4 years ago today (September 20, 2016), I started The Halifax Musicphile blog. The first write-up was about a Songwriter Circle (featuring John MacPhee of Paper Lions, Christina Martin, Dylan Guthro, Andrew James O’Brien & Steve MacDougall) and Slowcoaster concert on Argyle Street as part of the Neptune Theatre Street Party. Here is a link … Continue reading
Video Spotlight: Jessie Brown- “DEBT (We Ain’t Got No Money)”
Jessie Brown recently released a video for her long-awaited new single “DEBT (We Ain’t Got No Money)”. The song shows off Brown’s powerful voice while the video reveals the band’s fun side. It’s a great tune that I have had in constant rotation since purchasing it for only $1 last week. You can get it here or … Continue reading
Music Nova Scotia accounces 2016 Award Nominees
The 2016 Music Nova Scotia awards will be handed out during Nova Scotia Music Week (November 3-6) in Truro. The Music Nova Scotia Award nominees for 2016 are: Entertainer of the Year Adam Baldwin Ben Caplan Classified David Myles Erin Costelo Ria Mae Solo Recording of the Year Erin Costelo – “Down Below, The Status Quo” Keith Mullins … Continue reading
Music Newfoundland & Labrador accounces 2016 MusicNL Award Nominees
The 2016 Music NL awards will be handed out during MusicNL Week (October 13-16) in Bonavista. The MusicNL Award Nominees for 2016 are: Album of the Year Rum Ragged Repartee Duane Andrews Mick Davis Pilot to Bombardier Long Distance Runners Alternative Recording of the Year Long Distance Runners Hot x Proxy Pilot to Bombardier London Above … Continue reading
CD Review: Donald MacLennan – Belleville
On his debut album, Belleville, Donald MacLennan takes you on a magical musical tour of Europe. Each song seems designed to place the listener in a different European city…seeing the sights…and hearing the sounds….through MacLennan’s music. This was my introduction to the genre of music known as “Gypsy Jazz” and I was delighted with … Continue reading
Elise Besler EP Release Party at The Carleton – September 10th
Halifax soul singeer Elise Besler hosts an EP release party on Saturday, September 10th at The Carleton. The opening performer is Dunnery Bond. Showtime is 7:00 pm. “Lean In” is a six song EP featuring Besler’s favorite styles of soul music and features some of Elise’s favorite local Halifax musicians including additional … Continue reading
New East Coast Music Radio Show coming soon.
Starting in October 2016, I will be hosting a new East Coast Music radio show on Community Radio CIOE-FM in Halifax’s Cobequid Region (97.5 on the dial). The tentative name for the show is “Fresh From The East Coast”. I will play new music from East Coast artists. Think Ria Mae, Joel Plaskett, Repartee, … Continue reading
CD Review: Thom Swift – The Legend of Roy Black
Picture sitting around a campfire. Sitting with a half-dozen of your best friends. It’s a beautiful evening. There are cold drinks. The fire is crackling. It looks and sounds kind of like this… Everyone is having a fantastic time. Sharing stories. Reminiscing. Then, one of your friends (the really talented, but kind … Continue reading
Thom Swift Album Release Show – June 11 at Casino Nova Scotia
Thom Swift’s released his latest album, The Legend of Roy Black, on June 3, 2016. His Halifax release show is scheduled for Saturday, June 11th at Casino Nova Scotia. The show starts at 8:00 and tickets are available at Ticket Atlantic. Swift is an amazing guitar guitar player (check out the video below) and … Continue reading
Hello Delaware (new band from Dana Beeler) Embarks on Tour of Maritimes (May 25 – 28)
In 2012, Dana Beeler released her debut solo country music CD, The Long Goodbye. The CD release party for that album was at The Company House in Halifax and it was a fantastic night. Read our review here. Following the release of The Long Goodbye, Beeeler toured Canada as a solo artist on her SOLO … Continue reading
