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Tegan And Sara
After touring with the likes of Neil Young and The Killers, Canadian indie-darlings Tegan and Sara return to Halifax to perform songs in support of their upcoming release The Con at St. Matthew’s United Church.
Recognized nationally for their folk-rock sou...
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Halifax's Maddison Avenue: Maroon 5 Meets Steely Dan
Halifax-based rock quartet Maddison Avenue are the lastest entry to the East Coast's musical sweepstakes.
And while the band has been around for a couple of years - they managed to score a much-desired showcase when the Junos were held here two years ago - ...
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The Ventures Make Hall of Fame
It always interests me how history is re-interpreted by each new generation. For example, a month ago in Russia Vladimir Putin began rattlings that Joseph Stalin was a great leader and wanted to resurrect his memory. What that means is to reinvent the man and ...
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Where is Jason Collett?
It’s been close to two hours since the guy was supposed to call me to do this interview. Sipping tea and reading Illich, waiting on a phone call that just ain’t coming, like some poor heartbroken schoolgirl (minus the Earl Grey and anarchist social theory). Do...
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Delahunt Dazzles with SNS
Pianist Walter Delahunt dazzled in a concert with Symphony Nova Scotia in Halifax Thursday.
Delahunt, a native of Wolfville who has performed with many of the world’s great classical musicians, was the soloist for Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A mino...
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Rancid: Oldies But Goodies
Say what you will about the attack of the sell-outs, Rancid rules. I bought the self-titled album when I was, like, 14, and used to dance around listening to "Rats In The Hallway" thinking I was soooooo hardcore. I had this major crush on Tim Armstrong and whe...
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The two "Schus" with Symphony Nova Scotia
Canadian pianist Walter Delahunt will be playing Schumann's brilliant Piano Concerto Thursday Nov. 23 with Symphony Nova Scotia.
Also on the program is Schubert's Symphony no. 4 (the "Tragic") and Respighi's suite The Birds.
Delahunt is a magical perfo...
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Elliott Brood: An interview with guitarist Casey Laforet
The last time Elliott Brood played Halifax, guitarist Casey Laforet was floored by the response. The Brood are known for their raucous shows, but last year the reception they received was one that the hard-touring Toronto band deserves each time they take the ...
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Mother Mother
Vancouver band Mother Mother is an original and refreshing addition to the Halifax Pop Explosion. With only two years behind them as a group, Mother Mother has a very mature sound. Their 2007 album, Touch Up, has folk and indie roots and combines male and fema...
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Sum 41 With Finger Eleven
Tickets are now being made available for the Halifax Metro Centre concert in November that features two hugely popular Canadian bands, Sum 41 and Finger Eleven.
Sum 41 is well known in national circles as being one of Canada's top pop punk bands. The band h...
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Advance Tickets Available For Sloan
Rock radio favorites Sloan are returning to their home town of Halifax to perform songs in support of their latest release Never Hear the End of It at the Marquee Club.
The band, comprised of Chris Murphy, Patrick Pentland, Jay Ferguson and Andrew Scott a...
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Arturo Sandoval Tickets Available Now
Trumpet player, Arturo Sandoval is performing in concert at the Cunard Centre on September 12th of this year.
Tickets are $45 / $35 for students / seniors and JazzEast members and are available now. Call (902) 492 2225 or purchase online from www.jazzeast....
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Molly Johnson
Toronto born jazz singer Molly Johnson is performing songs in support of her latest release, Messin’ Around during an evening show at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium.
Messin' Around (Universal/Anthem) was recently nominated for a 2007 JUNO Award for Vocal Jazz ...
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Donovan's Memoir Brings Back '60s
Once considered the flakiest of ‘60s singer/songwriters, British musician Donovan - perhaps the first to be known by a single name only along with Cher and Melanie - has again followed in Bob Dylan’s footsteps by releasing a vivid volume of memoirs.
The Aut...
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A Musical Celebration Of Beatles Songs
The Olympic Gardens of St. Antonio's Hall on the corner of Hunter and Cunard Street is the site of this year's 2nd annual Maritime Beatle Tribute Event taking place June 9th from 12 pm to 12 am.
This year marks the return of The Repeatles from Sweden, an en...
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Tickets On Sale Now For Gordon Lightfoot
Advance tickets for the upcoming Gordon Lightfoot show at the Metro Centre are on sale now.
Considered a beloved, Canadian folk legend, Gordon Lightfoot has been performing for packed audiences across the country since February 2006.
Born November 17, 19...
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Maritime Conservatory Of Performing Arts
The Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts has been providing live entertainment and performing arts education for children and adults since 1887. The Conservatory's in-house theatre, the Lillian Piercey Concert Hall, has showcased a variety of classical sty...
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Aeolian Singers Present In A Woman's Life
Tickets are on sale now for 'In a Woman's Life,' presented by the 'Aeolian Singers' with guest Juno award-winning singer/songwriter
Connie Kaldor (www.conniekaldor.com), and host, Susan Crowe (www.susancrowe.com). The show takes place on Saturday, May 5, 2007...
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Music Fit For A King
Your neighborhood wildlife correspondent has officially returned to the streets. Yes, I was on the prowl once again, back in my element and ready for anything. The tale you're about to read is not for the faint of heart, but rather a smoldering hot account of ...
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Matt Mays To Release Solo Album
Singer-songwriter Matt Mays is releasing his sophomore solo album, 'When the Angels Make Contact' (Sonic Records) on Tuesday, November 7.
The soundtrack to a film project, the album is a fusion of genre experimentation and classic songwriting.
Mays ha...
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Labwork Music Announces First Signing: Wintersleep
Labwork Music, Canada's newest independant record label introduces Halifax rock band 'Wintersleep' as their first client.
States Mark Milne, Labwork Music Vice President, "Wintersleep embody the spirit of what we hope this label can represent and therefore...
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Rained Out, Rocked Out
Saturday, what an evening indeed. Yes, the Stones had finally made it into town and everything was set for the biggest concert this city had ever seen. Well, all except the weather that is.
Didn't God get the memo? Saturday was meant to be a perfect day, wi...
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Stares, Sunday, Rock Stage Nine
Last night, Stage Nine once again proved that Tuesday's "Rock Church" is a great bet to see fresh up-and-coming bands perform. This evening, the three-headed program included opener's 'The Dirty Poets' followed by 'Deadline Sunday' and headliners 'The Blank St...
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Synthesized never felt so good
Metric, September 16, 2006 at the Halifax Forum.
The band Metric transformed the Halifax Forum Friday night with their synthesized sounds and crazy hippie-like energy. Halifax scene kids were all there to enjoy the show.
The show had an amazing opening f...
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Many "Myles" Been Traveled
Singer-songwriter David Myles' second full-length album, "Things Have Changed", is the latest in a long line of musical achievements.
At age eleven, he was a finalist in the Connaught Street School lip synch contest for his version of "Heartbreak Hotel". Te...
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Attention Celtic Lovers
If you're as much a Celtic fan as I am, dog-gone-it you'll want to listen to listen to this. Alright, so maybe I'm not a big Celtic music fan, but I do know the best when I hear it. The Gig Dogs, who perform one week of every month at both O'Carroll's and at t...
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Windom Earle
“An '80s retro drum-machine foundation is corrupted beautifully by eccentricity…Windom Earle gives techno such a wedgie, it might be more human.”
—Doug Taylor (June 8, 2006, The Coast – Halifax's Weekly)
Originally based in Charlottetown, Windom Earle resi...
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Over The Hill And Far Away
Signal Hill are considered by many to be Halifax's premiere maritime rock group. Regulars at many of the downtown pubs, like the Lower Deck, Cheers, and the Pogue Fado, Signal Hill are a high energy band that consistently brings "it" to every show they perform...
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Rock With A Razor's Edge
Sharp Like Knives is a five-piece dance-rock band. They perform high-charged dance-punk that meants to shake you to your core.
Based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sharp Like Knives is made up of Greg Boone, Mark Gillis, Paul Hammond, Matt Packman and Adam S...
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By Any Means Possible
"Means of Egress" are a three piece hard rock band from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Members Joey Wyllie(vocals, drums), Scott Nolan (bass) and Shawn Nolan(guitar, vocals) released a three song demo which they recorded and mixed in three sessions at Idea of East reco...
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Rockin' Underneath The Sun
Under the Sun was formed originally in November of 1995. Good friends Jason Williams and Mike Peck brought together Matt Williams and Alan Hill who in turn brought in Kevin McKegney. The band was formed strictly for fun and kicks to play an open mic night at a...
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It's Pronounced C-a-p-e-r
With a strong emphasis placed on "the good of the audience" Kapyr's Celtic performances are described as nothing short of a musical melting pot.
It's not about the band, or even the songs, it's about what brings the audience in and keeps them coming back. ...
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Punk Rock With Splinters
"The Broomhandles" are an experimental punk group with a big, ferocious sound and even bigger aspirations. Their playing style is somewhat similar to other progressive rock bands like "Radiohead" and "Motion City Soundtrack".
With large, sweeping guitar ri...
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Ready For Combat
Descending into Metro, Tomcat Combat bring their unique, instrumental post punk sound to the nightclub masses. The group is all about loud guitars, big drums, and vibrating bass guitar electrotech.
Tomcat Combat is made up of five members: Gary Staple (drum...
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See Bill Rock This Friday
My good buddy Bill Kidney is celebrating his debut CD release "Perception" down at the Seahorse. Grab some friends and give a listen to Bill Kidney's cool, smooth rock sounds. And just try and tell me he doesn't sound just a little bit like 'The Boss'.
Che...
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