Category Archives: Live Music

Hope You’ve Been Saving Your Pennies…..

October 13, 2012 Trev

In an effort to break the Piggy Banks of music geeks all over Atlantic Canada, the fine folks over at Sonic Concerts have been lining up a solid parade of talented musicians to storm the stages all over the Atlantic Provinces. Here's an abbreviated list of what they on tap : (more…)Read More

Summersonic 2012 – Day 2: Mo Kenny, Old Man Luedecke, Matt Andersen, Daniel Lanois, Martin Sexton & Ben Harper

October 4, 2012 Trev

If there was only 1 day of the 3 that I was going to attend, Day 2 was it. The moment Ben Harper was announced, I made plans to ensure that I'd be at the Garrison Grounds to see Mr. Harper "Burn One Down". It was another exceptional night for a (more…)Read More

The Lucy Grays

September 24, 2012 Jeff

Friday night I had the pleasure of surrounding myself with great friends, fantastic ale, good eats, and a band that I've been trying to see live for the past two months, The Lucy Grays. Not knowing what to expect, I can honestly say that I was extremelysurprised. HailingfromHalifax, Nova Scotia, the Grays (more…)Read More

Bruce Springsteen – Magnetic Hill, NB – August 26th, 2012

September 22, 2012 Trev

After the trek into the Magnetic Hill concert grounds last summer to see the closing date of U2’s 360 tour, I vowed never to make that trek again, due in part to the resounding feeling of "Meh" that the headliner left me with, coupled with the shitty weather. However the moment (more…)Read More

Summersonic 2012 – Day 1: Bahamas, Father John Misty, K’Naan and The Stars

September 12, 2012 Trev

When the lineup for #SSONIC2012 was announced, Friday Night was the night I was least interested in. If it wasn't for the fact that I had a Weekend Pass, I more than likely would have passed on this night. Fortunately I didn't pass and ended up seeingacoupleofgreatacts, got what (more…)Read More

Big Sugar w/ Wide Mouth Mason @ The New Palace, Nov. 25/2011

November 25, 2011 Trev

Having reunited with Gary Lowe and Kelly “Mr. Chil” Hoppe back in 2010, Gordie Johnson and Big Sugar (finally!) made a triumphant return to Halifax on Friday night. The set-list consisted of a heavy quotient from Revolutions Per Minute (“Roads Ahead”, “Little Bit a All Right”), but all the staples (more…)Read More