly, I was late to the Rich Aucoin party. Those early shows didn't click, and as much as I wanted to be on board, it didn't connect with me. Until one night at The Seahorse in early 2023, when it all clicked and I was awash in synth, streamers and sweat. It was (and remains)… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: St. Paul & The Broken Bones // 13.09.25

November 6, 2025 Trev

Of all the bands at the 2025 Sommo Festival, it was St. Paul & The Broken Bones who felt like one of those pinch me moments, as they are a band that would be a great fit for something like Harvest, or the Halifax Jazz Festival, but never once did it seem like a remote… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Michael Marcagi // 13.09.25

November 4, 2025 Trev

Shortly after 2024's Sommo Festival, Michael Marcagi performed his first Canadian show at the Marquee Ballroom in Halifax. On that night, the venue was jam-packed, and the crowd was singing their hearts out to many of the gems included on American Romance (Marcagi's EP, which dropped in early 2024). A little more than a year… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Old Time Hawkey (Culinary Stage) // 13.09.25

October 31, 2025 Trev

In the weeks that followed the 2024 edition of Sommo festival, I came to discover the greatness of Fritz (otherwise known as Old Time Hawkey). From that opening "Well, Hello Buddy", to his low-fi ASMR cooking demonstrations, it's like a warm hug from an old friend. That soothing patter makes everything better, so when it… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Alice Merton // 13.09.25

October 30, 2025 Trev

For the first time in over 5 years, German-Canadian singer-songwriter Alice Merton found herself on a Canadian stage. Her late afternoon mainstage performance was one of only two Canadian shows that the "No Roots" hit-writer performed in 2025. It was a solid set that had folks moving, especially when she broke into the aforementioned hit… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Ducks Ltd. // 13.09.25

October 29, 2025 Trev

Second on the Mainstage Sommo bill was the Toronto-based indie outfit Ducks Ltd., a band that got a lot of airplay on the road to the festival. While expectations were certainly inflated, the band's set was solid, but failed to hit that same mark left by the studio work. I'll definitely look to see the… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Day 1: Valley // 13.09.25

October 28, 2025 Trev

Valley was another of the big surprises at Sommo Festival. Their brand of energetic pop-infused indie-rock packed them in at the Nova 7 stage tent. This was one of the bands on the bill that is enjoying a bit of a glow-up with the success of "Bass Player's Brother" and will be touring the country… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Goodnight Sunrise // 13.09.25

October 24, 2025 Trev

A week ahead of Sommo, the HAFILAX team received an invitation from Toronto-based Goodnight Sunrise to check out their Halifax show at the Seahorse Tavern (@ 2037 Gottigen Street), as they were playing ahead of their Sommo Festival slot. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, we were unable to attend in Halifax, but made sure to… Read More