🎸 Win DMB Tickets + this weekend's top events

Hey Halifax!

Lot’s of contests, giveaways, and amazing music for you this week. Let’s dig right in.

We just launched the CanQuest with Burnside Brewing and Purple Cow. Here's the deal: there are 99 purple cans hidden in cases of Toller at NSLCs across the province. Find one and you win a $50 Burnside giftcard and 3 free months of internet from Purple Cow. Every entry unlocks 1 free month of internet for new Purple Cow customers, plus you’re entered into the grand prize draw for $5,000.

Grab a case of Toller this weekend or enter for free online.

CB’s Morgan Toney Wins His First Juno

Cape Breton's Morgan Toney won Traditional Roots Album of the Year at the Junos for Heal the Divide - his first win after two nominations. He's 27, from Wagmatcook First Nation, and plays what he calls "Mi'kmaltic" — Mi'kmaq traditional songs fused with Cape Breton Celtic fiddling.

Three out of five nominees in his category were from Nova Scotia (Cassie and Maggie, Heather MacIsaac). Cape Breton's Goldie Boutilier was also nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year and Halifax’s Cloverdale was nominated for Electronic Album of the Year.

Nova Scotia is living up to it’s reputation as the songwriting capital of Canada.

Listen to Heal The Divide on Spotify

🎟️ Win Tickets to The Satellites’ All-Star Halifax Tribute to Dave Matthews Band

Some of the city’s top musicians have combined to form The Satellites - an all-star tribute to Dave Matthews Band April 24 at The Marquee.

The band features local favourites Tyler Key, Michael Lloyd, Tommy Green Jr, Kate Quinn, JR Smith, and more.

We’re giving away 4 free tickets + a High Spirits prize pack.

Quick Hits

🫎 The Mooseheads season is over after being swept 4-0 by Chicoutimi. The silver lining: Halifax hosts the QMJHL Draft at Scotiabank Centre on June 5-6 with two first round draft picks.

🎸 Wintersleep just dropped their excellent new album Wishing Moon. Catch them May 15-16 at The Marquee in Halifax.

🎟️ Halifax Jazz Fest headliners are landing. It’s the festival’s 40th anniversary, and headliners announced so far include: Broken Social Scene (w/ Loviet), Tower of Power, Men I Trust (w/ Luna Li) — and more still to come. halifaxjazzfestival.ca

🎵 Saturday is stacked with music. Sam Roberts Band (Chemical City 20th anniversary) at Light House, Cancer Bats (20 Years of Birthing The Giant) at Marquee, Feral Carol x Mojo in the Middle double EP release at Seahorse, BAM! pop night at Seahorse, Thunderbirds vs Rochester at Scotiabank Centre. Choose wisely.

Annapolis Valley’s Snez has established a steady presence on the East Coast music scene over the past year. His sound is a polished, measured mix of hip-hop, pop, and rock. His released his latest single Currency last week.

You can catch him live this Saturday at BAM!, featuring some Halifax’s most promising up and coming pop artists. He’ll be joined by Bethany Reid, Madeline and Alvarez.

Thursday, 4/2

Bearly a Trivia! 6pm @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 6:00 PM

Paint Night - Get Lost with Steph @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 7:00 PM

2 TIX RELEASED! : Charlie A'Court - Thursday @ The Carleton - 7:30 PM

Instant Classic @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 8:00 PM

Royal Republic of Ska & Soul @ Woodside Beverage Room and Grill - 9:00 PM

Friday, 4/3

The Megastars of Country; presented by Rocklands Entertainment @ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - 7:00 PM

Charlie A'Court - Friday @ The Carleton - 8:00 PM

Kevin Christopher at Yuk Yuk's Halifax @ Yuk Yuk's Halifax Comedy Club - 8:00 PM

Woodside Tavern Comedy Night! April 3rd. @ TBA - 8:00 PM

BAM! a night of live pop music @ Seahorse Tavern - 8:00 PM

Parabolus : The Complete TOOL Experience @ Light House Arts Centre - 8:00 PM

Only Good Company & Lizard Hips @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 9:30 PM

LIGHTHOUSE W/ DANA VICCI @ THE MARQUEE / APRIL 3RD @ Marquee Ballroom - 10:00 PM

Saturday, 4/4

Someplace Believing: The Musical @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 2:00 PM

Joe Murphy and the Water St. Blues Band Matinee @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 4:30 PM

Someplace Believing: The Musical @ The Sanctuary Arts Centre - 6:30 PM

Halifax Thunderbirds vs. Rochester Knighthawks @ Scotiabank Centre - 7:00 PM

Cancer Bats Celebrating 20yrs of Birthing The Giant Live in Halifax @ Marquee Ballroom - 7:00 PM

Kevin Christopher at Yuk Yuk's Halifax @ Yuk Yuk's Halifax Comedy Club - 8:00 PM

Sam Roberts Band - Chemical City 20th Anniversary @ Light House Arts Centre - 8:00 PM

MOJO IN THE MIDDLE x FERAL CAROL: DOUBLE EP RELEASE SHOW @ Seahorse Tavern - 8:30 PM

BAD REPUTATION - A Tribute to Joan Jett @ Monte's Showbar Grill - 9:00 PM

Viridian Paradise @ Woodside Beverage Room and Grill - 9:00 PM

Sunday, 4/5

Country Cribbage with The Hot Club of Dartmouth 3pm @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 3:00 PM

Legendary Sunday Night Blues Jam @ Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs - 8:00 PM

Michael Lloyd @ Durty Nelly's Irish Pub - 10:00 PM

Monday, 4/6

Sabaton: Legends on Tour @ Scotiabank Centre - 7:00 PM

CHRIS de BURGH 50LO: Canadian Solo Tour 2026 @ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - 7:30 PM

Tuesday, 4/7

CHRIS de BURGH 50LO: Canadian Solo Tour 2026 @ Rebecca Cohn Auditorium - 7:30 PM

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

Wednesday, 4/8

All Out for Lebanon x2 @ The Bus Stop Theatre - 7:00 PM

The DalPop Ensemble @ The Carleton - 7:00 PM

That’s it for this week!

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