With the holidays out of the way, it is time to say goodbye to those east-coasters returning to their schools, jobs and lives away from home. For contributor BD Allison, a trip home is seen as an opportunity to catch up on an array of Atlantic and Maritime bands.
Written & Illustrated by Paul Rebar (Halifax, NS)
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.
Paul Rebar showcases another set of captures featuring BADBADNOTGOOD, The WAYO, Thugli, Willie Stratton & The Boarding Party, and comedian Jen Kirkman at HPX 2014.
Amongst the bouncing around between shows, which could be any given night of Halifax Pop Explosion, we were lucky enough to have a few busy sets of hands scrambling from venue to venue to help take in as much of the festival as possible. On
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.
Written & Illustrated by Paul Rebar (Halifax, NS)
Ghostface Killah, Raekwon & BADBADNOTGOOD @ The Halifax Forum Multi-Purpose Centre October 23rd, Halifax Pop Explosion 2014
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.