Pink Martini brings their high energy show to Maison Symphonique July 6 and 7 Peter Kerr June 28, 2019 515 In 1994 in his hometown of Portland, Oregon, Thomas Lauderdale was working in politics, thinking that one day he would run for mayor. Like other eager politicians-in-training, he went to every political fundrai...
Allan Parsons: Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, July 4 at 7:30pm Peter Kerr June 27, 2019 474 Allan was fortunate enough to work as assistant engineer on the last two albums by The Beatles and after he qualified as a fully-fledged recording engineer, he went on to work with Paul McCartney and The Hollie...
The fantastic paintings of Luciano Ventrone at Han Art in Westmount Peter Kerr June 26, 2019 1282 Luciano Ventrone’s paintings are more than eye-catching; the brilliance of their colour is arresting. They literally stop you in your tracks. Andrew Liu and Chloe Ng of Han Art have an exhibition of Ventrone’s ...
Ranee Lee to open for John Pizzarelli on July 3 at Theatre Maisonneuve Peter Kerr June 25, 2019 454 Ranee Lee is now celebrating over 45 years in Montreal, Quebec, where she enjoys a successful, multi-faceted career as one of Canada’s most popular jazz vocalists, an award-winning actress, a songwriter, and a ...
Dianne Reeves: Theatre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts, July 1 at 8pm Peter Kerr June 23, 2019 747 Five-time Grammy winner Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world. As a result of her breathtaking virtuosity, improvisational prowess, and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Reeves received t...
Blue Rodeo, June 28, 7:30 p.m., Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Place des Arts Peter Kerr June 21, 2019 418 Since their formation, Blue Rodeo have blazed a trail across the Canadian music scene, selling more than 4 million albums over the past 35 years. Their most recent, 1000 Arms, marks a return to harmonies sung i...
Norah Jones: Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, June 27 at 7:30pm Peter Kerr June 19, 2019 615 Norah Jones first emerged on the world stage with the February 2002 release of Come Away With Me, her self-described “moody little record” that introduced a singular new voice and grew into a global phenomenon,...
Buddy Guy: Salle Wilfrid Pelletier, July 6 at 7:30pm Peter Kerr June 18, 2019 445 Opening act: Colin James The title of Buddy Guy's latest album says it all: The Blues Is Alive and Well. The legendary blues artist's eighteenth solo LP and follow-up to 2015's Born to Play Guitar showcases ...
The Montreal International Jazz Festival will celebrate its 40th Anniversary from June 27 to July 6 Peter Kerr June 17, 2019 829 “There’ll be music, sweet music; there’ll be music in the air...” The lyrics of the Martha & The Vandellas hit song Dancin’ In The Streets captures the spirit on Montreal’s Jazz Festival We refer to the Ja...
Sharon & Bram to say “Farewell” at Theatre Maisonneuve on Sunday, June 2 Peter Kerr May 22, 2019 559 “Montreal has a special place in my heart,” explained Sharon Hampson during a recent conversation. “I was playing in a small club on Crescent Street, and I was asked to sing on a record being made for children ...
