Between 2002 and 2005, Crush was one of the biggest bands in the country, picking up a Juno nomination for Best New Artist and winning 7 East Coast Music Awards. Twenty years later, principals Cory Tetford and Paul Lamb – along with rhythm section Kris MacFarlane (drums) and Ronald Hynes (bass) – reunite for a (more…)
Between 2002 and 2005, Crush was one of the biggest bands in the country, picking up a Juno nomination for Best New Artist and winning 7 East Coast Music Awards. Twenty years later, principals Cory Tetford and Paul Lamb – along with rhythm section Kris MacFarlane (drums) and Ronald Hynes (bass) – reunite for a (more…)
Newfoundland legends The Irish Descendants celebrate the release of their heartfelt Our Tribute To Stan Rogers album (on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the festival that bears his name) with two shows at The Carleton on Saturday, July 25th: a matinée at 1:30 PM (this one) and an evening performance at 7 PM. (more…)
Newfoundland legends The Irish Descendants celebrate the release of their heartfelt Our Tribute To Stan Rogers album (on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the festival that bears his name) with two shows at The Carleton on Saturday, July 25th: a matinée at 1:30 PM and an evening performance at 7 PM (this one). (more…)
Toronto’s Queen Kong bring their old school/modern-take klezmer music to Halifax to play tunes from their upcoming Mitsve Tants album at The Carleton on Wednesday, July 29th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Seriously, doesn’t everyone need a dash of excellent klezmer music in their life? We think so and now’s (more…)
Toronto’s Victoria Staff, and locals Julia Cunningham and Fiona Clancey, get together for what promises to be a fantastic night at The Carleton on Thursday, July 30th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. Born and raised in Toronto, storytelling is the thread that weaves Victoria Staff’s music together. Fall into her world as (more…)
As part of our series to draw attention to acts who’s touring schedules don’t line up with HUFF’s dates but would be perfect for us if they did, the Festival is super-stoked to present Fernie, B.C.’s Shred Kelly, one of the country’s coolest bands, at The Carleton on Wednesday, August 5th. Show time is 7 (more…)
After many years, Torontonian Deon Blyan returns to The Carleton – along with opener Luke Levy – on Thursday, August 6th for a 2-set night showcasing his brand of songs inspired by the musical foundations laid by the greats of the late 70s. The warm tones filled with hook-laden melodies that Deon has become known (more…)
Addi John (former lead singer/guitarist of London-based indie darlings Lost In Japan) makes his first foray to Halifax with a duo show at The Carleton on Sunday, August 9th. Show time is 7 PM and, because it’s his first time in the market, tickets are only $15 + HST. We guarantee this is worth your (more…)
Three acclaimed Canadian songwriters – Sarah MacDougall, Lisa MacIsaac (Madison Violet) & Catherine MacLellan – step onto the stage together, to create something extremely rare at The Carleton on Thursday, August 13th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets (while they last) are $45 + HST. Together, they create an intimate, in-the-round experience – sharing songs, (more…)