Up Coming Concerts…
We are hosting shows in an intimate setting, very much like a house concert, usually @ The Pink Piano, Café & Lounge which has the great vibes of the old style coffee houses and it’s licensed, too! Most concerts start at 7:30 PM. Doors open 1/2 hour before showtime. Bistro evening menu, all beverages & licensed beverages are available. Special show and door times may vary.
Geoff Arsenault & Manitoba Hal in Concert
July 18th, 7:30 PM
This will be a treat for the Acoustic Roots / Blues / Americana / New Orleans and vintage song styles that come out of these two wonderful players. Doors by 7, Show @ 7:30, fully licensed, great beverages, coffee, snacks, desserts & shareables. TICKETS HERE
Geoff Arsenault
Nova Scotia’s Geoff Arsenault is widely regarded as one of Canada’s finest roots drummers and a deeply compelling songwriter in his own right. A veteran touring and recording artist, Geoff has spent decades bringing his unmistakable groove, musical intuition, and understated style to stages across North America, Europe, and the UK. Equally at home behind the drum kit or front and centre with a guitar in hand, his music blends swampy blues, folk, Cajun, Tex-Mex, and soulful East Coast storytelling into a sound that is both timeless and distinctly his own.
Over the years, Geoff has collaborated and toured with an impressive list of acclaimed artists including Matt Andersen, Mary Gauthier, Amy Helm, Alejandro Escovedo, Ray Bonneville, Colin Linden, Michael Kaeshammer, and Rita MacNeil. His playing has been heard at major folk, blues, and jazz festivals throughout Canada and abroad, earning him a reputation as a musician’s musician — tasteful, versatile, and deeply soulful.
As a solo artist, Geoff’s recordings showcase rich songwriting, sly humour, and lived-in authenticity, drawing comparisons to the laid-back grooves of J.J. Cale and Tony Joe White. Whether performing solo or alongside fellow masters of the craft, Geoff Arsenault delivers roots music with warmth, depth, and irresistible rhythm.
Manitoba Hal
Manitoba Hal is one of Canada’s most distinctive and entertaining blues artists — a masterful guitarist, ukulele player, and songwriter whose performances effortlessly bridge deep traditional blues with modern roots storytelling. Known for his expressive vocals, fingerstyle playing, and magnetic stage presence, Hal has become a favourite on festival stages, in intimate listening rooms, and at blues gatherings across the country.
Drawing inspiration from blues legends such as Robert Johnson and Muddy Waters alongside Canadian songwriting greats like Gordon Lightfoot and Stephen Fearing, Manitoba Hal creates music that is earthy, witty, soulful, and unmistakably authentic. His original songs balance humour and heartbreak, while his interpretations of classic blues standards honour tradition without ever sounding dated.
A seasoned performer and educator, Hal has appeared at blues and folk festivals throughout Canada and has shared stages with many respected roots and blues artists during his years on the road. His performances are filled with stories, spontaneity, and remarkable musicianship — whether delivered through slide guitar, fingerpicked acoustic blues, or the warm, surprising voice of his beloved vintage ukulele. NOTE: Hal will be giving a Ukulele workshop too!
Audiences consistently connect with Manitoba Hal’s ability to make every room feel personal and every song feel lived-in. Honest, engaging, and deeply rooted in the blues tradition, he brings both reverence and fresh energy to the music he loves.
Chuck Brodsky
Tuesday, July 21st @ 7 PM
Chuck Brodsky is one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary folk and Americana music, celebrated for his rich storytelling, wry humour, and deeply human songs. Originally from Philadelphia and now based in North Carolina, Brodsky has spent more than three decades building an international career, performing at festivals and concert stages across the USA, Canada, Ireland, England, Denmark, Israel, the Baltic states, and beyond. His extensive touring and consistent output since the mid-1990s have earned him a devoted global following, along with honours such as the Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Award.
Get your tickets for Chuck’s show here
A master of narrative songwriting, Brodsky is especially renowned for his remarkable body of baseball-inspired songs. An extraordinary 22 of these story-songs have been enshrined in the sound recording archives of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum—a rare and significant cultural achievement that reflects his ability to capture the heart and history of the game. His songs have reached wide audiences through film and television, and have been recorded by a diverse range of artists, including Kathy Mattea and the African Children’s Choir, further underscoring the breadth and impact of his songwriting.
Throughout his career, Brodsky has remained a fiercely independent and authentic voice, unafraid to explore social, political, and deeply personal themes with both insight and wit. His catalogue includes recordings produced in collaboration with acclaimed East Coast musician J. P. Cormier, adding another layer of artistry to his already rich body of work. With a career spanning over 30 years, international recognition, and a legacy that bridges music, storytelling, and cultural history, Chuck Brodsky continues to be a compelling and relevant figure in modern folk music.
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where most events are hosted
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585 Sackville Drive
Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2S4
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Previous Concerts
Cheryl Gaudet in Concert
March 15th, @ 7:00 PM
Pink Piano, Lower Sackville
A special concert event streaming live from The Pink Piano Café and Lounge in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, to Mazatlán Film and Theater in Mazatlán, Mexico. Cheryl Gaudet, a Nova Scotian-born singer-songwriter with deep roots in Atlantic Canada and an active international presence, is known for her rhythmic open-tuned guitar style, velvety vocals, and soulful harmonica playing. Her performances flow as effortlessly as the tides connecting her two coastal homes, weaving folk, rock, and soul into intimate, story-driven songs.
Steven McClintock
Hailing from Texas, Steven makes Nova Scotia his second home with his cabin near Sherbrooke. Steven’s love of music is not only reflected in his performance, he is also recognized as a talented producer, publisher, singer, and songwriter. As a backup vocalist, he has sung with celebrity artists like Phil Collins, BJ Thomas, Tiffany, and The Nelsons, He also created more than two-hundred commercials for TV and radio while staff writing at Island Music (Lionel Conway), The Welk Group (Laurence Welk), Sony ATV, Ash Street Music, and McJames Music in Los Angeles and Nashville.
His library of recorded soundtracks includes the co-scoring of nineteen films and features in movies such as Peter Bogdanovich’s “Illegally Yours” with Rob Lowe, and the classic cartoon musical “Jetsons−The Movie” boasting eight co- writes and singing solo on three songs including “Maybe Love.”
Steven’s songs have sold over twenty (20) million records worldwide, over sixty (60) million digital streams, several #1’s like “If Love is Blind,” and a dozen or more charting songs yielding gold and platinum records.
Kristen Martell
Halifax’s own chanteuse extraordinaire, Kristens intricate guitar picking and emotive piano ballads embrace life’s challenges and quiet moments of beauty. With multiple East Coast Music Association (ECMA) and Music Nova Scotia award nominations since her return to music in 2020, she is making a name for herself in the East Coast music scene and beyond. Her latest album ‘Every Season’ (Sept 30, 2022) is her most confident, self-assured and emotionally compelling work to date. It was nominated for the 2023 ECMA ‘Album of the Year’ and ‘Folk Recording of the Year’.
Kristen is releasing a new album this fall.
2024 Songwriters Workshop Retreat
4 mentors, Songcicles, BBQ’s, Prizes, free demo sessions and more
Information & registration here
August 24
Songcircle with Michael S. Ryan & Kim Doolittle
Michael S. Ryan
Recipient of 11 Music Nova Scotia Awards and 5 ECMAs with ‘The Town Heroes,’ Michael S. Ryan’s recent solo works are receiving rave reviews. Known for his engaging banter, crowd interaction, and humorous stories, Michael aims to transport listeners to a world where anything is possible. Come and be mesmerized by his extraordinary talent and infectious energy!
Kim Doolittle
Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller, Musician, Wordsmith, and Entertainer
With decades of touring experience and a collection of awards and albums, Kim Doolittle is a seasoned performer who captivates audiences with her heartfelt music and compelling stories. Kim’s journey as a musician began at the age of 10 and has taken her across 60% of the globe, guitar in hand. Don’t miss this chance to experience her musical magic up close and personal!
Click to hear Carolina & Chris – Radio Show/Podcast
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Kitty’s Bound For Broadway – Dinner & Show
Step into a night of magic and melody with “Kitty’s Bound for Broadway,” a delightful, feel-good musical play that will leave you inspired and entertained. This lighthearted show follows Kitty’s journey to realizing her lifelong dream, featuring the talented Amy Caroline as Kitty, with musical accompaniment by the wonderful Robert Campbell. Written by Kerry Miller, this production has been celebrated at The Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, UK, and Nova Scotia, and is newly revised for 2024.
June 8th – Songcircle
Click to hear Ian & John – Radio Show/Podcast (coming soon!)
John Campbelljohn – www.Campbelljohn.ca
Ian Janes – www.IanJanes.com
May 25th, 2024 – Terra Spencer
Click to hear Terra Spencer – Radio Show/Podcast
ECMA and Music NS multi award winning, touring & recording artist playing guitar and piano and blessed with a great sense of humour too.
Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, terrible therapists, hairy dogs, wrinkled shirts, French fries, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are good ones, judging from the stack of awards her three albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Ben Caplan, and Matt Andersen. Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it’s her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation in a room of 5 or 500. “The real deal.” – Ron Sexsmith
May 10th,2024 Songcircle:
Mike Biggar, Laura Rae, Jon Cornwall
Click to hear Mike, Laura & Jon – Radio Show / Podcast
www.MikeBiggar.com
www.LauraRae.ca
Jon Cornwall on Facebook
April 12th Songcircle with:
Asif Illyas, Megan St. Rose, Jon Mullane
Click to hear Asif, Megan, Jon – Radio Show / Podcast
Asif Illyas is an ECMA award-winning veteran of the Canadian music scene, based on the Atlantic Coast in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and currently spends most of his time creating music for film and television. His career spans over 25 years where he fronted Canadian progressive-pop outfit and EastWest/Warner Europe recording artists, MIR, touring four continents and producing 4 critically-acclaimed albums. He also was guitarist for Cutting Crew, during a portion of lead singer Nick Van Eede’s solo career during the late 1990’s. He has appeared on albums with Sting, Leonard Cohen and Joni Mitchell and performed on stage with Australia’s Colin Hay of Men At Work, Paula Cole, and many others. He has composed and arranged for many orchestral charts for symphonies such as VSO, WSO and SNS across the country in their Pops series’.
www.AsifIllyas.com
Megan St. Rose
Songwriter, Radio host, Actress/Model, Megan surely lives a full life. You seen her hosting Radio ECMA, heard her on the radio “Hot Country Mornings 103.5” and now you’ll hear the songs she has written and released in recent years. A little bit country, a little bit pop.
Megan St. Rose
Jon Mullane
In an era where commercial radio play and chart success is dominated by major label artists, Jon’s success in this domain is a reflection of his ability to write songs that connect with listeners – songs that mirror the emotions of the human condition intertwined with timeless and inspirational themes, positive messages, and observations of modern culture.
www.JonMullane.com
“Mullane’s songs have a mass appeal, not just in North America but globally…” – Bob Mersereau, Telegraph Journal
