2016 marks the third year since the untimely passing of our musician friend Jay Smith. To honour his memory – and spirit – we’re arranging a celebration of his life and music to benefit the Mental Health Foundation of Nova Scotia at The Carleton on Thursday, March 24th. Show time will be 8 PM and (more…)

Well here’s a talent-packed, rock-filled night if ever we’ve seen one! Andre Pettipas & The Giants release a new album + Battle To The Tiki (at Canada Music Week in Toronto) winner Natalie Lynn helps out AND Toronto’s SATE – fresh off the Scotiabank Centre stage after singing back-up with Johnny Reid – come in (more…)

What would St. Patrick’s Day be without some ripping tunes? Nothing, that’s what! With that in mind, we’re happy to say that fiddler extraordinaire, Wendy MacIsaac – along with some of her talented trad friends will be filling The Carleton with wonderful music on Thursday, March 17th to provide a soundtrack for your, hopefully wonderful, (more…)

Yahoo! Not one, but two, great soulful bands on one night! Toronto’s After Funk and our own Roxy & The Underground Soul Sound share the stage at The Carleton on – no joke – Friday, April 1st. Show time is 10 PM and it’s a measly $8 at the door. You cannot go wrong. Here’s (more…)

Comedy At The Carleton is – we think – pleased to present the first-ever, This Hour Has 22 Minutes Joke Battle! on Sunday, March 6th. Show time is 8 PM and it’s only $7 at the door to get in on the funny. Here’s how it’ll work… Four award winning writers from This Hour Has (more…)

Do you like Latin/Spanish dance music? Of course you do, who doesn’t? So we’re suggesting you grab some buds and head down to The Carleton on Thursday, March 10th to get an earful of exactly that with Encuentro. Opening the night is Cody Degaust. Show time is 9 PM and it’s only $5 at the (more…)

The (Fabulous) Carletones – Halifax’s best rocking house band – perform every Saturday night, including this one on March 19th. Show time is after 10 PM and it’s only $5 at the door to get inside to shake a leg. In case you weren’t aware, The Carletones are usually fronted by Adam Baldwin and the (more…)

The (Fabulous) Carletones – Halifax’s best rocking house band – perform every Saturday night, including this one on March 12th. Show time is after 10 PM and it’s only $5 at the door to get inside to shake a leg. In case you weren’t aware, The Carletones are usually fronted by Adam Baldwin and the (more…)

The (Fabulous) Carletones – Halifax’s best rocking house band – perform every Saturday night, including this one on March 5th. Show time is after 10 PM and it’s only $5 at the door to get inside to shake a leg. In case you weren’t aware, The Carletones are usually fronted by Adam Baldwin and the (more…)

There might be the odd Canadian band out there with more cred than The Good Brothers but we’re hard-pressed to think of them. We’re very proud to announce that they will be playing their inaugural show at The Carleton on Monday, April 18th.  Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 advanced or $30 (more…)