Tag Archives: Festival

St. John’s Comes Alive with Lawnya Vawnya V

The fifth edition of Lawnya Vawnya kicks off tonight at The Republic with a show featuring Jonny & the Cowabungas, Quidi Video, and Halifax’s Vulva Culture. The festival is a boon for the St John’s music scene: a showcase for killer local acts and exciting come-from-aways.

Hali-Con 2014: Through The Lens of Paul Rebar

Hal-Con is the largest sci-fi, fantasy and gaming convention in Atlantic Canada. Earlier this month Paul Rebar quested to this annual Atlantic geek mecca to capture the fans, LARPers, cosplayers, collectors, gamers, modders, makers, artists, writers and special guests gathered together by their shared pursuits.

Also included are stills from Hal-Con’s tie-in event Rave of Thrones, held at Halifax’s Marquee Ballroom and hosted by Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn. Yes, Hodor is also a DJ.

Listen: Catching Up With Kestrels At HPX 2014

After their HPX set at the CDKU FM lobby on Dalhousie’s campus, I caught up with Paul (drums) and Chad (guitar/vocals) of Kestrels to chat about their HPX experience, recent tour dates and the progress of their upcoming album.

A Piece of HPX 2014: Through the Lens of Gabrielle Gallant

Gabrielle Gallant brings us some wonderful captures from the lobby of CKDU FM, Gus’s Pub and Reflections Cabaret at Halifax Pop Explosion 2014.

Gabrielle’s gallery features the likes of Kestrels, Solids, Swearin’, Cousins, HAG FACE, Hand Cream, Brave Radar, Soft Spot and PS I Love You.