Jimmy Hunt
Coeur de Pirate – Théâtre Rialto – 08.11.11
There was much excitement in the air as the biggest crowd gathered inside the Rialto Theater for Coeur de Pirate’s album launch. The french-speaking songstress received significant media attention and widespread critical acclaim for her first self-titled album, which sold more than 600 000 copies worldwide. It was now time to see if Béatrice Martin would be able to do it again, as she embraced the start of her new journey with a sold-out, album-release concert.
Guide To Osheaga 2011: Day 3
This is it folks! The final day of Osheaga 2011 is rapidly approaching and it appears the Osheaga crew has saved the best for last this year. What a lineup we have in store for Sunday. Beirut, The Flaming Lips, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, Death Cab For Cutie, Malajube, The Low Anthem, MSTKRFT. Of all three days, Sunday will be the toughest to manage schedule wise, but we will do our best to help you iron out those conflict in our third and final part to our guide to Osheaga 2011. Read more…
M On The Quays 2010
While this past weekend wasn’t exactly ideal for outdoor concerts, the 2010 version of M on the Quays (M sur les Quais) went off with out a hitch. Some of Montreal’s best up and coming bands were put on display as well as some out of town talent as Montreal music fans and tourists alike huddled together for warmth at the quays of the old port this Saturday and Sunday. It all wrapped up last night with a surprise performance by none other than the legendary Biz Markie. Keep reading for a recap of the festival and some photos from both days. Read more…
M On The Quays This Weekend
Labour Day weekend always brings up mixed feelings in many. Many people see it as a happy time because of the fact that there’s no work on Monday. But the more pessimistic among us will always point out that after Labour Day is when the weather usually takes a turn for the worse as the coming winter usually begins to rear it’s ugly head shortly thereafter. Well, whether you’re an optimist or a pessimist, let’s all forget about work and weather and just take it easy this weekend with some free outdoor concerts courtesy of M For Montreal. Read more…
Coeur de Pirate – Le National – Friday, February 5th
Last night, Beatrice Martin, or as most know her, Coeur de Pirate played the first of two completely sold out shows at Le National in what will be her last two Montreal shows for a long time, as she will be touring Canada and Europe until well into June. There was a buzz in the air as the hall began to fill up, the lights began to dim, and opener Jimmy Hunt took the stage.
