Sarah Touyz

Au Revoir Simone + Alexa Wilding + The Hoof and the Heel – La Sala Rossa – Friday, July 16th, 2010

Au Revoir Simone + Alexa Wilding + The Hoof and the Heel – La Sala Rossa – Friday, July 16th, 2010

It has become my quest this summer to become more in touch with the performing side of the music world. Seeing that I am truly ambitious and quite motivated, I have started taking singing lessons, began plucking away at my Norman acoustic guitar, and have even gotten out my moleskin to write up any witty lyric I may think up while strolling through the park. Once I become less of a spaz and am able to successfully combine the strumming and singing all into one audible piece, the next step is to be brave enough to take it to the stage. In the mean time, I have been looking for inspiration here, there and everywhere… and what better place to look than the lovely Sala Rossa…After interviewing Alexa Wilding a few weeks back, I was really eager to see her and the fabulous Au Revoir Simone take to the Montreal stage. Read more…

Dead Messenger + The Heavy Hands – Divan Orange – Thursday, May 27th, 2010

Dead Messenger + The Heavy Hands – Divan Orange – Thursday, May 27th, 2010

To all you die hard rock n roll fans, the evolution of a rock show is something you ought to know. It all starts off with a group of musicians, usually in torn jeans with black t-shirts (if any shirt at all), some killer riffs and drums, and raspy vocals. Next, the venue has to be filled with beer, fans, and of course, some thongs hanging around. Well, that’s exactly what we got Thursday night at Divan Orange, with performances by the 514’s very own The Heavy Hands and Dead Messenger.

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Interview: Stars

Interview: Stars

Montreal’s Stars is a band that for over the course of 10 years, 4 albums and a whole bunch of EPs have solidified their place as one of Montreal’s most notable bands. It’s been awhile since we have heard from these guys but as we found out in this interview, they have been quite busy.

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Interview: The Dutchess & The Duke

Interview: The Dutchess & The Duke

Yesterday we had the opportunity to have a chat on the phone with lead singer and guitarist Jesse Lortz of The Dutchess & The Duke.

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Jonathan Emile – Shaika Cafe – Wedensday, December 16th, 2009

Jonathan Emile – Shaika Cafe – Wedensday, December 16th, 2009

Who went out last night? Well for those who didn’t, it was probably one of our coldest nights this year! But that didn’t stop Jonathan Emile from coming out to the quaint Shaika Cafe and singing his heart out.

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The Lovely Feathers – Green Room – Tuesday, December 1st

The Lovely Feathers – Green Room – Tuesday, December 1st

Last night was really happening at Montreal hot spot the Green Room. The unofficial theme for last night’s show was fantastic facial hair. The show started off with a new up and coming Montreal band The Breezes. Read more…

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