Dianne Reeves: Theatre Maisonneuve, Place des Arts, July 1 at 8pm Peter Kerr June 23, 2019 347 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 333 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 486 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 373 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 602 “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 450 “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 ...
Festival Classica – from Berlioz to the Bee Gees Peter Kerr May 19, 2019 556 From Berlioz to a free outdoor symphonic presentation of the Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever, this immensely popular South Shore festival will fill three magical weekends from May 24th to June 16th For me, it’s ...
Hubshercorp – a family business celebrating its 70th Anniversary by constant innovation and evolution Peter Kerr May 17, 2019 716 Hubshercorp - This Montreal company has adapted to changes in their industry by providing creative solutions to their expanding client-base When we buy a shirt, suit, blouse, and even a new winter scarf – we l...
Preparing Alzheimer and dementia caregivers at McGill’s Steinberg Simulation Centre Peter Kerr May 15, 2019 954 There are two medical terms that strike fear into the hearts of families with relatives in the ‘boomer’ generation; Alzheimer’s and dementia – both diseases usually associated with older people. Medical researc...
Ladies’ Morning Musical Club announces its 128th Season of ten outstanding concerts Peter Kerr May 2, 2019 1081 The only continuously operating club of its kind in North America, LMMC continues to present internationally recognized and award-winning world-class musicians Founded in 1892 by a group of Montreal women led ...
