Past Performances

I've said it before and I'm gonna say it again now, "Catherine MacLellan's Silhouette is one of the best albums I've heard from a female singer/songwriter in this country - ever!" AND I've vowed to continue to book Catherine into our joint until she routinely sells out and then gets too "big" to play our room.

So, to that end, we are proudly presenting Catherine's show on Wednesday, February 22nd. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are a ridiculously low $15 (including taxes!).

It's February - the coldest month of the year in Nova Scotia - and there's not a lot we can do about that! However, to at least warm up the Mondays of the month, we're doing a cool little thing called A Month of Video Mondays at The Carleton.

This entails having 4 bands play on each Monday of the month. We'll be multi-track recording each act and shooting its set with 5 HD cameras. Each participating band will get one song mixed and edited to use any way they like. The band that draws the most fans will get its whole set mixed and edited.

This week's bands are: Eddie Cummings Band, Writer's Strike, Will Be Gones & Band Before Time. The show starts at 10 PM and should wrap up before 1:00 AM. It's only 5 bucks so it won't break the bank. Try it, I expect you'll like it!

We are super-stoked to be able to say that the fabulous Ian Janes Band will be taking up the Absolut Thursday residency at The Carleton Music Bar & Grill. I've said it before and I'm saying it again now, Ian is one of the best Soul/R&B singers in the country (if not THE best). As an added bonus, he's a great songwriter and an excellent guitarist. His trio also features Tom Roach on drums and Tom Easley on bass

The night gets underway at 10 PM and it's a measly $5 at the door to get in.

I always say, in answer to the oft-asked question, "what kind of music do you program at The Carleton?" that I'll present any kind of music as long as (a) there's an audience for it and (b) it's great. So it should come as no surprise that the extraordinary Rhapsody Quintet will be on our stage on Wednesday, February 15th. Show time is 8 PM and admission is a very reasonable $20 (taxes included).

I'd say this show is worth postponing Valentine's Day by 24 hours!

It's February - the coldest month of the year in Nova Scotia - and there's not a lot we can do about that! However, to at least warm up the Mondays of the month, we're doing a cool little thing called A Month of Video Mondays at The Carleton.

This entails having 4 bands play on each Monday of the month. We'll be multi-track recording each act and shooting its set with 5 HD cameras. Each participating band will get one song mixed and edited to use any way they like. The band that draws the most fans will get its whole set mixed and edited.

This week's bands are: Young River, Seamus Erskine,  Matthew Hornell Band & Mushkat. The show starts at 10 PM and should wrap up before 1:00 AM. It's only 5 bucks so it won't break the bank. Try it, I expect you'll like it!

SECOND SHOW ADDED
Dylan Guthro will take the stage at the Carleton to celebrate the release of his debut recording “All That’s True”.  The record leaves no doubt that this is a talented singer-songwriter with a very bright future.  The songs are solid and sincere, the musicianship superb.  Thoughtfully produced by music veterans Bruce Guthro and Dave Gunning, “All That’s True” is an outstanding first effort by a very promising young artist.
Dylan Guthro is ready to take center stage with “All That’s True” – don’t miss the opportunity to see this rising star.

Occasionally it turns out that talent runs in a family; very occasionally talent is passed down from father to son. In the Guthro family, it's quite clear that father Bruce has passed that talent gene along to son Dylan. We are very happy to announce that Dylan Guthro's CD release party will be at The Carleton Music Bar & Grill on Wednesday, February 8th. The show will start at 8 PM and tickets (which are going unbelievably fast, by the way) are a very, very affordable $15.

Producers Bruce Guthro and Dave Gunning will be opening the show for young star Dylan.

Dave Bidinini's post Rheostatics outfit, Bidiniband, with support from St. John's excellent songsmith, Sean Panting, will play The Carleton on Tuesday, February 7th. Both artists will have new albums out. Last time Dave and the band were in, they turned in a couple of the best nights of music we've ever had in the place. This time around will be no different. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are $20.00 (including taxes). Get 'em while they last!

It's February - the coldest month of the year in Nova Scotia - and there's not a lot we can do about that! However, to at least warm up the Mondays of the month, we're doing a cool little thing called A Month of Video Mondays at The Carleton.

This entails having 4 bands play on each Monday of the month. We'll be multi-track recording each act and shooting its set with 5 HD cameras. Each participating band will get one song mixed and edited to use any way they like. The band that draws the most fans will get its whole set mixed and edited.

This week's bands are: Devil's Half Acre, Rising Waters, The MacGillivray Brothers and Floodland. The show starts at 10 PM and should wrap up before 1:00 AM. It's only 5 bucks so it won't break the bank. Try it, I expect you'll like it!

Paul Murphy's Wintersleep side project - Postdata - finally makes an appearance at The Carleton on Sunday, February 5th. We've been working for about a year to make this happen and we're pretty stoked. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are a very reasonable $15.00. The band will be ably supported by Nick Everett.

Sonic Concerts and The Carleton Music Bar & Grill present Mark Kozelek on Thursday, February 2nd and Friday, February 3rd.. Show time each night is 9 PM and tickets are $30 (taxes included). At this point you can only buy tickets on line through Sonic Concerts.

Sonic Concerts and The Carleton Music Bar & Grill present Mark Kozelek on Thursday, February 2nd and Friday, February 3rd. Show time each night is 9 PM and tickets are $30 (taxes included). At this point you can only buy tickets on line through Sonic Concerts.

Canadian icon Jimmy Rankin returns to The Carleton stage after a several year absence. We'll welcome Jimmy back on Wednesday, February 1st at 9 PM. Tickets (including taxes) are $35. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of Canada's best performers in the intimate confines of The Carleton Music Bar & Grill (Music Nova Scotia's Venue of the Year for 2009, 2010 and 2011)!

Canadian icon Jimmy Rankin returns to The Carleton stage after a several year absence. Jimmy's show on Wednesday, February 1st sold out immediately so we've added a second one on Tuesday, January 31st at 9 PM. Tickets (including taxes) are $35. Don't miss this rare opportunity to see one of Canada's best performers in the intimate confines of The Carleton Music Bar & Grill (Music Nova Scotia's Venue of the Year for 2009, 2010 and 2011)!

BELLE STARR is Kendel Carson, Stephanie Cadman and Miranda Mulholland.

These three incredibly talented women are gearing up for a major run at stardom and will be visiting the East Coast (and Halifax specifically) at the end of the month. This first time through they'll be playing The Carleton Music Bar & Grill on Sunday, January 29th and Monday, January 30th and we've decided to make these "customer appreciation nights," which means there will be no cover charge. Rather, we'll just pass the hat and ask you to pay what you can to support the artists. Show time will be 8 PM. Also on the bill is our good friend Jay Smith who has his own excellent album out! The Jack Willows!

BELLE STARR is Kendel Carson, Stephanie Cadman and Miranda Mulholland.

These three incredibly talented women are gearing up for a major run at stardom and will be visiting the East Coast (and Halifax specifically) at the end of the month. This first time through they'll be playing The Carleton Music Bar & Grill on Sunday, January 29th and Monday, January 30th and we've decided to make these "customer appreciation nights," which means there will be no cover charge. Rather, we'll just pass the hat and ask you to pay what you can to support the artists. Show time will be 8 PM. Also on the bill is our good friend, Jay Smith who has his own killer album out!

We are super-stoked to be able to say that the fabulous Ian Janes Band will be taking up the Absolut Thursday residency at The Carleton Music Bar & Grill. I've said it before and I'm saying it again now, Ian is one of the best Soul/R&B singers in the country (if not THE best). As an added bonus, he's a great songwriter and an excellent guitarist. His trio also features Tom Roach on drums and Tom Easley on bass

The night gets underway at 10 PM and it's a measly $5 at the door to get in.

Saskatchewan native Connie Kaldor makes her second appearance at The Carleton Music Bar & Grill on Sunday, January 22nd. Tickets are $20.00 and showtime is 9 PM.

We are super-stoked to be able to say that the fabulous Ian Janes Band will be taking up the Absolut Thursday residency at The Carleton Music Bar & Grill. I've said it before and I'm saying it again now, Ian is one of the best Soul/R&B singers in the country (if not THE best). As an added bonus, he's a great songwriter and an excellent guitarist. His trio also features Tom Roach on drums and Tom Easley on bass

The night gets underway at 10 PM and it's a measly $5 at the door to get in.

PEI's fab roots/indie rock stylists Racoon Bandit follow up their Atlantic Film Festival showcase with a dedicated show at The Carleton on Sunday, January 15th. They'll be bringing pals, The Moonshine Ramblers along for the ride. Show time is 9 PM and tickets are only $10.00.