(Blind Dog Concerts)
Located on St. Margaret’s Bay in Tantallon
We began doing house concerts with a terrific folk signer (Greg Greenway) when we lived in North Carolina, and decided to continue that tradition in Nova Scotia. We are fortunate to have a home with amazing acoustics – the former owner was an opera singer and so we think she had that in mind when she and her husband designed it! We can fit 40 people comfortably in the space, and because of the great acoustics, there is no bad place to sit.
General Info:
***Tickets $30/seat. All proceeds go to the musician(s)!***
- Funds can be e-transferred to BlindDogConcerts@gmail.com or you can bring cash to the event
- Unless otherwise noted, doors open at 7pm and concerts begin at 7:30pm (there will be a 30 minute break in the middle to socialize)
- BYOB and feel free to bring a treat to share during the intermission (we will also provide some sweet and savory items)
- An email with details (address, directions, etc.) will be sent to attendees prior to the concert
- To reserve a seat, contact Laura at BlindDogConcerts@gmail.com
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Kim Dunn Concert SOLD OUT!
Please contact BlindDogConcerts@gmail.com to be added to a wait list
Kim Dunn –Feb 21, 2026
Kim is the recipient of the first Musician Special Achievement ECMA award, and a Music Nova Scotia award. He is a dynamic, experienced, engaging performer who offers a versatile blend of heartfelt well-crafted tunes, with elements of blues, folk, pop, country and gospel, displaying his talents as producer, writer and arranger, anchored by pitch-perfect soulful vocals and incomparable musicianship. His music has been featured on local and national radio, and has toured Canada and abroad.
Pillow Fite – April 11, 2026
What if Suzanne Vega fronted The Strokes? That musical act would be called Pillow Fite. Art Ross and Aaron Green offer their respective gifts of moody, melodic indie-rock aimed straight at the heart. With the release of their debut album ‘Hard Feelings, Soft Promises,’ paired with extensive touring in Canada, UK, EU and US, the duo entered the CBC Top 20 and won Best Pop Recording at NSMW2025. Pillow Fite’s sound is the result of an evolving creative partnership and they are stoked to share their story telling with you.’
Norma MacDonald – May 23, 2026
Norma MacDonald is a singer-songwriter living in Halifax, NS and is known for her evocative songwriting, golden voice, and wonderful live performances. She has earned multiple Music Nova Scotia and East Coast Music Award nominations for her 5 previous albums. Her sixth album, “In Waves,” released in 2023 was produced by Juno-nominee Daniel Ledwell and features a slew of Halifax’s finest musicians. In September 2023, MacDonald was invited to play at the Canadian Embassy in Paris, France.
https://www.normamacdonald.com/
Terra Spencer – Date TBD (June or Fall)
2025 Music Nova Scotia Entertainer of the Year. Cinematic storytelling is a hallmark of many great Canadian folk songwriters, but in Terra’s case, it is charged with the wood-paneled ’70s warmth of Elton John, Karen Carpenter, and Jackson Browne. As a fun-loving and fearless solo performer, Terra has played some of Canada’s most renowned festival stages, including Mariposa, Stan Rogers Folk Festival, and Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, where her Maritime waltz “Lunenburg Moon” has become an unofficial anthem. Think Steve Poltz and Carole King’s East Coast cousin.
PAST CONCERTS
Freya Milliken – December 6, 2025
Freya Milliken is an award-winning singer-songwriter whose music resonates with warmth, authenticity and introspection. Known for her rich, velvety voice and dynamic blend of indie-folk and rock influences, Freya’s music will take you through an evocative journey of self-discovery and reflection, with a gentle yet powerful lure into an intimate and heartfelt realm. Freya Milliken will be performing an array of alt-folk originals and modern folk covers, with a dash of classic songs by the likes of Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell. Accompanied by Tyler McDonald on drums and bass synth, they are an impressive duo to watch!
https://freyamilliken.bandcamp.com/album/wholeheartedly
Jeffrey Straker – November 8, 2025
Serving up a rootsy-storytelling brand of song with rich narratives, Jeffery’s song writing has the ability to transport a listener – out onto a lake in Canada’s North or to the main street of a prairie town. Across 9 albums to date critical comparisons have been drawn to the likes of Harry Chapin, Kris Kristofferson, Jackson Browne & Murray McLauchlan while performances have seen him live on BBC radio (UK), on festival and theatre stages and even in concert with symphony orchestras.
Patrick Drake – July 12, 2025
Blending mind numbing sleight-of-hand classical magic with a mastery of the guitar, Patrick Drake is a multi-award award-winning magician and accomplished musician hailing from Halifax, Nova Scotia. With a performance style that’s as smooth as it is surprising, Patrick captivates audiences with a very unique blend of eye-popping manual dexterity, audience participation, story telling and comedy.
Steve Mustain with Scatfish – May 3, 2025 and July 27, 2024
Steve Mustain is best known as a composer, guitarist, bandleader and with his masters of music he has been a teacher/mentor of many young musicians in Halifax and beyond. SCATFISH music is a classic “Canadiana” base, infused with folk, roots, blues, world and jazz flavours. Featuring our own original songs that range from roots to progressive acoustic, the band prides itself on the instrumental backdrop that supports creative and engaging songs.
https://youtu.be/ip0yLEep1Lg?si=6Wiwq0c87lV75HqH
Kim Dunn – January 25, 2025
Kim is the recipient of the first Musician Special Achievement ECMA award, and a Music Nova Scotia award. He is a dynamic, experienced, engaging performer who offers a versatile blend of heartfelt well-crafted tunes, with elements of blues, folk, pop, country and gospel, displaying his talents as producer, writer and arranger, anchored by pitch-perfect soulful vocals and incomparable musicianship. His music has been featured on local and national radio, and has toured Canada and abroad.
Band on the Rum – October 19, 2024
Band on the Rum performs music from the 60s, 70s and 80s rock and roll and soft rock. This house concert will include a listening set, and then more of a Kitchen House Party kind of thing (to include dancing if desired!) for the 2nd set.
Rob Hutton- April 13, 2024
Rob is a songwriter and performer from Halifax. Originally hailing from the Annapolis Valley, he performed with The BBQ Kings around HRM for 17 years before branching out as a solo performer. Alongside his “North Americana” originals, Rob is obsessed with pre-WWII blues, folk and country music, and includes his interpretations from that canon in his live shows.
Ian Janes – January 27, 2024, June 1, 2024, and March 22, 2025
Ian Janes is a singer, song writer, and song collaborator from Nova Scotia. His music is influenced by Soul, R&B, and Jazz. He has produced 5 albums, with the latest called “Episode 5.” One of his songs, “Can’t Remember Never Loving You,” was featured on the television series, “Nashville.” Ian’s music is very enjoyable and comes straight from his heart.
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