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Feature

Monthly Roundup: July 2018

Folks, we are tired, and sweaty, and lightly covered in glitter. Festival season is relentless. There are no days off, and no nights off either. Weekends are a gruelling seven-day grind, full of the unnatural sounds of whooping crowds and sirens. You’d imagine the final days of the apocalypse were upon us if not for all the dayglo decor. But that is the sort of sacrifice we endure for you, dear readers. In the words of the great Ricky Valentine, “We do it for the people.” Continue reading Monthly Roundup: July 2018 →

Events, Music

2018: The Year Evolve Got Its Groove Back

For nineteen years now, practically a lifetime in terms of music festivals, Evolve has been the benchmark for east coast music festivals. Long perceived as having one of the best music lineups in Eastern Canada, Evolve is the big one that gets everybody all starry-eyed. This three-day long party always leaves festival-goers transformed, or at least much happier than when they arrived. Continue reading 2018: The Year Evolve Got Its Groove Back →

Music

Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces Full 2018 Lineup

The Halifax Urban Folk Festival has released the full lineup for this year’s event, happening in Halifax from August 26th to September 2nd. The new additions include Jarvis Church of the Philosopher Kings and Joel Plaskett, who will be sitting in as a Halifax All-Star to back Dennis Ellsworth. Continue reading Halifax Urban Folk Festival Announces Full 2018 Lineup →