Vancouver’s Ninjaspy and Montreal’s What’s He Building in There? play two Halifax dates as part of their “Throw it Down” cross Canada tour (Friday October 16 at the Pavilion and Sunday October 18 at Gus’ Pub). Both bands appear to enjoy unconventional hairstyles, hats and an energetic live show.
Stephanie Johns
flossin'
off on a natural charge bon voyage
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Busta Rhymes hasn’t forgotten about you: New concert date
If you bought tickets for Busta’s original concert date (September 19), they will be honoured at this show, if you can’t attend the new date, refunds will be available at point of purchase. Advance tickets until November 1 are $54.99 at Ticketpro outlets, Ticketpro call centre (1-888-311-9090) or online at www.ticketpro.ca
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Montreal’s Barn Burner seek brewsky, fair maiden
Gordon Ball Da Burners Montreal’s Barn Burner ride into town on a wave of sick riffage for the Pop Explosion, and they guarantee you will be pulled into their undertow (October 20 at Gus’ Pub with PIG, Straight Reads the Line and Architects. 9:30pm, $8/$10). Kevin Keegan (guitar, vocals) paints a rather atmospheric picture into […]
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In the spirit of giving: Free download from In This Style
In This Style have thoughtfully provided you with a soundtrack to eat your Thanksgiving pizza and drink your pumpkin ale to. Their album, , is available to download for free at www.inthisstyle.ca.
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East Coast Punk Fest ’09 brings the power and fury to Dartmouth
Total Bastards The Old Mill Upstairs (200 Wyse Road) is any self-respecting punk fans’ only location next weekend, front row centre for East Coast Punk Fest 2009. Presented by Fight to Live Productions, it’s the fest’s second year since the 1990s Cafe Ole days. Organizer Earl Joudrey is eager to keep the tradition alive. “It […]
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Vote for Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year
Will you vote for Christina Martin? Only time will tell Music Nova Scotia has announced that the polls are open for members and the public to vote for the Bell Aliant Entertainer of the Year. The award will be handed out at the Music Nova Scotia Gala Awards Show during Molson Canadian Nova Scotia Music Week in Yarmouth. The nominees, as released on September 4, 2009, are Joel Plaskett, Classified, In-Flight Safety, Christina Martin and Charlie A’Court. To vote visit www.public.bellaliant.net/MNSEntertainer2009 and make your selection. The voting begins ends October 30. And you’d better have your Halloween costume by then,
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Hoserfest: Back and Plaider than ever
A fundraiser for CKDU has never been so full of national pride as Hoserfest (Saturday, October 10, $6/$5 if you dress like a hoser). Hosted by Mat and Dave from Let’s Get Baked and featuring local bands performing their favourite CanRock hits such as York Redoubt (Tom Cochrane), Mike O’Neill (Burton Cummings), The Prospector’s Union […]
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The Halifax Film Explosion features rad movies on my favourite subjects
Presented by The Halifax Pop Explosion, The Halifax Film Explosion announces its 2009 schedule (click for full schedule and trailers). This is the Halifax Film Explosion’s first year and coincides with the final two days of the Halifax Pop Explosion, taking place on Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at Empire 8 Park Lane. […]
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Tonight! Locals cover locals at the Seahorse
SOBAMA! puts on a cover show of host Rebekah Higgs‘ favourite local bands covering their favourite local bands. It’s a right love-in! Featuring Windom Earle as Sharp Like Knives, Jon Mckiel as Thrush Hermit, The Friendly Dimension as Donner Party Reunion, Meat Tree as Sloan and members of Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees and […]
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Two bands from America that I am digging at this very moment
GG King, Atlanta dudes, ex-Carbonas. Listen to “Drug Zoo.”Burning Yellows, Portland dreamcatchers.