Insanely talented locals Hillsburn return to The Carleton hot on the heels of the release of their debut album – The Battle Years – on Friday, August 12th. Show time is 7 PM and tickets are only $15. For our money, Hillsburn is one of the most exciting band to emerge out of Nova Scotia (more…)
Halifax-born but Toronto-based party band extraordinaire – The Hopping Penguins – make their Carleton debut on Thursday, August 11th. Show time is after 9 PM and admission will be FREE on the night! Yes, free, as a thank-you to everyone who’s been supporting us over the years. It’s been a long time coming – 8+ (more…)
Excellent singer/songwriter and all around good guy – Matthew Hornell – brings his Newfoundlander self back to The Carleton on Tuesday, August 9th for an evening of casual tunes with bud Andrew Sneddon and other assorted pals. Show time will be around 8:30 PM and admission is a suggested $5 at the door. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XHv_9a8cdk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n54UrLWaD2k (more…)
After the Global Country Star Search competition in the afternoon, we’ll be presenting a show featuring the winners and then a songwriter’s circle comprised of RyLee Madison, Jason Price and Makayla Lynn. Show time for this event is 7 PM and admission is $10 at the door. (more…)
The Edmonton-based Global Country Star Search brings its annual competition to the East Coast for the first time on Sunday, August 7th. Competitors vie for prizes and recognition at The Carleton at 3 PM and the winners will open that night’s songwriter’s circle. Admission to this event is FREE! (more…)
The Carletones take the week off so we’ve organized a return of The Carleton anniversary acts – The True Love Rules AND Rolly & The Navy Brats – on Saturday, August 6th for your listening and dancing pleasure. Show time will be around 10 PM and, as usual, it’ll only be $5 at the door (more…)
We’re happy to announce that one of our fave new local bands, with our fave name – The Negligents – will return to The Carleton on Friday, August 5th. It’s doubly awesome because Lisa MacDougall, home after a long stretch out west, will be joining them and they’ll be acting as her back-up band as (more…)
Halifax’s purveyors of party – The Regal Beagle Band – will be at The Carleton to entertain all and sundry on Thursday, August 4th. Show time will be 9 PM and it’s a measly $5 at the door to get in on the fun! (more…)
If there’s one artist on this planet that personifies what The Carleton, at its core, is all about, it’s Halifax native and San Diego resident STEVE POLTZ! The man, the myth, the legend returns to our stage for two shows on Wednesday, August 3rd. The late show (this one) is at 9:00 PM, doors open after (more…)
If there’s one artist on this planet that personifies what The Carleton, at its core, is all about, it’s Halifax native and San Diego – now Nashville – resident STEVE POLTZ! The man, the myth, the legend returns to our stage for two shows on Wednesday, August 3rd. The early show (this one) is at (more…)