Gig Calendar

Tristan is a well know musician based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Known for his rich, powerful voice, strong acoustic guitar playing and outgoing personality on stage, he is a captivation act to catch.

Growing up in the Musquodoboit valley, Tristan was influenced deeply by the albums his parents had of British & American rock and folk artists.
Steeped in the love of the blues and traditional music, Tristan has developed his own style of playing and writing songs that has a new but familiar feeling to them.

Tristan has had the honour & privilege to share and play the stage  with many great artists over the past years with such members from the Gig Dogs, McGinty, Evans & Doherty, Bruce Timmins, Fleur Mainville & Dave MacIssac. 

Tristan is nominated for the Coast’s “Best of Halifax” award in the Cover Artist/Band category.

Scott Mac Donald

Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Scott started gigging at the age of 15 – playing at dance halls in Cape Breton. Moved to Halifax in 1988 and started playing in a classic rock band. Started playing the pubs in 1992 which led to playing in a touring band (Brakin’ Tradition) through the mid to late 90’s.

Scott has also performed on numerous recordings and is a sought after fill in musician as he can play a variety of genres as well as sing lead and backing vocals.

Scott brings all his experience, plus the ability for arranging music, to Rowdy Dow.

Theo Macintosh

Born and raised in Glace Bay, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Theo has spent years lending his talent to various groups as a guitarist, pianist, and vocalist.  After studying music at St. Francis Xavier University, Theo became a founding member of Abbey Road – Tribute To The Beatles.  Over the years, Theo has performed throughout the Maritimes, sharing the stage with many acts including The Commitments, Alan White (Yes/Lennon), Honeymoon Suite, The Beach Boys and countless local musicians.

Theo combines his Cape Breton roots, jazz training, and gigging experience to provide a tasteful, entertaining, and memorable performance

Join the dancers of Scalp na Cleiti (Toss the Feathers) every Sunday afternoon from 2-4pm as they demonstrate traditional Irish Dancing. Live music to dance is provided by fiddler Kevin Roach and friends.
For more information on our dancers please visit Scalp na Cleiti for more information!

Two of the finest instrumentalists ever to come out of Nova Scotia – these are the guys the musicians come out to see. Equally versatile on guitars and fiddles, Dave & Louis will keep you entertained all evening long. A recent TripAdvisor review put it best “The most fun you can have in Halifax on a Monday night” or any night , for that matter.

This is a traditional Irish Seisun, where traditional players come together to entertain themselves and others. Presented weekly by Propeller Brewing Company, we invite you to join Glenn & Colin and their friends for a great night of tunes. And you never know who might drop by to sit in! Trad players are welcome!

Join QuizMaestro Brian MacKay as he tests your knowledge on current events and other topics at The Old T Quiz Night. Sponsored by Propeller Brewing.

With sweet prizes and drink specials that run from 8pm until 11pm, the bar fills up quickly with groups of friends forming their teams. DOn’t worry if you’re late, we have three rounds, and three chances to win! Special Pricing on Propeller Products from 8-11pm. 

Pints : $6.00
1/2 Pints: $4.00

How the game works:

– The evening is directed by our illustrious trivia host. He explains everything before things get going so the show runs smoothly.

– You can form a group and play as a team or you can fly solo and keep all the glory for yourself.

– Pick up an answer sheet and a writing tool from the front of the room.

– There are three rounds.

– Each round consists of twenty questions.

– At the end of each round you submit your answer sheet. The answers are assessed and a winner is announced.

– If you find that you haven’t won in a while, it might be time to order another round for the team.

Dave Goyetche and Jason Comeau are the Red lions.

A pub duo covering an interesting array of standards from traditional ,country,rock and bluegrass classics……string &folk instrumentation

MNS Country Album Of The Year Winner Jen Miller grew up in Nova Scotia but found her voice and her path in Vancouver, BC. Jen grew up in a very musical family. Her grandfather was a fiddle player, her Dad a singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist along with both of her uncles. Her older brothers also played and sang. At the age of 14 Jen learned her first 3 chords and with them wrote her very first song. At the age of 19 she found herself opening for a local band at the Rebbeca Cohn in Halifax.

In her mid 20’s something in the wind called her westward, so she sold off all her possessions, packed her bags, and left all but her guitar behind to head for Vancouver. After many years of soul searching, Jen discovered that music was what truly brought her happiness, and was no longer to be just a hobby. So, she started recording an album, and two years later released her debut record – “You and I” which can be found on Itunes and www.jenmiller.bandcamp.com

JEN MILLER is a name that you should get used to hearing around the Maritimes. This singer /songwriter and multi instrumentalist just returned to her home roots after spending many years on that other Coast. In Vancouver she recorded her debut Album “YOU And I”. This album shows heart, emotion, and honesty, giving the listener an insight into this artists spiritual journey through life , love and a longing for home. This album is easy to get caught in your head requiring listening, time and time again.

Scott Mac Donald

Guitar, Bass, Vocals

Scott started gigging at the age of 15 – playing at dance halls in Cape Breton. Moved to Halifax in 1988 and started playing in a classic rock band. Started playing the pubs in 1992 which led to playing in a touring band (Brakin’ Tradition) through the mid to late 90’s.

Scott has also performed on numerous recordings and is a sought after fill in musician as he can play a variety of genres as well as sing lead and backing vocals.

The Plugs have been entertaining audiences in the Halifax/Dartmouth region for well over a decade. As a result the band has amassed an extensive repertoire of classic rock and traditional selections you won’t hear anywhere else in the city. We pride ourselves on playing songs you know that few other acts dare to cover. When you see The Plugs live you can’t help but sing along to their smooth harmonies, and we guarantee you’ll go home smiling.

Gordon Tucker

Performer and entertainer

Multi-instrumentalist playing many styles of music with groups like Fiddles & Feet; The Berry Hill Band; The Gordon Tucker Band; Jump, Jive & Boogie; The Gordon Tucker Jazz Trio; All Shapes & Sizes Trio; Laura Watson & Gordon Tucker. Also a producer,sound engineer & arranger.