The Hoof & The Heel
Interview: Caroline Keating
On November 8th, Caroline Keating opened for The Hoof & The Heel at Casa Del Popolo. Having recently gone from performing solo to performing as a trio, Caroline Keating’s show was awaited with much anticipation and fans were not disappointed as they were treated to a fun, graceful, and intimate performance. Minutes before taking the stage, Caroline discussed with us what she is listening to these days, her upcoming album, and how she feels about playing with band members.
Interview: The Hoof and the Heel
Harris and Christine, the dynamic duo that make up The Hoof & The Heel, took a few minutes before their show Tuesday night to chat with us on that really comfy couch at Casa Del Popolo. We spoke about the bands they listen to, their creative side projects, and their upcoming album. Read on to find out more.
Caroline Keating & The Hoof and The Heel – Casa Del Popolo – 08.11.11
Last night at Casa Del Popolo, Passovah presented two solid Montreal-based acts: Caroline Keating and The Hoof & The Heel. Although I’d been feeling somewhat under the weather, I would not have missed that show for the world. It became very apparent that I was not the only one who had eagerly awaited the chance to see these performances. The Casa Del Popolo venue went from full, to packed very quickly. Smiling faces listened, sang, and danced along together with Caroline Keating and The Hoof & The Heel ’til the very end of the night.
This Week in Montreal
So how did December arrive so quickly? One morning its fall and the next day Montreal is bedecked with Christmas paraphernalia. The holidays can be a busy time, full of cozy dinners, sleigh rides, skating… ok this is more of our Christmas fantasy. But before all your free time actually gets usurped by mad dash shopping and a suffocating amount of family of time, its probably a good idea to pack in some shows while you still can! Keep reading for highlights of shows happening this week around Montreal, including Bear Hands, Ra Ra Riot and Stars.
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Matt and Kim – Le National – 10.30.10
The Halloween spirit was alive and kicking at Le National on Saturday night for the Matt and Kim show with some concert-goers in costume and ready to party. First up was Montreal’s own The Hoof & The Heel. These guys are no stranger to opening for some big acts, having shared the stage with the likes of Au Revoir Simone, The Luyas, White Rabbits and Winter Gloves this past year. However, last night’s opening slot for Matt and Kim may have been their biggest show yet, and they did not disappoint as they played a concise set of songs from their first two EPs, And All The Tigers and Fireworks.
This Week in Montreal
Halloween is simultaneously one of the most anticipated and dreaded times of the year. A time when social mores lapse, women feel compelled to walk around in a G-string, and drunken buffoonery clouds the Montreal cityscape. This week’s shows offer us refuge to escape the Halloween pandemonium or if you prefer, an opportunity to debut your Lady Gaga meat dress. The week kicks tonight with performances by Dan Mangan and Die Antwoord (we have a feeling you’ll be seeing more than a few Ninja and Yo-Landi inspired costumes this week). On Hallows Eve, you can make your way over to Il Motore to check out Diamond Rings or to La Sala Rossa to see The Vaselines who are in town to promote their new album Sex with an X. Keep on reading for more show highlights this week including Yukon Blonde, Candy Claws and Matt & Kim.
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Pop Montreal Nights: Part 4
Since our day 3 at Pop Montreal was pretty much completely occupied by an epic performance by The Dears, we made sure to be absolutely everywhere on day 4. On our show-hoping frenzy we managed to check out guitar genius Marnie Stern at the Cabaret, Danielson and Shapes & Sizes at La Sala Rossa and Library Voices, Ruby Coast, The Hoof & The Heel and Savoir Adore at Petit Campus. We also managed to catch Gentleman Reg‘s new dance-pop act, Light Fires over at Divan Orange and all the madness going on over at Espace Reunion with Deerhoof. Check out all of our photos from night 4 at Pop Montreal after the jump.
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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 4 (Saturday, Oct. 2)
Day four at Pop Montreal 2010 is one of both joy and sadness. Joy because, to be perfectly frank, there are some bitchin’ shows happening on this night. And sadness because the fourth day of Pop Montreal is the second to last day of the cities most awesome music festival. But let’s not sulk, there are some tough decisions to be made and some great shows to see. Take a look at our highlights from a very busy Saturday at Pop Montreal. Read more…
