Stephanie Johns, Author at The Coast | News, events, restaurants, concerts and Burger Week for Halifax, Nova Scotia

Pavilion re-opens Sept 11 with a free BBQ and show

Stephanie JohnsSeptember 8, 2009March 16, 2023

Mal KaziSnow and Blackbirds are as excited as I am to start wearing scarves again What did you spend your time doing this summer while the Pavilion was closed? Maybe you went to the lake, had some memorable picnics and went on bike rides. It’s time to push all that out of your mind, replace the summer sun with a black light and get yourself back into that well-loved bunker on the Common for the Pavilion’s re-opening show on Friday September 11 with Lifestory Monologue, Snow and Blackbirds, Abolition and Dunce Club (free show and BBQ, BBQ at 6pm, show

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Tiesto at the Cunard Centre October 4

Stephanie JohnsSeptember 4, 2009February 12, 2025

Mr. Tiesto For those not lucky enough to be on their way back from a wild weekend at Pop Montreal, cheer yourself up with the wild party of Tiesto, Sunday, October 4, 8pm at the Cunard Centre. ($66.25, tickets at www.ticketpro.ca)

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Josh Martinez rings in the school year with a hip hop show at the Paragon Thursday September 3

Stephanie JohnsSeptember 3, 2009January 20, 2025

Martinez prepares for an energetic show Martinez is a busy fellow—-running his own label (Camobear Records), a nationwide tour with Pigeon John in October and recording albums with both of his other bands, Chicharones and Pissed off Wild—-and like many busy fellows, he chooses to twitter (tweet?). His attitude about it is refreshing. “You should […]

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More Pop Explosion excitement

Stephanie JohnsSeptember 2, 2009March 16, 2023

Red Mass could check out some clothing stores in town By now you probably chomping at the bit to go to the Halifax Pop Explosion (October 20 to 24). What you might not know is that more wicked bands have been announced, to the tune of Brian Borcherdt, Bruce Peninsula, Crystal Antlers, Owen, Red Mass, […]

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Fresh Halifax Pop Explosion announcement: GIRL TALK

Stephanie JohnsSeptember 1, 2009March 16, 2023

Presale on now, hit this up and enter 1786 for tickets. They are $20.

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Nova Scotia Music Week announces showcases

Stephanie JohnsSeptember 1, 2009November 2, 2023

Minglewood’s got his hosting crystal on Nova Scotia Music Week (November 5-8 in Yarmouth) have announced their Songs and Stories concert headliners and host, and their considerable list of showcasing bands for the weekend. Songs and Stories brings you host Matt Minglewood and features Erin Costelo, Ryan Cook, Steven Bowers, Jenn Grant, Julian Babin and Jeanne (Doucet) Currie. For a full showcase list below. Tickets for Songs and Stories and festival wristbands are available for purchase at www.ticketpro.ca or by calling 1-888-311-9090, at Th’YARC box office and at all Ticketpro outlets. Friday, November 6th ShowcasesCarleton Stone Drives the Big Wheel

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Thrashfest 2009

Stephanie JohnsAugust 30, 2009March 16, 2023

Thy Flesh Consumed Thrashfest tore up Gus’ Pub last weekend with performances by Thy Flesh Consumed, Terratomb, Hellacaust, North End Metal All Stars, Big Game Hunt and Cicada (Friday) and Hands of Death, Fistfight, Orchid’s Curse, Hate Division, Panic and War and Select and Dismember (Saturday). Organizers Matthew Francis, Randy Crust and Myron Cottreau (all […]

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Show round up! Beenie Man, Busta and Rourke

Stephanie JohnsAugust 27, 2009May 24, 2023

The “Return of the Legends” tour brings Beenie Man (with Redflame and Lindo P) to the Paragon on Wednesday, September 16 (VIP $44.50, advance $32.50, door $40, tickets at ticketpro.ca), and just a mere three days later you can witness the glory of Busta Rhymes (and company) on at the Cunard Centre on Saturday, September […]

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Cousins around town

Stephanie JohnsAugust 27, 2009May 28, 2025

Being a songwriter who doesn’t particularly like writing lyrics is a surprisingly good way to come up with some of the most evocative songs Halifax will see this year. Aaron Mangle has developed his unique songwriting technique in two years of playing solo in Halifax under the name A Helpful Diagram. Last winter he recorded […]

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Charmed by Kamalas

Stephanie JohnsAugust 27, 2009August 16, 2025

Playing the catchiest pop punk going in the Maritimes right now, Moncton’s The Kamalas come to Halifax fresh from a Quebec and Ontario tour, to release their self-titled debut album—following their enormously catchy demo from 2008—on Saturday at Club 1668 with ECT, Cuban Assassins and Dunce Club ($6, 10pm). Made up of Elle Shapiro (guitar), […]