- Carmel Mikol's Official ECMA Showcase & More ECMA Shows
Carmel performs nine shows over the ECMA weekend in Sydney, Nova Scotia from March 4-7, 2010 including an Official ECMA Discovery Stage Showcase. Be sure to catch at least one show!
- Crissi Cochrane releases new music video for "Coming Home"
Shot in August of 2009 by the kind folks at Charlie Mac Productions, Crissi's new music video for her song about the Annapolis Valley debuts online today.
- Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm
- MARITIME TATTOO FESTIVAL 2010 MAY 24TH
LIVE @ MARITIME TATTOO FESTIVAL 2010 MAY 24TH
- Kim Wempe's Star Rising from Coast to Coast
February is a busy month for Kim Wempe, and one she'll probably never forget.
- Tim Dutch Elms and the Disease double showing at Stayners Wharf Pub and Grill
Double showing at Stayners Wharf, Feb 19, and 20th,
$5 cover, Great music all you can drink and eat* *leave you credit card at the bar.....
- Square Dance - with music by Dwayne cote & Kevin Levesconte
Saturday February 27th at 9:00 pm to midnight
Bras d’Or Lakes Inn, St. Peter’s
- Art for Tomorrow
A fundraiser and mystery art raffle.
- Michael Redden at Paul's Hall 8pm
- Michael Redden at Stayner's Wharf 730pm
- Music for Haiti
- Garrett Mason @ Montes Showbar Grill
Garrett Mason Band @ Montes January 30th... 10PM
- All Aboard the Ryan MacGrath Express!
Ryan MacGrath is going into the studio this weekend, January 30th/Februsry 1st to record his DEBUT ALBUM. Why not help support the NEW ALBUM by jumping aboard the fundraising train...but with great rewards! You can be a Steward (best deal for the economically strapped) or a Fire Stoker or maybe, if you have some extra cash to spare...an Engineer or Conductor!
- Haiti Relief Benefit at Coconut Grove w/ Michael Redden and Dj Junior
- Urban Surf Kings turn 15
- Painting With the Tides of 2010
There's lots of exciting stuff on the horizon for Kim Wempe. A new album and three winter festivals in Halifax, Wakefiled and Toronto are just a few. Find out more in this note from Kim herself.
- Honouring the soul of music
- Covers EP
- UK review of Paleofidelity
The follow is a review of Paleofidelity by UK based, Alt Sounds.
- NOVA SCOTIA SONGWRITER CARMEL MIKOL TO PERFORM AT 30-A SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL IN FLORIDA
NOVA SCOTIA SONGWRITER CARMEL MIKOL TO PERFORM AT 30-A SONGWRITER’S FESTIVAL IN FLORIDA
JAN 15-17, 2010
HALIFAX, N.S - Canadian songbird Carmel Mikol is flying south this winter to represent the country at the 30-A Songwriter’s Festival in Seaside, Florida January 15-17, 2010. Headlining artists include The Indigo Girls, Shawn Mullins, Matthew Sweet and Susanna Hoffs along with an impressive contingent of songwriters from Nashville’s Curb Music and singer/songwriters from across the US.
- Christmas Came Early for Kim Wempe
HALIFAX - Fiercely talented songbird KIM WEMPE's star is definitely on the rise! She was recently nominated for not one but two 2010 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS in the categories of Female Artist of the Year and Rising Star of the Year.
- Up from the Bottom, video shoot
On Nov 28, 2009, Remedy shot a video of their country-wide radio single, "Up from the Bottom", directed by multiple-video-award-winning director Aram Kouyoumdjian.
- Remedy to be included in RadioR&R compilation
Remedy one of only 2 Canadian bands to be included on RadioRnR's upcoming CD compilation in Janurary, 2010.
- Remedy selected by Artistpr.com
- Broke On Payday In Studio for Debut Release
- Tyranny of the Smug master completed
Remedy has just completed the master recording of their 15 song sophomore release, Tyranny of the Smug.
- Gloryhound "Leave It Alone"
New Record "Leave It Alone" available now
- East Coast Country Rockers gets ECMA Nomination!
- Andrew Hunter and the Gatherers have momentum after ECMA nomination.
- Calling all Youth ages 13-21yrs of age!
- Tribute to Martin Luther King
The Nova Scotia Mass Choir is getting ready for what will be the most exciting musical event for 2010 performed by the choir.
Caledonia Nominated for 4 East Coast Music Awards
- Tony Butyn's Debut Album "Circle Like A Square" Now Available
Tony Butyn’s debut album is now available titled "Circle Like A Square’
- Up-and-coming Cape Breton musicians lead the way with ECMA nominations
- The Spinney Brothers Showcasing at Music Nova Scotia 2009
The Spinney Brothers have been selected to Showcase at the Music Nova Scotia Festival and Events this November 7th
- Alert the Medic "Atlas" Charts Nationally!
- DR. ZOO comes to Argyle Fine Art...Workshop and Show!
Dr Zoo Comes to Halifax.......Check him out! Family Workshop and Show at Argyle Fine Art!
- The Dorothies at Toronto Indie Week
The Dorothies were selected to showcase at Toronto Indie Week 2009.
- Gina Symonds to release second song from new CD
Gina Symonds' new CD Mile Marker 1 has had great success with her first release Last A Lifetime and is getting ready to release her second song.
- The 2009 Music Matters Conference - Facing the Digital Music - Oct 23, 24 2009
The Halifax Pop Explosion is proud to announce the details of this year's Music Matters Conference. Taking place from Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24 at The Citadel Hotel; the conference will feature workshops, panels and speakers discussing all aspects of music industry. Two afternoons of panels, workshops and speakers, just $35.00 for Music Nova Scotia members.
- Myra LeBlanc on CMT this coming Thursday at 8pm!
- EAST COAST ROCKERS DO IT AGAIN!
- PROJECT BANDSTAND BAND Announced!!!
Make sure to catch Myles Deck and the Fuzz get transformed by Akshay Tyagi this November at NSMW!!
- LOOKING FOR A FEW PEOPLE TO BILLET 4 musicians
Dr. Zoo is coming to Halifax....to Argyle Fine Art to put on a creative workshop for kids and families and then a show in the evening...but need a place to sleep...any help?
- Blues & Ribs Every Thursday with Kevin Fletcher & The Gents
Kevin Fletcher & The Gents every Thursday @ Montes Showbar Grill
- Glory Glory Man United update
news update about all things GGMU - new album, tour, merch, etc.
- The Burkes Nominated for 2009 Music Nova Scotia award
- The Burkes nominated for Covenant Award by the Gospel Music Association of Canada
- Mike Aube's "Cluster Folk" CD Release Concert
Mike Aube releases "Cluster Folk" Saturday, August 29th at Al Whittle Theatre, Wolfville. 8pm. $8 adv, $10 door
- New Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol Video Blog Now Online
Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol are back in Nova Scotia. After three weeks on the road in Western Canada taking their "Guess Who's Driving?" Tour to new audiences in Edmonton, Red Deer, Calgary, Penticton, Vancouver, Courtenay, Lethbridge and Saskatoon, the first video blog from the West Coast leg of the tour is now online.
- Riverfest Winner announced for the FREE DMDS Release to RADIO by SpinCount!
SpinCount Congratulates.....THE STANFIELD's, they were this year's Riverfest - Rock The Bush Fan's Choice winners!
- Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol Perform on Global TV
Western Canada got a taste of Nova Scotia singer/songwriters Kim Wempe & Carmel Mikol this month as they took their critically acclaimed "Guess Who's Driving?" Tour on the road to the "other" coast. With 17 shows, hundreds of new friends and a few thousand kilometres behind them, Kim & Carmel took some time to catch up with Global TV's Mark Campbell after their show in Lethbridge, Alberta.
- Chris MacLean at Argyle Fine Art
If you missed Chris MacLean at the Lunenburg Folk Festival or you just can't get enough....now's your chance to hear this wonderful talent in an intimate beautiful setting at Argyle Fine Art
- SpinCount Music & DMDS Sponsor Riverfest Rock The Bush 2009 - "Fans Choice" wins FREE DMDS release to radio!
- JANE's PARTY from Toronto play at Argyle Fine Art this Friday!
- Black Moor - The Conquering pre-orders!
Black Moor's debut album, The Conquering, is now available for pre-order from the Diminished Fifth Records online store at www.diminishedfifthrecords.com
- Carmel Mikol at Argyle Fine Art
Carmel Mikol Inspires Visual Artists with her Lyrics at Argyle Fine Art's Next Sight on Sound, July 23rd
- Band of blood brothers
- Daily Digital News from Music Ally
MTV has announced plans for the Rock Band Network.
- Noon hour concert
Celebrating the start of the Tall Ships Festival with songs inspired by the sea...
- JAMES EDDY CD RELEASE
JAMES EDDY DEBUT C.D. RELEASE
- DIMINISHED FIFTH SIGNS EXCLUSIVE US DISTRIBUTION WITH RELAPSE
Diminished Fifth Records have just announced that they have signed on an exclusive distribution agreement with Relapse Records for distributing their catalog the United States.
- Mike Aube's "Passing Through" Semi-finalist in Songwars
Mike Aube's song "Passing Through" has been selected as a semi-finalist in Mike Pinder's Songwars Songwriting Competition.
- Myra LeBlanc at CMT karaoke Star in Halifax
- BLACK MOOR Sign With Diminished Fifth Records; New Album Details Revealed
Diminished Fifth Records has announced that Nova Scotian thrashers BLACK MOOR will be joining their growing roster and releasing their debut album, The Conquering, on Tuesday, August 25th.
- ALL ABOARD on the FIVE ISLANDS EXPRESS this Saturday, June 27th
SEAT SALE!!
- Full Circle Festival
A Newfangled Stringband Hootenanny! June 19-21st, Centre Burlington, NS
www.fullcirclefestival.ca
- The Dorothies head to NXNE
The Dorothies head to NXNE and take to the CBC airwaves this Saturday.
- OFF THE CUFF needs YOU Fashionable People!
BE A FASHIONABLE PEOPLE! Come on now! We need your body!
- Virtual Serenade for a Friend in Need!
Music is the BEST MEDICINE! Virtual Serenade anyone?
- Mantasy - Hero Hill cd review
Finally, we have local boys Mantasy.
- Traditional Irish Session every Wednesday @ Durty Nellys hosted by Gillian Boucher
Delicious Live Irish Music @ Durty Nellys Every Wednesday!
- Jeff Brown & Becky Siamon Performing live at The Foggy Goggle
Jeff Brown & Becky Siamon Performing live at The Foggy Goggle
- Good Golly, Miss Molly - Stephen Cooke, Chronicle Herald Review, June 2009
- Dalhousie Music Study available for download
Dalhousie Music Study available for download here
- Remedy in New York!
- Marcato Musician... Web Based Software Launched To Help Organize Your World
- Album Review: Jason Haywood - Nothing Stays the Same
Haywood approaches the “alt-country” style from a firm country background, setting up a solid foundation of familiar sounds and subjects. Instead of thinking about how to splice tone setting steel and down on your luck, head on the bar emotions into his tracks, those elements come naturally to his 2005 solo debut "Nothing Stays The Same".
- Dream for Real will sing at Toronto City Hall
- Top 20 Finalist in Unisong International Songwriter Competition
18 year old Stacie Lynn Hatt of Middle Sackville was chosen as a top 20 finalist in the 12th Annual Unisong International Songwriting Competition.
- Heather Kelday Solo Career Launch - Music Room - Friday April 3
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Indie, folk and blues inspired singer/songwriter Heather Kelday will be relsing her latest album – The Hitchin’ Post, accompanied by the Mud Creek Symphonic on Friday April 3, 2009, The Music Room, Halifax, 7:30 – 11 PM - guest opener Thugs at Bay.
- Alert The Medic survives Corner Brook!
We survived Corner Brook with just a few cuts and bruises and now we're counting down the days until we're off to Toronto!
- Jamie Spark's New Music for 2009!!!
Jamie Sparks is In the studio putting the finishing touches on the new CD due out Spring 2009
- Chrissy Crowley selected as Artist of the Month
Chrissy has been selected as the CBC Galaxie's Artist of the Month.
