In town for the COCA conference, Winnipeg’s rap sensation Abstract Artform (AKA Shea Malcolmson) is making a cross Canada trip to Halifax this week. Though the rapper will be hundreds of miles from home he says being out east is a blessing. “I love the coast because it reminds me a lot of home and […]
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The Motorleague just wants you to acknowledge them
The Motorleague is motoring into Halifax to play a show at Gus’ Pub on June 12, in honour of today’s release date of their newest album Acknowledge, Acknowledge. After three years, the band’s excited to finally be putting out a follow-up to their 2009 debut album Black Noise. “Our last one was very much the […]
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PANOS, “Marred” live at The Coast
A very busy lobby performance where PANOS serenades building caretakers, lingering overtimers and, of course, you.
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Say Domino’s effect
Say Domino returns to Halifax on May 27 and this year, they’re hoping to have the chance to actually play for their Halifax fans. Scheduled to play at Reflections Cabaret (5184 Sackville Street) on May 27 and Gus’ Pub (2605 Agricola Street) on May 28, their drummer is thankfully now of age, so getting in to the bar […]
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Woo hoo, J-Bru!
Ease into the long weekend with a new track from local hip-hop legend J-Bru. Featuring Classified and Choclair, “Daily Operation” is off J-Bru’s sixth studio album, Stranger in my Hometown.
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Scribbler live at The Coast
The ever-prolific Scribbler stopped by, grabbed a coffee and eased us all into a lazy Sunday. Thanks, gang!
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Halifax Jazz Festival 2013 line-up
Oh yes, it’s back. The Halifax Jazz Festival line-up has been announced for this summer and we can promise you, it’s absolutely incredible. With more than 90 acts for just over a week of shows, this is as good as it gets. Never an event to hold back, opening night starts out with the world […]
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Listen: Cam Smith’s “Nonsense”
Listen now or save this one for Friday night, Cam Smith‘s newest single, “Nonsense” will most certainly get your cubicle sufficiently turnt and have you throwing a tantrum from now until Cannon will be released in its entirety this summer. Booyaka
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Pigeon Gallery flies away
It’s going to be a sad day at the Bus Stop Theatre (2203 Gottingen Street), come April 20 when Halifax artists and art enthusiasts must bid their beloved Pigeon Gallery adieu (Saturday, April 20, 6-11pm, $5). Since October 2012 The Pigeon Galley has been bringing together members of the Halifax arts community through entertaining evenings […]
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Goodbye Rita MacNeil
Working men and women everywhere, dig out your wide-brimmed hats and throw on Born A Woman in memory of Rita MacNeil, who passed away April 16 from complications after surgery. You’ll be missed.
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OBEY Convention VI line-up announced
We’re happy to bring you wonderful news from OBEY Convention VI headquarters—especially those who love boundary-pushing music and art. From June 6-9, OBEY comes back for its sixth year, bringing a varied selection of musicians and artists to artist-run and alternative spaces in the city for a thoughtfully curated festival. OBEY has always been a […]
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Laura Roy live at The Coast
The great Laura Roy may be diminutive in stature, but her voice is giant. Listen to your pick for Best R&B artist in the Coast’s Best of Music readers’ survey perform “Maybe It’s Time” live in The Coast lobby. Related Stories
