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Eco-Shock will play two performances at the First Annual Red Island Run Motorcycle Rally, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada - August 27-29, 2010 at the Seaport Event Centre.

Shirley Jackson & The SideCats at Upper Clements Park

Ardyth and Jennifer at the Keswick Fair

Ardyth & Jennifer will be performing a concert at the historic recreation of the Keswick Fair on Keswick Ridge, New Brunswick. They will be performing at the Cally Ann Fields along with many other musicians on Friday, August 27th.

Battle of the Bands Talent Show at Truro Exhibition

Eco-Shock will be participating in the Nova Scotia Provincial Battle of the Bands Talent Show between August 26-28th.

David Myles contest extended ... ends next week!

We are amping up for the final week of the contest. David Myles fans have one last chance to get in extra entries to win the ipod filled with David Myles music! For full contest details, you can head over to http://www.davidmyles.com or you can view the last of the beautiful David Myles videos “ So Far Away” at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnkvkwpmaW8 and post your comment to enter!

We Want Your Music!!!!

No one plays more Nova Scotia music than The Coast 89.7 so get your's to us today!

WayneStock

Kalei Petten will be performing live in Amherst NS at WayneStock. Starts at 8pm, and continues on till the music stops.

Beckwith Bash

hot yoga / the john ross orchestra / the lucy grays / and the stillframes

David Myles Contest Ends August 24th!

Congratulations to our second contest winner Email Newsletter Subscriber Michael White from Ontario who wins a David Myles CD pack! Only two more to go until the Grand Prize!
The newest video is now posted ( here ).

GGMU's ZOMBIES!!! gets glowing reviews!

links to, and excerpts from, reviews of Glory Glory Man United's new album "ZOMBIES!!!"

Eco-Shock Plays Two Performances at the first ever Red Island Run Motorcycle Rally

Eco-Shock was invited to play for the First Annual Red Island Run Motorcycle Rally, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada - August 27-29, 2010 at the Seaport Event Centre.

Bonnie Ste-Croix's Cross-Canada Recording Project

A First for Canada

Eco-Shock performs an encore performance at Natal Days 2010

Eco-Shock returned for an encore performance at this years Esso Talent Contest

Eco-Shock Invited to Play at the 32nd Annual Riverside Rally

played for hundreds of motorcyclists for this year’s 32nd Annual Riverside Rally with the 74th Crusaders motorcycle club on July 31^st

Debut Album Update

The final mix is nearly ready; mastering and manufacturing to occur in August 2010!

New tracks on MNS page

We've put a few updates on our Music Nova Scotia page, 5 tracks from our debut EP are now available for listening pleasure.

Official Opening Concert

THE LIGHT BRIGHTS MINI-DOCUMENTARY

Interviews, behind the scene footage, and a couple of sneak-peak shots of their upcoming music video, "Do They Know"

THE LIGHT BRIGHTS MINI DOCUMENTARY

Interview, behind the scene footage, and a couple of sneak peak shots of their upcoming music video for, "Do They Know"

The Hold Steady, The New Pornographers, Handsome Furs, and Sloan among initial acts confirmed for 2010 Halifax Pop Explosion ... festival wristbands available now!

The Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX) has announced the initial acts confirmed for its 2010 line-up, including: The Hold Steady, Sonic Concerts presents: The New Pornographers, Handsome Furs, and Sloan. Taking place from October 19-23 in Halifax, NS, the festival is celebrating the introduction of its new festival wristband by offering a limited number for a reduced price.

The Lucy Grays w/ Hot Yoga, Hermitofthewoods and KienJi

The Lucy Grays will be rawking this Thursday July 8th @ Elephant and Castle alongside Hot Yoga, Hermitofthewoods and KienJi. Doors open @ 10pm and $5 cover.

SHERBROOKE VILLAGE FIDDLE CAMP

Sherbrooke Village Fiddle Camp – July 5 to 8. Offering instruction for all levels of fiddle, piano, guitar, banjo and mandolin. Featuring Instructors: Ivan & Vivian Hicks, Kimberly & Skip Holmes and Stan Chapman.

Alfie Zappacosta @TheGuild in PEI with special guest Janet MacEwen

‘Jazz in July’ at The Guild hosts, Alfie Zappacosta with special guest Janet MacEwen

The real J-Bru

J-Bru wants fans to know Jason

Road to Stanfest Songwriters' Camp

Road to Stanfest Songwriters’ Camp - June 28 to July 1. Improve your abilities in the art, technique & craft of songwriting. Featuring Instructors: Dave Carroll, J.P. Cormier, Clary Croft and Susan Crowe!

Carmel Mikol. Norma MacDonald, Lisa Cameron Team Up For a Hometown Tour

THREE CAPE BRETON BORN SINGER/SONGWRITERS TEAM UP FOR A HOMETOWN TOUR JUNE 24-26, 2010

SYDNEY, CAPE BRETON (June 7, 2010) - Carmel Mikol, Norma MacDonald, and Lisa Cameron, all Cape Breton born singer/songwriters, team up for a hometown mini-tour from June 24-26, 2010. Sharing the stage in a song circle, the three bring their songs and stories to Wentworth Perk in Sydney on June 24th, the Inverness Arts Centre on June 25th, and The Barn in Margaree on June 26th.

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The Lucy Grays @ Elephant and Castle Thursday June 24th

The Lucy Grays are scheduled to rock the house at Elephant and Castle with Wizard and The Numbered Head this Thursday June 24th.

Last few days to submit to Halifax Pop Explosion 2010

The deadline for submissions for the Halifax Pop Explosion is fast approaching so get yours in now. This Thurs June 24th is the final day for submitting your group for consideration.

Please click the link below for more information.

http://halifaxpopexplosion.com/about-us/play/

COOPER HATCH PARIS Launches July 31st

Ryan MacGrath is very excited to announce that his debut solo full length album will be launching on July 31st. Make sure to get to TAZ Records and get your copy. More information to follow on details. However the CD LAUNCH PARTY will be on September 21st at The Carleton.

The Coast does NXNE day one: The Grass, Wayfarer and Cavaliers Or: I travelled all the way to Toronto to see a Dartmouth band play?

The Coast review of NXNE performance at The Garrison

News in the Nude

For those who hate pants, free stuff!

Rogue Waves review by NOW Magazine

Review of "Rogue Waves" by NOW Magazine

Launching "We'll Find a Way" a song/music video for the planet!

A timely music video focusing on the need to take care of our planet will be launched at St. Matthew’s United Church in Halifax on Tuesday, June 15 at 7 p.m., and all are welcome. Written up in Saturday Chronicle Herald by Stephen Cooke

J-Bru to release new album - summer 2010

The Rockin' Apostles - Godfathers of Halifax's rockabilly scene

The Rockin' Apostles

Godfathers of Halifax's rockabilly scene.

The Lucy Grays open @ The Paragon

Three Sheet, The First Aid Kit and The Lucy Grays : The Paragon June 12th

JP Cormier and The Elliot Bros.

Annapolis County Spectator - Article announcing Kings Theatre Performance

Annapolis County Spectator Article - May 20, 2010

Halifax Pop Explosion Association Fundraiser

Halifax Pop Explosion Association Fundraiser Friday night at the Paragon. Come on out and enjoy the music for a great cause. In-Flight Safety, Andrew Watt & The Glory Glory, Milks & Rectangles, Racoon Bandit and recently added Heavy Meadows. Tickets at the door or through ticketpro.

Gloryhound in Toronto

Gloryhound Returns From The JUNOS With Agent Deal

Acoustic the Band

Acoustic "The Band"

Anna Ludlow, Ian Sherwood and Paul Buchanan

Ian Sherwood, Anna Ludow and Paul Buchanan are three of the East Coast's prime musicians who have come together to create a show that's as versatile as the music scene in the Maritimes.

TONIGHT: Be Part of The Light Brights Live Music Video Shoot!!!

TONIGHT: Be Part of The Light Brights Live Music Video Shoot!!!

Open Jam Session

Decota McNamara

FACTOR grant awarded to Ed oakley

The Art Of on Breakfast Television

The Art Of will be on Breakfast Television on Monday 17th morning.

Dwayne Cote and Duane Andrews - CD Release Party

Scottie Penton & The Cheap Gang, Chalkpit, and Sans Serif at The Foggy Goggle

Scottie Penton & The Cheap Gang, Chalkpit, and Sans Serif help raise awareness and funds for The Nova Scotia Nature Trust.

Shakedown Combo's rockabilly genes

Hay daddio! The Shakedown Combo proves that the family that plays rockabilly together, stays together.

by Holly Gordon

Performance Tour

Concert tour

Halifax EP Release at Bearlys

Jam Culture hosted by Kevin Fletcher & The Gents

A jam session is a musical act where musicians gather and play (or simply "jam") without extensive preparation or predefined arrangements

Halifax Pop Explosion 2010 Pre Sale, Fundraiser Concert announcment

Symphony Nova Scotia (Friday, October 22) as the first act confirmed for the festival's 2010 line-up. Taking place from October 19-23, HPX is happy to announce that early bird passes are on sale now for the lowest prices in the festival's 18 years history. The festival is also hosting a fundraiser show on June 04 at The Paragon with In-Flight Safety, Andrew Watt & The Glory Glory, Milks & Rectangles, Racoon Bandit .

At The Seahorse

BIG Announcements

Two BIG shows announced for Devils Elbow in the coming months

Motorcycles, Tattoo's and live original music!!!

Halifax Biker Bash 2010

Carmel Mikol Tour Critically Acclaimed New Album 'In My Bones' To The US

Canadian singer/songwriter Carmel Mikol tours the Midwestern United States to support her critically acclaimed new album In My Bones with seven shows May 6 - 16 between Milwaukee, Chicago and Madison. The album's title track recently won first place in the folk category of the Great American Song Contest, topping off an impressive collection of stellar reviews for the album.

TONIGHT: NSCC Presents Clean NS Fundraiser with Glory Glory Man United, The Light Brights, Crissi Cochrane, and More!

NSCC Presents Clean NS Fundraiser with Glory Glory Man United, The Light Brights, Crissi Cochrane, and More!

Michael Redden at The Carleton

No Chance of Snow

A second chance at a CD release party... this time with NO CHANCE OF SNOW

Halifax Pop Explosion Early Bird Deadline Fast Approaching

The Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX) is a music, culture and media festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada from October 19-24, 2010 and is accepting submissions for interested artists. The deadline for early bird submissions is April 16th 2010.

Tomorrow Night The Light Brights help raise funds for The Heart & Stroke Foundation

Tomorrow Night The Light Brights help raise funds for The Heart & Stroke Foundation at Elephant & Castle!

Pictou Songwriter to Release 5th Album at Glasgow Square Theatre

Pictou songwriter Dolores Dagenais is releasing her fifth album under her recently reopened Blue Newt Music label.

The Light Brights, Punch Fruit! & The Bad Bad Bad at Tribeca TONIGHT!

The Light Brights, Punch Fruit! & The Bad Bad Bad at Tribeca in the 1st Annual (and maybe the last) Don't Bother Studying Night

The Light Brights with The Troubleshooters and The Nomadics!

This is no April Fools Joke! The Light Brights will be joining Chris Martin & The Troubleshooters, and The Nomadics on the Tribeca Stage!!

"Playing With Fire Ignites"

Deep Roots General Manager search

Deep Roots Music Cooperative is seeking to hire a permanent, part-time General Manager. Anticipated start date May 1, 2010. Resume & questions may be sent to proposal@deeprootsmusic.ca.

JON BRYANT and Adam Baldwin play ARGYLE FINE ART

SIGHT ON SOUND continues into this glorious Spring with the beautiful sounds of Jon Bryant and Adam Baldwin at Argyle Fine Art this FRIDAY, March 19th, starting at 8pm. This space an amazing place to experience music..come hear for yourself. Call 92-425-9456 to reserve your seat. $10

Kristina Trites is Back!!!

Michael Redden at The Trellis Cafe

heavy meadows happy 10th birthday!

heavy meadows will perform with Contrived at the Paragon theatre on March 12, 2010. Come celebrate as we turn 10 years old!

The Light Brights and Savoury play The Dalhousie T-Room!

Tonight, March 11th, 2010, indie/blues band The Light Brights will be opening up for folk/rock pals Savoury at The Dalhousie T-Room in celebration of The Civil Engineering Society

Carmel Mikol's Official ECMA Showcase & More ECMA Shows

Carmel performs nine shows over the ECMA weekend in Sydney, Nova Scotia from March 4-7, 2010 including an Official ECMA Discovery Stage Showcase. Be sure to catch at least one show!

The Light Brights play an Acoustic Show (congas, djembe, upright bass and all!) at Trellis Cafe

The Light Brights play an Acoustic Show (congas, djembe, upright bass and all!) at Trellis Cafe

Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm

Crissi Cochrane releases new music video for "Coming Home"

Shot in August of 2009 by the kind folks at Charlie Mac Productions, Crissi's new music video for her song about the Annapolis Valley debuts online today.

Tim Dutch Elms and the Disease double showing at Stayners Wharf Pub and Grill

Double showing at Stayners Wharf, Feb 19, and 20th,

$5 cover, Great music all you can drink and eat* *leave you credit card at the bar.....

Kim Wempe's Star Rising from Coast to Coast

February is a busy month for Kim Wempe, and one she'll probably never forget.

Michael Redden at Paul's Hall 8pm

Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm

Music for Haiti

All Aboard the Ryan MacGrath Express!

Ryan MacGrath is going into the studio this weekend, January 30th/Februsry 1st to record his DEBUT ALBUM. Why not help support the NEW ALBUM by jumping aboard the fundraising train...but with great rewards! You can be a Steward (best deal for the economically strapped) or a Fire Stoker or maybe, if you have some extra cash to spare...an Engineer or Conductor!

Haiti Relief Benefit at Coconut Grove w/ Michael Redden and Dj Junior

Urban Surf Kings turn 15

Painting With the Tides of 2010

There's lots of exciting stuff on the horizon for Kim Wempe. A new album and three winter festivals in Halifax, Wakefiled and Toronto are just a few. Find out more in this note from Kim herself.

Covers EP

Honouring the soul of music

"Alamo Defender" (CD Review)

"...with his latest, Travis defends his place among Halifax's top singer-songwriters."

Remedy selected by Artistpr.com

NOVA SCOTIA SONGWRITER CARMEL MIKOL TO PERFORM AT 30-A SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL IN FLORIDA

JAN 15-17, 2010

HALIFAX, N.S - Canadian songbird Carmel Mikol is flying south this winter to represent the country at the 30-A Songwriter’s Festival in Seaside, Florida January 15-17, 2010. Headlining artists include The Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs along with an impressive contingent of songwriters from Nashville’s Curb Music and singer/songwriters from across the US.

Up from the Bottom, video shoot

On Nov 28, 2009, Remedy shot a video of their country-wide radio single, "Up from the Bottom", directed by multiple-video-award-winning director Aram Kouyoumdjian.

Remedy to be included in RadioR&R compilation

Remedy one of only 2 Canadian bands to be included on RadioRnR's upcoming CD compilation in Janurary, 2010.

Christmas Came Early for Kim Wempe

HALIFAX - Fiercely talented songbird KIM WEMPE's star is definitely on the rise! She was recently nominated for not one but two 2010 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS in the categories of Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year.

Broke On Payday In Studio for Debut Release

UK review of Paleofidelity

The follow is a review of Paleofidelity by UK based, Alt Sounds.

Tyranny of the Smug master completed

Remedy has just completed the master recording of their 15 song sophomore release, Tyranny of the Smug.

Gloryhound "Leave It Alone"

New Record "Leave It Alone" available now

Andrew Hunter and the Gatherers have momentum after ECMA nomination.

East Coast Country Rockers gets ECMA Nomination!

Tribute to Martin Luther King

The Nova Scotia Mass Choir is getting ready for what will be the most exciting musical event for 2010 performed by the choir.

Calling all Youth ages 13-21yrs of age!

Caledonia Nominated for 4 East Coast Music Awards

Tony Butyn's Debut Album "Circle Like A Square" Now Available

Tony Butyn’s debut album is now available titled "Circle Like A Square’

Up-and-coming Cape Breton musicians lead the way with ECMA nominations

Rogue Waves review by Exclaim!

Review of "Rogue Waves" by Exclaim! Magazine

The Spinney Brothers Showcasing at Music Nova Scotia 2009

The Spinney Brothers have been selected to Showcase at the Music Nova Scotia Festival and Events this November 7th

Alert the Medic "Atlas" Charts Nationally!

DR. ZOO comes to Argyle Fine Art...Workshop and Show!

Dr Zoo Comes to Halifax.......Check him out! Family Workshop and Show at Argyle Fine Art!

The Dorothies at Toronto Indie Week

The Dorothies were selected to showcase at Toronto Indie Week 2009.

Gina Symonds to release second song from new CD

Gina Symonds' new CD Mile Marker 1 has had great success with her first release Last A Lifetime and is getting ready to release her second song.

The 2009 Music Matters Conference - Facing the Digital Music - Oct 23, 24 2009

The Halifax Pop Explosion is proud to announce the details of this year's Music Matters Conference. Taking place from Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at The Citadel Hotel; the conference will feature workshops, panels and speakers discussing all aspects of music industry. Two afternoons of panels, workshops and speakers, just $35.00 for Music Nova Scotia members.

Myra LeBlanc on CMT this coming Thursday at 8pm!

EAST COAST ROCKERS DO IT AGAIN!

PROJECT BANDSTAND BAND Announced!!!

Make sure to catch Myles Deck and the Fuzz get transformed by Akshay Tyagi this November at NSMW!!

LOOKING FOR A FEW PEOPLE TO BILLET 4 musicians

Dr. Zoo is coming to Halifax....to Argyle Fine Art to put on a creative workshop for kids and families and then a show in the evening...but need a place to sleep...any help?

Glory Glory Man United update

news update about all things GGMU - new album, tour, merch, etc.

The Burkes Nominated for 2009 Music Nova Scotia award

The Burkes nominated for Covenant Award by the Gospel Music Association of Canada

Mike Aube's "Cluster Folk" CD Release Concert

Mike Aube releases "Cluster Folk" Saturday, August 29th at Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. 8pm. $8 adv, $10 door

New Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol Video Blog Now Online

Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol are back in Nova Scotia. After three weeks on the road in Western Canada taking their "Guess Who's Driving?" Tour to new audiences in Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Penticton, Vancouver, Courtenay, Lethbridge and Saskatoon, the first video blog from the West Coast leg of the tour is now online.

Riverfest Winner announced for the FREE DMDS Release to RADIO by SpinCount!

SpinCount Congratulates.....THE STANFIELD's, they were this year's Riverfest - Rock The Bush Fan's Choice winners!

Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol Perform on Global TV

Western Canada got a taste of Nova Scotia singer/songwriters Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol this month as they took their critically acclaimed "Guess Who's Driving?" Tour on the road to the "other" coast. With 17 shows, hundreds of new friends and a few thousand kilometres behind them, Kim & Carmel took some time to catch up with Global TV's Mark Campbell after their show in Lethbridge, Alberta.

Chris MacLean at Argyle Fine Art

If you missed Chris MacLean at the Lunenburg Folk Festival or you just can't get enough....now's your chance to hear this wonderful talent in an intimate beautiful setting at Argyle Fine Art

SpinCount Music & DMDS Sponsor Riverfest Rock The Bush 2009 - "Fans Choice" wins FREE DMDS release to radio!

JANE's PARTY from Toronto play at Argyle Fine Art this Friday!

Black Moor - The Conquering pre-orders!

Black Moor's debut album, The Conquering, is now available for pre-order from the Diminished Fifth Records online store at www.diminishedfifthrecords.com

Carmel Mikol at Argyle Fine Art

Carmel Mikol Inspires Visual Artists with her Lyrics at Argyle Fine Art's Next Sight on Sound, July 23rd

Band of blood brothers

Daily Digital News from Music Ally

MTV has announced plans for the Rock Band Network.

Noon hour concert

Celebrating the start of the Tall Ships Festival with songs inspired by the sea...

JAMES EDDY CD RELEASE

JAMES EDDY DEBUT C.D. RELEASE

DIMINISHED FIFTH SIGNS EXCLUSIVE US DISTRIBUTION WITH RELAPSE

Diminished Fifth Records have just announced that they have signed on an exclusive distribution agreement with Relapse Records for distributing their catalog the United States.

Mike Aube's "Passing Through" Semi-finalist in Songwars

Mike Aube's song "Passing Through" has been selected as a semi-finalist in Mike Pinder's Songwars Songwriting Competition.

Myra LeBlanc at CMT karaoke Star in Halifax

BLACK MOOR Sign With Diminished Fifth Records; New Album Details Revealed

Diminished Fifth Records has announced that Nova Scotian thrashers BLACK MOOR will be joining their growing roster and releasing their debut album, The Conquering, on Tuesday, August 25th.

ALL ABOARD on the FIVE ISLANDS EXPRESS this Saturday, June 27th

SEAT SALE!!

Full Circle Festival

A Newfangled Stringband Hootenanny! June 19-21st, Centre Burlington, NS

www.fullcirclefestival.ca

The Dorothies head to NXNE

The Dorothies head to NXNE and take to the CBC airwaves this Saturday.

Virtual Serenade for a Friend in Need!

Music is the BEST MEDICINE! Virtual Serenade anyone?

OFF THE CUFF needs YOU Fashionable People!

BE A FASHIONABLE PEOPLE! Come on now! We need your body!

Mantasy - Hero Hill cd review

Finally, we have local boys Mantasy.

Traditional Irish Session every Wednesday @ Durty Nellys hosted by Gillian Boucher

Delicious Live Irish Music @ Durty Nellys Every Wednesday!

Jeff Brown & Becky Siamon Performing live at The Foggy Goggle

Jeff Brown & Becky Siamon Performing live at The Foggy Goggle

Good Golly, Miss Molly - Stephen Cooke, Chronicle Herald Review, June 2009

Dalhousie Music Study available for download

Dalhousie Music Study available for download here

Remedy in New York!

Marcato Musician... Web Based Software Launched To Help Organize Your World

Album Review: Jason Haywood - Nothing Stays the Same

Haywood approaches the “alt-country” style from a firm country background, setting up a solid foundation of familiar sounds and subjects. Instead of thinking about how to splice tone setting steel and down on your luck, head on the bar emotions into his tracks, those elements come naturally to his 2005 solo debut "Nothing Stays The Same".

Dream for Real will sing at Toronto City Hall

Top 20 Finalist in Unisong International Songwriter Competition

18 year old Stacie Lynn Hatt of Middle Sackville was chosen as a top 20 finalist in the 12th Annual Unisong International Songwriting Competition.

Alert The Medic survives Corner Brook!

We survived Corner Brook with just a few cuts and bruises and now we're counting down the days until we're off to Toronto!

Jamie Spark's New Music for 2009!!!

Jamie Sparks is In the studio putting the finishing touches on the new CD due out Spring 2009

Chrissy Crowley selected as Artist of the Month

Chrissy has been selected as the CBC Galaxie's Artist of the Month.