ANI DIFRANCO

    w/ Gaby Moreno


    FREDERICTON, NB - January 25, The Playhouse **CANCELLED**
    FREDERICTON, NB - January 27, The Playhouse **CANCELLED**

    Please be advised that due to illness, Ani DiFranco has cancelled her performance at The Playhouse in Fredericton tonight, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Refunds are available immediately until Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. at The Playhouse box office and by phone at 458-8344 (1-866-884-5800)... ( read more ... )

    Folk - MySpace (listen here!)
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    JILL BARBER

    w/ Kevin Corbett


    HALIFAX, NS - February 12, St. Matthew's Church

    With a self-described “smoky folkie” sound, Barber was nominated for two 2008 JUNO Awards and took home multiple East Coast Music Awards her previous releases For All Time (2006) and Oh Heart (2004). Her appearance with Symphony Nova Scotia as part of their Pop Series inspired Barber to explore the classic sounds of the 40’s and 50’s. ... ( read more ... )

    Indie / Folk - MySpace (listen here!)
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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/ special guest


    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!)
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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!)
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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!)
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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. Those who cannot make the re-scheduled date can refund their tickets at the point of purchase until Friday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. ... ( read more ... )

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

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