Tonight at Lion & Bright (10pm, free), DJ T-Woo (Trevor Wood) launches the first episode of VIBES, his new weekly ‘DJ and chill’ night. Every Thursday, T-Woo is gonna bring us his favourite “rap, funk, house, weird stuff and remixes” to sooth our music-loving souls as we get some drink on and eat some fancy […]
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Playoffs happen live tonight: Bayside Jaguars VS Deep Chaos
Tonight at the Halifax Grammar School’s Atlantic Street Campus (5750 Atlantic Street, 8pm sharp), you can take part in the conclusion of one of the most legendary basketball games to ever hit Halifax. The East Coast’s Sobey Art Award nominee Lisa Lipton invites you to the Hoop Dreams Playoffs between the Bayside Jaguars and Deep Chaos, two rival […]
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Review: Day One, Halifax Pop Explosion
Hey. Here we are. Pop Explosion. Day one. I’m already exhausted. I didn’t take many pics because my camera is a piece of crap Android and it gives me ‘droid rage because every photo sucks. So please check out these beautiful photos by Lenny Mullins for a visual reference as I ramble on about what […]
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Q&A: Fuck the Facts will fuck you up tonight at Gus’ Pub
Legendary metal-grindcore band Fuck the Facts is gonna fuck you up tonight at Gus’ Pub (10pm, $10) with Orchid’s Curse, Cottus and Dumpster. The Ottawa/Gatineau “mulletcore” heavies independently released Desire Will Rot in August, which has been getting thumbs ups across the board. I caught up with bassist/vocalist Marc Bourgon to see what’s fucking new. Congrats on […]
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Winnipeg’s Greg MacPherson returns to Halifax tonight
“I’m a typical Islander on the mainland,” says Cape Breton original Greg MacPherson, based in Winnipeg, “No matter how long I’m away, I always feel a pull to be back here.” Tonight at The Company House, MacPherson returns to Halifax with his drummer Rob Gardiner and local songstress Gianna Lauren. Currently finishing up a new album, MacPherson […]
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Good Aim: Devarrow returns, invites you to a video shoot
It’s about that time of year when smokey, warm folk songs are all you need. Like a hot cup of tea, folk music full of heart and soul does wonders for the spirit. Tonight, Devarrow (Graham Ereaux) returns to the east coast after awhile on the west coast, and he’s invited Corey Isenor (with Liam […]
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Sweet Talk with DJ Festive Special (and a dance mix!)
Hey out there, The Coast got you covered. Here’s what’s up Saturday night: you’re gonna get turnt with your friends, drink some of that purp, and then get greasy at Sugar 2: Deep Fried Fun. It’s the next episode of a very sweet dance party hosted by DJ Festive Special (Andrew Neville), with bass-heavy DJ Fadzwa and […]
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Get ready for the Rodeo . . . the Blue Rodeo!
Hey, hey, I guess it hasn’t hit me yet . . . that Blue Rodeo, Ontario’s legends of Can-rock, just announced a return to the Scotiabank Centre on February 24. It’s going to be a diamond mine of the band’s most beloved classics that complements the release of their new Live at Massey Hall album. And check this […]
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Squad up: volunteers needed to make hip hop history
I’m calling in a favour, my dogs. The peeps behind Confiscated Records, the RAW Cyphers and Creative Action are looking for male and female emcees, beats, extras and helpers for the All Souls Cypher Video Project, which will be filmed at Alteregos Coffee House (2193 Gottingen) on Saturday, October 10 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. With the videography support of Kim […]
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Local ladies scoop Canadian Folk Music Award noms
Four local ladies (and one local gent) have scored multiple 2015 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations. For the last ten years, the CFMAs have celebrated the best in Canadian folk. This year, the awards will be presented at a gala on November 8 in Edmonton, Alberta. Listed among the country’s most recognized folk artists, The Coast would […]
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Watch this wrestling promo for GussleMania
Alright wrestling fans, you think you’re the cream of the crop? If you’re such a high-flyin’ hot-shot then why don’t you watch this promo for the most anticipated wrestling event of the season. Next Sunday, GussleMania: Showcase of the Mortals goes down only at Gus’ Pub (October 11, 8pm). We’ll finally get to see a step-ladder match […]
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11 local hip-hop artists are heading to Atlanta
Next weekend, 11 local hip-hop artists are heading to Atlanta to showcase at AC3, one of the largest hip-hop festivals in America. The southern city is a literal hot-bed of hip-hop, home to artists like Gucci Mane, Rich Gang, 2 Chainz, Jermaine Dupri, Waka Flocka Flame, Andre 3000, TLC and many more. Also known as ‘Hotlanta,’ several musical movements have […]
