Music educator J. Chalmers Doane, “the father of the Canadian ‘ukulele” whose innovative teaching model shaped classroom instruction as far away as Hawai’i, will be inducted into the ‘Ukulele Hall of Fame in Hawai’i on Sunday, October 25th, 1:00-3:00 pm, in a special ceremony at The Carleton in Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are thrilled to (more…)
A project over a year in the making to reimagine the music of iconic Cape Breton songwriters – First of Bells – has chosen The Carleton for their début performance on Sunday, October 25th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets for this very special show are $25 + HST. First of Bells reimagines the (more…)
Our favourite Irish/P.E.Islander/Danish force of nature Irish Mythen returns to the stage at The Carleton for their only Atlantic Canadian date for at least a year on Wednesday, October 28th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $40 + HST. Irish Mythen (They/Them) is a globally acclaimed artist known for their raw vocal power, (more…)
Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound proudly present a powerful tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, celebrating 20 years of her iconic album Back to Black. A bold, soul-baring masterpiece, Back to Black redefined modern soul with its raw honesty and vintage-inspired sound. Featuring unforgettable hits like Rehab, You Know I’m No Good, Tears Dry (more…)
Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound proudly present a powerful tribute to the late Amy Winehouse, celebrating 20 years of her iconic album Back to Black. A bold, soul-baring masterpiece, Back to Black redefined modern soul with its raw honesty and vintage-inspired sound. Featuring unforgettable hits like Rehab, You Know I’m No Good, Tears Dry (more…)
Halifax’s hottest cabaret series – Broadway Brunch – is thrilled to be back at The Carleton on Saturday, October 31st for all things Halloween! Hosted by Kyle Gillis and featuring the sizzling talents of our region’s finest, they will be serving up delicious and mouthwatering Broadway tunes from such shows as Little Shop of Horrors, (more…)
Internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker Alan Cross returns to The Carleton for an intimate evening of free-wheeling insights into the often impenetrable business of music in our world on Wednesday, November 4th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. Alan is also happy to take questions and (more…)
Celebrated Canadian musicologist Alan Cross brings a live version of his popular UNCHARTED: Crime & Mayhem In The Music Industry podcast national tour – including a Q & A session to follow – to The Carleton on Thursday, November 5th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $30 + HST. Alan Cross is an (more…)
A year doesn’t seem right unless we have a Norma MacDonald date on our calendar, so we’re happy to announce she’s bringing her band with her for a show at The Carleton – along with an opening set from Logan Edward MacKay – on Friday, November 6th. Live music will get underway at 8 PM and (more…)
Award winning Quebec jazz-fusion bassist Carl Mayotte Quintet brings the band to Halifax for what promises to be a sensational show at The Carleton on Sunday, November 8th. Extraordinary live music gets underway at 7 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. Carl Mayotte is one of the leading figures in contemporary jazz fusion in (more…)