Hey Halifax!

We’re into peak summer festival season, but if you aren’t heading to Cavendish this weekend, plenty is happening in Halifax. This week we’ve got markets, family-friendly festivals, Halifavourites from Daniel James McFadyen, and an amazing Song of the Week from Newfoundland country singer Justin Fancy.

Oh, and Halifax Jazz Festival starts next week with none other than Big Boi (yes, from Outkast) and a ton of other incredible artists playing all week on the Halifax Waterfront.

Let’s dive in. 👇

QUICK HITS

🌙 North By Night Market is easily the North End’s coolest market. Featuring local makers, live music, and delicious food in a lively pop-up party atmosphere on The Local's back patio on Friday night from 7-10pm.

🎨 The Gottingen Street Festival on July 12th partners with Halifax Mural Festival and Unity Fest to showcase newly unveiled street murals alongside live music performances, local makers, and great vibes.

🪁 The Atlantic Kite Festival fills the skies above Garrison Grounds at Halifax Citadel this weekend (July 12-13) with over 70 colorful kites, free family activities, food vendors, and hands-on kite flying lessons from 10am to 7pm.

🏃The Not Since Moses race on July 13th offers a truly unique running experience where participants race across the exposed ocean floor of the Bay of Fundy at low tide, before the waters rush back in to depths of up to 50 feet.

🏕️ Looking to get out of the city next weekend? Escape to Kempt Shore's oceanfront campground July 17-20 for the Acoustic Maritime Music Festival, featuring four days of intimate performances by Canadian singer-songwriters like J.P. Cormier and Terra Spencer, beach access, jam sessions, and camping under the stars.

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Halifax indie-folk artist Daniel James McFadyen drops his new single "Back To The Country" this Friday, marking another milestone in his steady rise from Valley pubs to selling out Toronto's Great Hall and Halifax's Marquee Ballroom Daniel James McFadyen drops new single and announces national tour - Sound Check Entertainment. Fresh off his triple win at the 2024 Music Nova Scotia Awards Hot Sun by Daniel James McFadyen on TIDAL and still riding the wave of his ECMA-nominated hit "Hot Sun" 2022 Nominees - East Coast Music Association, McFadyen continues to give back to the community that shaped him as founder of Wolfville's Ridge Fest, which showcases the top up-and-coming musical talent from the Anapolis Valley area.

We asked Daniel for his favourite spots and artists in Halifax (and Wolfville) for this week’s Halifavourites feature.

Coffee: Narrow Espresso 
Personally, I think it’s the best espresso you can get in the city. Anywhere using North Mountain beans (shoutout Berwick) tends to knock it out of the park. I also love that you can barely move in there, and that your seat might be about half a foot from the bathroom, cozy in the truest sense. In Wolfville, my go-to is Charts (also North Mountain beans).

Bars: Jellie’s
My buddy Mat Hughes introduced me to my new favourite bar: Jellies. He had his album release after-party there—I went to bed early, but I’m sure good times were had by all. Great people, good music, and a cool vibe.

Food: The Brown Hound (Agricola)
The Hound Burger with a Guinness is my go-to. It’s one of those meals that’s always better than you remember it being. Solid cozy pub with solid vibes (if you can find a seat).

Food/Bar: King’s Arms Commons (Wolfville)
Their BBQ chicken nachos on wontons are elite. Plus, they’re super supportive of local music and have some of the nicest staff around. Also my Tuesday night trivia spot, highly recommend (shout out Graham).

Local Music: Callum Gaudet
Callum’s one of my favourites, haunting Americana vibes done right. I had him and his band play Ridgefest, a little festival I run in the Valley, and he absolutely killed it.

Local Music: Lizard Hips
One of my new favourite bands in the Valley. They’re a psych-rock group that’s brand new but super tight. They just released their first single and have a full record on the way this year. Definitely worth checking out.

Local Music: The Public Service
“Home in Me” might be one of my all-time favourite songs. Such good people. Their music has that homegrown, feel-good thing that’s hard to beat. Big love for them.

Beer: Exile on North Street (Unfiltered Brewing)
Top-tier beer. Strong, tasty, no nonsense. I used to live across the street from Unfiltered in Halifax… dangerous.

⭐️ Song of the Week

Newfoundland’s Justin Fancy is making some of the best country music in Canada right now. You can catch him at Cavendish Beach Music Festival this weekend on the main stage opening for Lainey Wilson, and his latest single ‘Break My Heart Again’ is now in rotation on just about every country music radio station across the country.

We asked him about the CBMF gig earlier this week and he shared this heart-warming story:

Thursday, 7/10

Joe & Adam @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 7 PM

YASSiN & Sean Terrio w/ Brett Matthews @ The Carleton - 7:30 PM

Bearly's Trivia with Kieran! @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 6:30 PM

Dodge Levatte @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 10 PM

Under the Bus @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9 PM

Friday, 7/11

Boots & Bangers @ Cowboy Bar & Grill - 7 PM til late

An Intimate Evening With Meaghan Smith @ The Carleton - 8 PM

Bethany Reid's Debut Show!! @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 8 PM

An Evening of Comedy with Adam Ruby @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 8 PM

The Rising Surge: Battle of the Bands @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 8 PM

Marc McLaughlin Band w/ Verry Gerry + The Gilberts @ Woodside Beverage Room and Grill - 8 PM

Peter Anthony @ Yuk Yuk's Halifax Comedy Club - 8 PM

An Intimate Evening With Meaghan Smith @ The Carleton - 8 PM

Big Easy Fridays - Sounds of New Orleans with Mike Cowie & John Alphonse @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:30 PM

ALL NIGHT LONG SWEE @ Marquee Ballroom - 9 PM

Slowcoaster @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM

SLURP on the beach @ Marquee Ballroom - 10 PM

Saturday, 7/12

Atlantic Kite Festival @ Garrison Grounds - 10 AM

Bruce and Jay @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 4 PM

Art Bouman & Adina Fraser @ Driftwood Coastal Diner - 4 PM

Michelle Mock & The Mocassins @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 4 PM

Halifax Mural Festival Wrap Party @ Maxwell’s Beer Garden - 6-11 PM
Hosted by Kayo

An Intimate Evening With Meaghan Smith @ The Carleton - 8 PM

Peter Anthony @ Yuk Yuk's Halifax Comedy Club - 8 PM

An Evening of Comedy with Adam Ruby @ Halifax Live Comedy Club - 8 PM

Adrian Raso Band + Jimmy Robinson @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM

Tachichi Album Release & Birthday Party @ Seahorse Tavern - 10 PM

Sunday, 7/13

A Day in Dublin @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 2 PM

Morgan Davis @ Sullivan's Pond Park - 2 PM

Mahogany Hollow @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 4 PM

Pop Quiz Trivia: SUMMER @ Charlie's Club - 8 PM

Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8 PM

Michael Lloyd @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 10 PM

Monday, 7/14

Trivia Night @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 7 PM

Tacos & Trivia by Wave Foods @ The Local Restaurant and Bar - 7 PM
Food starts at 4pm, Trivia at 7pm

Morgan Davis @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 7 PM

I Don't Karaoke @ Charlie's Club - 9:30 PM

Jordan LeBlanc @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 10 PM

Tuesday, 7/15

Halifax Tides vs. AFC Toronto @ Wanderers Grounds - 6:30 PM

Femi Kuti & The Positive Force @ Light House Arts Centre - 7:30 PM
Halifax Jazz Festival

Pint Sized Comedy @ Celtic Corner Public House - 8 PM

Garrett Mason @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:30 PM

Industry Night with Tyler Key @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 10 PM

Wednesday, 7/16

Mat Hughes + Sadie Skinner @ The Carleton - 7 PM

Adam Baldwin w/ Aquakultre @ Halifax Jazz Festival - 7 PM

That’s it for this week!

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