Orchesta Típica Imperial / e-stringz project
Featuring: Estringz Project, Orchesta Típica Imperial
Argentina’s 10-piece tango sensation bridge a classic tradition with contemporary original composition for three bandoneons, three violins, violoncello, double bass and piano. E-stringz, an electric string quartet with percussionists, keys and spoken word start of the evening with an eclectic bang.
Friday July 11 8:00 PM
Classical | Jazz | Tango | World Mainstage Concert Series at Festival Tent
$30 Buy Tickets
Ted Quinlan Quartet
Featuring: Ted Quinlan
One of the most versatile guitar players in Canada, Ted Quinlan is in high demand as a jazz player, session musician, writer and educator. He sets a tough precedent to follow in the 9 day stretch of serious jazz jams at the late night hang!
Friday July 11 11:30 PM
Jazz Late Night at Stayner's at Stayner’s Wharf Pub & Grill
$10 Tickets at Door
Samba Nova
Featuring: Samba Nova
Samba Nova kick of the Saturday afternoon dance party in the Brazilian percussion tradition Carnival Samba Batucada - a unique and energetic blend incorporating various elements of different styles of Brazilian music such as Samba, Maracatu and Samba Funk.
The Klezmorim
Featuring: Klezmorim
Klezmorim combine an endless scope of colors and warmth with an incredible magnetic spirit of fun. In the Klezmirim revival, these talented musicians create a solid set of heartfelt excitement.
Asia and Nu Gruv
Featuring: Nu Gruv
Hot Gruvs, high energy and a lead singer whose dynamic vocals and soulful, passionate style has the audience dancing in the aisles make Asia and Nu Gruv the freshest R & B dance machine this side of the Big Smoke.
Andru Branch and Halfway Tree
Featuring: Andru Branch and Halfway Tree
Brimming with lush horns, placid backbeats and spiritual proclamations, Branch and Halfway Tree's music is original roots-reggae at it's best. One Love.
Zumbini Circus
Featuring: Zumbini Circus
Halifax's wiley and wonderful Brazilian inspired samba-reggae phenomenon churn out some seriously danceable grooves for a sunny saturday afternoon at the tent.
Saturday July 12 4:00 PM
Afro beat | Alternative | funk | Reggae | samba Free Daytime Concerts at Festival Tent
Free Show
New Music Gallery Crawl
Featuring: David Mott, Free Hugs, Jeff Torbert, Live Animal, Lukas Pearse
A truly unique, multi-located concert experience that begins at Studio 21 with the eclectic talent of trio Free Hugs, moves on to Page and Strange for an electro-acoustic sampling adventure with Live Animal, and ends at Argyle Fine Art where phenomenal Bari-saxophonist David Mott gets the final note.
Saturday July 12 7:30 PM
Alternative | Folk | Free improv | Jazz | World New Music Gallery Crawl at Studio 21
$15 Buy Tickets
Syl Johnson with Opening Act Bill Stevenson & Tom Easley w/ Geoff Arsenault
Featuring: Syl Johnson
After nearly 50 years of performing and recording, Mississippi born Chicago blues man Syl Johnson is still laying down heavy tunes with his hallmark voice and blistering harmonica solos, staying true to the southern soul come Chicago blues style he truly made his own.
John Taylor (UK)
Featuring: John Taylor
British pianist of jazz supergroup Azimuth and well known for his work with Kenny Wheeler and Norma Winstone, Taylor is a contemporary jazz great at work on his own in solo concert.
Saturday July 12 9:00 PM
Jazz Commons Room Concert Series at Commons Room, Holiday Inn Select
$25 Buy Tickets
