Carmin A knows what makes a tattoo work. The artist from Deuce Tattoos in Bancroft, Ontario, is one of over 70 artists who’ll be at this weekend’s 10th anniversary edition of the Maritime Tattoo Festival. Because a little pre-planning can save you from a rash ink decision, we asked Carmin to walk us through the […]
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How to get a great tattoo, part 2
With colleague Carmin A, tattoo artist Bronwin Ironside from Deuce Tattoos in Bancroft, Ontario, is one of over 70 artists who’ll be at this weekend’s 10th anniversary edition of the Maritime Tattoo Festival. With 11 years of experience as a tattoo designer and artist around Ontario, she explains the elements of one client’s scenic and colourful Looney […]
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Rebuilding The Pavilion
In the early 1990s, Halifax was living the “next Seattle” indie rock legend. Bands like Sloan, Thrush Hermit and jale were influencing kids who would soon embrace the possibility of professional careers in music. The popularity of rock and punk in Halifax made way for Cafe Ole, Condon MacLeod’s crammed music club on Barrington Street […]
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Catching up to Laura Roy: a track-by-track of her new EP
Try and catch up to Laura Roy. The Halifax singer, based in Toronto, was just named the most popular of 10 Nova Scotia finalists in CBC’s Searchlight Competition, which puts emerging musicians on the national stage with huge cash prizes and recording deals. But after years of vocal study at NSCC, local shows, a songwriting […]
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May the fourth be with you: watch this local Star Wars fan film
In March, we posted this Jedi mind trick (i.e. casting call) for actors to audition for a local Star Wars fan film to be entered in the 2016 Star Wars Fan Film Awards. Today, from a galaxy not that far away, director David Connellan presents his official entry, The Mask of Leia. Written by Ian Wilson, and starring […]
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Photos: 35mm and Polaroids from Flourish Festival
Last weekend, the second Flourish Festival went down in Fredericton, NB for three whole days of music in the city’s bars, vintage boutiques and record stores. The lineup featured a killer mix of bands, including a bunch from Halifax: The Everywheres, Walrus, Gianna Lauren, Beauts, Klarka Weinwurm, No Problem, The Age and many others. Local photographer Kate Giffin took […]
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What comedians really think about the Halifax ComedyFest
They say laughter is the best medicine, so get ready for a healing dose. From now until Sunday, the Halifax ComedyFest treats the city to 31 comics who will make you laugh across five venues. Legends like Cathy Jones, Derek Edwards, Elvira Kurt and Sean Cullen are showcased alongside up-and-comers like Aisha Alfa, Ivan Decker […]
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On Monday, you can see Prince’s Purple Rain in theatres
On Monday, May 2, Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane will screen Prince‘s 1984 rock-musical Purple Rain for one-night-only to honour the recent death of the pop-music royal. Tickets are now on sale for $6.99, with $1.00 of every ticket donated to MusiCounts, Canada’s music education charity via The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). The 1-hour and […]
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Dartmouth rapper Jay Mayne gets US distribution deal
“If you know me, you know I don’t get excited about things until they’re actually moving,” says Dartmouth rapper and #ChopTrees founder Jay Mayne. “I’m hyped to make some steps in the right direction, but I still gotta’ secure the bag.” Last week, the rapper announced an American deal with Blingnot Media, a US-based firm […]
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Photos of Halifax’s new European-inspired restaurant Eliot & Vine
Tonight, Halifax’s new European-inspired restaurant Eliot & Vine opens at 2035 Clifton Street after a champagne opening last night, where photographers Andrew Donovan and Crissie Brenton (Phototype) snapped a few sneak-peek photos of the 55-seat venture by film producer Johanna Eliot. The gorgeous resto offers exquisite design, reminiscent of Eliot’s childhood in Greece, luxurious ever-changing menus […]
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Watch Dave Sampson’s new video for “Rumours & The Truth”
Today at The Coast, you can watch the new video for Dave Sampson‘s “Rumours & The Truth,” a song from his album, which will be released in the fall. Unlike his last video, “Fireflies,” there isn’t a cute kitty in this one, but it does feature the Holy Angels High School gym. The video was shot by Matt […]
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Listen to this hot Doin’ Damage playlist by DJ T-Woo
Tonight at Gus’ Pub (2605 Agricola, 10pm, $6), Halifax’s monthly 100 percent rap night returns with DJ T-Woo (AKA Trevor Wood). It’s time to start Doin’ Damage. For this special stay-trill occasion, T-Woo has put together a new playlist to get you turnt up on this beautiful day, which will surely be a beautiful night. […]