Category Archives: Live Music

Concert Review: The Tragically Hip @ The Scotiabank Centre – Apr. 11/2015

April 12, 2015 Trev

It never ceases to amaze me the levels of inebriation people will attempt to reach when attending a Tragically Hip show, I honestly lost track of the number of people who unsteadily stumbled up and down the steep incline of the lower bowl stairs. Not only did we have a prime location for watching these…Read More

Plug: Jeff’s Musical Car / East Coast Music Week in NFLD

April 8, 2015 Justin

I discovered this East Coast gem just recently. Let's just say it caught my curiosity from a previous HAFILAX post. It's called "Jeff's Musical Car", and if you haven't heard of it, it's about this man named Jeff Boudreau who hosts a segment, which features live performances and interviews of local artists, in the seats…Read More

Maritime Metal & Hard Rock Festival 3 – Line-up Announcement!

April 2, 2015 Justin

This just in, Maritime Metal & Hard Rock Festival has just released their line-up for the biggest rock concert of the summer to hit the Maritimes. The line-up includes a mix of past and new artists to hit the stage; a special headliner is to be announced very soon. The concert will be held at…Read More

Concert Review: The Rural Alberta Advantage @ The Marquee – March 27th, 2015

March 30, 2015 Trev

There are nights when you find your spot at the front of the room and you're in sync with the crowd around you, or you have the opportunity to share in the excitement of a first time concert goer. However, the flip side is that sometimes you manage to find yourself wedged behind the overzealous…Read More

Concert Announcement: Bahamas @ The Cohn – July 21st

March 26, 2015 Trev

SONIC CONCERTS PRESENTS 2015 JUNO AWARD WINNER BAHAMAS IN HALIFAX, JULY 21 (Halifax, NS) - Having recently taken home two 2015 JUNO Awards for Adult Alternative Album of the Year and Songwriter of the Year, Toronto's Bahamas returns to Halifax in support of his award-winning release Bahamas is Afie at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium on…Read More

John Campbelljohn Live @ Casino Nova Scotia

March 12, 2015 Jeff

Friday nights have become an event not to be missed, thanks to a partnership between Casino NS and the great folks over at Music Nova Scotia. We get the opportunity to experience and discover some of the best music the East Coast has to offer. On any given Friday you can find yourself kicking back with the…Read More

Concert Review: Sloan @ The Marquee Ballroom – March 7th, 2015

March 9, 2015 Trev

March 7th marked the return to Halifax for hometown lads Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland, Jay Ferguson, Andrew Scott and the 5th Beatle Gregory McDonald. McDonald may not share the vocal duties of the other four members, but he has been behind the keyboards since 2006's Never Hear the End of It tour. The band hasn't graced a…Read More

Remembering Jay Smith – March 28th 2015 At The Olympic Community Center

March 3, 2015 Jeff

Matt Mays, Carmen Townsend, Adam Baldwin and friends gather together to celebrate the life of East Coast rocker Jay Smith, on March 28th, 2015 in Halifax at the Olympic Community Center. The show will support the Unison Benevolent Fund and the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia. (more…)Read More

Concert Review :: Craig Cardiff @ The Company House (7pm Set)

February 8, 2015 Trev

While he may call Arnprior, Ontario home, The Company House feels like it may well indeed be Cardiff's home away from home. His interactions with fans (and a certain blogger) feel downright hospitable, as if he had invited his audience directly into his living room; and for all intents and purposes, he essentially accomplished this, thanks to…Read More

Concert Announcements Abound…..Dora, Danko, Al, Journey and some Crows.

February 5, 2015 Trev

Wallets in the Halifax area are certainly lighter after the latest live music announcements for the next few months, a few of which have gone on sale already and promptly sold out, others of which will be on sale shortly. The great thing is that the announcements that have been made, have a little something…Read More