In the early 1990s, Halifax was living the “next Seattle” indie rock legend. Bands like Sloan, Thrush Hermit and jale were influencing kids who would soon embrace the possibility of professional careers in music. The popularity of rock and punk in Halifax made way for Cafe Ole, Condon MacLeod’s crammed music club on Barrington Street […]
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Five fun music things to do this weekend
No need to stress about what to do, my dudes, but there is SO MUCH music going on, it’s hard to pick. You can either thrash out at a Khyber fundraiser, or sit back and get sad with some heartfelt folk or dance with Skratch Bastid. From all our listings, here are five things to do: […]
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So long, Shag Harbour
Friday’s your last chance to stock up on Shag Harbour’s good vibes for awhile. The group comes to a temporary hiatus with a goodbye show and an upcoming tape at the end of the month. After a year of synth-driven punk, the group takes a break as Cooper Lindsay moves to Montreal. But it’s only […]
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CKDU all ages fundraiser is bang for your buck
If you’re a Haligonian music fan you should essentially feel obliged to come out to the Bus Stop Theatre this Friday for a CKDU FUNdraiser. The show combines many elements that contribute to the awesomeness of our music scene. It’s all ages (but if you’re 19 you will be able to buy drinks, relax), in […]
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Calvin Johnson in Halifax
If you’re not already at SappyFest tomorrow night, this is happening in our town: Olympia, Washington’s musical heavyweight Calvin “K Records, Beat Happening” Johnson performs with Katie + The Lichen, Dream Friends, Pedagogues, Family Video on Friday, August 3 at 7pm, 2539 Agricola, $5-$10 (sliding scale). Maybe he’ll play “Indian Summer”!
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Free HPX Show: Stars, Plants & Animals
Stars The Halifax Pop Explosion has announced a free all-ages show with Stars, Plants & Animals, Carmen Townsend and Papermaps on Saturday October 22 beginning at 3pm in Grand Parade Square. Now you can save some of that concert money and spend it on tattoos, tequila and cheeseburgers. Thanks, HPX.
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Your All-Ages/House Show Weekend
Vixens Some nice-lookin’ shows this weekend, and you don’t need an ID to get into ’em. Let’s take a closer look, shall we? Yes. Tonight – punk house show! Head over to the Purple House (5426 North St.) and check out Tied Down, Polina (both from St. John’s NFLD), Burnt Church, Vixens (home from tour, […]
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Where To Play: CD Heaven
Hellacaust at CD Heaven “In-store performances were a big deal when I was growing up, in the 80s and 90s,” says CD Heaven owner Candace Redden. “Then they began to die. I think the idea of an in-store performance is very romantic.” For the past four years, the Dartmouth music and merchandise store mall has […]