Halifax Urban Folk Festival announces satellite stages for event, September 24 – October 1

by JamesM | Sep 1, 2023 | Festivals & Events

The Halifax Urban Folk Festival (HUFF), showcasing singers, songs, and stories, is pleased to announce four additional stages for the 14th annual event, Sunday, September 24 – Sunday, October 1. In addition to eight days of music at the festival’s spiritual base, The...

Hillsburn in Halifax, NS – IN PHOTOS

by | Aug 4, 2023 | Shows

All Photo Credit: Shayla Obrigewitsch Hillsburn & The GilbertsJuly 30, 2023The Carleton, Halifax, NS Picture this: a magical night filled with catchy and soulful tunes, electrifying performances, and surprise appearances by talented musicians. Indie pop band...

TD Halifax Jazz Festival – Day 6

by | Jul 19, 2023 | Festivals & Events

All Photo Credit: Shayla Obrigewitsch TD Halifax Jazz FestivalDay 6: July 16, 2023Featuring Fortunate Ones & Fleet Foxes What a captivating finale to the 38th Annual TD Halifax Jazz Festival! The indie folk groups Fleet Foxes and Fortunate Ones graced the stage on...

TD Halifax Jazz Fest – The Last Waltz

by | Jul 15, 2023 | Festivals & Events

All Photo Credit: Norma Young Returning for another day of Jazz Fest, I hit the waterfront stage for “The Last Waltz” a free concert featuring some of the best performers in the Maritimes.  Backed by King Harvest (The Band tribute group) the night featured two sets...

StanFest Performer Interview – Andru Branch & Halfway Tree

by JamesM | Jul 11, 2023 | Festivals & Events, Interviews

Award-winning Canadian recording artist Andru Branch named his band Halfway Tree after the bustling music district in Kingston, where he has worked with many of Jamaica’s most celebrated musicians. Back in 2021, they unveiled the album, Weather The Storm, now the...