A good look. Even the biggest coward in the world is invited to let his non-existent backbone slide on Saturday June 6 at 9pm with the one, the only Maestro Fresh Wes and Choclair at The Paragon Theatre with DJs IV, PlaeBoi, Quake, AA and Ambition.
Stephanie Johns
flossin'
off on a natural charge bon voyage
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Jon Epworth opens up with a new record
A man and his piano. Since his 2006 release, Wet On Wet, Jon Epworth has been ensconced in a musical wonderland of composing, writing and recording. He’s been busy. His new album, Turn Off Your Name, takes a different approach than Wet On Wet in that the songs are more introspective, and, as it turns […]
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More Sarah Slean concerts added.
In addition to the MIR SuperShow 2009 at the Multicultural Festival on June 26 at Alderney Landing, songstress Sarah Slean will perform at Sonic Temple Studio (1674 Hollis) in Halifax on Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28 at 8pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 day of show (including tax) and are on […]
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Rock for Water mixes rock and good causes
This week Halifax goes gaga for benefit shows with the Friday May 29 Rock for Water benefit to raise money for wells and water filtration systems, featuring Mudline, threefifteen, Thor’s Paladin and Madison Pilling at Auburn Drive High School (5-10:30-pm, ID required. $8) The Grass were scheduled to play, but have since cancelled due to […]
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Canada World Youth benefit with No Flyers Please
No Flyers Please always have time to help others Further highlighting how lovely and generous Halifax bands are is the Canada World Youth benefit show on Friday, May 29 with No Flyers Please, Hoop Dreams, The Fat Stupids, The Numbered Head and The Fool (Gus’ Pub, 10pm, $5). Proceeds from the door will benefit volunteer […]
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The Hidden Cameras and The Cliks on Citadel Hill
The very trusting Hidden Cameras Two excellent bands have been announced for this year’s Pride Festival Concert on Citadel Hill, The Hidden Cameras and The Cliks. July 25, halifaxpride.com has got your up to the minute details. Doot doo doo!
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D.O.A. back on the right coast
talk – action = zero. Photo: Phive Photography D.O.A. came to Halifax a few years ago during a snowstorm and loyal fans trudged over the snowbanks to take in the gospel of Joey Shithead. This time fans are rewarded with a lovely stroll in the balmy September weather to see them, September 11 at the […]
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John Prine tells a few tales at the Rebecca Cohn
Storyteller extraordinaire (both in song and in prose) John Prine comes back to the Rebecca Cohn on August 20 and 21 to regale audience members with stories about farm life and ex-wives, tickets are, unfortunately, sold out at artscentre.dal.ca/box.html, but wishing really hard might help (or kijiji-ing really hard).
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Show round up!
Toxic Holocaust in a spring meadow Store up as much energy as you can in the next two hours, because this weekend is going to be bonkers for shows. Aside from the stupendous Obey Convention (see Laura Kenins’ feverish blogging and music feature), Portland, Oregon’s Toxic Holocaust are making a stop in Halifax, (Fri May 22 at Gus’ Pub with Hellacaust, Iron Giant and Terminator with an early show at the Pavilion). “Toxic Holocaust started in 1999 as a one-man recording project. Hellacaust released a split CD-R with them through Toronto’s Skull Fucking Metal Records in 2001,” says Graham Ferguson
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The Strangeboys mow you down with grass-fusion
Local “grass-fusion” pioneers The Strangeboys perform at the Coconut Grove on Thursday May 21 (10pm, $6) and those who attend will have the unique pleasure of being treated to experimental bluegrass. The Strangeboys tour extensively in Nova Scotia, often in smaller, rural towns, but they don’t neglect the cities. Their monthly engagements at Bearly’s have […]
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Confirmed: Paul McCartney on the Common, July 11.
July 11? Now that we all know about it, how about sending that press release? Editor note: love me do—the show is confirmed for July 11. Ticket info. to come. Related Stories