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Thoughts and Shots // Halifax Jazz Fest N2 – The War on Drugs w/ Alvvays

July 19, 2018 Trev

When it comes to live music, Halifax has a spotty history of turning up at shows. You want to put together a glorified retro-night loaded with classic '90s-era R&B and hip-hop acts, the house is packed, you bring in a well-known act who have visited town regularly throughout their storied career, people turn up in… Read More

Show Thoughts and Shots // Halifax Jazz Fest 2018 – Night 1: Molly Johnson

July 17, 2018 Trev

Sunday evening saw the 2018 TD Halifax Jazz Festival wind down with the powerhouse offering of Charlotte Day Wilson and Daniel Caesar, and now we can relax and unload our memory cards and let the reminiscing begin. As with previous years, we tend to set up shop at the mainstage, and take in the top… Read More

ALLISON AU WINS STINGRAY RISING STAR AT THE 2017 TD HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL!

July 20, 2017 Jeff

The 2017 TD Halifax Jazz Festival and Stingray Music announce Juno Award-winning saxophonist, composer and arranger, Allison Au, is the winner of the 2017 Stingray Rising Star Contest. Au’s music transports you to a place where instrumentals ring bold and emotions run free. Melodies cascade and collide, highlighting Au’s gift for layering voices and rhythms. Her… Read More

2017 TD Halifax Jazz Fest // Closing Night w/ Gypsophilia & The Mellotones

July 19, 2017 Jeff

After four straight nights of music, I have to admit that there was some slight hesitation as whether or not making it to the closing night of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival would happen. However, a break in the weather and the possibility to take in Halifax boogie band Gypsophilia's last Jazz Festival show (and… Read More

2017 TD Halifax Jazz Fest // Night 2 w/ Alana Yorke & Bria Skonberg

July 16, 2017 Jeff

On a night where one artist wasn't announced until late, and the headliner was far from a household name, the second evening of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival turned out to be quite the success. For the Thursday night festivities, the solid concrete dance floor, that we've been so accustomed to, was transformed into a… Read More

Karen Myatt–Saturday July 15–Halifax Jazz Fest

July 11, 2017 Mitch

Atlantic Canada's sultry songstress Karen Myatt will make her Halifax Jazz Festival debut on Saturday, July 15. The free performance will take place at noon at the Dartmouth World Peace Pavillion, and will be Myatt's first local appearance since February's 5-night stint at Neptune Theatre in Halifax for Songs of the Silver Screen. "This is… Read More

Five Acts To See At The TD Halifax Jazz Festival

July 9, 2017 Jeff

With only a few days to go before the TD Halifax Jazz Festival opens its gates to the city of Halifax, we here at Hafilax have come up with five acts that you might not know, but should definitely see. (You know how much we love lists......everyone loves lists.) Jo Mersa Marley Grandson to… Read More

TD HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ANDERSON .PAAK & THE FREE NATIONALS ON THE WATERFRONT MAIN STAGE, AND AN EXCITING LINE UP AT ST. MATTHEW’S CHURCH FOR 2017!

May 17, 2017 Jeff

Multiple award winning R&B/hip hop artist Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals play the Halifax Jazz Festival Waterfront Main Stage Saturday, July 15, 2017. Festival passes are available for purchase beginning today, May 16. Tickets for individual shows go on sale this Thursday, May 18 at 10am AST. Shows at St. Matthew’s Church begin Wednesday, July… Read More

Halifax Jazz Festival & 1313 Music Association Present: Jerry Granelli and The Globe Band

April 13, 2017 Jeff

The Halifax Jazz Festival and 1313 Music Association present Jerry Granelli and The Globe Band Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 1313 Hollis Street. Show starts at 8pm, $15 tickets at the door, $10 for students & seniors. (Halifax, NS) - Join master drummer Jerry Granelli as he takes you on a musical journey through a history of rhythm & blues classics… Read More

Jazz Up Your Spring 2017 with Halifax Jazz Festival Free Shows!

April 5, 2017 Jeff

(Halifax, NS) - Halifax Jazz Festival is celebrating the season with Jazz Up Your Spring, a series of JazzLabs taking place around Halifax in April. This year’s Jazz Up Your Spring will take place at Halifax North Memorial Library, Dartmouth Woodlawn Public Library, and The Khyber Centre 1880 Hollis Street. JazzLabs offer a behind the… Read More