Category Archives: Concert Listings

Wayback Wednesday // Rich Aucoin @ The Seahorse Tavern – 10.06.23

June 28, 2023 Trev

I would be lying if I said I didn’t have a Murtaugh (Danny Glover's iconic Lethal Weapon role) moment when I saw the start time of Rich Aucoin’s recent stop at the Seahorse Tavern. Not to say that this show was without hype, or lacking in quality, but the older I get, the more I…Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sarah Harmer @ The Cohn – 01.14.23

January 18, 2023 Trev

When you think back to 2020, it feels like a lifetime ago. People were only starting to quip about what was then known as the Coronavirus, while unbeknownst to us all that was about to upset our collective applecart for years to come. Back in January of 2020, Sarah Harmer was ready to drop her…Read More

Concert Update // Sarah Harmer @ The Cohn – Sept. 25/26

September 25, 2022 Trev

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sunday, September 25, 2022 SARAH HARMER'S HALIFAX SHOWS ON SEPT. 25 AND 26 POSTPONED NEW DATES WILL BE CONFIRMED - REBECCA COHN AUDITORIUM Tickets will be honoured. Photo credit: Anita Doron (Halifax, NS) — Please be advised that due to the impact of Hurricane Fiona, and in the interest of everyone's safety, Sarah…Read More

Halifax Jazz Festival Announces First Wave of Artists for 2020

February 11, 2020 Jeff

With how the Halifax Jazz Festival has evolved over the years, it should come as no surprise that their first announcement is a stellar one. Grammy award winner, and Juno nominated starlet Alessia Cara, is set to take to the Waterfront TD Main Stage on Thursday, July 9th. Nominated for six Junos in 2020, Cara…Read More

Event Announcement // OBEY Convention XII – May 30th – June 2nd

April 10, 2019 Trev

OBEY CONVENTION XII UNVEILS ITS FULL LINEUP! With the warmth and brightness leaning into spring, we’re pumped to reveal the full line-up for OBEY XII, our 12th annual festival of free ideas in music and sound. This year’s instalment promises four days of carefully curated programming set to push boundaries, encourage curiosity and bust apart…Read More

TD Halifax Jazz Festival Announces Its First Waterfront Acts

March 26, 2019 Jeff

In maintaining their stance as the leading festival, this side of Montreal, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival has announced the headlining acts for their Wednesday and Thursday night sets. On Wednesday July 10th, Swedish duo First Aid Kit take to the stage along with Newfoundland songwriter extraordinaire, Tim Baker (formally of Hey Rosetta!). Thursday nights…Read More

The Halifax Jazz Festival and Upstream Music Present Michael Formanek

March 5, 2019 Jeff

The Halifax Jazz Festival has been quietly growing into one of the premier musical events, that the East Coast has to offer. Thanks to a tireless effort from all individuals involved and a fanbase as solid as any other, the festival is able to churn out workshops and events throughout the course of the year,…Read More

T. Thomason Returns to Halifax

November 27, 2018 Jeff

With a new evolved sound all ready to drop, local artist T. Thomason is getting ready to take to the stage on Thursday, November 29th at Halifax's own Seahorse Tavern. In leading up to the late-November set, T. took some time to sit down and discuss where this new sound has come from, and what…Read More

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

Matt Mays and Partner Set To Kick off HPX 2018

October 2, 2018 Jeff

For Immediate Release Halifax Pop Explosion adds Matt Mays and Partner for Countdown to Legalization party, an exclusive festival kick-off presented by Edison Cannabis Co. On October 16th, local rocker Matt Mays and one of the most talked about indie groups this side of the boarder, Partner, take to the stage at The Marquee Ballroom. …Read More