Acclaimed Band Visits Archives on Country-wide Tour

The Nova Scotia Archives is home to the province's documentary heritage and, for one night this week, it will also house a critically acclaimed indie-folk band from Edmonton -- The Provincial Archive.

Travelling in support of the band's acclaimed sophomore release, Maybe We Could Be Holy, The Provincial Archive will perform in the foyers, reading rooms, theaters and exhibit halls of many of the provincial archives of Canada.

Having played in the provincial archives of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, New Brunswick and Newfoundland, they are making their Nova Scotian stop on Saturday, May 28.

"We felt it was a really great opportunity to do a tour in non-traditional venues," said Craig Schram of The Provincial Archive. "Obviously it's great that it's a partnership with our namesake, but we really love the change of pace playing in strange places. It's also a great opportunity to lend our hand in outreach for provincial archives across the country."

The Nova Scotia Archives will screen select photos and silent films from its collections throughout the performances.

"This is another opportunity to introduce Nova Scotians to their provincial archival institution," said Lois Yorke, director of public services. "We're pleased to share our space with an indie band promoting archives across the country, and we're always glad to showcase some 'hidden gems' from our own collections."

The free show will take place at the Chase Room, Public Archives Building, 6016 University Ave., Halifax, at 9 p.m. Local bard Ben Caplan will open the evening with a multi-instrumental performance that is not to be missed.

More information on the Provincial Archive's performance at the Nova Scotia Archives can be found online at www.gov.ns.ca/nsarm/ and www.theprovincialarchive.com.

Nova Scotia Archives acquires, preserves and makes available the province's documentary heritage.