Happy 2024 everyone!
I have started taking bookings for The Halifax Ghost Walk for 2024.
Private tours and school groups starting in April.
First public tour is Friday May 3.
Upcoming music gigs|
Saturday, January 27 10am-12:30pm
Alderney Landing Farmers Market
Saturday, February 17 10am-12:30pm
Alderney Landing Farmers Market
Saturday, March 30 10am-12:30pm
Alderney Landing Farmers Market
May 7, 2021
It’s Bancamp Friday. All sales go to the artists. I made a single of two songs that didn’t make the cut for The Way to Grace. One shattered, one sweet. Take care. https://dustykeleher.bandcamp.com/album/the-way-to-grace-outtake-single
April 5, 2021
Long time no post. I’ve been posting the occasional video over on facebook.com/dustykelehermusic
I made two videos with my band The Rusty Wheels for a Saint Patrick’s Day Virtual Concert I helped produce back in March And released the songs as single on bandcamp.com/dustykeleher.
The full Saint Patrick’s Day Virtual Concert presented by An Cumann - The Irish Assocotaion of Nova Scotia can be be found here https://youtu.be/7hV0dnpIHEg
October 27, 2020
The Halifax Ghost Walk Online Halloween Special Presentation. Tickets now on sale!
Are you in lockdown and looking for something spooky to do this Halloween.
I filmed the Halifax Ghost Walk back in July when restrictions were gently lifted in Nova Scotia. Just in case we were in lockdown again. Thankfully we are not here in Halifax, but a lot of places are.
This video follows me along the route of the Halifax Ghost Walk with tales of Halifax’s history, folklore and ghost stories.
Running time 1h 38m. It goes live at 6:30pm ADT Oct 31.
Tickets through Side Door Access
https://sidedooraccess.com/shows/DKRQfE3FB6aimnXjyvKr
September 16, 2020
Hi everyone,
Here are my Halifax Ghost Walk dates until the end of October.
If you want to come, please message me to make a reservation.
I'm limiting the number of people on each tour to 15 because of distancing rules.
SEPTEMBER
16, 20, 24,
OCTOBER 3, 8, 15, 23, 24, 29.
Starts at 8:30 at the Old Town Clock on Citadel Hill. Best to show up there around 8:15 to meet your guide, moi, and pay the admission.
The cost is $20 regular / $15 students and seniors (65+).
The tour ends on the waterfront by the Maritime Museum of The Atlantic and it takes about 1 hour and 45 minutes.
See you then
email dustykeleher@gmail.com for a reservation
Private group tours are available.
more info, www.facebook.com/thehalifaxghostwalk
July 7, 2020
Hi, a few new videos on https://www.youtube.com/dustykeleher
Farmers Market Busking For Shut Ins continues at facebook.com/dustykelehermusic/live/
Every Saturday Morning 10am til Noon ADT.
May 3, 2020
Hi, I hope everyone is doing well during this time of lockdown.
I continue to perform what I’m calling Farmers Market Busking for Shut Ins every Saturday morning over at www.facebook.com/dustykelehermusic/live/ Hopefully adding some normalcy to our Saturday mornings. A chance to tune in for a few minutes while having breakfast or unpacking your groceries.
I had plans to re release 2003’s Wanderers Grounds on vinyl this year and I may still do that but the pandemic has delayed those plans. The record was nominated for best folk/roots record by the Music Industry of Nova Scotia (now known as Music Nova Scotia). I made some changes to the original release. Two songs didn’t age well and there was one recorded and mixed at the time but for some forgotten reason was left off the first pressing. These two songs have been dropped and the third put back on. It can be found on bandcamp.com/dustykeleher.
Also on the bandcamp page is a song I found on an old hard drive. A silly blues songs called In The Doghouse.
March 28, 2020
For the next couple of weeks I will be performing at home for live streaming at facebook.com/dustykelehermusic. Every Saturday morning, as if it were a trip to the farmers market, I’ll sing for a couple hours. 9:30 -11:30.
Be safe everyone.
March 25, 2020
The Road to Connemara; songs and stories in the old style, the full 2018 Halifax Fringe show, is now up on youtube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SinFU0GeUxs
Dusty Keleher writes songs that tell a good story and searches out gems from the past that do the same.
Simply put, roots/traditional music that takes its cue from ancient Irish ballads to songs from the folk and folk/rock canon. Original modern day tales on subjects far and near.
From whatever genre and tradition he draws on, Dusty brings a heartfelt soul to all the songs he sings.
Currently booking for and beyond! Concerts, workshops, music festivals, and cultural events.
A song about my great great grandparents. He was a butcher in downtown Halifax (and probably the last Irish speaker in my family) and she was living in the Austinville neighbourhood of Dartmouth. We don't know how they may have met so this is sort of a speculation, figuring they were both catholic, and he would have traveled to the farms on that side of the harbour.
The first track from The Road to Conamara, the companion album to The Way to Grace. Together they make up a double CD and Lp release. The Way to Grace is original songs accompanied by a band. Folk music with Americana and Celtic influences. The Road to Conamara is sung acapella with stories.
Hello, World!
REVIEWS
Em Nantel  recommends The Halifax Ghost Walk
I'm an adept of ghost walks - took them in at least five other cities - and i can safely say that Dusty was the best ghost tour guide I've ever had the pleasure to meet. My niece and her partner had never took a ghost tour and it was the best possible way to introduce them to it. Dusty is a gifted storyteller; he has a knack for commanding attention and weaving an ambiance. The whole crowd was hanging to his every word and it was obvious he's passionate about the subject. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
August 10/2022 (July 13/2022 Ghost Walk) from Facebook
Ginette Devarennes
“Thank you Dusty!! You are an amazing story teller! I felt like I was at theatre”
July 26/2022 from Square payment messages
Christine Sochor, Scopist
Our entire family, including our 10 and 8 year old, loved the ghost walk. There was a lot of laughs and a few screams, mostly from me. The kids are still talking about it today. Dusty does a great job of storytelling!! I would definitely recommend this to everyone who visits Halifax.
June 28, 2022 Google
dmc web
Dusty is a spectacular storyteller. Yes, the group was a bit large. And the stops can be a bit awkward. However, it's completely worth it!
Think of it as a small nuisance to experience a master at his craft. Highly recommend to other history and ghost enthusiasts.
May 2022 Google
Mike Barker recommends The Halifax Ghost Walk.
I have been on a fair number of ghost walk around Ontario. Dusty's was hands down the best one I have ever been on. Great stories by a fantastic storyteller.
30 October 2019 ·facebook