Well, hi! My name is Stephanie Johns and I am your new arts editor. You may remember me from Scene and Heard circa 2009 or possibly from various local bands. I was usually the guitar covered one. I am looking forward to reading your press releases, attending your events and then writing about them. I […]
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Now is my chance to tell you all what I think about you
Let’s not say goodbye, let’s just say so long. I’ve had a real blast writing this column, but much like the Littlest Hobo, I must keep moving on. The Scene and Heard torch is being passed on as I take off for a fun-filled time in Korea, and I’m feeling bittersweet about the whole thing. Thanks to all the musicians who deigned to answer my silly questions, all the readers who tolerated a pretty juvenile sense of humour, and my totally rad editor Sue Carter Flinn. As far as gigs go, this was a pretty sweet one. Thanks gang.
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5 Questions: Bloodhouse
You may recognize Bloodhouse from the majority of my answers in the Coast’s Best of Music survey, but if you didn’t catch my personal ballot, please click the handy highlighted link to transport yourself to a shack in the woods swirling with pot smoke and fantasy hockey league stats. They are playing a show on […]
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Blondie (and lots more) cover night at the Seahorse this Saturday
Blondie is for lovers, and a Blondie cover set on Valentine’s Eve (is that a thing?) could be just the ticket to seal the deal with your fit bird/bloke. February 13 at the Seahorse (10pm) Jenocide and Windom Earle perform as Blondie again, for your love. The night also includes sets by Jorun and Ghettosocks […]
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BA Johnston = Funniest musician in Canada
“It’s a physical show” Audio proof: CLICK IT. Listening to BA Johnston talk about his quality loafers is why you wear headphones at your desk anyway, right? Related Stories
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Bands I would not be able to live without these days
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The Coast Best of Music poll closes on Monday
Internet voting looks like this If you haven’t already voted in The Coast’s Best of Music survey, not only am I no longer talking to you, but I’m also reminding you the deadline is Monday if before then you want to redeem yourself and possibly get yourself off my shit list. Remember, there’s no use complaining unless you voted, you have the power to rock the vote, I believe the children are our future, etc.
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Make sure you are single on April 3: Wolf Parade are coming to town
Channelling Carnac the Magnificent: “Taking an inordinately long time to assure your t-shirt falls just so over your shoulder before hitting the town.” (tears open envelope) “What you will be doing on Friday, April 3 before the Wolf Parade show at The Paragon Theatre (10pm, $25 at www.ticketpro.ca).” HI-YOOOOOO!
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Now Megadeth and Slayer are coming on July 26th. Or whatever.
Mustaine! Megadeth, Slayer and Testament have rescheduled again their Canadian Carnage Tour for Monday, July 26th (6:40pm, $64.50 online at www.ticketatlantic.com) at the Halifax Metro Centre. Tickets already purchased for the postponed Canadian Carnage shows will be honoured for these rescheduled dates. SIIIIIIIIGH. Bright side: All this wishing and hoping and praying (to Satan) has […]
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CKDU 88.1FM celebrates 25 years of community broadcasting
Someone buy them a silver microphone! From Press Release HQ: “This February 1st through February 7th, radio listeners in HRM will take a trip back in time as CKDU 88.1FM celebrates 25 years of community broadcasting with archival clips and visits from former radio hosts. Celebrations will start on February 1st with a special collaborative […]
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Barenaked Ladies at the Halifax Metro Centre April 24
Is it weird to say these guys look like they are aging well? It’s not like I want to make out with them or anything. That’s right, the BNLs are coming to the Halifax Metro Centre Theatre for Saturday, April 24 (8pm, with guest Joel Plaskett. Tickets are $57.50 and are available now at www.ticketatlantic.com, […]
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Owen Pallett second show added
Polaris Prize winner Owen Pallett (the artist formerly known as Final Fantasy) has added a second show Thursday, February 11 at St. Matthew’s Church (all ages, doors at 7pm, show at 8pm, $20/$25. Tickets are available online at www.ticketpro.ca ). Pallett and tour-mate Basia Bulat are touring to promote their respective new albums, Heartland and […]
