Fans of post-hardcore punks Billy Talent thought the band was as over as emo sweep bangs when it released its greatest hits back in 2014. The Ontario-based, Toronto-indie-scene-bred rockers behind the band didn’t leave lovers of their screamo sound mourning for long though: A new record and tweaked lineup dropped earlier this year, meaning a […]
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The Arkells and Frank Turner split headline status at upcoming show
Fun, dancey pop is what the Arkells does best, and the band is bringing its particular brand of party jams to Halifax with the United Kingdom’s Frank Turner and his band The Sleeping Souls in tow. While Turner’s soulful folk is the headline draw in some towns (he opened the 2012 London Olympics with an […]
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Marianas Trench brings Indiana Jones-themed tour to Halifax
You probably remember the teen-dance melodies of Marianas Trench being all over the radio in the early aughts, with the Vancouver pop-punks’ hit “Shake Tramp” peaking at 65 on the Canadian singles chart in 2006-2007. And though you might have since forgotten about the lead singer’s candy-coloured hair and all those candy-sweet melodies wrapped up […]
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Chantal Kreviazuk returns with Hard Sail album and tour.
For the past six years, Chantal Kreviazuk took a break from her role as one of Canada’s foremost singer-songwriters. Instead, she was busy penning hits for the likes of Drake and Carrie Underwood—all while raising her three sons and getting lost in the joys of motherhood that she says bring new authenticity into her life. […]
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Gridlock Festival to offer free, all-ages programming
Gridlock Festival is the new kid on the festival block and it’s already making friends with the neighbourhood youngsters–this morning the festival organizers announced two free, all-ages shows for the 19-and-under crowd. On Saturday, July 9 the Spatz Theatre will host Postdata, Owen and Waxahatchee for an afternoon show open to 300 minors and 400 […]
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Halifax Jazz Festival 2016 lineup announced
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival dropped its 2016 (and 30th anniversary) lineup this morning and it’s a doozy. In addition to the already-announced City and Colour, Metric and–swoon–Ms. Lauryn Hill main stage shows, the festival promises acts for die-hard jazz fans and newbies alike. Visitings acts include Kendrick Lamar collaborator/ex-Suicidal Tendencies bassist Thundercat, Polaris Prize […]
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City and Colour playing Halifax Jazz Festival July 14
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival and Sonic Concerts have teamed up for the first time to bring folk superstar–and former member of Alexisonfire–City and Colour to Hali just in time for Jazz Fest’s 30th anniversary. Despite being most decidedly un-jazzy, City and Colour (real name Dallas Green-get it?) is a huge act and he’s been […]
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Viet Cong in Halifax September 16
Polaris Prize long-listers touch down in the city just as the students return.
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Melissa Etheridge in Halifax September 25
She of the warm voice, Melissa Etheridge makes a stop in Halifax September 25 at the Schooner Showroom (8pm) as part of her This is M.E. Tour. Etheridge’s solo tour features stories about her “remarkable journey through life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.” And also, one would hope, “Come to […]
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Snootie Wild and O.T. Genasis in Halifax July 18
Belwiz Entertainment is throwing an event charmingly called Summer Bling with Memphis, Tennessee’s Snootie Wild and Long Beach, California’s O.T. Genasis and a DJ battle. Here’s what we know: It’s all ages, July 18 at 8pm at the Halifax Forum and tickets will be available soon. Tickets range from $35-$49 with VIP tickets going for […]
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Whitehorse in Halifax October 8
I can’t even believe I’m even typing the word “October” right now, but apparently it’s a real month that exists (lalalalala), and it’s coming. To soothe the thought of October’s brisk winds before we’ve even felt June’s balmy breezes is the prolific husband and wife duo of Whitehorse, riding in to town on a white […]
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Bryan Adams at the Metro Centre February 18
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of his album Reckless, Bryan Adams is serenading us all with his gritty yet sensual voice at the Metro Centre in Halifax on February 18. Tickets go on sale Saturday, October 25, $28.50-$107, available at the Ticket Atlantic box office at the Scotiabank Centre, at participating Atlantic Superstore outlets, by […]