- MARY POPPINS US National Tour
- NEW EP "Home" Available December 17th 2011!
- A Jazz "Double Header"
- Suddenly Listen Benefit
- sans serif ALBUM RELEASE PARTY i'm not in love (i'm in dartmouth)
sans serif album release - i'm not in love (i'm in dartmouth) - 7pm - 1313 Hollis - Saturday December 3rd
- sans serif ALBUM RELEASE PARTY i'm not in love (i'm in dartmouth)
Sans Serif releases their debut album "i'm not in love (i'm in dartmouth). 1313 Hollis. Saturday December 3rd with special guest Taryn Kawaja. Doors open 7pm. Cover $10 (includes CD).
- The Go Agains Release Debut EP
The Go Agains have released their debut EP "Looking Up" at www.thegoagains.com you may set your own price or download it for free! Consider it an early christmas gift.
- Album Review: Scott Nicks – Slowly
Review from Noisography
- Vote for PINEO in the LIGHTS remix contest!
- The Devil's Half Acre - "The Town" Tour
- Sold Out Swing Party
Looking forward to a great evening. Swingology is joined by clarinetist John Malmstrom & vocalist Cynthia Myers for sell-out show.
- Amanda LeBlanc: Love from The Coast and Upcoming Shows.
- Crowdis Bridge crosses musical boundaries with latest album
- Steven Bowers - Beothuk Words CD
- Swing Jazz Halloween Costume Ball at Swoon
Swing Clarinettist John Malmstrom joins Jazzette for Gala Costume Ball at Swoon Fine Art to Benefit Provincial Autism Centre.
- The Devil's Half Acre "The Town" EP Pre-Order On NOW!!
- Jazzy Clarinetter John Malmstrom and Jazzette Swing the Trellis Cafe.
Jazzy Clarinetter John Malmstrom and Jazzette Swing the Trellis Cafe on Oct. 22, 2011
- Ruth Minnikin Professional History 2010-11
Ruth Minnikin Professional History 2010-11
- Live at Trenton Street Festival
E.B. Anderson & Steve MacNeild performing with the Resolutes at Trenton Street Festival, opening for Bruce Gouthro and Dave Gunning. Also performing were Fleur Mainville with Spyder MacDonald
- CHAOS THEORY REVEALS UPCOMING CD DETAILS INCLUDING ARTWORK PLUS ANOTHER SINGLE RELEASE
Chaos Theory have been busy in the recording studio working on their upcoming debut album. The album which is due to be released this winter includes 11 full tracks and a bonus piano piece written and played by Alex Coulstring.
- Dana Beeler Knows the Other Side of Love
- Jazz Clarinetist John Malmstrom with Swingology at GO Awards
Jazz clarinetist John Malmstrom with Swingology featured performers at Halifax GO Awards.
- Dana Beeler The Other Side of Love
- Bob Mersereau's Blog- Review
- Low Cut Monday release debut album!
Low Cut Monday release debut album
- Halifax/Truro/New Glasgow, Nova Scotia September 17, 2011
- Jazzy Clarinetter John Malmstrom with Swingology at Stayner's
- CD Release Party / Th' YARC Fundraiser!
- HALIFAX DRUM FESTIVAL
- Jay Smith FREE download
- 2 MNS Nominations!
Awesome.
New Artist Recording of the Year & Folk Recording of the Year
Merci Beaucoup! (i learned french this summer).
- Macmillan receives Three 2011 Molson Canadian MNS Award nods!
- Dali Van Gogh Releases New Single: "Wild Blue City"
Dali Van Gogh's latest single "Wild Blue City" is now available.
- Suzie LeBlanc and Tempest Baroque Ensemble present "At the Fish Houses" at Musique Saint-Bernard.
On Sunday, Aug 28th at 4.00 pm Soprano Suzie LeBlanc, and Tempest Baroque Ensemble will be presenting "At the Fish Houses".
A program of words, song and music - part of the centennial celebration of the Pulitzer prize winning poet Elizabeth Bishop. The music will include works by Vivaldi, Mozart and a commissioned work based on Elizabeth Bishop’s poetry composed by Nova Scotian Alasdair MacLean.
- W: Dear Bethany – Scott Nicks Band
Review from Soundvat
- Jazz Clarinettist John Malmstrom Joins Jazzette at the Kiwi
- Artistic Director Position
The Osprey Arts Centre, in Shelburne N.S. is looking for a new Artistic Director to start in January 2012. The deadline to apply is September 10, 2011.
- Malmstrom Joins Swingology on Halifax Bandstand
- Last of The Lions second studio album
Last of The Lions have a new acoustic album available (pre-release) at http://lastofthelions.bandcamp.com
- Carmel Mikol's new album Creature and book release with shows August 12th & 13th in Nova Scotia
Halifax-based songwriter Carmel Mikol released her new album Creature with an accompanying book on Tuesday August 9th (distributed nationally by Sound of Pop/Fontana North) and will celebrate with two release shows in Nova Scotia - August 12th in Cape Breton and August 13th in Halifax.
- The Bad Bad Bad Tour Tour Tour
- Grande - Digue, New Brunswick
Kalei Petten will be playing at a wedding.
- "YOU NEED A HEART TO LIVE" EP AVAILABLE
Halifax, NS indie-pop trio releases new music video, three new tracks online in anticipation of Halifax M Fest.
- Joel Plaskett breaks Top 30, Top 40 & Top 50 on National Charts!
- Quick Hits: Scott Nicks Band
Review from Snob's Music
- Review - "Slowly" - Scott Nicks Band
Review from Grayowl Point
- CBC Atlantic Air Waves Feature
http://www.cbc.ca/atlanticairwaves/2011/06/on-the-program-for-saturday-june-18-2011.html
- Sanktuary & Black Moor announce westbound dates for nationwide tour!
- CBC Love...
Kestrels get some love from CBC
- Scott Nicks Band - Slowly
An album review by TJ Webb
- G1RLS EP from Jamie Sparks & David Mindel
New Digital EP brand new this year from Jamie Sparks and David Mindel
- Album Review: King's Eden - Era of the Youth
http://noisographyreviews.blogspot.com/2011/06/album-review-kings-eden-era-of-youth.html
- Shop Local:: Scott Nicks Band
Review of Slowly from Herohill
- We've Had Some Reviews Lately...
- Best Western & SpinCount Present the Summer Concert Series in Liverpool!
- Dorie Prefers Small Intimate Venues
- Kestrels Reach #29 on CBC's Radio 3 Top 30 Chart for June 10, 2011
- What's NEW with J Wildd!
The Musical East Coast is a website for independent artist to be voted by their fans, is where most of my focus is right now. I'm trying to expose the vast amount of quality musicians, from around the East Coast! This is where artist can get promoted, and also have a chance to win Visa Gift Cards every month! Come check out themusicaleastcoast.ca launching July 1st, 2011!
- Fridays With Scott Nicks Band
An interview with East Coast Noise
- Sanktuary/Metalian/Black Moor announce release show for upcoming split EP
- Oil Sands and Sea Salt
From the "Fort McMurray Today" Saturday, May 15 2010
- New Music Tuesday @ The Seahorse Tavern!
- SANKTUARY, METALIAN AND BLACK MOOR ANNOUNCE 'TUNDRASTRUCK' 3 -WAY SPLIT EP
- John Simms Trio at Stayner's Wharf
The John imms Trio is in Halifax this Saturday night, playing at Stayner`s Wharf 8-12!!
- John Simms Trio - At Stayner's Wharf, Halifax.
The John Simms Trio is playing at Stayner's Wharf from 8-12. Lots of friends and fun!!
Admission - $5.00 at the door.
- Gloryhound Ontario Tour
Gloryhound returns to Ontario for the summer
- From Germany, With Love...
- New Merch!
- Sanktuary to support Toronto's Fatality in Maritime Meltdown Mini-Tour
Remedy plays 2011 ECMA Showcase in Charlottown, PEI (Discovery Stage)
- Chosen to perfom on the "Discovery Stage" by the ECMA's
- Savoury performs at the Paragon - March 31
Savoury performs this Thursday night (March 31) at the Paragon Theatre. Also on the bill are Scott Withers and the Whisper Banshees.
- First time Tuesdays at the Company House
Music Nova Scotia newcommer Keith Duphy (thedevilfolk) is playing at the Compay House on Tuesday March 22nd for their "First Time Tuesdays".
- Last of The Lions - Double-Release April 12
Last of The Lions are a go for a double-release, 'The Wanderer' and 'Sunday Market (The No Budget Spectacular) EP', on April 12, 2011.
- Clockwork Benefit Concert
Clockwork Benefit concert
- Rose and Kettle Concert Series Presents John Simms
The Roseand Kettle Concert Series is featuring John Simms on March 17th at 7pm at the Cole Habour Heritage Museum.
Yes, it is St Paddy's day, but this is not a St Paddy's Day show, just an intimate evening with the artist, his guitar and his craft. Admission is free will at the door, and all are welcome.
Coffee, Tea, and baked goods are for sale.
For more information including directions, visit their site:
http://roseandkettleconcertsessions.blogspot.com/ - Dali Van Gogh in the National Finals of the Rogers Battle Of The Bands
Dali Van Gogh is representing YOU at the National Finals of the Rogers Battle Of The Bands, show your support for Nova Scotian Rock and VOTE!!!
- The LAST of The Lions
Matt Houlihan and Luke Pincock are quite literally the last of the Lions after the band breaks up and reforms as a two piece. Complications Bassist Billy Habib Taylor and guitarist Morgan Drew
- CHAOS THEORY RELEASES THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL SINGLE “AFTERTHOUGHT”
The band has been hard at work producing their upcoming album due this fall.
- Rising Waters debut album coming soon.
Debut album release scheduled for April 22nd 2011
- Clockwork - New Music Tuesday
- Nazarene Church Dinner
Nazarene Church Dinner
- Daniel Heikalo in concert
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Daniel Heïkalo will be performing in concert at the Carleton on Argyle street in Halifax Friday February 18th at 9:30. It is part of an Acadian musicians showcase for the canada games. Daniel will be performing solo instrumental compositions on acoustic guitar and cittern. The event is free.
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- Kalei Petten at the Bridge Street Cafe
- "Hit The Wall"
- Nominations Close for 2011 Inductees to NSCMHF
February 15th is the final date for nominations for Inductees for 2011 to the NSCMHF.
- CHAOS THEORY WINS THE WILDCARD VOTE FOR ROGERS BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Chaos Theory fans gave their tremendous support that helped drive the band to first place for the Rogers Battle Of The Bands Online "Wildcard" vote!
- New Kalei Petten CD
Ex, Ex, Check.
- Oxford Capitol
Upcoming Kalei Petten performances.
- Spring Breakup to headline Feb. 16 concert at Marigold
Article from the Truro Daily News about our show with Spring Breakup at The Marigold Centre on Feb.16.
- Live at The Muisc Room
Live at The Music Room is Halifax's newest showcase for Canadian talent - Steve Gates "Live at The Music Room" session is now available for sale.
- Battle to Warp Tour Winner II
We're Doomed win The Battle To Warped Tour II.
- Bonnie Ste-Croix to Finish Canadian Girl with Natalie MacMaster, Laura Smith, Kim Beggs and others!
Cross-Canada Recording Project to be completed by March 7th, 2011!
- In My Bones Gets Three 2011 ECMA Nominations!
Carmel Mikol's debut album as been nominated for three 2011 East Coast Music Awards including Female Solo Recording of the Year, Pop Recording of the Year and Rising Star Recording of the Year.
- Dali Van Gogh wins the 2011 Rogers Battle Of The Bands presented by Supernova.com
This past weekend Dartmouth's own Dali Van Gogh won the Nova Scotia portion of the Rogers Battle Of The Bands presented by Supernova.com beating out many accomplished acts including 2nd place Grunge band Chaos Theory from Halifax, and 3rd place Rockers Redstar also from Halifax.
- The Bad Bad Bad Release 2 New Songs ! FREE DOWNLOADS
- A Special Announcement
Dali Van Gogh is pleased to announce our new partnership with HMV.
- Dali Van Gogh playing the Rogers Battle Of The Bands, and we need YOUR VOTE!!!
Dali Van Gogh has been selected as one of only 20 bands from across the province to compete in the Rogers Battle Of The Bands.
- 2011 Off to a Great Start for Chelsea Nisbett
- Halifax Pop Explosion 2011 Artist Submissions open now
Taking place from Tuesday, October 18th to Saturday, October 22nd, submissions are now open for the 2011 Halifax Pop Explosion Festival & Conference. Artists can apply by visiting: www.halifaxpopexplosion.com
- Stahmenah Vybz ECMA nomination
Stahmenah Vybz is proud and excited to announce that he has been nominated for World Recording of the year at the 2011 ECMA Awards
- ROGERS BATTLE OF THE BANDS. WE NEED YOUR VOTE!
Chaos Theory has been selected to enter the Rogers Battle Of The Bands® powered by UrMusic at The Pavilion February 5th.
- The demo is done!
Check out Ed Oakley's completed FACTOR demo!
- “Slowly” Does It: Halifax-Based Scott Nicks Band completes new album
Article from The SMU Journal, Jan. 5-11, pg. 10.
- Tommorow Night @ Gus' Pub !
- Roots Music Canada Review of Painting With Tides
- The SideCats- Makin' Tracks
The SideCats are on the prowl and are ‘Makin’ Tracks’ with their new cd release.
- Nisbett's 2010: an armload of awards
Andrea Nemetz, Chronicle Herald (Top 20 Twenty-Somethings in NS)
- New Tunes from Right On Yukon!!!!
But these amps go to 12
- StahMeNah Vybz Album "StahMeNah Rewind"
Hello every, just wanted to remind you all that you can get your copy of StahMeNah Rewind on iTunes, Amazon, Napster and all of your favorite download sites.
StahMeNah will also be performing on the Discovery Stage at the 2011 ECMA being held in beautiful P.E.I.
- The Shakedown Combo's Debut CD Now Available!
"Burnt Out Hot Rod Car" - The debut CD from Nova Scotia's own Rockabilly band The Shakedown Combo
- The Shakedown Combo's Debut CD Now Available!
Hot rockabilly band, The Shakedown Combo have just released their debut album "Burnt Out Hot Rod Car" on UK label "Raucous Records"..
- Promote Yourself for FREE through HalifaxHype.com!
Offering FREE promotional profiles for all Halifax musicians!
- OFFICIAL TRACK NAMES RELEASE FOR UPCOMING SINGLES
The band has been in the studio for the last little while putting down some material for all new Chaos Theory tracks.
- Dana Beeler - The Daily Consciousness
Article found on line http://www.dailyconsciousness.com/2010/12/dana-beeler/ on our own Dana Beeler.
- 4 years and going strong!!
Shelburne will be holding it's 2nd Annual Robbie Burns Dinner and Musical Experience, this year on Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Royal Canadian Legion on Water St.
The piper's Guild has just finished it's 4th successful year and is excited about year #5!!! With more musicians and venues working through the Guild each year, it just keeps getting better. Let's all have a happy, safe and successful 2011!!
- Last of The Lions - Smoke 'N' Mirrors (EP) now on iTunes
Released Dec. 8th 2010, Last of The Lions - Smoke 'N' Mirrors (EP) is now available from the iTunes store and most popular music download sites.
- Promote Yourself for FREE through HalifaxHype.com!
Sign-up for your FREE promotional profile on HaifaxHype.com. Your all-access pass to Halifax entertainment!
- MSM Annual Christmas Bash for Feed Nova Scotia
- ECMA 2011
Is Charlottetown ready for a heavy dose of Devils Elbow?
Devils Elbow LIVE @ the ECMA 2011 Discovery stage
- Open Mic at Whiskeys Lounge
On Dec 10th Kate Surette and Rosie Folks are hosting an Open Mic at Whiskeys Lounge on 27 Portland Street in Dartmouth.
- Carmel Mikol Invited to Escape To Create Artist Residency & 30A Songwriters Festival, Seaside FL
A non-profit month-long artist residency program, Escape To Create allows a diverse group of artists to focus solely on their creative projects while staying in the beautiful and culturally supportive community of Seaside, Florida.
- Scott Nicks Band playing in Truro Dec. 18
Article from Truro Daily News, December 9th, 2010.
- Black City Avenger EP available now on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and other online stores!!
Rock band Black City Avenger have released their recently released "Black City Avenger EP" online.
- Eco-Shock VideoTapes Live Event for Gene Simmons
Eco-Shock hopes to be discovered by Gene Simmons with their 'live' videotape performance on December 9, 2010.
- We are in the Studio!
- The SideCats- 'Makin' Tracks'
- BLESSED BY JOE CD release
Barron releases BLESSED BY JOE with band Eastern Head Nov 2010
- Dali Van Gogh Review - Live Unsigned
Dali Van Gogh play meaty, soulful hard rock.
- THE LIGHT BRIGHTS NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASING!
9 great songs, 40 minutes of music, only $10! With the money from the album we'll continue to tour both Ontario and The Maritimes!
- Music Week Hits right note for Nisbett
Brian Medel, Chronicle Herald (Halifax)
- SONGWRITERS CIRCLE - An Evening of Song Benefit
"A PARTNERSHIP IN CARING" is hosting a fund raising benefit evening including a songwriter circle with Lee, JP Cormier, Christine Crawford and Jan Mackay.
http://www.apartnershipincaring.info
- Writing new songs
First To Fall writing new songs.
www.myspace.com/firsttofallbc
- Andy and Ariana, releasing "Seeking Commotion"
Andy and Ariana are release their brand new CD "Seeking Commotion" at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville on October 16,2010
- Andy and Ariana, releasing "Seeking Commotion"
Andy and Ariana (www.tabmusic.ca) will be releasing their 8th disc "Seeking Commotion" at the Al Whittle Theatre in Wolfville.
- Last of The Lions - Card Castle EP now on iTunes
Last of The Lions debut release Card Castle EP is now available on iTunes worldwide.
- SpinCount Music and Music Nova Scotia offer educational conference incentive
SpinCount Music and Music Nova Scotia offer educational conference incentive for NSMW 2010
- Interview with First To Fall - Oct 2010
Find out what First To Fall have been up to.
- Chelsea Nisbett nominated for six awards!
Chelsea has just been nominated for six awards: three 2010 Music NS Awards and three 2010 Covenenant Awards.
- Jay Smith's debut album is available for download exclusively on iTunes.
Jay Smith's debut album is available for download exclusively on iTunes.
http://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/jay-smith/id388665645?ign-mpt=uo%3D4%2522itunes.apple.com
Hard copies of the album will be available in the next few weeks.
- Stahmenah Vybz Cd Release Party
Stahmenah Vybz will be releasing his album Stahmenah Rewind on Wednesday, October 6th 2010 at Club 1668. That is located at 1668 Lower Water St. in downtown Halifax.
- Hot Yoga's Quick Hot Grind now available digitally!
Hot Yoga's first EP, Quick Hot Grind, is now available digitally!
- The Festival acadien de Clare in 2011
The Festival acadien de Clare loves to celebrate!!
- Stahmenah Vybz releases first album
Stahmenah Vybz has released his first album online worldwide and will be holding his Cd release party on Wednesday, October 6th, 2010 at club 1668. That is at 1668 Lower Water St. in Halifax. The show will begin at 10pm sharp and there will be lots of door prizes, special guest performances and a Kung Fu Demonstration by Five Animal Kung Fu.
- Dali Van Gogh - A Review By Stuart Rankin
Their sound was rugged and vibrant, reminiscent of early years AC/DC and Led Zeppelin slashed through with a more modern-sounding crunch on the guitar work. Very good stuff from a very good band.
- Scott Withers & the Whisper Banshees Pick the Garden
Last howl in this line-up; Banshees blow through the Garden
- MARKO PERFORMS LIVE AND IS NOMINATED FOR TWO Music Nova Scotia Awards
The award-winning Artist/Producer and graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA, Marko Simmonds has been nominated for two NSMW Awards: Urban Artist of the Year & Inspirational Artist Of the Year.
- Volante Multimedia site is now online
The site for the graphic and media design firm Volante Multimedia is now operational.
- Emmy Alcorn receives an honorable mention on Billboard
Emmy was awarded an Honorable Mention in the Billboard World Song Contest for her tune "Already Gone"
- Eco-Shock plays in PEI!
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.
- 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.
- We Want Your Music!!!!
No one plays more Nova Scotia music than The Coast 89.7 so get your's to us today!
- 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.
- GGMU's ZOMBIES!!! gets glowing reviews!
links to, and excerpts from, reviews of Glory Glory Man United's new album "ZOMBIES!!!"
- Bonnie Ste-Croix's Cross-Canada Recording Project
A First for Canada
- 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 31st
- Eco-Shock performs an encore performance at Natal Days 2010
Eco-Shock returned for an encore performance at this years Esso Talent Contest
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- Alfie Zappacosta @TheGuild in PEI with special guest Janet MacEwen
‘Jazz in July’ at The Guild hosts, Alfie Zappacosta with special guest Janet MacEwen
- J-Bru wants fans to know Jason
- The real J-Bru
- 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!
- 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/
- 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
- 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!!!
- Decota McNamara
- Decota McNamara
- Open Jam Session
- FACTOR grant awarded to Ed oakley
- Dwayne Cote and Duane Andrews - CD Release Party
- The Art Of on Breakfast Television
The Art Of will be on Breakfast Television on Monday 17th morning.
- Shakedown Combo's rockabilly genes
Hay daddio! The Shakedown Combo proves that the family that plays rockabilly together, stays together.
by Holly Gordon
- 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.
- Performance Tour
Concert tour
- 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
- 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
- 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!
- 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.
- No Chance of Snow
A second chance at a CD release party... this time with NO CHANCE OF SNOW
- 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
- 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.
- Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm
- Kim Wempe's Star Rising from Coast to Coast
February is a busy month for Kim Wempe, and one she'll probably never forget.
- 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.....
- Michael Redden at Paul's Hall 8pm
- Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm
- 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 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.
- UK review of Paleofidelity
The follow is a review of Paleofidelity by UK based, Alt Sounds.
- Remedy selected by Artistpr.com
- Broke On Payday In Studio for Debut Release
- 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.
- Tyranny of the Smug master completed
Remedy has just completed the master recording of their 15 song sophomore release, Tyranny of the Smug.
- 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
- 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!
- 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?
- PROJECT BANDSTAND BAND Announced!!!
Make sure to catch Myles Deck and the Fuzz get transformed by Akshay Tyagi this November at NSMW!!
- 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.
- SpinCount Music & DMDS Sponsor Riverfest Rock The Bush 2009 - "Fans Choice" wins FREE DMDS release to radio!
- 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
- JANE's PARTY from Toronto play at Argyle Fine Art this Friday!
- 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
- 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!
- 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".
- 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.
