Let’s get married The Virgin Festival line up has finally been announced, and Dinosaur Jr. is on the bill (may be worth entire ticket price alone). The Tragically Hip headline, but don’t expect any of the Hips to compete with J Mascis‘ flowing locks. The Offspring, Hey Rosetta! and Arkells and more are scheduled to […]
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Stanfest includes broken men/Halifax piers
Stan the man The international songwriters’ heaven on earth, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, have announced their 2009 line-up. The festival runs July 3-5 in Canso, NS. More details, ticket and camping information available online.
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On June 27 Bon Jovi sleeps on a bed of nails (in Moncton)
I want a piece of that, right ladies??? At the Magnetic Hill Music Festival! Tickets on sale today online at tickets.moncton.ca, 1-888-720-5600 (the Moncton Coliseum Box Office) or any Needs Convenience Store in Atlantic Canada (really?). Tickets are $99.50 & $199.50 (plus tax and service charge). The concert will also feature very special guest stars […]
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Uncooperative Death debut CD release
Shreddin’ Uncooperative Death release their debut album at Gus’ Pub on May 9 (with Legions of Chaos, Big Game Hunt and The Fallen) You may remember the band’s name from their innovative movie night fundraiser to raise money for this very album. “We recorded most of the album in Liam’s (McLaughlin, drums) basement, but using […]
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Nova Scotia Music Week Yarmouth 2009 Call for Submissions
A Yarmouth Oxmobile? Try a Yarmouth ROCKSmobile, am I right? Music Nova Scotia crams four jam-packed days of performances, educational workshops and an awards show into Yarmouth for Nova Scotia Music Week 2009. The event will be held from November 5-8, 2009, and they are now accepting showcase submissions. The Nova Scotia Music Week showcase […]
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Dimitri From Paris spins into town
Classiest press photo? Check. French music producer and DJ Dimitri From Paris plans on mixing up a little love in Halifax on Thursday, May 28 (9pm, Pacifico Nightclub with guest Chris Matheson. Tickets $35/$29 Ticketpro outlets, Ticketpro call centre 1-888-311-9090 or online at www.ticketpro.ca. Dress code: SEXUAL! Or weekend warrior, whatever.
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Confirmed: King Khan and BBQ coming to Halifax
YAHOO! King Khan and BBQ, coming to Halifax July 18th at the Paragon. Start partying now to catch up. With The Grass and The Stolen Minks.
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Your tunes could be in Grand Parade (at noon)
Flashy outfits not necessarily required, but it would be nice. Councillor Dawn Sloane, the Downtown Halifax Business Commission and the Halifax Regional Municipality in association with Music Nova Scotia are presenting a weekly, summer concert series called Tunes at Noon. The concerts will take place every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from approximately 11:30am to 1:30pm […]
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Owen concert cancelled
We have puppies in Halifax too, Owen Odyssey Concerts has announced that their May 8 St Matthew’s Church show featuring Owen, Ghost Bees, Save September and The Rough Sea show is cancelled due to low ticket sales. Get all refunded and shit via Ticketpro.
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Teenanger are coming for you
The gang Toronto’s Teenanger come riding into Halifax this weekend on a wave of liquor, and you lucky people get to shoot the tube. Teen Anger keep selling out of every tape or record they make ridiculously quickly. But the good news is that they are bringing a new record with them. If you like […]
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Fundraiser for The Spot will help all the kids in your life make a record
Asia & Nu Gruv all jumped in the lake at once after this picture was taken Halifax’s first youth creative arts/media centre, The Spot, needs some TLC from your wallet. The Spot (1474 Queen, still in its developmental stages) aims to create an open environment for youth to pursue artistic pursuits in an inclusive atmosphere. […]
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Euro smash with Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees
I say! Tip top! Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees will be speaking with an accent when they get back, I swear. Photo Aaron Mckenzie Fraser Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees are opening for Thunderheist this weekend, and I’ll bet you’ll feel the wanderlust coming off of them in waves from the stage. As […]