The Power of Preston Aug 13-14, 7pm Alderney Landing Theatre, 2 Ochterloney Street, Dartmouth $15/$20 W hen Anne Johnson-McDonald picks up the phone, a quick half-hour before she’ll have to rush out the door to rehearsals, she’s ready to explain exactly where the name of her latest musical comes from: “The power of Preston is […]
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A whole bunch of men won ECMAs
The remaining 2019 East Coast Music Awards were handed out last night in Charlottetown, after an initial round on Thursday. There were only three repeat winners amongst the multiple nominees—North Preston’s Reeny Smith, Enfield native Classified and Toronto resident Jeremy Dutcher—which is always nice (sweeps are boring). Album of the Year Classified, Tomorrow Could Be […]
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Best R&B Artist / Band
Gold Winner Reeny Smith Silver Winner Aquakultre Bronze Winner Alfie It feels like every year we say “it’s been a big year for Reeny Smith” but it’s always true. This particular year Smith finally, finally released her long-awaited LP WWIII: Strength. Courage. Love. Her hometown has always been on board. “Most musicians don’t have that […]
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Best Solo Artist
Gold Winner Joel Plasket Silver Winner Mo Kenney Bronze Winner Reeny Smith A familiar name in this category, Dartmouth mascot Joel Plaskett is once again your favourite solo artist. “The ongoing support and recognition this community—and The Coast!—has given me from year to year is incredible,” says Plaskett, Hall of Famer for Humblest Local Famous […]
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Fall Arts: Songs of the City
Songs of the City October 5, 6:30pm Spatz Theatre, 1855 Trollope Street $20 tickethalifax.com Inspired by similar events in other cities, the United Way is presenting Songs of the City—a event pairing local musicians with community members who’ve benefited from the United Way’s work in the area. It’s an evening that’s set to showcase both […]
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Reeny Smith: Pop and power
CIOE 97.5 FM East Coast Music Showcase w/Reeny Smith, John Gracie, Makayla Lynn, JJ Roots and more Saturday, June 2, 6pm Spatz Theatre, 1855 Trollope Street $25 tickethalifax.com Growing up in the church, R&B-singer Reeny Smith witnessed first-hand the powerful effects of words and music. Delivering inspiration, hope and faith through song is second nature […]
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Your 2017 Music Nova Scotia award winners
A post shared by Port Cities (@port_cities) on Nov 5, 2017 at 5:39pm PST Another Nova Scotia Music Week has come to a close after a wild weather weekend in Truro, where the roving annual event is in the middle of a four-year stay. Harmerrific Port Cities walked away the biggest winners, with five of […]
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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 […]
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Deadmau5 headlines Halifax’s FREE Canada Day concert
No problem A post shared by deadmau5 (@deadmau5) on Nov 10, 2016 at 1:31pm PST After months of waiting (OK, maybe that was just me), the headliner for the year’s biggest outdoor birthday party has finally been announced! Today the city confirmed that Deadmau5 will be rocking The Common with what he calls “the world’s […]
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Halifax Pop Explosion announces second round of its lineup
In just a few short months, when the humidity has broken, the fall wind will ring with the sound of rowdy concert goers: leaves will crunch beneath their Converse as they prance to the next show, revelling in the joy that is Halifax Pop Explosion. The beloved fest just announced its second round of 2016 […]
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It’s the summer of Reeny Smith
Reeny Smith has a secret and she doesn’t want to share. Chatting by phone one recent morning, she drops succulent clues and small details, but politely declines to say too much, no matter which way the question is rephrased. As the North Preston performer gracefully changes the topic to her recently hectic schedule, she seems […]
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Watch Reeny Smith’s new video “Last Call”
Halifax soul-infused pop singer Reeny Smith just dropped a new video for the bangin’ single, “Last Call,” featuring some slick bar-tending by rapper Quake Matthews, and funk-R&B guitar and bass. The single, released a few months ago, was produced by Corey LeRue (Neon Dreams) with co-writing by Dylan Guthro and Laura Roy. Directed by GILL, the […]