Almost a century ago, the Halifax harbour witnessed the largest accidental explosion in human history.  This event known as the Halifax Explosion happened in 1917 and it flattened the shoreline adjacent to the harbour section known as the Narrows.

Today a music festival annually pays tribute to this event two weeks after Canadian thanksgiving.  Entitled the Halifax Pop Explosion, this festival happens October 20-24 and will feature artists local to CIVL.  Making a strong showing for BC at the Halifax Pop Explosion are: Said the Whale, Hannah Georgas, Yukon Blonde, Carpenter, Dan Mangan, The Pack A.D., Japandroids, and You Say Party! We Say Die!

Yes it is far away, so how about closer to CIVL?  Here’s what’s happening in a town nearby:

Propagandi, Rebel Spell, and Cambridge
Tuesday October 27th
Vancouver at the Rickshaw Theatre

Young Galaxy, Bend Sinister
Wednesday October 28th
Vancouver at the Biltmore Cabaret

The Creepshow, The Dreadnoughts, and the Hypnophonics
Wednesday October 28th
Vancouver at the Red Room

Whitey, Endast, Burning Ghats, A Wake Human
Thursday October 29th
Chilliwack at the OAP Hall (5725 Tyson Road)

Vancouver Grease n’ Grind:
Bloodshot Bill, Old Wives, and Hell’s Radio
Saturday October 31st
Vancouver at Pat’s Pub