Festivals
Hard Rock Tuesdays: Interview with the Dropkick Murphys
Debra Heather sits down for an interview with drummer Matt Kelly from Dropkick Murphys. [read on]
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Interview with Erik Griffin : Ambiguous Ethnic Moving On Up
Erik Griffin reveals why Just for Laughs is even more fun for the performers than the audiences. [read on]
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Concert Review: Been Away Too Long: The Return of Soundgarden
Soundgarden plays popular songs from their 20+ year career with little ornamentation and much welcome energy. [read on]
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More Fun Than Jazz: Barenaked Ladies Play Metropolis at the Jazz Fest
Icons of Canadian rock entertain and amuse. [read on]
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Touching Annie Clark, St. Vincent and Groenland at Jazz Fest
Review of St. Vincent and Groenland’s performances on July 5th at Metropolis as a part of Montreal’s 35th Annual Jazz Festival. [read on]
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Reggae at the Jazz Fest: Sly and Robbie and Burning Spear get Metropolis hopping
Legendary reggae artists play to an adoring audience. [read on]
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Taking North America By Storm : Cloud Control Interview
Australian indie rockers are heading to Canada to tour with Metronomy. They’re excited to be here! [read on]
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Queen M.I.A. Makes Montreal Her Loyal Servant
M.I.A.’s show had it all: sweat, smoke, lights, mosh pit, more sweat, gold clothes, short-shorts, bass to break an eardrum, and a good time all around. [read on]
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Review : Moderat at Metropolis Whips Crowd Into Frenzy
Killer show of Moderat gets crowd to move and sweat. Lili Hudecova gives an audience eye view of a beloved band. Also, check out her live capture of a few songs. [read on]
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Concert Review: Getting To Know The Neighbourhood
Alternative American band The Neighbourhood remind reviewer Nina Chabel of UFOs — though that might just be her penchant for the X-Files. [read on]
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Waiting for Jake Bugg Without My Glasses
British sensation Jake Bugg’s concert proved to be exactly what reviewer Nina Chabel hoped… And beyond that, the Skins proved to be better than expected, while Albert Hammond Jr. shows he’s a worthy front man. [read on]