Tag Archives: Scotiabank Centre

Show Thoughts & Shots // Three Days Grace @ Scotiabank Centre // 08.05.26

June 27, 2026 Trev

It was clear upon arriving at the Scotiabank Centre on May 8th that the music-goers in the city are starved for a hard rock experience. Lines snaked out of the building from every entrance, and each line wrapped around the building. There was a palpable energy as folks arrived early, excited to hear… Read More

Show Shots & Thoughts // The Guess Who @ The Scotiabank Centre // 27.05.26

June 8, 2026 Trev

We often get so wrapped up in our own existence that we forget about those who came before us and who have lived similar experiences. This thought dawned on me as I sat in the Scotiabank Centre on a Wednesday evening in late May, and I watched an older… Read More

Show Shots & Thoughts // Triumph @ The Scotiabank Centre // 28.04.26

May 22, 2026 Trev

As the years roll on, it becomes harder and harder for classic rock acts from the 70s, 80s, and 90s to retain their original lineups, as musicians call it a career, these beloved bands slowly evolve into something of a tribute act. Even if the band has given permission to carry the torch forward,… Read More

Show Shots & Thoughts // Megadeth (w/ Anthrax and Exodus) – Guest Review // 03.03.26

March 7, 2026 Trev

As I was away for the tail end of February and the start of March, I reached out to my pal Jeff Pineau to see if he would be interested in covering Megadeth's recent stop here in Halifax. He was definitely up to the task, so enjoy his thoughts on the show and his fantastic… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Lynyrd Skynyrd @ Scotiabank Centre // 23.09.25

January 19, 2026 Trev

Bands have come and gone at an alarming pace in recent years. The lucky ones get to enjoy the success of a couple of albums, they may embark on a cross-country tour, but then it becomes unsustainable, and as pressure mounts, the band breaks down, eventually joining many others on the scrap heap. … Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Blue Rodeo @ Scotiabank Centre // 08.11.25

November 24, 2025 Trev

In the years since Gord Downie's passing, a massive hole was torn in the tapestry of the Canadian music scene and the nation’s unifying fabric. There have been bands who have brought together legions of fans, and a few others who have stretched into the mainstream, but there is one act that has been there… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // The Beaches @ Scotiabank Centre // 13.11.25

November 20, 2025 Trev

On a cool November evening, The Beaches made a triumphant return to Halifax and The Scotiabank Centre, a room the band is more than familiar with, having played on its stages a handful of times. The first time the band played Halifax back in January of 2018, they found themselves on that very same… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sarah McLachlan @ Scotiabank Centre // 04.11.25

November 15, 2025 Trev

Back in 2024, Halifax native Sarah McLachlan announced her Fumbling Towards Ecstasy tour to celebrate her breakout album’s 30th anniversary. Unfortunately, just as the tour was poised to start, Sarah developed a severe case of laryngitis, which sidetracked the entire tour. It was only a temporary setback, and the tour was rescheduled for the… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Vance Joy @ The Scotiabank Centre // 26.08.25

September 3, 2025 Trev

As the days grow shorter, the temperatures finally start to dip, and rain becomes more frequent, it marks the end of another Outdoor Concert Season. In Halifax, it was one of the more eventful years on Citadel Hill, with Halifax Music Fest, Creed and the Great Outdoor Comedy Festivals all taking up residence at… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Bush @ Scotiabank Centre // 09.05.25

June 1, 2025 Trev

Halifax has recently been experiencing a surge of nostalgia, with Haligonians eagerly revisiting the memorable mid-90s and early 2000s music we mined for our mixtapes. The Scotiabank Centre has become a regular stop for the artists of that era, having played host to a series of acts that filled the biggest concert venue in… Read More