Past Performances

HUFF is upon us!


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The 2024 edition of the special week of singers, songs & stories that is the Halifax Urban Folk Festival’s 15th anniversary got underway last night with a sold out energetic, moving, and sometimes hilarious song circle with local stars Jimmy Rankin + Leeroy Stagger + Christina Martin.  Thanks to your support we’re also sold out (more…)

SOLD OUT: HUFF Presents: Jimmy Rankin + Leeroy Stagger + Christina Martin

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  • September 30, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

The Halifax Urban Folk Festival kicks off its 15th anniversary with a bang as we present an opening night songwriters’ circle featuring Jimmy Rankin, Leeroy Stagger and Christina Martin, at The Carleton on Monday, September 30th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets, while they last, are $42.50 + HST. Jimmy Rankin is a renowned (more…)

Acoustic Jams W/Jesse Patrick & Michelle Calder

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  • September 28, 2024
    10:00 pm - 11:55 pm

At loose ends late night on Saturday, September 28th? Why not drop into The Carleton for some FREE Acoustic Jams with guitarist Jesse Patrick & pal Michelle Calder? Live music will get underway at 10 PM. (more…)

SOLD OUT: Fiona Clancey EP Release + Eliza Rhinelander- 2nd Show!

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  • September 28, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Since her first show quickly sold out, join us for a 2nd performance of the much anticipated release of Fiona Clancey’s debut EP “for what it’s worth”. Dive into Fiona’s creative process and musical inspirations at this intimate show, backed by a live band and joined by special guest Eliza Rhinelander. This live performance of “for (more…)

Wayne Nicholson & The Gin House Boys

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  • September 27, 2024
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Local legend Wayne Nicholson – along with his The Gin House Boys band – after two sold out shows in the winter – return to The Carleton on Friday, September 27th. Show time is 8 PM and tickets are $25 + HST. In the tradition of the great rock and blues vocalists over the decades, Wayne Nicholson (more…)

Rube & Rake + Len O’Neill

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  • September 26, 2024
    7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

ECMA award winners Rube & Rake are no stranger to The Carleton. They return with their literate and soulful compositions on Thursday, September 26th. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $20 + HST.  Rube & Rake perform contemporary folk music through an old time lens, complete with tight harmonies, skillful flat picking and an (more…)

CANCELLED: Craft Draught Showdown: Lunn’s Mill VS Garrison


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Join us at 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 25th when Lawrencetown’s Lunn’s Mill Beer Company and Halifax’s Garrison Brewing Co. go head to head. Enjoy 5 courses prepared by Chef Mathias Probst, each one paired with two 4 oz brews selected by expert Brewmasters to complement the dish.  Chef and Brewmasters will be on hand to (more…)

SOLD OUT: Fiona Clancey EP Release + Eliza Rhinelander

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  • September 22, 2024
    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us for the much anticipated release of Fiona Clancey’s debut EP “for what it’s worth”. Dive into Fiona’s creative process and musical inspirations at this intimate show, backed by a live band and joined by special guest Eliza Rhinelander. The first live performance of “for what it’s worth” will be woven together with covers (more…)

SOLD OUT: The Hello Darlins

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  • September 22, 2024
    1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The Hello Darlins – one of our favourite bands – return to The Carleton for a special matinée performance on Sunday, September 22nd. Doors open at noon for brunch and beverages and show time is 1:30 PM. Tickets are only $25 + HST. If you’ve never seen them before, do yourself a huge favour and (more…)

Campbell & Johnston Album Release + Hearts of Kin – Saturday

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  • September 21, 2024
    8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ONLINE sales have ended, but last minute cancellations mean TICKETS AVAIL AT THE DOOR!! ==== Musical partners Campbell & Johnston – Christine and Blake respectively – return to The Carleton with a full band to celebrate the release of their latest album with TWO shows:  this one on Saturday, September 21st at 8 PM (note (more…)