The announcement that The Marquee Club was closing was rather quickly followed up with a chaser of good news—The Paragon Theatre opening in its space for April 1. This still means the closure of Hell’s Kitchen. And that means the loss of a venue for a lot of local and touring bands, primarily those who […]
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Gideons release debut, Hymns for Hers
The Gideons, two apples tall Local heartbreakers The Gideons are readying themselves (and their livers) for the official release show for their debut record, Hymns For Hers (with The Stance and PEI’s New Royalty. February 7 at Gus’ Pub: “the place where they have honed their chops and drinking problems for the past year.”) This […]
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Brazilian Carnaval 2009
Samba Nova turn up the heat If the most rhythmic thing you’ve done with your body lately was struggling to keep from falling on an icy sidewalk, you might want to try doing some real dancing—-the fun kind—-at the 5th Annual Brazilian Carnaval (North Street Church on Friday, February 6. Tickets are on sale now […]
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KISS come to Halifax
KISS and make up Gene Simmons and the boys are headlining Power Promotional Events’ Halifax Rocks 2009 concert on the Common on July 18 (tickets on sale Friday). According to KISS’ official website, a KISS Army members-only ticket presale runs from today at noon to Thursday at 7pm via the website, with general admission as […]
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Krall takes the Metro Centre
Quiet Nights and very nice shoes. Press releases are like pizzas. They’re cheesy. Or maybe they’re like lasagne, and Garfield likes them. Whichever it may be, no saying I just made up could prepare me for this totally ridiculous sentence from a press release announcing Diana Krall‘s upcoming Halifax appearance. Behold: “Even those already familiar […]
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JSB: Live at the Marquee
JSB intend to work it. Way back in March of last year, you may well have put on your all-neon outfit and headed out to the Marquee to see JSBJSB’s concert and DVD filming. This Saturday, January 31, you can see once and for all if you truly stood out during those sweeping crowd shots. […]
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In The Dead of Winter schedule change
Jill makes cancellations better. A sad press release from IDOW HQ reads: “Unfortunately due to a sudden health emergency, Ferron will not be able to make her festival performance on Saturday night. We here at IDOW wish her the best of luck in a healthy and speedy recovery. Current ticket holders can and will be […]
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Crush Cancer? Don’t mind if I do!
Aquestrya hold it down. Photo: Kelly Martell Photography It’s a highly held belief that concerts for a good cause are 75% more enjoyable than regular concerts. This January 30, 6pm at the Halifax Forum, the Crush Cancer Benefit Concert for Stephen Green hopes to confirm this theory with the help of hosts Megan Edwards (Z103.5) […]
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Live shot: Brent Randall and his Pinecones
Live at the North Street Church January 24th
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The Musical Box at the Metro Centre is coming in the air tonight
Oh, Collins! What a clown! Sadly, I can only think of one individual who will be genuinely excited by this news, but share it I must. Get your motherfucking prog hat on, because on Friday, May 1, The Musical Box presents A Trick of the Tail at the Halifax Metro Centre. What on God’s green […]
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Share prepare to trash Euro
Share check those numbers. Photo by Kyle Cunjak and Mat Dunlap Prepare to feel intensely jealous: As you read this, local songsters Share are touring the UK, Ireland and Germany promoting their latest album, Pedestrian, and showing off new material to their handsome Euro audience. Dear Share, please send postcards and pints. Share will be […]
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Best club EVAR
The Ottoman Lounge: Oh, the coloursssss Some of you may remember when CBC Radio 3 sought out Canada’s best record store last year with their nationwide Searchlight poll. For their second fact-finding mission, they plan to identify Canada’s best live music club. CBC Radio 3 asks: “Will it be the legendary Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver or the venerable Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto? Maybe it’s the Royal Albert Arms in Winnipeg or Broken City in Calgary? The Marquee in Halifax, Amigo’s in Saskatoon or Jane Bond in Waterloo?” Let’s hope it’s not the Marquee in Halifax, right, gang? The nominations opened