I’ve known The Tragically Hip since 1986 when they independently released the Last American Exit EP. This tour is the first one they’ve done I haven’t been able to see – for a variety of reasons – but The Carleton will embrace Halifax’s Tragically Hip Day celebrations on Saturday, August 20th with all Hip, all (more…)
Here’s a fantastic triple-bill of local indie acts for you! Brothers + Hello Delaware + The Barrowdowns gang up for a show at The Carleton on Friday, August 19th. Show time is 10 PM and it’s only $8 at the door for three cool bands. Can’t beat that with a stick… Tyler and Taran Guest (more…)
Local Cameron Hawes returns to town from the West Coast with his Barefoot Mountain band to play a show with Len Ottesen at The Carleton on Thursday, August 18th. Show time will be after 9 PM and it’s only $6 at the door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crLKMUkZMOI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZwQqL5SnDo (more…)
Adam Baldwin brings The Carletones to their regular weekly gig at The Carleton on Saturday, August 13th. The best live house band in the city (or any other city for that matter) lifts off after 10 PM and it’s only $5 at the door to get in on the action! (more…)
Local comedian Kyle Hickey returns home to Halifax from Toronto and will be doing a last-minute early show at The Carleton on Saturday, August 13th. Show time is 7 PM and it’s only $10 cash at the door to get in on the funny. Our own Ian Black will open the show. Hailing from the (more…)
One of the city’s best dance bands – The Chess Club – is packing it in after years of entertaining folks with a FINAL SHOW at The Carleton on Friday, August 12th. Opening the night will be Raegan Boucher. The show will get underway at 10 PM and admission is only $5 at the door. (more…)
Insanely talented locals Hillsburn return to The Carleton hot on the heels of the release of their debut album – The Battle Years – on Friday, August 12th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are only $15. For our money, Hillsburn is one of the most exciting band to emerge out of Nova Scotia (more…)
Halifax-born but Toronto-based party band extraordinaire – The Hopping Penguins – make their Carleton debut on Thursday, August 11th. Show time is after 9 PM and admission will be FREE on the night! Yes, free, as a thank-you to everyone who’s been supporting us over the years. It’s been a long time coming – 8+ (more…)
Excellent singer/songwriter and all around good guy – Matthew Hornell – brings his Newfoundlander self back to The Carleton on Tuesday, August 9th for an evening of casual tunes with bud Andrew Sneddon and other assorted pals. Show time will be around 8:30 PM and admission is a suggested $5 at the door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XHv_9a8cdk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n54UrLWaD2k (more…)
After the Global Country Star Search competition in the afternoon, we’ll be presenting a show featuring the winners and then a songwriter’s circle comprised of RyLee Madison, Jason Price and Makayla Lynn. Show time for this event is 7 PM and admission is $10 at the door. (more…)