Festivals
The Perfect Getaway at ShazamFest #19
Get your Shazam on at a flamboyant and freaky family friendly camping getaway [read on]
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The Brooks & Prince : Wonderful Tribute to His Majesty
Black History Month ends with a spectacular show featuring guest singers and The Brooks. [read on]
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Porchfest : NDG Rocks and Strums
This weekend, NDG will be blooming with music from every balcony. [read on]
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Win Tickets to See Five Alarm Funk Play on June 22
Win a pair of tickets to see Five Alarm Funk at Quai des Brumes. Enter by June 19. [read on]
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Quilt in Montreal: Leaving Us in Stitches
Boston band goes well beyond routine with an amped up final night on the road. [read on]
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ROOM CONTROL : The Montreal jazz-psych trio you’ve got to hear
This local band has got a sound that far exceeds the three guys who make it. Interview with the entire band HERE: [read on]
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To Do Tonight: Cold War Kids Bring Their Hot New Album to Montreal
Cold War Kids in Montreal at Corona Theatre with new album Hold my Home. [read on]
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Mocky’s Tasteful Cocktail of Music at Café Resonance
Great night? Check. Good music? Check. Frenzied performance? Double check. Welcome to Mocky’s July 10th show at Resonance Café. Despite some technical difficulties (the sound was terrible at times and there were problems with the [read on]
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Kamikaze Zoobombs Hit Montreal Anew
After a solo hiatus, Matsuo explains why how he got the beloved indie band back together. [read on]
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Review: Jon Spencer Blues’ Freedom Tower From Rock and Funk
New album by NY trio a solid mix of rock, funk, and other styles. [read on]
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TO DO Tonight: Montreal Funk Soul Festival
From groove to brass to swing, this festival will get you moving. [read on]
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Theophilus London: One Man Show
As much rock star as a rapper, Theophilus’ show was a not-miss. [read on]
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Review: What Do You See? by Frantik & Dirty Dane
What Do You See? mixes brutal egoism, drug references and hip hop’s trademark misogyny with goofy childlike charm and vague self-awareness. [read on]
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Gypsophilia Brings the World to Montreal
Gypsophilia blends jazz, klezmer, Brazilian, reggae, funk, swing and more to create an East-coast dance party sensation! Check them out at M for Montreal. [read on]
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Gypsophilia: Halifax’s best party band plays Upstairs Jazz Bar
Get your party shoes on for Gypsophilia, the Halifax fusion band that was only meant to play one show and hasn’t stopped playing since. [read on]
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Don’t Fear Winter with A Little Taste of Summer: Say Somethin’ Review
Dawn Pemberton’s new album is as light and as warm as July. Close your eyes, listen, and forget it’s November. [read on]
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Review: Friendly Mr. Scruff at the Belmont
Mr. Scruff returned to Montreal for a much-appreciated night of solid groove and funk. Also, a quick review of his new album, Friendly Bacteria. [read on]
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Five Alarm Funk at Divan Orange: Interview with Gabe Boothroyd
Five Alarm Funk is touring with their latest album, Abandon Earth. The band promises a high-octane performance with hot, sweaty, half-naked dancing. [read on]
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What to See for Free at the Montreal Jazz Fest
Our picks for the best free shows at the Montreal International Jazz Festival 2014. Everything from creative interpretations of standards to international rising stars to hip hop and funk. [read on]
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Groovy, Poppy, and Very Political : Interview with Dan Parker of The First End
Montreal band The First End is as political as it is musical. Frontman Dan Parker talked about how the band got started and how he lets politics and music entwine. [read on]