Thom Swift isn’t an easy musician to write about. Don’t get me wrong—he’s super nice and clearly talented. But he doesn’t fit neatly into any of those boxes that music writers like. “Bluesman” is the place most desperate writers, this guy included, go when describing him, but he doesn’t really play the blues. You can hear folk and roots influences, …
Groovin’ with the DMQ has a frankly groovy vibe, with the songs “Groovin’” and “The 59th Bridge Street Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” bookending the new album from jazz crooner Daniel Matto. The Adelaide native (a Haligonian since 2007) was back home in Australia when he first found the album’s theme. “I was staying at this house near the sea,” he recalls. “Sitting …
Musician Ben Caplan combines hard work and raw talent, as he hones his craft and draws international acclaim
It’s been a long and rewarding journey for Halifax-based reggae singer/musician Andru Branch, and now he’s gearing up for this year’s International Folk Alliance Conference (IFAC) in Toronto from February 20 to 24. Andru Branch & Halfway Tree will perform songs from their latest album, Step Into the Light. Branch says they also plan on having an official CD launch …
Over the last five years, Halifax singer Jon Mullane has been steadily building his fan base, becoming one of Halifax’s more internationally lauded pop stars. Much of the world first discovered him in 2008, when his song “Make You Move” became the sound track for NBC’s 2008 Summer Olympic promos. Since then, Mullane has continued to evolve and refine his …
Guest blogger Megan Couture review’s Old Man Luedecke’s Friday night concert at St. Matthew’s. Sick as I was, I dragged myself out on Friday and I’m so very glad I did—the healing power of music! The opener for Old Man Luedecke’s CD release concert was Stewart Legere. Performing his solo material tonight (He also sings with Halifax-based The Heavy Blinkers). Legere …
Guest blogger Megan Couture reports on the latest announcement for the upcoming festival. After a bit of a vacation, I’m back and blogging! While I was away, Halifax Pop Explosion (HPX) unveiled its line-up for its 20th anniversary festival. I’ve basically been waiting for this announcement since the last one (HPX happened to be my first series of blogs for …
Guest blogger Megan Couture reviews Maestro Fresh Wes and Deltron 3030 at the Halifax Jazz Festival. All week I’ve been walking around saying, “Yo, it’s three-thousand-thirty,” and it’s all Jazz Fest’s fault. Thursday night the Halifax Jazz Fest brought the hip-hop heat at the main tent. I arrived a little late and caught the tail end of WijeratneWorks featuring Skratch …
The Spread the Metal Festival will bring big-name metal bands to the Halifax Forum
Guest blogger Megan Couture reviews Saturday night’s performance by Rich Aucoin at Michael’s Bar & Grill. Picture something with me if you will: you’re at a concert. And for once in your concert-going life, people aren’t in your personal space; they’re not pushing and elbowing and “accidentally” spilling three-quarters of their beer on you. Imagine (if you can) a concert utopia; a …
From Sinking Deeper by Steve Vernon, Nimbus Publishing, 2011 Chapter 1 Alarm Clocks Come in All Shapes and Sizes My …
Take a stroll along Barrington Street, and you’ll see several prominent buildings sitting vacant. Recently, Halifax Magazine dispatched reporter Jessica …
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