the locals homepage

locals is a set of 5 main websites that support various independent music scenes on the east coast of canada. the information on this page is automatically pulled from the 5 sites, and is kept up to date by roughly 259 volunteers across the east coast.

cblocals   www.cblocals.com | admin@cblocals.com
the first locals site (started in early 1997) covers all of cape breton island.

skate.cblocals.com   skate.cblocals.com | skate@cblocals.com
there is also a cblocals skate site covering skate spots. we make skate videos as well!

halifaxlocals   www.halifaxlocals.com | admin@halifaxlocals.com
covering the halifax music scene, and occasionally the rest of mainland nova scotia.

peilocals   www.peilocals.com | admin@peilocals.com
prince edward island, mostly charlottetown.

nflocals   www.nflocals.com | admin@nflocals.com
covers most of newfoundland, focusing on st john's.

monctonlocals   www.monctonlocals.com | admin@monctonlocals.com
covers the moncton area (which is where most of the activity is in nb), but we're trying to get these guys to reach out to the rest of the province.

messageboard   media.locals.ca/localsconf
phpbb messageboard for scene discussion for the various sites, as well as a buy and sell forum.

events listings

there are a total of 11 upcoming events in the database

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cblocals

Thu, May 17
  • an evening of songs with Slowcoaster's Steven MacDougall
    @ Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    10:30pm $7 (19+)
Fri, May 18
Fri, May 18
  • Kalle Mattson
    with Summers on Vacation
    and Danny MacNeil
    @ Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    10:30pm $6 (19+)
Sat, May 19
  • CINEMA L'AMOUR
    with HASH JESUS
    and RAD & SUBTRACT
    @ Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    10:30pm $6 (19+)
Sun, May 20
  • Crowdis Bridge
    with Troy Killen
    @ Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    9:00pm start $6 (19+)
Tue, May 22
  • Tuesday night OPENEST MIKE
    in town hosted by
    Slowcoaster’s Mike LeLievre
    all genres of music are encouraged
    @Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    9:30pm start | $5 cover
Fri, May 25
Fri, May 25
  • Heartwood Slacks
    with The Jaynes
    and Colette Deveaux
    @ Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    10:30pm $6 (19+)
Sat, May 26
  • KDZ and DUB CARTEL
    with ROYAL KUSH BAND
    and RENEGADE DJ's:
    Wobblefish, Vexel, D-Tox, Dirt Squirrel and A.S.A.
    @ Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    10:30pm $8 TWO FLOORS! (19+)
Tue, May 29
  • Tuesday night OPENEST MIKE
    in town hosted by
    Slowcoaster’s Mike LeLievre
    all genres of music are encouraged
    @Governors Pub (233 Esplanade)
    9:30pm start | $5 cover



halifaxlocals



peilocals

Sun, May 20



monctonlocals



nflocals



promoters and venues

Cape Breton

CAPR (Caper Radio)

Contact Info program@caperradio.com
Phone:
Area: Sydney
Description/Notes: Typically the shows we do are for promotion/fun-raising for CAPR (CBU's independent radio station). Also interested in promoting local music as well as bringing new music to Cape Breton for all-ages shows.

Darryl MacKinnon

Contact Info just email me at darryl.mackinnon@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: Sydney
Description/Notes: i book 19+ shows at various local bars as well as the occasional all-ages show. I have over 10 years experience putting on DIY indie rock shows. I dont like to book on Sundays or Mondays but i'm open to most other days of the week.

Headline Productions

Contact Info max.long@hotmail.com
Phone:
Area: Port Hawkesbury, NS
Description/Notes:

Rod

Contact Info My e-mail address:
Phone:
Area: Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia.
Description/Notes: presently inactive, living in Fort MacMurray

Start The Show Entertainment

Contact Info starttheshowpromotions@gmail.com (902)578-3838
Phone:
Area: Sydney & Glace Bay
Description/Notes: a well organized group of people who love music and holding shows. We can alos book and rout your next East Coast tour. We ahev worked with bands such as: Fuck The Facts, Seconds to Go, I Hate Sally, The Gorgeous, Farewell to Freeway, Summer Hero and alot more. You can check us out on the web at www.myspace.com/starttheshowpromotions

Labrador

Drake's Return

Contact Info Steven Dunphy @ (709) 944-7736
Phone:
Area: Labrador City
Description/Notes: Drake's is one of the few places in Lab City where you can eat, drink beers, and hear live music. They usually have acts like the Fables and similar locals, but they're not averse to rock.

The Cabin

Contact Info Jackie @ (709) 944-5888
Phone:
Area: Labrador City
Description/Notes: The newest bar in Lab City, The Cabin probably has the best live music setup of the bars in the town. There's usually a good crowd there and they book all kinds of acts.

Yesterday's Bar and Grill

Contact Info Roger Robinson @ (709) 944-5970
Phone:
Area: Labrador City
Description/Notes: Like playing in someone's basement, only with more crackheads.

Mainland Nova Scotia

Brett Clarke

Contact Info (902) 634-3959 or littlesal_12@hotmail.com
Phone:
Area: Lunenburg/Bridgewater
Description/Notes: All Ages Shows www.lbcrock.cjb.net

Brett McDermott

Contact Info
Phone:
Area: Halifax
Description/Notes: Co-Producer of Fast Times Halifax. Marketing and PR for the Marquee Club

Chris Smtih

Contact Info
Phone:
Area: Halifax
Description/Notes: The Pavilion

Full Tilt Productions/Mark Desloges

Contact Info fulltiltproductions@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: The Maritimes
Description/Notes: specializing in all ages tours and concerts in the maritimes and bein' wicked.

JJ Bookings

Contact Info Jason MacIsaac
jjbookings@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: The Maritimes
Description/Notes: http://www.myspace.com/jjbookings
JJ Bookings does full Maritme tours (Quebec/Ontario avail. as well). Mainly 19+ shows, but open to AA shows as well. Currently booking for (LOCALS) Silvergun, The Stanfields, Holdin' Up Grants,
Also work/worked with touring acts such as Loudlove, Trevor James & The Perfect Gentleman, Sean Ashby, The Free Press, My Shaky Jane, Little Foot Long Foot, Aaron Allen & The Small City Saints, Melody Unwinding.

Mike Parks/Sweatshop Productions

Contact Info
Phone:
Area: Halifax
Description/Notes: all-ages/19+ punk/hardcore/grind/metal(core) no indie rock or pop punk. www.geocities.com/sweatshop_records

Tumbleweed Entertainment

Contact Info Ryan Patey
Phone:
Area: Maritimes
Description/Notes: Tumbleweed Entertainment has been helping both touring and local acts in the Maritimes for several years. Ranging from outdoor festivals to simple cafe gigs we have worked with artists such as Kilbourne (Calgary), Kim Barlow (Whitehorse), My Dog Ego (Halifax), and Fred Penner (Winnipeg). We are always looking for new acts headed out this way.

New Brunswick

Chuck YOU Farley Productions

Contact Info Remy: 506-472-8090
Phone:
Area: Fredericton, NB
Description/Notes: Mainly 19+ shows, Have set up shows for Gotham Rd., The Class Assassins, The Downbelows, The Hands of Death, The Murder Squad,The Empire Hideous, Treble Kings, Obsidian Reign, The Rocking Argentos.....Venues include Pitchman's Pub, Elks Club URL:www.chuckyoufarley.ca

Crowbar Productions

Contact Info Ivan at 878-1118 ( cell ) or music.for.life@hotmail.com
Phone:
Area: Moncton
Description/Notes: Will promote club and All Age shows in & around Moncton. Also 2-3 bands tour in the Maritimes. Heavy Metal, Alternative Rock and Blues welcomed.I do 5 to 6 shows at Aberdeen yearly and different venues.

Doc Dylan's

Contact Info Call Tim @ 382-3627 841 Main Street
Phone:
Area: Moncton, NB
Description/Notes: Doc's is a great bar to play as it has it's own regular crowd on most nights..so it's unlikely you'll play to an empty house. The bar is skinny and the stage is not very big, but it's got a great atmosphere and most bands enjoy playing there.

George's Roadhouse

Contact Info Paul Henderson - paul@sappyrecords.com
Phone:
Area: Sackville, NB
Description/Notes: Capacity 225, George's Roadhouse books local and touring acts, hosting one to two shows a week, Thu-Sat. Book in advance, the schedule fills up fast. GEORGE'S ROADHOUSE DOES NOT TAKE BOOKINGS MAY-AUGUST.

Hellbent Postering

Contact Info Phil@treblekings.com
Phone:
Area: Maritimes
Description/Notes: I make gig posters for who ever needs em. http://treble25.tripod.com/index.html

Moncton Elks Club

Contact Info www.monctonelksclub.com
Phone:
Area: Moncton
Description/Notes: The elks Club is a fraternal and charitable organization established for over 75 years in the greater Moncton area with 100's of proud members.

Nick Of Time Music

Contact Info www.nickoftimemusic.com/ zach@nickoftimemusic.com
Phone:
Area: Fredericton, NB
Description/Notes: all ages shows, bar shows..etc...

O'Brien's

Contact Info (506) 386-8803
Phone:
Area: Moncton (Riverview)
Description/Notes: Good size bar to play in Greater Moncton.

Partners In Crime Booking

Contact Info Jesse @ partnersxinxcrime(@nospam)gmail.com
Phone:
Area: Fredericton, NB
Description/Notes: 19+ shows Booking Hardcore/Punk/Metal bands NOW.. http://www.myspace.com/partnersincrimebooking

Riverview Arts Centre Inc

Contact Info 400 Whitepine Road (in the high school) info(@nospam)riverview-arts-centre.ca (506)872-0002
Phone:
Area: Riverview
Description/Notes: We are a 600 soft seat venue with great sound.

Saxby's Pub & Eatery

Contact Info (506)386-3300
Phone:
Area: 121 Pine Glen Rd, Riverview
Description/Notes:

Studio 7 Hundred

Contact Info 700 Main Street Moncton E1C 1E4 (506) 857-9117 www.studio7hundred.com info@studio7hundred.com
Phone:
Area: downtown Moncton
Description/Notes:

The Manhattan Tavern

Contact Info PJ Dunphy @ 506-389-8542
Phone:
Area: Moncton, NB
Description/Notes: Any kind of bigger acts or concerts than the Paramount can handle

The Oxygen

Contact Info (506) 854-0265 http://www.oxygen-nightclub.com/ 125 Westmorland Street
Phone:
Area: Moncton, NB
Description/Notes: Live bands, a movie screen and awesome promotions make Oxygen the premier nightclub in downtown Moncton.

The Paramount Lounge

Contact Info PJ Dunphy @ 506-389-8542
Phone:
Area: Moncton, NB
Description/Notes: Rock, Punk, Noise, Jam.you name it..they do it.This is one of the best bars in Moncton to play..it's attached to the O2. Great sound..great staff..awesome club.

The Right Spot

Contact Info 506-389-2739
Phone:
Area: Moncton
Description/Notes: Good alternative if the Paramount is booked. Make sure you get a local!

Newfoundland

Curtis Wiest

Contact Info wiest@soaring-seagull.com
Phone:
Area: St. John's/Mt. Pearl
Description/Notes: All Ages, 19+, Record Label, CD Duplication/Releasing

Junctions

Contact Info 208 Water St. St. John's, NL A1C 1A9 http://www.junctionsclub.com/
Phone:
Area: St. John's
Description/Notes: Format: Alternative, Blues, Rock Capacity: 650 Sound: Yes Lights: Yes

Sean Ridgely

Contact Info passportradio@hotmail.com
Phone:
Area: Newfoundland
Description/Notes: Any Local groups who want thier CD reviewed, Email Sean Ridgeley, a Freelancer for The Telegram. Drop a Line to passportradio@hotmail.com

Turners Tavern

Contact Info 110 Water Street 739-0456
Phone:
Area: St. John's
Description/Notes: local bar promoting local musicians & talent. cheap jager and guitar hero make this a bar to frequent. room upstairs avaliable for private functions & parties. a large open jam space open for musicians as well.

Prince Edward Island

Al Douglas

Contact Info Contact through alexgdouglas@gmail.com or PM aldouglas on locals.
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown, PE
Description/Notes: Puts on a variety of all ages and 19+ shows

Ampersand

Contact Info 902-892-9811, ampersandcafe@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: Downtown Charlottetown
Description/Notes: Cafe which hosts AA shows

B.I.S. (Benevolent Irish Society)

Contact Info (902) 892-2367
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown
Description/Notes: Hosts AA shows

Baba's Lounge

Contact Info Ryan Abdallah
Phone:
Area: University Avenue, Charlottetown
Description/Notes: Ryan@cedarseatery.com

Calvin Monaghan

Contact Info calvinmonaghan@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown
Description/Notes: all ages shows in the charlottetown area, interested in hardcore, skramz, rock and emo bands.

Grindhouse

Contact Info Jamie 902-620-9928
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown PEI
Description/Notes: Punk/trash/grind/deathmetal/hardcore(no tough guy hc)19+ only

Hunter's Ale House

Contact Info Steve Barber ( huntersalehouse@hotmail.com )
Phone:
Area: Corner of Prince and Kent, Charlottetown
Description/Notes: www.huntersalehouse.com

Matt Dixon / High Fives Forever

Contact Info http://www.junnnktank.com
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown
Description/Notes: Do It Together or Do It With Friends. Rad All Ages Shows in Bookstores, Record Shops, and Houses. I'm away 'til 2010; no shows 'til then.

Sean MacKay

Contact Info Zeratul252000@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: Summerside, PEI
Description/Notes: I specialise in all ages Metal shows in Summerside.

Shook Promotions

Contact Info shookpromo@gmail.com
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown
Description/Notes: Dealing with the all ages, and 19+ community for over 15 years combined.

The Churchill Arms

Contact Info Fran @ 902-367-3450
Phone:
Area: Queen Street, Charlottetown
Description/Notes: 19+

The Guild

Contact Info
Cate MacNeil

Phone:
Area: Queen Street, Charlottetown
Description/Notes: All-Ages & 19+ Note: Not a promoter, but is a venue which promoters can call for booking.

The Outlook Agency

Contact Info Justin Somers
PH: 19023163578
justin@theoutlookagency.com
http://www.theoutlookagency.com
Phone:
Area: Charlottetown/Summerside
Description/Notes: Books all ages shows, will also book tours.

The Regent

Contact Info Contact Vanessa: peimultiphysics@hotmail.com
Phone:
Area: Summerside
Description/Notes: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=111270335591313&ref=ts