One of the country’s most extraordinary vocal and songwriting talents, Meaghan Smith, no longer tours, so we were thrilled when she asked about returning to the stage at The Carleton (as a duo with guitarist husband Jason Mingo) for a pair of shows on Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th (this one). Both shows (more…)
Following a clinic at Long & McQuade, guitar virtual Adrian Raso – along with very special guest Jimmy Robinson – takes the Carleton stage on Sunday, July 13th. Showtime is 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST. If you’re a guitar freak, or merely an appreciator of extraordinary musicianship, you should make a point (more…)
Halifax singer-songwriter and pianist Mat Hughes along with Sadie Skinner (Sarah Roberts from Steel Cut Oats) team up for a performance at The Carleton on Wednesday, July 16th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are $20 + HST When he returned to the east coast after a spell on BC’s Sunshine Coast, Halifax-based singer-songwriter (more…)
The TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents Juno Award-winning saxophonist and composer, Christine Jensen has built a reputation for her innovative compositions and captivating performances with both large and small ensembles. Having recently released her new album, Harbour (June, 2024) Jensen continues to push the boundaries of jazz, delivering music that is both intellectually stimulating and (more…)
The TD Halifax Jazz Fest will present Doris Mason & The Bash Bros with very special guests the Carl Mayotte Quintet at The Carleton on Friday, July 18th. Doors open at 6:30 PM for an 8:30 show. It’s 19+ and general admission, so get there early to secure a great seat! Tickets are $37.08 (including (more…)
The Halifax Jazz Festival presents the Lina Allemano Four at The Carleton on Saturday, July 19th. Doors open at 6:30 pm for dinner and drinks. Show time is 8:30 PM and tickets are $47.74 available through the festival HERE. Lina Allemano Four is an acoustic chamber-jazz quartet that plays Allemano’s original music, written specifically for (more…)
Thanks to the quick sell-outs of their first two performances, the songwriting genius that is Mary Gauthier, along with fabulous special guest Jaimee Harris, will play a 3rd show – this one a special matinée – at The Carleton on Sunday, July 20th to celebrate the the 25th anniversary of Mary’s acclaimed album, Drag Queens (more…)
The songwriting genius that is Mary Gauthier, along with fabulous special guest Jaimee Harris, return to The Carleton for a one-two punch of a show on Sunday, July 20th as they celebrate the the 25th anniversary of Mary’s acclaimed album, Drag Queens in Limousines. Live music gets underway at 7 PM and tickets are only (more…)
Thanks to the immediate (less than a day) sell out of their first performance, the songwriting genius that is Mary Gauthier, along with fabulous special guest Jaimee Harris, will play a 2nd one-two punch of a show at The Carleton on Monday, July 21st as they celebrate the the 25th anniversary of Mary’s acclaimed album, Drag (more…)
We are very happy to welcome back Canadian songwriting treasure David Francey to The Carleton for two shows: Tuesday, July 22nd (this one) and Wednesday, July 23rd. Show time both nights is 7 PM and tickets are $65 + HST. David Francey was born in Ayrshire, Scotland where he got his first taste of the (more…)