Category Archives: Live Music

Concert Review // Hayden @ St. Matthew’s Church // 09.21.16

September 28, 2016 Trev

When I was in my twenties, Hayden’s debut album Everything I Long For wasn’t the album I was tossing on the stereo to kick off the night. But now as I close in on my forties it’s not entirely out of the question (well, unless tequila is involved). It’s an album well suited to just…Read More

Willie Stratton Announces 2016 Fall Tour Dates

September 27, 2016 Jeff

“Bridging western swing, rockabilly and Americana, Willie's fresh release Della Rosa conjures a “...sonic landscape and rugged terrain of dust bowl folk, raggedy hot club jazz, and the prominent glory days of early drawling Nashville country.” - Secret East (more…)Read More

Photo Gallery // Repartee @ DalFest // 09.17.16

September 20, 2016 Trev

Wednesday night bore witness to the return of BC-based emcee SonReal to a Halifax stage. This marks his second visit to the East Coast in 2016, as he opened up for Classified at the Marquee back in March. It was during that visit that we were given our initial exposure to tracks such as “Can…Read More

Propeller Brewing Company & CKDU Present: Rockabilly Riot Weekender

September 14, 2016 Jeff

Propeller Brewing Company & CKDU Present: Rockabilly Riot Weekender We will be saying good bye to summer with our first Cheeky Tiki Party Friday, Sept. 30th at Menz Bar. Guests include the highly energetic surf band, The Green Reflectors, Newfoundland's burlesque queen, Miss Kitty Fantastico & Halifax burlesque performers, Holly Moly, Rusty McShimmy and Rosie…Read More

Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival adds Daniel Caesar, The Luyas, Freelove Fenner, She-Devils, Repartee, and more

September 6, 2016 Jeff

[Halifax, NS] - Daniel Caesar, The Luyas, Freelove Fenner, She-Devils, and Repartee are among the final wave of artists announced for the Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival's 2016 lineup. They join previously announced acts Hey Rosetta!, Charles Bradley, PUP, White Lung, The Barr Brothers, Keys N Krates, Basia Bulat, comedy headliners Cameron Esposito and Kyle Kinane, and many more for the festival which takes place from October 19-22, 2016 in Halifax, NS. A full list of Halifax…Read More

TBT Concert Review // Rascal Flatts w/ Jason Blaine @ Scotiabank Centre // 18.08.16

August 25, 2016 Trev

Almost two decades ago, country-music goliath Garth Brooks brought his tour to the (then) Halifax Metro Centre for an unheard-of string of 4 sold-out performances. Now, almost twenty years later, another country juggernaut, Rascal Flatts, took to the (now) Scotiabank Centre stage to perform for the packed room on a late summer Thursday evening. Pulling…Read More

Willie Stratton Releases Single “Della Rosa” Off Upcoming EP and Announces Release Show

August 22, 2016 Jeff

Halifax’s Willie Stratton releases “Della Rosa”, the first single off his upcoming EP, titled Della Rosa. This new mono single from Willie Stratton is an analog soundscape that hearkens back to the days of TV cowboys and bleeding hearts on the plains. (more…)Read More

Lucas Chaisson Announces 2016 Autumn ‘Telling Time’ Tour

August 16, 2016 Jeff

LUCAS CHAISSON ANNOUNCES 2016 AUTUMN ‘TELLING TIME’ TOUR - award-winning singer songwriter heads East! (more…)Read More

Concert, Concert, Concerts! Great Shows Coming to Town….

August 11, 2016 Trev

SONIC CONCERTS PRESENTS A TRIBE CALLED RED IN HALIFAX, AUG. 19 Bursting forth from Canada’s capital, JUNO Award-winning native Producer/DJ crew A Tribe Called Red is producing a truly unique sound that’s impacting the global electronic scene and urban club culture. They will perform at the Marquee Ballroom in Halifax on Friday, Aug. 19. Since…Read More