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Hot Club of Dartmouth
Concert Details & Admission
Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Schedule: Doors Open at 7 PM · Showtime at 8 PM
Admission: Adults $35 · Members $25 · Military $30 · Students $20
Parisian Swing & Vintage Gypsy Jazz
The Hot Club of Dartmouth blends traditional Parisian swing with New Orleans style horns, paying hommage to Django Reinhardt, hot swing and laissez-faire. Soaring harmonies, furious improvisation and sultry grooves will fill the room with immaculate vibe and character. The ensemble gathers 5 of Nova Scotia’s top musicians, each with their own story:
Donald MacLennan (violin, vocals) is an award winning violinist/vocalist/composer/teacher who grew up in Chimney Corner Cape Breton, but now calls Dartmouth home. A multi-genre arranger and improviser, MacLennan has established himself recording and touring internationally with Duane Andrews (NL), Ben Caplan, Mary Beth Carty, Michael C Duguay (ON), the Upstream Music Association, and his current jazz manouche project “The Hot Club of Dartmouth”.
Michael Dalton (guitar) is a Newfoundland musician and songwriter. He is the lead singer, guitarist and principal songwriter of Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble as well as an established solo artist. In his folk rock music he incorporates element of jazz, blues and Eastern European folk. His songs are marked by intricate guitar and powerful melody, with words that can be strange, thoughtful and compelling.
Tom Richards (trombone) is a musician with a kaleidoscopic range of work. A multi-instrumentalist, composer, conductor, and producer, Tom performs with dozens of active projects, including The Human Rights, Jah’Mila, Many Worlds, and King Cardiac. In 2025, Tom released Monophilia, a triptych of mono records presented as an interactive art installation and custom web app.
Matt Myer (trumpet) is a multi instrumentalist and educator from Halifax. He has recorded and performed with an extensive list of East Coast talent, including Joel Plasket, Terra Spencer, Rankin, McInnes, and Aquakulture. Over his checkered career he has received several Music Nova Scotia awards, ECMAs, and a Juno.
Jordan Stephens (bass) is from Halifax NS & studied under Tom Easley & Danny Parker. After graduating from the Music Arts program at NSCC in 2010 he has written & performed his own music and has performed with Judy Savoy, Jon Bryant, Kransogorsk, Gina Burgess, Big Country, The Kocunut Kings, Jacques Mindreau, Ben Caplan & the Causal Smokers, Petunia, Transatlantic Zodiac Ensemble, and many others.