Tag Archives: Sommo

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Festival D2 @ Cavendish Beach Events Centre // 14.09.25

November 14, 2025 Trev

After a few hours of shut eye and a bite to eat in Summerside, we hit the road and headed back across the island for Day 2 of Sommo Festival, and here are Claire's Thoughts and Shots from Day 2. Customer Service is SUCH a cool band. Their… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Day 1: Rich Aucoin (the Final Parachute show) // 13.09.25

November 7, 2025 Trev

Admittedly, I was late to the Rich Aucoin party. Those early shows didn't click, and as much as I wanted to be on board, it didn't connect with me. Until one night at The Seahorse in early 2023, when it all clicked and I was awash in synth, streamers and sweat. It was (and remains)… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: St. Paul & The Broken Bones // 13.09.25

November 6, 2025 Trev

Of all the bands at the 2025 Sommo Festival, it was St. Paul & The Broken Bones who felt like one of those pinch me moments, as they are a band that would be a great fit for something like Harvest, or the Halifax Jazz Festival, but never once did it seem like a remote… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Old Time Hawkey (Culinary Stage) // 13.09.25

October 31, 2025 Trev

In the weeks that followed the 2024 edition of Sommo festival, I came to discover the greatness of Fritz (otherwise known as Old Time Hawkey). From that opening "Well, Hello Buddy", to his low-fi ASMR cooking demonstrations, it's like a warm hug from an old friend. That soothing patter makes everything better, so when it… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Alice Merton // 13.09.25

October 30, 2025 Trev

For the first time in over 5 years, German-Canadian singer-songwriter Alice Merton found herself on a Canadian stage. Her late afternoon mainstage performance was one of only two Canadian shows that the "No Roots" hit-writer performed in 2025. It was a solid set that had folks moving, especially when she broke into the aforementioned hit… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Ducks Ltd. // 13.09.25

October 29, 2025 Trev

Second on the Mainstage Sommo bill was the Toronto-based indie outfit Ducks Ltd., a band that got a lot of airplay on the road to the festival. While expectations were certainly inflated, the band's set was solid, but failed to hit that same mark left by the studio work. I'll definitely look to see the… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Day 1: Valley // 13.09.25

October 28, 2025 Trev

Valley was another of the big surprises at Sommo Festival. Their brand of energetic pop-infused indie-rock packed them in at the Nova 7 stage tent. This was one of the bands on the bill that is enjoying a bit of a glow-up with the success of "Bass Player's Brother" and will be touring the country… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Goodnight Sunrise // 13.09.25

October 24, 2025 Trev

A week ahead of Sommo, the HAFILAX team received an invitation from Toronto-based Goodnight Sunrise to check out their Halifax show at the Seahorse Tavern (@ 2037 Gottigen Street), as they were playing ahead of their Sommo Festival slot. Unfortunately, due to prior commitments, we were unable to attend in Halifax, but made sure to… Read More

Show Shots // Sommo Day 1: Campbell & Johnston // 13.09.25

October 20, 2025 Trev

The always terrific pair of Christine Campbell and Blake Johnston opened up the Sommo mainstage early on Saturday afternoon. Having been fortunate enough to catch some scintillating performances from these talented musicians at a variety of different venues here in Halifax, it was an absolute treat to see Christine and Blake showcasing their fiery blues… Read More

Show Thoughts & Shots // Sommo Festival D1 @ Cavendish Beach Events Centre // 13.09.25

October 16, 2025 Trev

In 2024, HAFILAX made the trek over the Confederation Bridge en route to Cavendish to attend the sophomore edition of Sommo Festival. Last year, we were a team of one, with your friendly neighbourhood concert photographer also handling writing duties. For that trek, my oldest tagged along, and she… Read More