Concert Reviews

Deftones @ Metropolis

May 12 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The American ‘metal’ band Deftones reigned over a full house on May 4th. Metropolis was at full capacity; people could barely walk to the bar without bumping into someone. Personally, I had never seen the venue so crowded. Fans flocked from all over the country just to see these guys perform live. “I bought my ticket off some dude from Vermont,” exclaimed one fan that had searched craigslist for a ticket after he found out that the show was already sold out.

Foals @ Le National

May 11 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Reverend Horton Heat @ Le National

May 10 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Dallas, Texas-based psychobilly trio The Reverend Horton Heat were recently back in Montreal and back in my jukebox! With 9 albums and 25 years of greasy, grimy, guitar lickin', bad-ass upright bass whippin', and dirty drum kickin' music under their belt, The Reverend Horton Heat kept the crowd rockin'.

Alfa Rococo @ La Tulipe

May 9 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Easy Star All-Stars @ Cabaret Mile End

May 7 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Midway through their opening song, vocalist Menny More of the reggae collective Easy Star All-Stars, interrupted the music: “Don’t be shy. Bring yourselves closer, so we can party rightly.” There was no hesitation at all; the no man’s land between the stage and crowd was instantly filled with revellers itching to groove to the sweet bass work of Ras I Ray.

Christine Fellows @ Divan Orange

May 7 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Upon arriving at the entrance to Divan Orange for the Christine Fellows show, I was amazed to see no one outside smoking. What did this mean? Did it mean the show was so great that it prevented those that love to fill their lungs with smoke and nicotine from indulging? That’s it; it had to be because it was a mesmerizing show.

Cauldron + Holy Grail + Mad Parish @ Il Motore

May 4 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

This just in: thrash is back.

Black Lips + Vivian Girls + Davilla 666 @ Le National

April 20 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

The Greenhornes + Hacienda @ La Sala Rossa

April 19 2011 // Paul Brown // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Big John Bates + Reverend Deadeye @ Le Divan Orange

April 15 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Cut Copy + Holy Ghost! @ Club Soda

April 15 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Naturally 7 @ Corona Theatre

April 14 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Heard of a cappella vocal music? All the vocal nerds that just chirruped kindly ignore this bit. To the rest, allow me to educate you. “A cappella” means vocal music without instruments. While originally a classical term, it's commonly found in styles like doo wop, barbershop and, more recently, pop covers ('Glee' and 'The Sing-Off' both feature a cappella music).

Classified + Kidz In The Hall @ Club Soda

April 12 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

So, on a beautiful Saturday, there I was at another great concert (one of many that weekend in Montreal). The first act had just finished playing to an almost full Club Soda when I got there. For it to be full at that point - before the main act - was great to see. Whatever the reason, we were all there to see Juno-nominated rap-producer Classified.

Comeback Kid + Title Fight @ Foufounes Electriques

April 11 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

To put things into perspective, this was my first time seeing Comeback Kid. Every time they come to town, I'm always kinda interested, but never enough to make seeing them a priority. Finally, everything came together, the stars aligned, and I got my name on the list! On to the show!

Collie Buddz + New Kingston + Los Rakas @ Club Soda

April 11 2011 // Magazine // Concert Reviews

Finally the Buddz come around! Collie Buddz (born Colin Harper), dancehall/ reggae artist, paid Montrealers a visit on Wednesday, April 6th at Club Soda as part of his Playback Tour.

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