CHAT FEST 3.0

The Cap                                                                                                                                                                                                           Doors 6PM / Show 8PM
Adv $15 / Doors $20

CHAT FEST 3.0 featuring: Daysick + Straight on Til’ Morning + Last Words + Life Left + Teethout + The Golf Pencils + The Letter Red + The Goodbye Summer + Record Year + The Dine Inn

A Night of Emo, Pop-Punk and Punk-Rock from the Maritime Scene

Daysick  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daysickband                                                                                                                               

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daysickband/                                                                                                                               

Website: https://www.sodeh.ca/daysick

Nova Scotia’s conceptual alt-rock outfit Daysick continues their unfolding narrative with “The Cost of Applause,” a dark, introspective chapter that cuts straight into the psychological weight of living for validation. Known for weaving story-driven themes into their music, the band pushes deeper into their rock opera with a track that exposes the fragile line between admiration and self-destruction. For fans of My Chemical Romance, Billy Talent, and Sum 41, Daysick deliver a gripping mix of aggressive guitars, sharp dynamic shifts, and emotionally volatile vocals that mirror the chaos within the song’s protagonist.

 

Straight on Til’ Morning 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/straightontilmorningnb?igsh=dmU3dTIxcGk5dGZ1

Straight On Til Morning, a pop-punk group, contribute a powerful, emotionally charged anthem that balances melody and intensity in equal measure. They are known for their regional shows and a vinyl split release.

 

Last Words   

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lastwords506/     

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559899720361&ref=PROFILE_EDIT_xav_ig_profile_page_web

Last Words is a post-hardcore band from Fredericton, combining influences from hardcore, emo, and shoegaze. Made up of members from various former local bands, they hope to bring a fresh yet familiar sound to the scene.

 

Life Left

Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552006918059           

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifeleft.band/

Life Left is a Halifax pop-punk band currently on their summer 2026 tour!

 

Teethout

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teethout902/                                                                                                                 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teethout902/

A punk rock group from the Maritimes with a vinyl collab with Straight On Til' Morning!

The Golf Pencils

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegolfpencils/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577159726068

A North Shore "pencil-core" punk/rock band from Bathurst, New Brunswick, featuring members Jordan (vocals), Nathan (guitar), Gerry (bass), Kevin (guitar), and Phil (drums).

 

The Letter Red

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.letter.of.the.alphabet.red/

The Letter Red is a local metal and hardcore punk band based in Fredericton, New Brunswick. They recently played their debut live set at a DIY show at Odell Park / Odell Lodge on July 23, 2026, alongside bands like The Great Chain and Systematic Corruption. 

 

The Goodbye Summer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodbyesummer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegoodbyesummer

The Goodbye Summer are a pop-punk band from Nova Scotia, bringing to mind the early 2000s, Warped Tour, and massive Pop-Punk anthems. 
 Formed in 2020, the pop-punk trio released their self-titled debut album “The Goodbye Summer” in June 2021. They quickly followed it up with “Sad Boy Buzz Words” – a thrown-together EP that became an instant classic online and during live shows. 
 The Goodbye Summer’s second full-length album “The Summer I Left Home” was released September 22nd, 2022, which featured darker lyrics, additional instrumentation, and more elaborate arrangements than their previous work.

 

Record Year

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/record_year_band/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recordyearband/

Record Year is a pop-punk band from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, featuring members Liam, Austin, Justin, Alex, and Christian. They describe their style as bad pop-punk and draw inspiration from various punk and metal genres.

 

The Dine Inn

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedineinnofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579276551546

The Dine Inn is an east coast indie/punk-leaning rock band active in Halifax and Fredericton. They perform original catchy tunes and frequently play local live music venues and community events in the region.

 

Accessibility & safety notes:

-The Cap record store is accessible during daytime hours through the Queen Street entrance and the Tannery. Ground floor washrooms can be accessed in this space. There is one step to access the Sea Can. Events at night in the Cap are accessible through the Tannery - there are not steps or stairs to enter the Cap. The Wilser's Room & Nest Patios require climbing a full set of stairs. Wilser's Room washrooms require climbing an additional 6 stairs.

- Events in the Tannery parking lot are gated, accessible at ground level, and are typically accessible to all ages (determined per event). Washrooms can be accessed through the fire exit of the CAP (right side of the building facing King street), through the King street entrance of Klub Krome. There are also occasions in which porta potties are present at these events, located close to the performance area.

- If you use a wheelchair or walking aid, please e-mail thecaprecordstore@gmail.com the day before the show so we can prepare adequate space for you.

- Washrooms are gender inclusive (femme/non-binary and masculine/non-binary). Patrons are encouraged to use whichever washroom they feel most comfortable in, and will have the support of our staff in using the washroom of their choosing.

- The Cap Safer Spaces policy is in place for the duration of the event. Should you feel unsafe at any time, please speak with any staff member or email thecaprecordstore@gmail.com

- Pets are not allowed during events, to ensure the comfort and safety of the animals. Service animals allowed with proper verification and demarcation.