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…)

Laura Merrimen continues her solo Wednesday nights in March at The Carleton on the 23rd with special guest Ronok Sarkar. Live music starts after 8 PM and it’s a suggested $5 at the door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sta3Dsc2DG4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSh0IQIm5nM (more…)

Halifax’s favourite Rock/Rap/Dance outfit – Three Sheet – return to The Carleton for a rare Saturday night show (The Carletones have the night off) on March 19th. They’ll be bringing newest member DJ Uncle Fester with them, so dig out your dancing shoes and get hip. Live music kicks off after 10 PM and it’s (more…)

It’s taken some time – and considerable effort – but we’ve finally convinced the sweat-inducing, dance-floor-packing band, The Navy Brats, to return to The Carleton. It’s happening on Friday, March 18th at 10 PM and it’s only $5 at the door to get in. We 100% guarantee that there is no better bang for live music (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…)

Laura Merrimen starts a run of solo Wednesday nights in March at The Carleton on the 16th with special guest Thomas Matheson. Live music starts after 8 PM and it’s a suggested $5 at the door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaXcum_zwD4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlytQ652ERw (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…)

One of Canada’s best live bands – Cape Breton’s Slowcoaster – returns to The Carleton to deliver a show only they can on Friday March 11th. Fans should arrive by 9 PM and it’s only $12 at the door to get in on the fun. With infectious and captivating lyrics, reinforced by a commanding groove, (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…)