Blue Rodeo in Halifax

Blue Rodeo in Halifax on their 40th Anniversary Tour

There was something special in the air at Scotiabank Centre last Saturday night — that unmistakable Halifax mix of hometown pride, Maritime weather, and a near sold-out crowd buzzing for a milestone night. Blue Rodeo’s 40th Anniversary Tour had officially reached its midpoint, and Halifax was more than ready to welcome them back with open arms. Opening up the evening was the local talent of Adam Baldwin.

Adam Baldwin Starts Off The Night
Adam Baldwin - Halifax

Baldwin’s set moved with the same moody rhythm as the rain outside. He eased us into the night with “Causeway Road,” a song that felt like it carried the entire coastline with it. Backed by Zach MacLean’s steady guitar work and the unmistakable, soul-stirring fiddle of Kendel Carson, Baldwin filled the space with warmth and grit in equal measure. “Lighthouse in Little Lorraine” — a song-turned-movie fresh off its film debut at TIFF — landed with a quiet weight, the crowd hanging onto every lyric. He closed with “Love You with My Eyes Closed,” leaving the room hushed yet engaged.

Blue Rodeo Showcases Four Decades of Classics
Blue Rodeo - Halifax

Blue Rodeo took the stage to an eruption worthy of their four decades on the road. Halifax loves this band — not politely, not casually, but with full-hearted, generational affection. The feeling from the band was mutual from the moment they stepped into the lights. What followed was a kind of three-act journey through their catalog: electric and familiar to start, stripped-back acoustic in the middle, triumphant by the end. Fans around me kept marveling about hearing songs they hadn’t caught live in years, that mix of nostalgia and discovery weaving through the crowd.

The acoustic portion brought Kendel Carson back out for a song, her fiddle folding beautifully into “Bulletproof.” They capped off this section with “What Am I Doing Here,” then kicked back into gear with songs like “Trust Yourself” and “Til I Am Myself Again,” prompting fans to rise from their seats and dance along the rails.

The encore chants came fast and loud after the final notes of “Hasn’t Hit Me Yet” rang through the arena and the band left the stage. Blue Rodeo obliged, returning to the stage to fans’ delight with one of their most enduring and beloved songs, “Try.” They brought the night to a communal close with “Lost Together,” joined once more by Adam Baldwin. It was the kind of finale that brings strangers shoulder-to-shoulder — the kind that reminds you why live music matters.

Closing

Another unforgettable night with Blue Rodeo in Halifax, sealed in harmony, storytelling, and connection. Thank you Live Nation and Phillips PR for having us out and for bringing such a great show to our ever-growing city.

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