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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...

Late Night at Stayner's

Ton-ic

Featuring: Ton-ic

Led by saxophone virtuoso and music educator Chris Mitchell, this power packed quartet of East Coast talent, including Silvio Pupo (keys), Jamie Gatti (bass) and David Burton (drums), brings a fresh and dynamic collection of Latin jazz, fusion and funky jazz tunes, equally voiced and expertly filled out by years of experienced musicianship.

Friday July 10 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

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Griffith Hiltz Trio

Featuring: Griffith Hiltz Trio

With Johnny Griffith on saxophones and bass clarinet, Nathan Hiltz on guitar and bass pedals and Sly Juhas on Drums, this trio is made up of some of Toronto's finest jazz players.

Wednesday July 15 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Warf Pub & Grill

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MTQ

Featuring: MTQ

Led by up and coming drummer Matt Thauvette, this exceptional group of young talent is turning heads from coast to coast with their sophisticated, hard driving jazz arrangements and harmonically complex compositions.

Monday July 13 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Warf Pub & Grill

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Greg Amirault Trio

Featuring: Greg Amirault

Montreal-based guitarist Greg Amirault is among the country's top jazz musicians, known for his fresh original compositions, and innovative takes on favourite jazz standards. Tonight he hits Halifax's hippest late night hang with his east coast contemporaries, Tom Easley (bass) and Tom Roach (drums).

Tuesday July 14 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Warf Pub & Grill

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Silvio Pupo Quartet

Featuring: Silvio Pupo

Cuban pianist Silvio Pupo’s hard driving rhythms and fiery Latin playing have distinguished him as first call musician on the East Coast jazz scene. A stellar performance by this versatile, world-class musician is worth staying out late for, and you never know who will drop in to jam!

Sunday July 12 11:00 PM

Jazz | Latin jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Warf Pub & Grill

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Brandi Disterheft Sextet

Featuring: Brandi Disterheft

Jazz bassist Brandi Disterheft will stamp her name all over the next decade. Her fiery bass playing and charismatic performances are making people take notice, while her innovative writing style of lively, swinging grooves combines with touches of influences all the way from Mingus to Bjork.

Friday July 17 11:00 PM

Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

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The Toms

Featuring: Tom Roach

The Toms are Tom Daniels (guitar), Tom Easley (bass) and Tom Roach (drums). They have been a mainstay in the Atlantic Canadian jazz scene for years.

Saturday July 11 11:00 PM

Jazz | Modern-jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

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Jamie Gatti & Riot Squad

Featuring: Jamie Gatti

One of Canada's leading bassists, Jamie Gatti, brings his latest project to the festival's late night stage. Featuring a veritable who's who of the region's top jazz players, Riot Squad melds original funk, jazz and swing repertoire with classic arrangements that'll keep your spirit soaring into the wee hours.

Thursday July 16 11:00 PM

funk | Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

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Harvey Millar and B#harp

Featuring: Harvey Millar

Stayner's is about to get funkified. Harvey Millar and his smokin' band hit the stage with old-school stylings of hits like Mercy, Mercy, Mercy and new-school arrangements of standards that will have you groovin' in your seats.

Saturday July 18 11:00 PM

funk | Jazz | Reggae Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner's Wharf Pub & Grill

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