POSTDATA

    w/ Brian Borcherdt and Julie Fader


    HALIFAX, NS - March 7, The Sonic Temple
    HALIFAX, NS - March 8, The Sonic Temple

    Postdata is Paul Murphy (singer and co-songwriter of Wintersleep). His self-titled album was recorded at home with his brother Michael and was released on Jan. 26. NME said, "...hums with songwriting talent." Billboard Canada said, "Nick Drake meets the Red House Painters" ...( read more ... )

    Pop / Rock - MySpace (listen here!)
    Official Website

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    FRANKLIN

    and the Adventures of the Noble Knights


    HALIFAX, NS - March 13, Rebecca Cohn -- two shows!

    This brand new 90-minute live theatrical presentation leads audiences through the most heroic expedition that Franklin and his friends, Bear, Snail, Beaver, Fox and Rabbit, have ever embarked on. In this musical quest, Franklin faces his greatest challenge as he tries to reclaim his sister Harriet’s stolen golden necklace. Franklin and his friends must reveal their noble skills to prove that they are worthy of the ultimate title: Knighthood ... ( read more ... )

    Family - Official Website

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    WOLF PARADE

    w/ Contrived


    FREDERICTON, NB - April 4, The Market

    Comprised of singer-guitarist Dan Boeckner, keyboardist Hadji Baraka, singer-keyboardist Spencer Krug, drummer Arlen Thompson and guitarist Dante DeCaro, Wolf Parade formed in 2003. Their critically-acclaimed debut full-length album Apologies to the Queen Mary (Sub Pop, 2005) ... ( read more ... )

    Indie / Experimental - MySpace (listen here!)
    Official Website

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    HAWKSLEY WORKMAN


    HALIFAX, NS - April 9, Rebecca Cohn
    ST. JOHN'S, NL - April 10, Holy Heart Theatre

    Winner of the 2002 JUNO Award for Best New Solo Artist and Best Video for "Jealous Of Your Cigarette" from his album (Last Night We Were) The Delicious Wolves, Workman is a poet, producer, and peerless performer. He has been a critical favourite since his 1999 debut, evolving from the slight, pin-striped oddball with an acclaimed diamond voice, to the panoramic, guitar-punishing superstar with no performance limits. ... ( read more ... )

    Pop / Alternative - MySpace (listen here!)
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    JESSE COOK


    HALIFAX, NS - April 12, Rebecca Cohn -- two shows!

    The Gazette said of his 2009 Montreal Jazz Fest performance, “The adoring crowd [40,000] poured up over the hill, onto surrounding streets and they eagerly gobbled up every strum and straing of Cook’s totally accessible, adult contemporary sound.” New Sunday Times said, “The flamboyant tradition of flamenco music is alive in the adept hands of guitar virtuoso Jesse Cook.” Toronto Life said, “While the guitarist can’t afford plane tickets for the whole audience, his music makes Spain feel a little closer.” ... ( read more ... )

    Flamenco / Latin / Jazz - MySpace (listen here!)
    Official Website

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    METRIC

    w/ Arkells


    HALIFAX, NS - April 14, the Cunard Center
    ST. JOHN'S, NL - April 16, the Delta Ballroom

    Released in 2009, Fantasies was shortlisted for the prestigious Polaris Music Prize, an annual award based on artistic merit, regardless of genre or sales. The album includes the singles “Gimme Sympathy,” “Help I’m Alive,” “Sick Muse” and “Gold Guns Girls.” ... ( read more ... )

    Indie / Rock - MySpace (listen here!)
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    BILLY TALENT

    w/ Alexisonfire


    HALIFAX, NS - April 15, the Cunard Center

    Comprised of vocalist Ben Kowalewicz, guitarist Ian D’Sa, bassist Jon Gallant and drummer Aaron Solowoniuk, Billy Talent formed in 2001. Their self-titled debut full length was released in 2003 and climbed the charts on the success of the singles “Try Honesty” and “River Below.”...( read more ... )

    Pop / Rock - MySpace (listen here!)
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    HEDLEY

    w/ Faber Drive, Stereos, Fefe Dobson


    MONCTON, NB - April 15, Moncton Coliseum
    HALIFAX, NS - April 16, Metro Centre
    ST. JOHN'S, NL - April 20, Mile One Centre

    Hedley are also pleased to announce the release of their third studio album, The Show Must Go (Universal Music Canada) on November 17, featuring the hit singles Cha-Ching and Don’t Talk to Strangers. ... ( read more ... )

    Pop / Rock - MySpace (listen here!)
    Official Website

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    ALEXISONFIRE


    ST. JOHN'S, NL - April 17, Delta Ballroom

    Formed in Southern Ontario in 2001, Alexisonfire is vocalist George Pettit, guitarist/vocalist Dallas Green, guitarist/vocalist Wade MacNeil, bassist Chris Steele and drummer Jordan Hastings. The band’s previous releases Crisis and Watch Out! went PLANTINUM while their self-titled debut was certified GOLD in Canada....( read more ... )

    Rock/ Hardcore - MySpace (listen here!)
    Official Website

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    OLD MAN LUEDECKE


    HALIFAX, NS - April 30, Rebecca Cohn

    With three albums to date, Luedecke took home the 2009 JUNO Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year and multiple 2008 Nova Scotia Music Awards for his latest release Proof of Love (2008). He has been called “One of Canada’s best kept secrets” (Chartattack) and “A real gift” (The Coast). ... ( read more ... )

    Folk - MySpace (listen here!)
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    THE ENGLISH BEAT

    w/ The Idlers **RE-SCHEDULED**


    ST. JOHN'S, NL - May 12, Club One
    HALIFAX, NS - May 13, The Paragon Theatre

    Tickets for the previously scheduled show will be honoured... ( read more ... )

    Ska / Reggae / New Wave- MySpace (listen here!)

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