Feist fanatics will get two chances to feel it all with the indie singer-songwriter in Halifax this May. Born in Amherst, Leslie Feist released her debut album in 1999 and rose to international popularity several years later after her song “1234” was featured on an iPod commercial. Feist’s latest work, Pleasure, was released last spring. […]
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Twelve weekend picks you’ll love
It’s almost the Lunar New Year and almost Valentine’s Day, meaning there’s no shortage of reasons to give Netflix a rest. Sing-e-brate: Phoenix partners with The Big Sing Friday Phoenix celebrates another trip around the sun with The Big Sing—the proudly amateur sing-along that asks you to bring the voice you have—for a sing-a-bration of […]
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Jeff Tweedy to break Wolfville’s heart April 15
Wilco leader Jeff Tweedy will stop by this spring with a show at Acadia’s Convocation Hall in Wolfville on Sunday, April 15. Tix are $56.50 and go on sale at noon via Sonic Concerts or by calling the box office at 1-800-452-8425.
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Get off the couch for these 12 epic weekend picks
We’ve redesigned our weekly roundup of Sure Things and are pretty excited about it—and we hope you’ll be, too. Imbibe: A Cocktail Event Thursday Top Nova Scotia mixologists shake it off with over 30 delicious sample-sized cocktails for your swilling pleasure at the Lord Nelson Hotel. more deets Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity Friday […]
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ECMA nominees announced
The 2018 East Coast Music Award nominations were announced this morning at Paul O’Regan Hall, featuring performances by Daniel Walker aka Owen Meany’s Batting Stance and country teen phenom Makayla Lynn, who had to reschedule a math exam to make it. (Also announced: The Trailer Park Boys’ new bar, in the old Seahorse space, will be […]
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Stars announce Halifax concert
Known for its dreamy, decedent soundscapes and haunting vocals, Stars have been building sonic castles in sad-core style for over almost 20 years. Here, the band celebrates its impressive back catalogue (we hope “Take Me To The Riot” and “Your Ex-Lover Is Dead” make the encore set list) and its latest effort, 2017’s There Is […]
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Ten unmissable weekend picks
10 Tell It To The Mic presents Jessica Leblanc Friday Poet Jessica Leblanc shares some verses at this Alteregos Cafe open-mic session, where audience members are encouraged to share their stories, songs or even read blog posts at the mic. 9 The 2nd annual Garrett Mason Extravaganza Saturday The local blues legend shares a swath of […]
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GroundSwell Music launches Into The Night Music Festival
A post shared by Said The Whale (@saidthewhale) on Sep 22, 2017 at 9:13am PDT Formerly billed as the GroundSwell Music Festival, Into The Night Music Fest started as a way to highlight all the musical magic happening at GroundSwell Music’s synonymous label. Since 2015, it was like walking through a live, label completion CD […]
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Ten deadly weekend picks
10 Winter Games Fun Day Saturday Pier 21 is hyped about the upcoming winter Olympics in PyeongChang and to get you in on the good vibes, too, it’ll be hosting a bilingual, interactive afternoon for families and newcomers to learn about winter sports in Canada. 9 Silver + Gold Friday Eyelevel has been treating Halifax’s […]
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Sloan, Measha Brueggergosman and Rose Cousins among new names added to ECMA awards show
The Maritime Grammys are returning to Halifax this spring after what feels like too many years away, and with them are coming one hell of a big ticket. While the entire ECMA madness lasts from May 2 to 6, the awards ceremony itself (which takes place May 3) boasts a week’s worth of talent, with […]
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Ten totally-rockin’ weekend picks
Iconic R&B singer Jully Black performs with the Nova Scotia Mass Choir, hardcore titan OVAV returns to The Pavilion and indie outfit No, It’s Fine. drop a new LP, meaning this music-packed weekend has all your sonic cravings satisfied. 10 Dungeons and Flagons Sunday It’s an epic afternoon of suds swilling and Dungeons and Dragons that’s […]
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The War on Drugs play Jazz Fest 2018
The Halifax Jazz Festival continues to raise the bar after an astonishing run of St. Vincent, Lauryn Hill and Anderson .Paak with a hot headliner double-punch, announcing The War on Drugs (July 11, $52.50) and Daniel Caesar (July 15, $37.50) as part of this year’s lineup. Both shows are co-pros with Sonic Concerts, and tix […]
