Halifax’s Dave Sampson is racking up some massive wins this Spring. His song Under The Influence, which East Coast music fans have been singing along to live for the past few years, was just released by chart-topping Canadian country artist Tyler Joe Miller and was the #1 most added song on country radio across the country this week. Fellow Nova Scotian’s Gordie Sampson and Dylan Guthro also share writing credits on the tune. Stream it on Spotify.
Sampson also released his own latest single today, I Should Be Your Man, just announced a one-night-only performance at the legendary Bearly’s House of Blues which sold out in hours, and will play Cavendish Beach Music Festival this summer. The man is cookin’ this Spring and Summer.
If you aren’t already familiar, make following Dave and listening to his entire catalogue your only priority. Requesting the new tunes at radio wouldn’t hurt either.
Steve Lund is the Hallmark Hunk of Halifax. Seriously, he’s in like 50 Hallmark movies. You’ve also seen him Schitt’s Creek and Sullivan’s Crossing - plus he’s got a role in the upcoming feature film ‘Little Lorraine’.
We asked him to share his favourite spots in town for this edition of Halifavourites.
Calling all local artists and bands!🚨Do you want to open for Good Dear Good, Mat Hughes, Morgan Toney, Elyse Aeryn, and Rankin MacInnis?! 🎉 Do you want to play at Food For The Ears 2026?🤘
Join our SATURDAY OPENING SLOT CONTEST!🏆 Here’s how to join:
1. Make a post showcasing your music, live set, or something you want us to see. Tag us and use #FFTE2026CONTEST 💪
2. Tell us in the video or caption why you want to be part of this years festival ✍️
3. Share and tell ALL of your fans, friends, and family to tag us in the comments 📲
You will be automatically entered into the contest! Applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:
- Support for Food For The Ears’s cause (combatting food insecurity)
- Production quality, fit, & professionalism
- Audience & fan engagement
- Support for the local community & music scene
The winner will be announced on June 1st!🚨
Good luck!🍀
2m Take w/ @jrdnmusic we had to go overtime for our local r&b legend JRDN known for hits like “You Can Have It All” and “Like Magic”
📸Shot by @_ben_shoots_
"Now I go hunt inspiration down with a f**cking club"
Quake with an inspirational take on how to be creative in today's world. Take note if you want to make it.
#inspiration #motivation #30minsonhigh #comedypodcast #creativity #artist #podcastclips #halifamous
Congrats to our winner, Tyler Bell, and thank you to those that filled out the survey!! 700+ responses. 👏 PS Put @blueberryjamcb in your calendar and we will see you there!! 🌻 August 14th and 15th.
We've teamed up with @mayworkskjipuktukhfx to give a way a prize pack including:
- tickets to every show during this year's festival
- a festival t-shirt
- a vinyl copy of 'Bleeding Gums Murphy' by @aquakultre and @fester902
Comment 'MAYWORKS' to enter!
Contest closes: April 28 at 12pm
Class war rap lands at the Seahorse on May Day.
Saint John's Stephen Hero — fresh off dropping his new EP ETR2 this week — headlines the Mayworks 2026 hip-hop showcase, backed live by Fredericton's @eltataylostaqueros_
With @iamgeneralkhan , @ambeez___ & @gearljij
🎟️ $10 / $15 · PWYC available
📍 The Seahorse · Fri May 1, 9pm
Album release show MAY 31st!! Everything you need is in the link in my bio! Tickets 🎟️ https://aboutnovascotia.ca/hrmevent/laura-roy-late-bloomer-season-album-release-show/?utm_source=Artist
