The Edmonton-based Global Country Star Search brings its annual competition to the East Coast for the first time on Sunday, August 7th. Competitors vie for prizes and recognition at The Carleton at 3 PM and the winners will open that night’s songwriter’s circle. Admission to this event is FREE! (more…)

The Carletones take the week off so we’ve organized a return of The Carleton anniversary acts – The True Love Rules AND Rolly & The Navy Brats – on Saturday, August 6th for your listening and dancing pleasure. Show time will be around 10 PM and, as usual, it’ll only be $5 at the door (more…)

We’re happy to announce that one of our fave new local bands, with our fave name – The Negligents – will return to The Carleton on Friday, August 5th. It’s doubly awesome because Lisa MacDougall, home after a long stretch out west, will be joining them and they’ll be acting as her back-up band as (more…)

Halifax’s purveyors of party – The Regal Beagle Band – will be at The Carleton to entertain all and sundry on Thursday, August 4th. Show time will be 9 PM and it’s a measly $5 at the door to get in on the fun! (more…)

If there’s one artist on this planet that personifies what The Carleton, at its core, is all about, it’s Halifax native and San Diego resident STEVE POLTZ! The man, the myth, the legend returns to our stage for two shows on Wednesday, August 3rd. The late show (this one) is at 9:00 PM, doors open after (more…)

If there’s one artist on this planet that personifies what The Carleton, at its core, is all about, it’s Halifax native and San Diego – now Nashville – resident STEVE POLTZ! The man, the myth, the legend returns to our stage for two shows on Wednesday, August 3rd. The early show (this one) is at (more…)

We’ve kicked the idea of guest chefs around for awhile and we’re happy to say we’re finally doing it! Richard Julien, from Chef Live! will be in The Carleton kitchen on Tuesday, August 2nd and Wednesday, August 3rd. We’ve had occasion to eat some of Richard’s creations in the past and cannot wait to see what (more…)

Exactly what it sounds like. The Halifax International Busker Festival’s annual wrap party for its legion of performers – featuring many of them trying their hand (and presumably voices) at karaoke – will happen at The Carleton on Monday, August 1st! Doors open at 8 PM and it’ll be $10 cash at the door to (more…)