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Blue Engine Premieres MacMillan's "We Are Africville"

NEWLY-COMMISSIONED WORK ABOUT AFRICVILLE IN “THE MARITIME MOSAIC: LET IT SHINE” Blue Engine String Quartet premieres a new work by Halifax’s Scott Macmillan, “We are Africville”, inspired by the nine stanza poem by Irvine Carvery on Tuesday, Feb. More...

Titz'n Glitz event chair wanted

Titz'n Glitz wants a powerful and passionate woman to tighten up her Bra Straps and Sling Titz'n Glitz into shape for 2010! You are passionate about raising money for Breast Cancer Survivors in financial need and you are someone who can attract and recruit a fabulous team of SUPERWOMEN with the skills and enthusiasm to create a fabulous 14th Gala Event! We know you're out there. More...

Support the Halifax All-City Music Program with Winterlude 2010

On Saturday, February 27 from 7:30 p.m. to midnight, at 1055 Marginal Road, the Fine Arts Parents Association present Winterlude 2010 at Pier 21.  The evening features live performances, dessert, cash bar and silent auction. More...

Blues

Mason Chapman Band

Featuring: Mason Chapman Band

The Mason Chapman Band plays a very special reunion performance. Don't miss out on a chance to hear rock, blues, jazz, mo-town and everything in between.

Friday July 17 12:00 PM

Blues | Jazz Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Carson Downey Band

Featuring: Carson Downey Band

Get ready for some rollicking riffs and burning solos when Carson Downey hits the stage. From North Preston, Downey has been stunning audiences across Canada with his soulful, sweat-drenched, fiery performances of today's best rock and soul tunes.

Wednesday July 15 4:00 PM

Blues Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Morgan Davis

Featuring: Morgan Davis

For over 30 years Morgan Davis has been playing the blues throughout Canada, Europe and the US. The Juno Award winning Canadian blues veteran writes the songs, drives the truck, sets up the gear and plays the blues.

Wednesday July 15 3:00 PM

Blues Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Krisanne Crowell and Solarcity

Featuring: Krisanne Crowell and Solarcity

Krisanne Crowell is known for her instant appeal and slick horn arrangements. Her new project: Solarocity sound combines the energy of Brian Setzer, a touch of Steely Dan and shades of Diana Krall.

Wednesday July 15 2:00 PM

Blues Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Shirley Jackson and Her Good Rockin' Daddys

Featuring: Shirley Jackson and Her Good Rockin' Daddys

ECMA nominated vocalist and tenor saxophonist Shirley Jackson with her Good Rockin' Daddys is a staple performer on the North American jazz and blues circuit, and has been for over a decade.

Wednesday July 15 12:00 PM

Blues Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

JOE LOUIS WALKER with GARRETT MASON

Featuring: Joe Louis Walker

The Maritimes better be ready when the rambunctious blues singer and guitarist Joe Louis Walker hits the stage. As part of a non-stop high energy opening Jazz Fest weekend, Walker explores the styles of Delta and Chicago blues, Memphis soul, gospel and even rockabilly.

Saturday July 11 8:00 PM

Blues Festival Tent Series at Festival Tent

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CARLOS DEL JUNCO AND THE BLUES MONGRELS with SISTERS EUCLID

Featuring: Carlos Del Junco, Sisters Euclid

Cuba's Carlos's sophisticated sound is at once sensitive, soulful, and sexy while never leaving out the rawness inherent in the blues. Sisters Euclid, one of the most exciting jazz - bordering on blues quartets on the Canadian music scene, sets the stage, featuring acclaimed and ever innovative guitarist, Kevin Breit.

Wednesday July 15 8:00 PM

Blues | Jazz | Rock | World Festival Tent Series at Festival Tent

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Joe Murphy and the Water Street Blues Band

Featuring: Joe Murphy

The band is a "blues institution" in the city of Halifax and have been a local favourite for many years. Led by Multi-instrumentalist Joe Murphy.

Wednesday July 15 1:00 PM

Blues Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show

Asia and Nu Gruv

Featuring: Nu Gruv

Hot Gruvs, high energy and a lead singer whose dynamic vocals and soulful, passionate style has the audience dancing in the aisles make Asia and Nu Gruv the freshest R & B dance machine in the Maritimes.

Saturday July 11 3:00 PM

Blues | funk | r&b | soul Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent

Free Show