Stephanie Johns

On Saturday, January 26, the Seahorse will be transformed into a junior-high gym for a modern-day MuchMusic video dance party. Performing with Windom Earle, The Stolen Minks and BA Johnston, the Wordburglar (AKA Sean Jordan) is releasing his video for “Cream of Wheat” (off his album Burglaritis), and I can hear the rock signs being […]

One false move Getting to the bottom of juicy gossip is more or less what I’m paid to do. After hearing a rumour that Wintersleep were all headed to Montreal for good, I tried to convince myself it wasn’t consequential, but failed to do so. In a very big-city move, I spoke with a publicist […]

Lucky Liu Lucy Liu tightens her bond with Halifax by featuring Jenn Grant‘s “Dreamer” in her new series, Cashmere Mafia. Maybe she didn’t negotiate the deal personally, but I’d like to think she did. Grant’s reaction? Mildly pleased. “It’s going to be on episode 103, my new favourite number!” says Grant. “I’m really excited! Lucy […]

Toronto’s Rock Plaza Central come to Halifax today (Thursday, January 17) to play at The Marquee Club with The Orchid, and, frankly, now might be a good time to catch them. This is a good example of a band that’s two hairs shy of inspiring Arcade Fire-style mania. Winning fans by the bucketload with last […]

January always means a lull in live music. But not in announcements. Maybe some of these shows will float your boat. Roch Voisine plays his heart out (February 22-23, Casino Schooner Showroom), and Chilliwack rock classically (Jan 11 at Alderney Landing). Loverboy offer high-pitched sustained notes (February 8-9, Schooner Showroom). Ozzy added a second show […]

With their music suited to barroom brawling, it’s fortuitous that this Saturday, January 12, The Divorcees with Ryan Cook and Sunny Acres provide the rollicking framework for good times at The Attic (11pm, $6), one of the last shows scheduled for the closing venue. Last year was big for The Divorcees, what with showcases at […]

If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to relax and drink more pints in 2008, this Saturday, January 5 show at Ginger’s Tavern is your bull’s eye (show at 10pm). Don Brownrigg and The Olympic Symphonium are on the bill, and their aim is to please. The Olympic Symphonium (Nick Cobham, Kyle Cunjak, Graeme […]

Friday, January 4 at The Marquee Club, Contrived are set to tear the lid off this mother with the help of The Remains of Brian Borcherdt and heavy meadows (10pm, $8 at the door). Contrived has kept a low profile lately—likely due to other musical commitments—but a new album is expected soon, which undoubtedly has […]

If you’re stressing out over holiday gifts on a strict budget, your midnight sobbings are answered. This week, comic bookshop Strange Adventures releases a compilation CD featuring (mostly) local bands such as The Maynards, The Superfantastics, Rule of Thumb, Wordburglar, Laura Peek, The Memories Attack, Matt Reid, Sharp Like Knives, Windom Earle and more. The […]

“Man rock” band Horses gallop into town on Saturday, December 22, immediately set up their gear and rock out at The Attic. Lachie MacDonald (guitar and vocals), Glenn Barrington (drums) and the band’s new bassist Nathan Richards are poised to give Halifax a taste of what they’ve been up to lately. MacDonald says, “Glenn and […]

Warming up for their upcoming studio stint with Charles Austin at Echo Chamber, Tomcat Combat are pleased to entertain you at The Attic this Friday, December 21 (with Jon McKiel Band and Boy For Sale). “Early January we are in the studio with Charles Austin and we’ve never been in a studio before. Thankfully, we’ve […]