Da girls Z103.5’s third annual Summer Rush concert (Saturday, July 25, Alderney Landing, all ages, with licenced area, doors at 3pm, show at 4pm, rain or shine). Last year they brought in Nelly, Jesse McCartney and more, this year expect Akon, Basshunter, DJ NoLuv, Robin S, September, Supercrew, and perhaps most exciting of all, Girlicious. […]
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off on a natural charge bon voyage
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Canadian Forces Halifax Rock Fest
Sammy can often be found in Cabo. Just livin’ Halifax Rock Fest, August 2 on Citadel Hill, combines “a show of support for our military members and their families” with Chickenfoot, Our Lady Peace, Finger 11, Sloan and other special guests including the winner of the Next Great Atlantic Rock Band contest. Who is Chickenfoot, you ask? Why, it’s only Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony, Chad Smith and Joe Satriani, on their first Canadian tour. I am dying to see what those guys look like. “We’re connecting family, friends, neighbours and musicians in an evening of unbelievable entertainment. And by including
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Andrew WK is ready to die, or, um, play in Halifax
International party-rock icon Andrew WK is coming to Halifax this July 16 at the Paragon Theatre. It’s a solo tour, for what that’s worth to you, but his positivity is really what will carry this show. I used to carry a photo of him in my wallet, for when times got tough. There’s a reason […]
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International Record Store Day brings the party
The Superfantastics in their cute cup form Who among us could imagine a world without record stores? Without records, our evenings would be staid affairs, and I would certainly look less dignified standing beside a non-existent record collection with a brandy snifter for my yearly portrait. Give thanks for record stores everywhere on International Record […]
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k-os gives it away
k-os is just a generous guyk-os’ upcoming national tour administers a giant eff you to high ticket prices. Dubbed the “k-os Yes! Karma Tour,” there will be no advance ticket sales, the concert is free to attend, it’s all ages and k-os’ new “fan-mixed” album (through Indaba Music, where international community of over 100,000 musicians […]
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Belated congrats to Old Man Luedecke
What do you say to a banjo player in a three-piece suit? “Will the defendant please rise?” Three cheers for Old Man Luedecke for winning the Juno award for solo Roots and Traditional Album of the Year for Proof of Love! I didn’t mention it earlier because I was celebrating so hard.
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Sackville Heights Community Centre blowout charity show for Phoenix Youth Programs
Best band to enjoy quietly: Envision This Saturday April 11 provides a perfect chance to do the following: 1) Spend a Saturday evening in Sackville. 2) See a metric ton of bands. 3) Support a wonderful cause. All this by way of the Sackville Heights Community Centre (45 Connolly Road, Lower Sackville) charity event for […]
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Start your engines for the Jazz Festival
The Bell Orchestre just flew in from Montreal and, boy, are their arms tired. The TD Canada Trust Atlantic Jazz Festival (July 10-18) released the identities of a few of their acts this year, so start your planning/salivating. Joe Louis Walker shows off his blues proficiency, including Delta and Chicago styles, Memphis soul, gospel and […]
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Plaskett understands you can’t get enough of your boy
Triple album! Due to ravenous ticket sales, Joel Plaskett has added a second show to his Rebecca Cohn appearance in May. If you missed out, you have a second chance to see him on Thursday, May 28. Plaskett will be wrapping up his national tour for his new triple album three (released March 24). El […]
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Pobody’s Nerfect! Venue mix-up
Scribbler and their funny ways. If you are headed for the land of Scribbler, The Darcys, The Gideons and DJ Takeabath, change your route slightly and go to Tribeca instead. Scribbler are also playing with Dead Dog on Saturday at 2558 Beech Street at 8pm. Give them a sock on the jaw for me. Lovingly.