Music News Recap April 3 - 17
Written by: MITCHELL JODREY // The Boom at noon
R.C. Stanley announces opening acts for upcoming tour
Leading up to his 7” release spring tour, R.C. Stanley announces Landon Morris and the Wicked Deadlys will be opening for him.
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mYLES GOODWYN, MATT MINGLEWOOD & BRYAN POTVIN ANNOUNCE HALIFAX SHOWS
Performing as a trio, Myles, Matt and Bryan are set to play two June shows to celebrate the 15th anniversary of The Carleton. Both shows have sold out since tickets went on sale.
Matt Mays Announces ANNUAL SHORE CLUB SHOWS
August 23-27, Matt Mays will be playing The Shore Club, with openers Villages. All five shows are now sold out.
Braden lam releases third ep
On April 7, Braden Lam releases “Strange Paradise” his third EP. He has a show on Thursday, April 20, at The Carleton to celebrate the release. He will be joined by The Gilberts and John Muirhead.
daniel james mcfadyen Announces vinyl exclusive ep
Daniel James McFadyen is set to release his next EP, “Songs to Show Your Friends”. The only way to hear the full EP is to purchase one of the limited-run 10” records. They will ship out in early May and the EP will be released digitally in October.
Lennie gallant adds third carleton date
After selling out his first two shows at The Carleton. A third June 7 show has been added. The show is part of the 15th-anniversary celebration of The Carleton. Limited tickets available.
DAN MANGAN IS COMING TO HALIFAX
As part of his “Going Somewhere” tour, Dan Mangan will be performing at the Rebecca Cohn on November 12.
daniel lanois announces halifax date
On September 10, Daniel Lanois will be playing the Light House Arts Centre.
Lindsay misiner and the 7th mystic release debut album
On April 12, Lindsay Misiner and the 7th Mystic release their self-titled debut album. This album comes seven years after the band first formed. The album is available digitally or on CDs, sold at local music stores. Vinyl to come.
The Sheepdogs ARE COMING TO HUBBARDS
The Sheepdogs announce two shows at The Shore Club on August 2 and 3.
Halifax Jazz Festival announces more headliners
Shaggy, Digable Planets and BadBadNotGood round out the festival headliners. Jenn Grant will open for Fiest and The Last Waltz Halifax will be the free show for the festival this year.
Harvest music festival drops lineup
Fredericton-based Harvest Music Festival announces lineup, which includes Trey Anastasio with Classic Tab, Kaleo, Trinbibe Shorty and Orleans Ave., Gotv’t Mule, Matt Anderson and the Big Bottle of Joy, Allison Russell, Broken Social Scene, Big Sugar and more.
Sleepy kicks release two singles
As part of their “Fizz” project, Sleepy Kicks announce two singles, “Easy Target” and “Living Easy”
Buckcherry SET TO PLAY THE MARQUEE
Buckcherry is coming to Halifax on June 29 to play The Marquee. Opening the show is Dali Van Gogh.
no, it’s fine releases new single
“Minimum Wage, Maximum Rage” is the new single from No, It’s Fine, released on April 1.
Ian Janes releases acoustic EP
“Live and Alone” is the brand new acoustic EP from Ian Janes. Featuring four tracks from his previous album, “Episode 5”, stripped down and recorded live off the floor.
Join Ian at the Carleton on April 23 to celebrate its release.
