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CKUT Presents: The Montreal Sessions
This March, Montreal’s own Nightwood will be the artist-in-residence at the McGill run radio station CKUT 90.3 FM. From 3-5 PM every Tuesday this March Nightwood will take over the airwaves but not only will they be playing tunes for us, they will also be bringing in some very special guests.
Passovah Anniversary Ticket Giveaway!
This week Passovah Productions will be celebrating their three year anniversary. In the three years since they first opened their doors the production company led by Montrealer Noah Bick has put on 76 quality shows in our city that many of us have enjoyed. Number 77 and 78 will take place this Thursday and Friday in Montreal and will serve as Passovah’s 3 year anniversary. Both nights will feature some of Montreal’s finest bands and artists and we’ve got a pair of tickets for each night up for grabs. Read more…
Passovah To Celebrate 3 Year Anniversary March 3 and 4
Its been three years since the young Noah Bick first opened the doors of Passovah Productions and started putting on shows in Montreal. 77 shows later it’s time to celebrate three years of excellent live music in Montreal with two more great shows. Bick has put together one hell of a lineup for Passovah’s 3 year anniversary which will go down on the 3rd and 4th of March at Divan Orange and Il Motore. Keep on reading for all the deats. Read more…
Pop Montreal Nights: Part 3
Friday night at Pop Montreal was a night of very tough decisions. It just so happened that The xx, Timber Timbre, Deerhoof and The Dears were all playing more or less simultaneously. So after some deliberation we went with hometown heroes, The Dears. This was after all the bands third and final show at this year’s festival and after missing them the first two nights, Friday night turned out to be all about The Dears.
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Pop Montreal: Hidden Gems
Now that we have taken a day by day look at this year’s Pop Montreal festival and outlined our highlights of a festival that’s a highlight on it’s own we would like to delve a little deeper into this year’s lineup and give you our hidden gems of the fest. The following bands are artists may not be headlining but are all deserving of some attention so be sure to take them into consideration while you are mapping out your festival coverage plans.
Pop Montreal Preview Part 3 (Friday, Oct. 1)
Can’t make it to the first or second day of Pop Montreal? Well, the third time is always considered to be a charm. Speaking of which, what a charming line-up we have for October 1st! The choices are definitely not getting any easier though. If only you could get away with splitting yourself in two… or possibly more in this case. Hopefully there will be less head-scratching after you read our picks for day 3 of the festival. Read more…
This Week in Montreal
It’s an exciting week for us MYATS folks. That’s right, the time has arrived… MYATS and POP Montreal Present: Quest for the Fest awaits this Saturday! If you like music, concerts and FREE stuff (including a hefty bundle of POP Montreal tickets), then we’ve got the treasure hunt for you. For registration and more information click HERE. Other than our fun filled Saturday bonanza, there is an array shows to occupy the rest of your week, including Autolux, The Most Serene Republic and Lou Barlow. If you’re craving great live and FREE music this week, head on over to Parc des Amériques Thursday through Saturday to check out the POP on the Main showcases. Keep on reading for more show highlights this week, and see you Saturday!
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