If you’re looking for a solid pop/rock band, look no further than Mardeen. The classic two guitar, bass, and drums setup doesn’t disappoint with these folks. Mardeen was a great pre-cursor to the main event: Sleepless Nights. This was my first ever Sleepless Nights show, and potentially my last. The band reunited recently for a […]
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Review: Leif Vollebekk, The Heavy Blinkers and Tyler Hache at HUFF
Night four of HUFF was full of firsts for me; first time really enjoying the opener (Tyler Hache has a great mature voice for being so young), first time seeing both The Heavy Blinkers and Leif Vollebekk, and first time trying The Carleton’s delicious new chicken wings. The Heavy Blinkers managed to cram themselves on […]
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Review: Three Sheet at the Seahorse
I have to be honest, this is a very biased review. I have been a huge fan of Three Sheet ever since I saw them open for Shad at the Grawood in 2012. Unbeknownst to me, they had already been on the Halifax scene for many years and I have been fortunate enough to see […]
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Review: Joel Plaskett on Georges Island, Saturday, July 29
My main motivation for going to the show was to explore Georges Island. However, due to strict fencing and security, exploring was out of the question, and my focus shifted to the afternoon’s concert. The Brood and Port Cities both played good opening sets but it was clear that the crowd was really there to […]
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Review: TWRP at The Seahorse Tavern, Friday, July 21
Spectators squeezed into a sold-out show late Friday night at the Seahorse Tavern, ready to jam to futuristic rock group TWRP. Originally from Halifax, the group is a self-proclaimed band from the ‘80s, the future and outer space. The magnetic performance gave off a simultaneous nostalgic and cutting edge vibe that captivated the crowd throughout the […]
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Review: Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals at the Halifax Jazz Fest
Hot damn Halifax–that was some sexy night. Reeny Smith’s impassioned opening performance was a perfect match for the high dose of sex and swagger that followed when Anderson .Paak and his band The Free Nationals launched into the opening pulsations of “Milk & Honey” in front of a rapturous audience eager and willing to be […]